Englewood, NJ general contractor working on East Hill estates, Englewood Heights Tudors, Fourth Ward Foursquares and West Hill Colonials — with the craftsmanship and Hudson-side wind expertise this part of Bergen County demands.
Englewood divides sharply between East Hill — one of Bergen County's most established old-money enclaves with stone-and-stucco estates, Tudor Revivals and Shingle Style mansions — and a denser, more architecturally varied West Hill, Fourth Ward and downtown core. We work all of it: from natural slate restorations on East Hill estates to Foursquare re-roofs in the Fourth Ward and modern Colonial tear-offs in Englewood Heights.
As a locally-owned general contractor based in nearby Clifton, we understand the roofing, gutter, siding and chimney challenges that Englewood homeowners face — from harsh North Jersey winters to summer storms rolling off bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center).
Why local experience matters for your Englewood, NJ home.
Englewood was settled in the 1600s and incorporated as a city in 1899. Its East Hill became the country retreat of New York industrialists in the late 1800s — Dwight Morrow (Lindbergh's father-in-law) and the Phelps Dodge family built estates here. That Gilded Age wealth produced an exceptional concentration of stone-and-slate architecture that's still largely intact, and that still requires period-correct materials and detailing when restored.
East Hill housing is dominated by stone-and-stucco Tudor Revivals, Shingle Style estates and large Colonial Revivals on half-acre+ lots — original slate, terne metal valleys, copper standing-seam dormers, brick and brownstone chimneys. West Hill, the Fourth Ward and Englewood Heights mix Foursquares, Edwardian two-families, mid-century ranches and 1990s+ Colonials. We install natural and synthetic slate, custom copper gutters and standing-seam, fiber-cement siding, and full chimney rebuilds with proper period detail.
Englewood sits on the western slope below the Palisades, which means West Hill homes catch wind compressing across the Hudson while East Hill's elevation creates wind exposure on its own ridge line. The mature canopy across both hills — oak, beech, maple — generates serious fall gutter load. Brick and brownstone chimneys above the roof line take heavy freeze-thaw damage every winter and need real waterproofing, not silicone touch-ups.
We provide roofing, gutter, siding and chimney services throughout Englewood, including homes and businesses near:
Our crews work in every Englewood neighborhood, including:
Roofing, siding, gutters and chimney work — one trusted local crew for every exterior project on your Englewood, NJ home.
On East Hill estates we install natural slate or DaVinci synthetic slate with copper-pan valleys, copper standing-seam dormer accents and proper through-roof flashing. Foursquares and Colonials in the Fourth Ward and West Hill get GAF or Owens Corning premium architectural shingles with full ice-and-water shield and balanced ventilation.
Learn MoreEast Hill stucco-and-timber Tudor restoration, cedar shake on Shingle Style estates, fiber-cement on Colonial Revivals — we match what the architect originally specified rather than wrapping everything in vinyl. On Fourth Ward Edwardian two-families we restore wood lap with engineered wood or fiber-cement.
Learn MoreTrue half-round copper with hidden bronze hangers on East Hill estates and Tudors; heavy-gauge seamless aluminum on West Hill, Fourth Ward and Heights properties. All sized to actual roof area and tied into proper drainage rather than dumping water at foundations.
Learn MoreEnglewood's century-old brick and brownstone chimneys need real work — not paint and silicone. Standard scope: above-roof rebuild with historically-matched mortar, cast-stone or natural-stone crown, stainless cap that suits the architecture, vapor-permeable waterproofing.
Learn MoreAnswers to the most common questions from Englewood homeowners.
Yes — natural Vermont and Buckingham slate are still the right answer on certain East Hill homes, paired with copper valleys and standing-seam accents. Where deck capacity or budget rules out natural, DaVinci synthetic is an excellent alternative.
Routinely. We replace failing stucco panels, install new fiber-cement or true cedar half-timbering with historically appropriate profiles, and prime and finish-coat to match.
Yes. Englewood's pre-war chimneys are well past rebuild age. Typical scope is full above-roof tear-down and rebuild with matched mortar, new crown, stainless cap and proper waterproofing.
Always — we file with the Englewood Building Department and handle inspections, including any historic considerations on East Hill properties.
Polar Contracting works across Bergen County and the surrounding North Jersey communities.
Englewood homeowners hire Polar Contracting because we know an East Hill estate is not the same job as an Englewood Heights Colonial — and we don't price, detail or material-spec them the same way. We pull City of Englewood permits, document everything, and our crews respect the streets and neighbors on every block.
Based in Clifton, we know Englewood and Bergen County building codes inside and out.
Quick service for Englewood residents with same-day estimates available.
5-star reviews from Englewood homeowners who trust our quality work.
Get your free roofing, gutter, siding or chimney estimate today. We proudly serve Englewood and all of Bergen County.