Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement & Installation Across Hicksville
A full roof replacement on a typical Hicksville Cape Cod or ranch home runs between $12,000 and $22,000 depending on size, sheathing condition, and material choice, with most jobs completed in 2-4 days once permits are pulled. Ridgeline Roofing Co. has served Nassau County homeowners since 2016, and our crews know the tight streets around Old Country Road, the parking constraints near Broadway Mall, and the specific building codes that Hicksville properties must meet. We’re licensed for Nassau County permitting and typically respond to Hicksville calls within 90 minutes during business hours. If your roof is leaking, missing shingles after last winter’s nor’easter, or simply nearing the end of its service life, call us at (866) 756-1978. A live person answers, day or night.
Why Ridgeline Roofing Co. of New York City Is Hicksville’s Preferred Roof Replacement & Installation Company
We’ve been driving to Hicksville jobs since the mid-1980s, back when the LIRR station area looked different and the post-war ranches were only thirty years old. Four decades later, those same houses need second and third roofs, and we’ve replaced more of them than we can count. Our Roof Replacement & Installation team has earned a strong local reputation by showing up when we say we will, pulling proper Nassau County permits every time, and documenting every inspection with photos taken from your actual roof.
Homeowners in Hicksville call us because we understand what they’re up against. The 11801 ZIP alone contains hundreds of 1950s Capes with dormer additions that were never properly flashed. We’ve heard the same story dozens of times: a contractor patched the leak, it held for one season, then the dormer base started dripping again. We fix it permanently because we open the assembly, rebuild the step-flashing, and stand behind it with our 90-Day Done Right Promise. No paperwork. No arguing. If it’s not right, we make it right.
Our phones are staffed by a live person 24 hours a day, including weekends and storm nights. When a nor’easter is bearing down on Nassau County, you won’t reach a voicemail tree. You’ll reach someone who can dispatch a crew.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation Services in Hicksville
Full Roof Replacement
Most full replacements we do in Hicksville involve stripping 2-3 layers of old shingles off post-WWII board sheathing and discovering what we call “Hicksville surprises” - rot in the diagonal planks, unpermitted dormers with no flashing, or valleys that were never properly woven. We replaced the roof on a ranch-style home on Old Hickory Road in Hicksville; the original diagonal board sheathing had rotted under the low-slope valley, and the step-flashing at a 1970s dormer junction was completely missing. We installed Owens Corning Duration shingles with GAF StormGuard underlayment and rebuilt the flashing with proper kickout to stop a decade-long interior leak. Every full replacement we perform includes Nassau County permit pulling, wind-uplift six-nail fastening per NY Residential Code, and photo documentation of the sheathing condition before new materials go down.
New Construction Roofing
New builds in Hicksville are less common than re-roofs, but we handle them when homeowners add substantial second-story additions or when teardowns occur on lots near Jerusalem Avenue or the South Oyster Bay Road corridor. We coordinate with framers and general contractors to specify proper sheathing, ice-and-water shield placement for low-slope valleys, and wind-rated shingles that satisfy both code and insurance requirements. Our no-hassle upfront pricing means the number on the estimate is the number on the invoice.
Asphalt Shingle Installation
Asphalt remains the practical choice for Hicksville’s modest Capes and ranches. We install architectural shingles from Atlas and Tamko, among others, with specific attention to the nailing pattern. Nassau County inspectors check for six nails per shingle in the wind-uplift zone. Many cut-rate crews skip this to save time. We don’t. The extra two nails per shingle cost pennies and prevent the lifted-tab damage that Hurricane Sandy spread across Hicksville in 2012. For homeowners near the 11854 ZIP, where tree cover is lighter and wind exposure higher, we often recommend IKO Cambridge architectural shingles for their reinforced nailing zone.
Metal Roofing
Metal makes sense on Hicksville homes where the roof pitch is steep enough and the homeowner plans to stay for decades. We install standing-seam and metal shingle systems, typically on ranches with original 4/12 or 5/12 pitches that haven’t been altered by dormer additions. Metal’s advantage in Hicksville is shedding heavy wet snow before ice dams form in the valleys. It’s not the right choice for every house, and we’ll tell you straight if your roof geometry won’t work with metal panels.
Flat Roofing
The low-slope sections on Hicksville Capes - especially the valleys between dormer additions and the original roof plane - often function as flat roofs even if they’re technically pitched. We install TPO and modified bitumen systems in these areas, with proper cricket construction to move water toward drains or scuppers. These junctions are where most Hicksville leaks originate. We fix them by rebuilding the geometry, not just sealing over it.
Tile Roofing
Concrete and clay tile are uncommon in Hicksville’s housing stock, but we do install them on custom homes and substantial renovations in the Jericho border areas where larger lots allow for Mediterranean or Spanish-influenced architecture. Tile requires structural evaluation; most 1950s Hicksville framing wasn’t designed for the weight. We’ll tell you if your rafters can handle it or if sistering is needed.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Hicksville
We are authorized installers for seven manufacturer lines, and we stock the ones Hicksville homeowners need most. For this market, that means Atlas and Tamko architectural shingles for standard re-roofs, Owens Corning Duration with SureNail technology for wind-prone exposures, and IKO Cambridge for reinforced nailing zones on older homes with board sheathing that demands precise fastener placement. We don’t substitute materials without written approval. What we specify is what arrives on the truck. Our relationships with regional distributors mean we can source specialty colors and accessories without the delays that push other contractors’ schedules back by weeks.
