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Little Falls, NJ Roofing, Gutters and Masonry Contractor
NJ Gold Star Construction serves Little Falls, NJ in Passaic County with roofing, gutters, siding, chimney repair, masonry and decks. Little Falls sits on the Passaic River and handles floodplain rules through its zoning office, so we check flood status before any foundation, masonry or grading work. Licensed (NJ HIC #13VH13359900).
Little Falls is a Passaic River town, and the township Building Department page routes floodplain regulations through the zoning contact. For a homeowner near the river, that means foundation, masonry and grading work can carry a flood-rule question that a roof job never does.
Our base in Totowa is close to Little Falls. We ask the township about floodplain status first when a project touches the foundation, then give you a written scope with the permit path included.
Call (862) 271-1225 for a free written estimate, or text us. We answer 24/7 for active leaks.
What the work includes
- Roof repair, replacement and 24/7 emergency leak response in Little Falls
- Chimney repair, repointing, rebuilds, liners and cleaning
- Siding installation and repair — vinyl and fiber cement
- Seamless gutters, guards, screens and cleaning
- Masonry: steps, poured concrete walks, natural stone walls and foundation repair
- Deck construction, structural repair and restoration
The Passaic River at Little Falls: what a USGS gauge tells a homeowner
The U.S. Geological Survey operates a stream gauge named Passaic River at Little Falls NJ that measures a drainage area of 762 square miles. A roofing contractor in Little Falls, NJ works in a township at the bottom of a very large watershed, which is why water, grade and foundations come up in nearly every estimate.
Little Falls is a river town in the plain sense. The USGS monitoring location Passaic River at Little Falls NJ (site 01389500) sits in Passaic County and records a drainage area of 762 square miles. It is operated with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Passaic Valley Water Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and its record is long: daily data go back to 1897, and peak measurements are logged for events as far back as 1810.
A gauge does not tell you whether your lot floods. It tells you how big the river upstream is, and how long people have been measuring it. For a homeowner, the useful reading is that the Passaic collects water from a large area, and a township on its banks should treat drainage as part of every exterior project.
What that means for the work we do here
- Gutters and downspouts are sized and routed so roof water leaves the house quickly. See our gutter services pages.
- Foundation walls get a close look for moisture, staining and cracks. See foundation repair.
- Masonry that stays damp is inspected for efflorescence and spalling. See masonry services.
- Roofs get flashing checks at valleys and walls, where heavy rain tests them first. See roof repair.
Floodplain rules route through zoning in Little Falls: ask before you dig or build
Little Falls’ Building Department page says floodplain regulations are handled through its zoning contact. FEMA describes a 1% annual-chance flood area as high risk, with at least a one-in-four chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage. Check your lot before foundation, wall, patio or grading work, not after.
On most exterior jobs, floodplain status never comes up. On a few it decides everything. A foundation repair, a retaining wall, a new patio or a regrade can change how water moves across a lot, and work in a mapped flood hazard area may be subject to rules that a re-roof is not.
The township routes floodplain regulations through its zoning contact, so that is the right first call for a question about your address. FEMA’s Map Service Center is the official online source for flood hazard maps. FEMA also explains the terminology that lenders and insurers use: a 1% annual-chance area is a high-risk area, with at least a one-in-four chance of flooding during a 30-year mortgage.
The questions we ask for any Little Falls project that touches the ground
- Is the lot in a mapped flood hazard area, and has the owner seen the current map?
- Will the project add hard surface, change grade or build a wall?
- Does the township need a zoning or floodplain review before a construction permit?
- Where will water go after the work is finished?
We put the answers in the written estimate. For hard-surface projects, see concrete and stone patios, walkways and natural stone walls.
Counter hours, last admission times and the online inspection portal
The Little Falls Building Department is at 225 Main Street, 2nd Floor, open Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Its permit counter closes earlier, with last full-service admission at 3:15 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 12:15 p.m. Friday. Inspections are scheduled through the township portal.
| Time | Monday to Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Office hours | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Counter hours | 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Last full-service permit admission | 3:15 p.m. | 12:15 p.m. |
Permit counters rarely keep the hours on the door. Little Falls publishes its numbers, and they are worth planning around.
