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Roofing, Chimney, Siding & Masonry Contractor in Totowa, NJ
NJ Gold Star Construction serves Totowa from our Totowa shop with roof repair and replacement, chimney work, siding, seamless gutters, masonry and decks. Licensed under NJ HIC #13VH13359900, insured, free written estimates, and 24/7 emergency response.
Totowa is where our shop is, so response times here are measured in minutes. We know the borough’s housing stock, its inspectors and its sidewalk and permit requirements as well as anyone working in North Jersey.
Homeowners in Totowa get the same process we use everywhere: a hands-on inspection, a written itemized scope before anything starts, our own crew on site rather than subcontractors, and a satisfaction guarantee on the finished work. We have been doing this in North Jersey for more than 25 years.
If you are comparing quotes in Totowa, call (862) 271-1225 and we will tell you plainly what the work needs — repair when repair is the right answer, replacement when it is not.
What the work includes
- Roof repair, replacement and 24/7 emergency leak response in Totowa
- Chimney repair, repointing, rebuilds, liners and cleaning
- Siding installation and repair — vinyl and fiber cement
- Seamless gutters, guards, screens and cleaning
- Masonry: steps, walkways, patios, sidewalks and retaining walls
- Deck construction, structural repair and restoration
How New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code applies to a Totowa roof or siding job
Totowa’s Construction Code Office administers permits under the statewide New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, the same rulebook every municipality in the state enforces. A full roof replacement, new siding over bare sheathing, or a deck rebuild in Totowa needs a construction permit; a small patch repair usually does not.
New Jersey does not let towns write their own building rules — the Uniform Construction Code sets the technical requirements statewide, and the Department of Community Affairs publishes the standard permit application forms every municipal construction office uses, including the general construction permit application and the building subcode technical section. Totowa’s own Construction Code Office reviews the paperwork and inspects the work locally, but the forms and the underlying code are the same ones filed in every borough we work in.
What this means before you sign anything
- Ask for a contractor’s New Jersey HIC registration number before signing a contract — the borough cannot legally issue a permit to an unregistered contractor.
- A full roof replacement and most structural siding installation jobs need a permit and a final inspection; a targeted roof repair patching a small section of flashing usually does not.
- We file the paperwork with Totowa’s office on jobs that require it, so you are not the one tracking down forms mid-project.
The Passaic River bend that runs along Totowa's edge
A USGS streamgage at Little Falls, immediately next to Totowa, has measured the Passaic River since 1897 across a 762-square-mile drainage area — one of the longest continuous water records in the state. Totowa sits on the river’s inside bend, which is why gutter capacity and yard grading matter more here than on higher, drier ground.
USGS streamgage 01389500, Passaic River at Little Falls, sits right where the river bends past Totowa on its way toward Paterson, and it has recorded daily flow data since August 1897. That kind of long, continuous record is what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local emergency managers use to understand how high the river gets after heavy rain, not just in a single storm but across more than a century of comparison.
You do not need a property on the riverbank for that to matter. Downspouts that dump water a foot from the foundation, or a patio graded toward the house instead of away from it, cause the same damp-basement problems whether the nearest surface water is a hundred feet away or a mile. When we scope new gutter installation or foundation repair in Totowa, we check where the downspouts actually discharge, not just whether the gutters themselves are clear.
Lead-safe practices on Totowa's older siding and trim
Homes built before 1978 can contain lead-based paint, and the EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires any paid contractor disturbing painted surfaces on those homes — siding, trim, fascia — to follow lead-safe work practices. A fair written scope for an older Totowa home should say so, not gloss over it.
| Housing vintage | Common exterior issue | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-1978 siding and trim | Old paint layers may contain lead | Lead-safe containment and cleanup per EPA RRP practices |
| Mid-century ranches and capes | Original attic ventilation undersized for today’s insulation levels | Soffit and ridge venting balance during a roof job |
| Any era near the river bend | Downspouts discharging too close to the foundation | Grading and discharge routing during gutter or masonry work |
The EPA’s rule applies to firms paid to disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 homes, and it requires trained, certified work practices to control lead dust — plastic containment, specific cleanup and verification, not just a tarp and a broom. It does not require homeowners doing their own work to follow the same rule, but it does apply to us on a paid job. If your Totowa home was built before 1978, ask whether the contractor bidding your siding repair or trim work is following lead-safe practices — it should be in the written scope, not an afterthought.