Common Roof Replacement & Installation Problems We See in Hicksville Homes
- Hidden rot in diagonal board sheathing. Hicksville’s post-war homes were built with 1×6 or 1×8 planks laid diagonally across rafters, not plywood. After 60-75 years, these boards often rot where valleys pond or where dormers created new water paths. The shingles above can look fine while the sheathing below turns to sponge. We find it at tear-off, photograph everything, and replace boards before new underlayment goes down.
- Unpermitted dormer additions with failed step-flashing. The 1970s and 1980s saw hundreds of Hicksville Capes expanded upward with owner-contracted dormers. Many were built without permits and without proper step-flashing where the dormer roof meets the original wall. The result is chronic leaking at the dormer base that caulk and patch kits never fix. We rebuild these junctions with proper kickout flashing, counterflashing, and sealant.
- Ice dam damage in low-slope valleys. Hicksville’s position in the nor’easter corridor means heavy wet snow followed by freeze-thaw cycles. The valleys between original roof planes and later dormer additions are often too shallow for proper drainage. Water backs up, gets under shingles, and rots sheathing from the inside out. We specify ice-and-water shield two feet beyond code minimum in these valleys.
- Wind-uplift failures from improper nailing. Nassau County adopted enhanced fastening schedules after Hurricane Sandy, but unlicensed crews still skip the sixth nail, use underlength nails, or nail above the manufacturer’s specified zone. We document our six-nail pattern with photos for permit inspection and insurance records. If your claim is ever questioned, you’ll have proof the job was done to code.
Pricing for Roof Replacement & Installation in Hicksville, NY
Roof replacement in Hicksville follows a fairly predictable range once we know your home’s specifics. Here is what we typically see in this market:
| Service | Typical Range in Hicksville |
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| Asphalt shingle replacement, 1,200 sq ft ranch | $12,000 - $16,500 |
| Asphalt shingle replacement, 1,800 sq ft Cape with dormers | $16,000 - $22,000 |
| Sheathing replacement (per sheet, if needed) | $85 - $140 |
| Dormer flashing rebuild (per dormer) | $800 - $1,400 |
| Ice-and-water shield upgrade (full roof) | $900 - $1,500 additional |
| Metal roof, standing seam | $24,000 - $38,000 |
| Flat roof section, TPO or modified bitumen | $8 - $14 per sq ft |
What moves you toward the higher end: multiple dormers requiring flashing rebuilds, extensive sheathing replacement, steep pitches that slow production, or premium shingle lines. What keeps you toward the lower end: straightforward ranch geometry, sound plywood or board sheathing, and standard architectural shingles. We provide exact, itemized estimates before any work begins. Estimates are free. Call (866) 756-1978 to schedule.
We Also Serve Cities Near Hicksville
Our crews work throughout central Nassau County. If you’re in Hicksville proper or in neighboring Jericho, New Cassel, Westbury, or Salisbury, we cover your area with the same response standards and permit expertise. Nassau County building requirements apply across all these municipalities, and we maintain current licensing for the full county.
Serving Hicksville, NY - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hicksville area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roof Replacement & Installation in Hicksville
Nassau County requires a building permit for full roof replacements, and inspectors verify wind-uplift fastening schedules under the NY Residential Code. Skipping the permit exposes you to insurance claim denials if wind damage occurs later, and unpermitted work must be disclosed at sale. We pull permits on every full replacement, schedule inspections, and document six-nail patterns with photos. Call (866) 756-1978 if you have questions about your permit status.
The leak is almost certainly failed or missing step-flashing where the dormer roof meets the original wall. Many Hicksville dormers were added in the 1970s-80s without permits and without proper flashing details. Caulk and tar patches deteriorate in freeze-thaw cycles. We rebuild these junctions with continuous step-flashing, counterflashing, and kickout diverters that move water out of the wall assembly. The repair is permanent once done correctly.
Diagonal board sheathing is 1×6 or 1×8 planks laid at 45 degrees across rafters, the standard for Hicksville’s post-WWII construction before plywood became common. After 60-75 years, these boards often harbor hidden rot where valleys drain poorly or where dormers altered original water flow. Unlike plywood, which fails in visible sheets, board sheathing rots in unpredictable patterns that we discover only at tear-off. We photograph everything and replace compromised boards before installing new underlayment and shingles.
We use smaller dump trailers rather than full roll-off containers on tight streets like those off Old Country Road and Jerusalem Avenue. Our crews stage materials on the driveway or in the yard, not in the street. For homes with limited access, we coordinate delivery timing and keep the work zone compact. We’ve done enough Hicksville jobs to know which blocks require permits for street parking and which neighbors need advance notice.
We recommend shingles rated for 110 mph or higher, installed with six nails per shingle in the wind-uplift zone per Nassau County code. Atlas StormMaster and Owens Corning Duration both carry these ratings and perform well in our local conditions. The 2012 Hurricane Sandy damage footprint included Hicksville, and we’ve seen too many lifted-tab failures from three-nail installations to recommend anything less. We can show you the wind-rating labels and explain the fastening pattern before you decide.
Written by Sal Benedetto, Owner at Ridgeline Roofing Co., serving Hicksville since 2016.