Unpermitted work, resale and keeping a clean paper trail in Little Falls
The Little Falls Building Department handles reports of unpermitted construction, illegal property use and maintenance concerns, and says information submitted is kept confidential. Whatever the rules, keep your own record: the written scope, the permit, the inspection sign-offs, the contractor’s registration number and dated photos of the finished work.
A building office that takes reports of unpermitted construction is a reminder that permits are not only for the present. Work done without a required permit can surface years later when a house is sold, refinanced or insured, and by then the contractor may be gone.
Whether a particular job needs a permit is the township’s call. What you can control is the record. For any exterior job in Little Falls, we give you a package you can keep with the deed.
What is in the record
- The written scope with materials, area and a description of what was done.
- The permit and the inspection sign-offs, where the township required them.
- Our registration number, NJ HIC #13VH13359900, which you can check on the state’s license verification system.
- Dated photos of the work before it was covered up.
The State’s Uniform Construction Code is the legal frame; the Department of Community Affairs publishes the code by subchapter, including administration and local enforcing agencies. If you are weighing a project in a nearby township, our pages for Totowa, Clifton and Wayne show how local rules compare.
Storm damage in Little Falls: the first hour, the first day and the permanent repair
After storm damage, protect people first, then property: shut off water or power if a ceiling is soaked, photograph everything, and call for an emergency tarp. We answer 24/7 and reach active leaks the same day whenever possible, then schedule the permanent repair with a written scope and any required permit.
We work from Totowa, which is close to Little Falls, and emergency calls are the reason that matters. A leak will not wait for the next available slot, and a good emergency response is mostly about getting the right steps in the right order.
First hour: safety and containment
Move belongings, put a bucket under drips, and shut off power to any room where water is coming through a ceiling fixture.
Document
Take dated photos and video of the damage inside and outside. This is the start of any insurance claim.
Call for a tarp
We reach active leaks the same day whenever possible and cover the damaged area to stop water.
Written scope
After the roof is secure, we inspect it hands-on and write a scope for the permanent repair, stating whether a permit applies.
Permanent repair
The repair is done to the written scope, any inspection is scheduled, and you receive photos of the finished work.
Exterior services in Little Falls
Roof repair, full replacement, attic ventilation and maintenance, with 24/7 emergency leak response.…
Repairs, rebuilds, stainless liners, caps, chase covers and deep cleaning.…
Seamless gutters, guards, screens, repairs and cleaning.…
Masonry steps, poured concrete sidewalks, natural stone walls, stone veneer and foundation repair.…
Vinyl and fiber cement siding, installed and repaired with the flashing behind it done right.…
New decks and structural repair, built to code on proper footings.…
Little Falls, NJ service area map
Frequently asked questions
Is Little Falls in a flood zone?
Parts of any river township may be. We do not issue flood determinations. Check FEMA’s Map Service Center and ask the township, whose floodplain regulations are handled through its zoning contact, before foundation, wall or grading work on your lot.
What time does the Little Falls permit counter close?
The township posts counter hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, with last full-service admission at 3:15 p.m. and 12:15 p.m. We plan permit visits early in the day.
How are inspections scheduled in Little Falls?
The township says inspections can be scheduled through its online portal, and it asks residents not to contact a subcode official directly to schedule one. We request each inspection for our permitted jobs and tell you the date.
Do you repair foundation walls near the Passaic River?
We repair cracked, spalling and water-damaged foundation walls. We start by finding the source of the water, since drainage problems are cheaper to fix than structural ones, and we ask about floodplain status before any work that changes grade.
Are you close enough for emergency leaks in Little Falls?
We work from Totowa, which is near Little Falls. We answer 24/7 and reach active leaks the same day whenever possible, tarping to stop water before the permanent repair is scheduled.
Where do I report unpermitted work in Little Falls?
The township’s Building Department handles reports of unpermitted construction, illegal property use and maintenance concerns, and says information is kept confidential. Its code enforcement line is extension 2 on the department number, (973) 256-6182.
- Building Department — Township of Little Falls, NJ
- Passaic River at Little Falls NJ (USGS 01389500) — U.S. Geological Survey
- Flood Maps — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- The Uniform Construction Code (NJAC 5:23) — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards
- License Verification System — NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
Updated October 2026 · Reviewed by Edgar Lopez Gonzalez, owner · NJ HIC #13VH13359900
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- Town
- Little Falls, Passaic County
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- NJ HIC #13VH13359900
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- 24/7 — call (862) 271-1225
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