Cedar shakes need room to breathe in Trenton summers when heat pushes past 90 degrees. We space each course right and use stainless steel fasteners so the wood does not cup or split after the first hot spell. Old homes in East Trenton often lack ridge vents, so we add them during every full job to stop moisture from cooking the shakes from underneath.
Cold winters here freeze and thaw roofs fast. That movement cracks the butt ends on lower courses first. We always check the starter row on every house near the New Jersey State House and replace any shakes that show hairline splits before they let water into the deck. Cheap crews skip this step and the leaks show up the next spring.
Mercer permits require 15-pound felt or better under cedar shakes on slopes under 4/12. We pull the permit, pass inspection, and leave the tag on the job so you do not get a fine later. Many quick-fix outfits skip the paper and the city catches it on resale.
We finish the job with a full walk-around and hand you photos of every layer. That record helps when you sell the house in Mill Hill or Chambersburg.
Cedar Shake Roofing Services We Offer
✓Cedar Shake Roof Installation Trenton NJ
Full tear-off and new cedar shake install on homes in North Trenton, done in four days with ice and water shield in all valleys.
✓Emergency Cedar Shake Roof Repair Trenton NJ
Same-day fixes for storm-damaged cedar shakes on South Trenton houses, 24/7 dispatch when leaks hit during winter thaws.
✓Cedar Shake Roofing Replacement near Cadwalader Park
Complete replacement on older homes around the park, including ridge vent upgrades to handle summer heat buildup.
✓Commercial Cedar Shake Roofing Trenton NJ
Cedar shake work on small commercial buildings in Chambersburg, matched to existing historic details and finished in one week.
✓Cedar Shake Shingle Repair in East Trenton
Spot repairs on cracked or missing shakes, usually done same day with matching grade cedar to keep the roof watertight.
Cedar Shake Roofing Cost in Trenton, NJ
| Service | Typical Range | What Affects It |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar shake roof install on 1200 sq ft house | $11,000–$15,000 | Price rises with steep pitch or rotted deck boards found in older East Trenton homes. |
| Emergency cedar shake leak repair | $650–$1,400 | Cost depends on how many shakes and underlayment need replacement after winter damage. |
| Full cedar shake replacement on 1800 sq ft home | $16,000–$22,000 | Includes tear-off, new vents, and permit; larger homes near Cadwalader Park cost more. |
| Cedar shake spot repair | $350–$850 | Lower end for a few cracked shakes; higher when deck work is required. |
| Free estimate for cedar shake work | Free | Call Mon–Sat 7am–7pm or use 24/7 emergency line for same-day visit. |
Ranges are typical for Trenton, NJ and confirmed with an exact written quote before any work starts.
How it works
- 1
Job walk and measure
We check the deck, count squares, and note access on tight lots like Mill Hill. Takes one morning.
- 2
Tear off and deck check
Remove old shakes, pull bad plywood, and fix any rot. One to two days on a standard Trenton house.
- 3
Underlayment and shakes
Lay ice and water shield in valleys, then install new cedar courses with proper spacing. Two to three days.
- 4
Final walk and cleanup
Inspect every row, take photos, haul debris, and hand over the permit tag. Same afternoon we finish.
Pricing
Cedar shake work in Trenton runs $9 to $15 per square foot installed. Size, pitch, and how much deck repair is needed move the price.