Roofing
Roofing.
The Envelope
That Defines the Home.
JMR Construction and Roofing delivers architectural-grade roofing across Westchester County, Rockland, and the New York City metropolitan area. Every project begins with a full building envelope assessment, is specified with materials selected for structural permanence — natural slate, standing-seam metal, Ludowici clay tile — and is documented in a handover package that stays with the property for its lifetime.
Schedule a ConsultationWho This Is For
For Clients Who Understand
That the Roof Defines
Everything Beneath It.
A roof is the primary environmental control system for every room, structural assembly, and interior finish in the home. The decisions made during specification — material selection, drainage plane design, flashing systems, ventilation — determine whether the building envelope performs silently for sixty years or begins its decline in five. For clients in Scarsdale, Bronxville, and the historic villages of Westchester, the roof also defines the visual identity of the home from the street. Our clients understand both truths. They have decided not to make this decision twice.
- Licensed General Contractor — New York State
- Full liability insurance on every project
- Written project plan before any contract is signed
Building Envelope Science
The roof is a system. Not a surface.
A correctly specified roof is a drainage plane, an air barrier, a thermal boundary, and a structural diaphragm — all working in concert. JMR's specifications address each layer: field material, secondary water protection, ventilation design, and every flashing transition. We do not treat the surface as separate from the system beneath it.
Architectural Permanence
Select for the century, not the decade.
Vermont quarried slate carries a documented service life of 150 years. Standing-seam copper develops a patina that improves the structure's appearance for generations. Ludowici clay tile has covered landmark buildings since 1888. JMR specifies materials at this standard — because a roof installed correctly at this level is a permanent decision, not a maintenance cycle.
Historic Preservation Standards
Pre-war homes require pre-war material knowledge.
The Tudor revivals of Bronxville, the Colonial estates of Scarsdale, the Craftsman homes of Larchmont — each carries an architectural language that mass-market roofing materials cannot replicate. JMR sources period-appropriate profiles, matches existing slate gauges, and specifies flashing details consistent with the original building's design intent. We do not modernize what should be preserved.
The Process
A Process Built for
Projects That Cannot
Afford Mistakes.
Roofing failures are disproportionate to their causes: a single incorrectly detailed valley or an undersized drainage collector can destroy decades of interior finish. Every JMR roofing project is sequenced to eliminate these failure points before material is ever ordered.
Phase 01
Building Envelope Assessment
We assess the existing structure from ridge to soffit: drainage patterns, ventilation rates, all penetration conditions, existing flashing systems, and the structural integrity of the roof deck. The assessment identifies every deficiency before any specification is written — including conditions that indicate historic material preservation opportunities.
Phase 02
Material Specification & Permit Filing
Every component — field material, secondary water protection layer, flashing system, ventilation design, and drainage details — is confirmed in a written specification document. For historic homes, this includes profile matching, gauge verification, and supplier sourcing. Permits are filed before any work begins. No field material decisions.
Phase 03
Removal, Structural Inspection & Deck Preparation
Removal of the existing system is followed by a full structural inspection of the roof deck, documented with photographs. Any deficiencies — rotted sheathing, deteriorated blocking, inadequate ridge structure — are presented to the client with written change order documentation before new material is installed. We do not cover problems.
Phase 04
Installation, Flashing & Completion Package
Field material installation proceeds against the approved specification, with every flashing condition inspected prior to coverage. Final walkthrough confirms every penetration, every valley, every wall junction. You receive a complete handover package: permits, final inspection records, manufacturer warranties registered to your property, and the specification document.
Every JMR project runs on a written schedule with named milestones. If a date shifts, you hear from us before it moves — never after.
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Work We Have Built.
At This Standard.
Every image below is a completed JMR roofing project in Greater New York. No renderings. No stock photography.
Every project pictured was built by a dedicated JMR team — no stock imagery, no renderings, no outsourced work.
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What Separates a JMR
Roofing from
Everyone Else's.
We specify the material before a truck arrives.
Mass-market roofing contractors make material decisions at the supply house the morning of installation. JMR Construction produces a complete written specification before any contract is signed — naming the field product, profile, gauge, underlayment system, and flashing design for every condition on the roof. For clients selecting elite materials — Vermont Slate, Ludowici clay tile, standing-seam copper or zinc — this specification is the difference between a correct installation and an expensive mistake.
Filed Standard
Written material specification delivered before contract execution. Product, profile, and supplier confirmed in writing. No field substitutions without written client approval.
Every flashing condition is documented and inspected.
The majority of roofing failures originate at transitions, not in the field material: valley intersections, chimney counterflashing, skylight curbs, dormer junctions, wall-to-roof connections. JMR specifies every one of these conditions in the project document — including the specific flashing material, termination method, and sealant specification. Each condition is inspected and photographed before any surface material covers it.
Filed Standard
Documented flashing specification on all transitions. Pre-coverage inspection with photographic record before field material is installed.
Historic district compliance is not an afterthought.
Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, and several Westchester villages carry architectural review requirements that govern visible roofing materials, profiles, and colors. JMR Construction is experienced with these review processes, has established relationships with the appropriate suppliers to source compliant materials, and files all required approvals before any work begins.
Filed Standard
Architectural review compliance on all applicable projects. Period-appropriate material sourcing as standard for pre-war homes.
The Investment
A Permanent
Architectural Decision.
Not a Line Item.
