Paramus, NJ general contractor specializing in roofing, siding, gutter and chimney work for the borough's mid-century split-levels, ranches and 1980s–2000s Colonials throughout West Paramus, East Paramus and the Forest Avenue corridor.
Paramus's reputation is retail, but residentially it's one of Bergen County's classic suburban borrows — wide lots, attached garages, and quiet residential blocks just a few minutes from Route 17 and Route 4. Most of our work is single-family Colonials and splits with original 1960s–80s asphalt roofs that finally hit replacement age, plus 1990s–2010s newer Colonials whose builder-grade gutters and undersized downspouts can't handle Bergen storm runoff.
As a locally-owned general contractor based in nearby Clifton, we understand the roofing, gutter, siding and chimney challenges that Paramus homeowners face — from harsh North Jersey winters to summer storms rolling off Westfield Garden State Plaza.
Why local experience matters for your Paramus, NJ home.
Paramus was incorporated in 1922 from Midland Township and was almost entirely farmland until the 1957 opening of Garden State Plaza turned it into the country's first true suburban retail capital. Residential build-out followed in lockstep — most of the borough's housing dates from the 1955–1985 ranch, split-level and bi-level era, with a meaningful 1990s–2010s tear-down wave producing larger Colonials in West Paramus and along Spring Valley Road.
Paramus housing is dominated by mid-century single-story ranches, three- and four-level splits and bi-levels on quarter-acre+ lots, with a strong second tier of 1990s–2010s center-hall Colonials. Roof spans are wide, eaves are deep, and chimneys are typically standard-size brick. We install GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration on most replacements, fiber-cement and engineered wood siding to retire failing aluminum and T1-11, and oversized 6-inch seamless gutters that the original 5-inch builder spec never matched.
Paramus is flat — which sounds easy but actually means storm runoff has nowhere to go. Wide ranch and split rooflines combined with 5-inch K-style gutters back up immediately during summer cells coming off Route 17. Mature oaks along Forest Avenue, Howland and Spring Valley Road dump leaves through October, and shaded north-facing eaves on splits routinely ice-dam in February. Every Paramus roof we replace gets 6-inch gutters with 3x4 downspouts and properly extended ice-and-water shield.
We provide roofing, gutter, siding and chimney services throughout Paramus, including homes and businesses near:
Our crews work in every Paramus neighborhood, including:
Roofing, siding, gutters and chimney work — one trusted local crew for every exterior project on your Paramus, NJ home.
Most Paramus roofs we install are wide-span ranch, split-level or Colonial tear-offs in GAF Timberline HDZ or Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles. Wide eaves and deep overhangs need extended ice-and-water shield (well past the standard 24 inches), proper soffit-and-ridge ventilation, and oversized step flashing at multi-plane intersections.
Learn MoreBuilder-grade aluminum siding from the 1960s–70s is a common Paramus tear-off — we replace it with James Hardie fiber-cement, premium engineered wood (LP SmartSide) or thick-gauge vinyl. On 1990s+ Colonials we re-clad and refresh trim with low-maintenance materials that respect the original profile.
Learn More5-inch K-style is undersized for the average Paramus roofline. We replace with 6-inch seamless aluminum, 3x4 downspouts and high-flow leaf-guards on tree-canopy lots (Forest Avenue, Howland, Spring Valley). Downspouts get tied into existing storm drainage or extended properly with splash blocks.
Learn MoreStandard scope on Paramus brick chimneys: above-roof inspection, repoint where mortar has failed, rebuild crown in cast stone, install proper stainless cap, and waterproof with vapor-permeable sealer. Combined with new step and counter flashing tied to the new roof, this lasts another 30+ years.
Learn MoreAnswers to the most common questions from Paramus homeowners.
Almost always undersized 5-inch K-style gutters and 2x3 downspouts trying to handle a wide split-level roofline. Upgrading to 6-inch seamless aluminum with 3x4 downspouts solves it for most homes — we measure the actual roof area and size accordingly.
Most are tear-off-to-finish in one working day for ranches, two days for splits and Colonials, weather permitting.
Yes. We tear off the aluminum cleanly, address any furring strip or sheathing issues, and re-clad in James Hardie or LP SmartSide — leaving any brick or stone accents intact.
Always — we file with the Paramus Building Department, schedule rough and final inspections, and handle all paperwork.
Polar Contracting works across Bergen County and the surrounding North Jersey communities.
Paramus homeowners hire Polar Contracting because we know the borough's housing stock cold — split-level rooflines, ranch ventilation patterns, builder-grade gutter undersizing, the works. We pull permits with the Paramus Building Department, finish jobs on schedule, and clean up so well your driveway looks better than when we arrived.
Based in Clifton, we know Paramus and Bergen County building codes inside and out.
Quick service for Paramus residents with same-day estimates available.
5-star reviews from Paramus homeowners who trust our quality work.
Get your free roofing, gutter, siding or chimney estimate today. We proudly serve Paramus and all of Bergen County.