Roofing tips, costs and repair guides from licensed NYC contractors.
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For most outdoor residential brickwork — garden walls, above-grade veneer, standard exterior walls — Type N mortar is the right general-purpose choice. For load-bearing exterior walls, retaining walls, or anything below grade or in contact with soil, step up to Type S. But if you’re repointing brick on a building older than roughly 1930 — which describes a large share…
The fastest way to find a reliable local deck repair service is to combine a Google Maps search (“deck repair near me”) with three checks most homeowners skip: confirming the contractor holds a valid home improvement license for your city, reading recent reviews that specifically mention deck or structural work, and getting a written estimate that breaks down materials, labor,…
A full chimney replacement typically costs $4,000–$15,000, with a national average around $9,300, depending on height, material, and how much of the chimney needs rebuilding. In New York City — including the Bronx — costs tend to sit toward the middle and upper end of that range, largely because of scaffolding on multi-story attached buildings, higher labor rates, and Department…
Most deck repairs cost between $750 and $2,500, though the real number depends entirely on what’s actually wrong. Replacing a handful of damaged boards might run $300–$800. A deck with rotted joists, a failing ledger board, or a full railing replacement can run $2,000–$6,000 or more. In New York City — including the Bronx — labor costs run above the…
Architectural shingles can give a sloped roof a dimensional, durable, finished look, but they must be installed in the right conditions and with careful water management. This guide explains the practical sequence for laying architectural shingles, what to check before roofing installation, and when a different system is required. In New York City, RH Renovation LLC specializes in flat roof…
Professional Skylight Repair and Replacement in NYC A leaking, foggy, or damaged skylight can quickly turn from a small nuisance into a costly roofing problem. In New York, skylights face heavy rain, snow, wind, freeze-thaw cycles, flat roof drainage issues, and intense summer heat. That means the final skylight repair cost can vary widely depending on the condition of the…
A roof keeps your home dry and safe. Regular checks help you catch small problems before they turn into big repairs. For New York homes, a roof inspection checklist for homeowners is especially useful because snow, ice, rain, wind, and summer heat all wear down a roof. This roof inspection guide shows what to check, when to check it, and…
If you’re planning a roof replacement in New York, the honest answer is: your final price depends heavily on the roof type, access, material, tear-off needs, code requirements, and the condition of the decking underneath. For a practical planning range, recent New York City roofing data places many full roof replacements around $4 to $11 per square foot, with an…