A JMR roofing project is a permanent investment in the building envelope — and in the visual identity — of one of the most significant assets you own. In the Westchester County market, where a pre-war Colonial or Tudor revival is defined as much by its roofline as its facade, the choice of material and the quality of installation carry measurable consequences for property value and insurance underwriting. Every project receives the same specification depth, material sourcing discipline, and handover documentation standard regardless of scope.
Minimum Project Engagement
$150,000
This reflects the scope, material standard, and planning infrastructure required to execute the work correctly. Projects below this threshold are not a fit for our process.
What This Investment Covers
- Full building envelope assessment before any specification is written
- Written material specification: field product, profile, gauge, underlayment, and flashing system
- Period-appropriate material sourcing for historic and pre-war homes (Vermont Slate, Ludowici tile, copper, zinc)
- Full permit filing and architectural review coordination where required
- Licensed trades on all phases — no crews engaged day-of
- Pre-coverage flashing inspection with photographic record at every transition
- Manufacturer warranty registration and documentation
- Complete handover package: permits, final inspection record, warranties, specification document
Questions We
Answer First.
If a question about our process, timeline, or qualifications is not answered here, it will be answered in your first conversation with us.
Ask Us DirectlyHow long does an architectural roofing project take in Westchester?
A JMR roofing project in Westchester County typically runs 1 to 4 weeks for the installation phase, depending on scope, roof complexity, and the number of penetration and flashing conditions. For natural slate or standing-seam metal projects, the material procurement period is longer and is built into the schedule from contract signing. We provide a written milestone timeline before any contract is executed.
What roofing materials does JMR Construction work with?
JMR Construction and Roofing works with all architectural-grade roofing materials: Vermont and Pennsylvania quarried slate, Ludowici clay and terra cotta tile, standing-seam copper and zinc, architectural standing-seam steel, premium architectural asphalt systems, and restored cedar shake. Material selection is driven by the home's architectural language, its historic context, and the client's long-term performance requirements — not our supply chain preference.
Can you match the existing slate on our pre-war home?
Yes. Slate matching — for both partial replacement and full re-roofing on historic homes — requires identifying the original quarry region, gauge, and colour lot. JMR Construction sources from Vermont Unfading and Vermont Weathering slate producers as well as Pennsylvania black and grey suppliers. We assess existing material samples before sourcing to confirm the closest available match. For Bronxville and Scarsdale properties under architectural review, we document the sourcing decision for the review board.
Do you file permits for roofing work?
Yes. JMR Construction files all required roofing permits as part of every engagement in Westchester County and Greater New York. An unpermitted roof creates title complications at every future refinancing and property sale — and in municipalities with architectural review requirements, an unpermitted change of material can trigger remediation orders. Permit documentation and the final inspection record are included in your handover package as standard.
What does a JMR roofing engagement typically include?
Every JMR roofing project begins with a full building envelope assessment — drainage patterns, existing flashing conditions, ventilation, and structural deck integrity — before any specification is written. From there: complete material specification with named products and profiles, permit filing, licensed installation crews, pre-coverage flashing inspection with photographic record, and a complete handover package including permits, final inspection records, and registered manufacturer warranties. The specification and documentation standard are the same across every project we take on.
How do you handle structural damage discovered during removal?
Removal of the existing roofing system is followed by a full structural inspection of the roof deck, documented with photographs. Any deficiencies — rotted sheathing, deteriorated rafters, compromised ridge structure — are presented to the client with written cost and schedule impact documentation before any new material is installed. These conditions are addressed through a formal change order. We do not cover structural problems with new surface material.
What areas do you serve for roofing?
JMR Construction and Roofing provides architectural roofing services throughout Westchester County — including Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, Rye, and White Plains — as well as Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, and all five New York City boroughs. Our team is experienced with the specific permit requirements, architectural review processes, and historic building conditions across all of these markets.
Service Areas
Roofing Across
Greater New York.
JMR Construction and Roofing provides architectural-grade roofing services throughout Westchester County — including Scarsdale, Bronxville, Larchmont, Rye, and White Plains — as well as Rockland County, Orange County, Dutchess County, and all five New York City boroughs. Our team is experienced with the specific permitting requirements, architectural review processes, and historic building conditions across the entire Greater New York metropolitan region.
Westchester
All Westchester TownsRockland
All Rockland TownsOrange
All Orange TownsDutchess
All Dutchess TownsBrooklyn
- Park Slope
- Brooklyn Heights
- Carroll Gardens
- Cobble Hill
- Boerum Hill
- Prospect Heights
- Bay Ridge
- Dyker Heights
Queens
All Queens TownsDon't see your town listed? We serve most communities across the Greater New York metropolitan region.
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What Our Roofing
Clients Say.
They were professional, on time, and communicated clearly throughout the whole process. The quality of the work was excellent, and everything was done efficiently and cleanly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing reliable roofing work.
Gabriela Fretes
Roofing · April 2026
I recently had my roof replaced by JMR Construction Management Corp, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and easy to work with. They made the entire process completely stress-free.
Vivian Velazquez
Roofing · May 2025
JMR replaced the entire slate roof on our 1928 Colonial in Larchmont. They sourced Vermont slate to match the original profile — something two other contractors said wasn't worth the effort. Every flashing detail was rebuilt correctly. The handover package included photos of every transition before it was covered. Outstanding.
Catherine Moore
Larchmont, NY
Roofing · March 2026
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