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Syracuse, New York · Roofers

The 5 best roofers in Syracuse, NY

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

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Syracuse is the economic and educational hub of central New York, home to Syracuse University. Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential and commercial roofs, asphalt, metal, flat, and specialty materials.

We indexed 5 roofers serving Syracuse and surrounding neighborhoods, including University Hill, Armory Square, Westcott, Tipperary Hill, Eastwood. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the roofers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 5 roofers listed for Syracuse, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Syracuse, NY and need a roofer, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank roofers in Syracuse

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the roofers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring roofers in Syracuse: what the local data says

  • 42% of occupied homes in Syracuse are owner-occupied, and 40% of homes are single-family detached houses.
  • The median owner-occupied home in Syracuse is valued at $158,100, a useful yardstick when weighing what to spend on a major project.
  • Syracuse gets about 51 inches of precipitation a year and about 56 inches of snow, and October is typically the wettest month. Get a roof or flashing problem fixed ahead of the wettest weeks, and ask a roofer to check gutters and valleys while they are up there.
  • Syracuse averages about 56 inches of snow a year. Heavy snow and freeze-thaw cycles cause ice dams, so ask about ventilation and ice and water shield when comparing roof quotes.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Syracuse, NY, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Roofers around Syracuse

Nearby directories for the same trade: Scranton (3 ranked), Buffalo (4 ranked), Allentown (3 ranked).

Common questions

Roofers in Syracuse: quick answers

How are the roofers in Syracuse ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the roofers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best roofer in Syracuse?

Use this list to shortlist two or three roofers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a roofer's license in New York?

Licensing in New York runs through your county or municipality (New York has no statewide general-contractor license). Before hiring anyone in Syracuse, check with your county or city licensing office, since New York licenses home-improvement contractors locally rather than statewide; ask which local license they hold and verify it with that office. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which roofers serve Syracuse?

This page lists Blue Collar Roofers, JKS Roofing, Proven Roofer, Roofing SEO Company and Melo Roofing Inc, in ranked order. 2 of the 5 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book roofers in Syracuse?

Going by Syracuse's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 27, first fall frost around November 7), the usual windows are before October, usually the wettest month in Syracuse. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a roofer in Syracuse

  • Check the local license. New York does not license roofers statewide. A residential re-roof is a home improvement contract under General Business Law Article 36-A, so get a signed written contract with start and completion dates, materials, price and the 3 business day cancellation notice before paying a deposit.
  • Written estimates. Any roofer who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A roofer who's done work in University Hill or Armory Square will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular roofers neighborhoods in Syracuse

The roofers on this page serve all of Syracuse and surrounding areas, including University Hill, Armory Square, Westcott, Tipperary Hill, Eastwood. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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