Totowa's real neighbors: Wayne, Paterson and Little Falls
Totowa borders Haledon, Little Falls, Paterson, Wayne and Woodland Park. We regularly work across the two largest of those — Paterson’s dense multi-family blocks and Wayne’s larger suburban lots — plus Totowa’s own mid-size lots, which is why our crew moves between very different housing types in the same week.
Totowa is a small borough, and the crew that starts the day here is often finishing it in Paterson or Wayne — both of which share a border with Totowa. That matters for estimating: a Paterson job might mean a flat roof over a multi-family block, while a Wayne job is more likely a pitched roof on a larger suburban lot with mature trees overhead. Totowa itself sits in between, with a mix of both patterns depending on the block.
We do not try to sell the same fix to every housing type. If you are comparing quotes for roofing, chimney or masonry work anywhere in this corner of Passaic County, request a free written estimate and we will tell you plainly what your specific house needs.
How we scope a job when our shop is a few minutes away
Being based in Totowa means we can walk a property, write the scope, and start work faster here than almost anywhere else we serve. The process is the same four steps every time: inspect, write the scope, do the work with our own crew, and document it when it’s done.
Inspection
We walk the roof, chimney, siding or masonry in question and take photos of anything that supports the scope — no guessing from the driveway. On an older Totowa property this is also when we flag whether lead-safe precautions apply.
Written scope
You get an itemized, written estimate before any work starts, so you know exactly what is included, what materials are specified, and what it costs — nothing added once the crew is on site.
Permit filing (when required)
On jobs that need one, we file with Totowa’s Construction Code Office rather than leaving it for you to track down forms or figure out which subcode applications apply to your project.
Work and documentation
Our own crew does the work — no subcontractor handoff — and we photograph the finished job before cleanup wraps up, so you have a record of what changed and when.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you serve Totowa?
Yes. Totowa is part of our regular service area for roofing, chimney, siding, gutter, masonry and deck work.
How fast can you get to Totowa for an emergency?
We answer 24/7 and reach active leaks in Totowa the same day whenever possible, tarping to stop water before the permanent repair is scheduled.
Are you licensed to work in Totowa?
Yes. We hold New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license #13VH13359900, carry full insurance, and pull permits with your municipality where the work requires them.
Does an older Totowa home need lead-safe precautions during a siding or trim job?
If the home was built before 1978, yes. The EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires paid contractors disturbing painted siding, trim or fascia on pre-1978 homes to follow lead-safe containment and cleanup practices. We account for this in the written scope rather than treating it as an extra.
Do I need a permit for a small roof repair in Totowa, or only for a full replacement?
It depends on scope. A full roof replacement almost always needs a construction permit under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code. A small, targeted repair — a section of flashing or a handful of shingles — often does not, but Totowa’s Construction Code Office makes that call, not the contractor.
Does NJ Gold Star file the permit with Totowa's Construction Code Office?
Yes, on jobs that require one. We handle the paperwork with the borough as part of the job so you are not tracking down forms mid-project. This applies to roofing, siding, deck and masonry work that falls under the Uniform Construction Code’s permit requirements.
How does a Totowa property near the Passaic River affect gutter or masonry work?
It does not change what the code requires, but it changes what we check. We look at where downspouts discharge and how a patio or walkway is graded relative to the foundation, since properties nearer the river’s floodplain see the effects of poor drainage sooner than higher ground does.
- Construction Permit Application Forms — New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
- Passaic River at Little Falls NJ (USGS 01389500) — USGS Water Data for the Nation
- Renovation, Repair and Painting Program — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Updated September 2026 · Reviewed by Edgar Lopez Gonzalez, owner · NJ HIC #13VH13359900
Licensed & insured. 25+ years in North Jersey. We answer 24/7 for leaks and storm damage.
- Town
- Totowa, Passaic County
- License
- NJ HIC #13VH13359900
- Emergency service
- 24/7 — call (862) 271-1225
- Estimates
- Free, written and itemized