A job like this
A failed roof membrane replaced in five days
The wrong membrane had been laid over the asphalt roof and never adhered. It was removed, and a new roof was completed in five days.
Roof, gutters and exterior
NYC Brownstone maintains roofs, gutters and exterior surfaces for single-family brownstones and townhouses across New York City. We clear drains and debris, inspect roofs and façades and care for entries, while NYC Brownstone General Contracting handles leaks, waterproofing, ironwork, sidewalk and stoop repairs.
Leaves can block gutters, leaders and roof drains, and winter ice can clog downspouts. Spring roof checks look for warping, aging, moss and cracking, while façade checks look for cracking brownstone, spalling brick and loose stone.
The agreement puts clearing, cleaning and seasonal inspections on the house checklist. NYC Brownstone General Contracting traces and repairs roof leaks and handles replacement, waterproofing, ironwork, sidewalk and stoop work.
What we do
Carried out by NYC Brownstone General Contracting, our separately insured affiliate. Everything else is NYC Brownstone.
- Gutter and drain cleaning
- Gutters, leaders and roof drains are cleared during each monthly visit.
- Roof debris and leaves
- Roof debris is cleared, with extra leaf removal in November and December.
- Roof inspections
- Spring roof inspections check for warping, aging, moss and cracking.
- Downspouts and leaders
- Downspouts and leaders are kept clear and checked for winter ice clogs.
- Roof repairs: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate traces and repairs leaks at flashing, seams, drains and membranes.
- Roof replacement and waterproofing: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate installs new membrane, flashing and waterproofing when needed.
- Façade checks
- Brownstone, brick and loose stone are checked each July for cracking and spalling.
- Caulking and pointing checks
- Sidewalk, façade, door and window caulking and pointing are checked.
- Power washing
- Stoops, sidewalks, patios and terraces are power washed each spring.
- Front entry care
- The front entry and stoop are cleaned during every visit.
- Ironwork restoration: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate removes rust and repaints railings, gates and fences.
- Sidewalk and stoop repairs: NYC Brownstone General Contracting
- Our affiliate repairs sidewalks, steps and stoops.
- Perimeter and foundation checks
- The foundation and perimeter are checked for openings every fall.
Questions
How often should a brownstone be serviced?
Monthly visits keep preventive work on schedule and let the same lead technician notice changes in the house. They also put seasonal work at the right time of year, including heating service before cold weather and cooling service before hot weather.
Do you provide general contracting as well as HVAC?
Yes. NYC Brownstone handles maintenance and has in-house HVAC and mechanical expertise. Repairs, installations and renovations are handled with NYC Brownstone General Contracting, a separately insured affiliated company run by the same family.
What is the warranty on parts and labor?
Coverage depends on the equipment, manufacturer, part and scope of work. Before a job is approved, we explain the applicable parts and labor coverage for that work.
Request a walkthrough of your house
We walk through the house with you and look at its condition and its systems. The office then writes the checklist and the agreement, priced from what the walkthrough found.
- A checklist written for your house
- No long-term contract