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Roofer working on a steep historic roof in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Northampton County

Roofing contractor
in Bethlehem.

This is home. The office is here, a good share of the work is within a few miles of it, and the historic streets mean steeper and more detailed roofs than most of the Valley.

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Two questions, then someone calls you back to set a time. Usually the same day.

What do you need?

What makes Bethlehem different. The historic core was built steep, with dormers, long valleys and original slate or cedar. Most of those roofs are asphalt now, sitting on decking that has been opened up more than once, so what is under the shingles matters more than what is on top of them.

Roofing services in Bethlehem

What Bethlehem homeowners call about

Full tear-off and a new GAF system, priced for the pitch and detail of the roof rather than the address.
Valleys, dormers, chimney flashing and low slope rear additions. Fixed properly when a repair will hold.
Photographs of what is on the roof and a straight answer on whether it needs anything.
Water coming in now gets a temporary fix first, then the permanent repair.
Wind and hail damage documented the way your insurance carrier needs to see it.
Often done alongside the roof, so the house is only disrupted once.

Before you hire anyone

Why Bethlehem homeowners choose Condition One

Based in Bethlehem
The office is in town, so most Bethlehem homes are a short drive away.
GAF Master Elite
Roughly the top 2 percent of roofers in the country, and a President's Club contractor two years running. See the credentials.
Licensed and insured
Pennsylvania home improvement contractor PA168434, and licensed in New Jersey under 13VH11942300.
4.9 stars, 106 reviews
All public on Google, where they cannot be edited. Read what customers say.
Veteran owned
Owned by Austin Sukanick, a Marine Corps veteran, and run the same way.
Payment options
Monthly payments are available through the HEARTH program. How financing works.

The three Bethlehems

Historic, South Side, and everything newer

In and around the Moravian streets the pitch is steep and the detail is heavy. Valleys, dormers and chimney flashing are where these roofs fail, and a tear-off frequently turns up decking that needs replacing once the old layers come off.

South Side is tighter and more mixed, with rear additions and porch roofs that are far flatter than the main roof. Putting standard shingles on a section that is too low slope is the most common mistake found on inspections here, and it leaks every time.

North of Route 22 and out toward Saucon the stock is newer and simpler. Those are usually a straightforward one day replacement with no surprises underneath.

Water staining on an interior ceiling caused by a failed roof section on a Bethlehem home

Found on inspections

What turns up on Bethlehem roofs

Failed valley metal
Long valleys on steep roofs carry a lot of water and rust out before the field does.
Chimney flashing
Older masonry and old flashing, usually tarred over by somebody at least once.
Low slope rear additions
Shingles on a pitch too flat to shed. Needs a membrane, not more shingles.
Soft decking
Not visible until the tear-off. Priced honestly when it shows up rather than sprung on you.
Ventilation
Older homes were built without much. It shortens the life of whatever goes on next.
Ice dam damage
North facing slopes with poor ventilation take the worst of it.

Recent work in Bethlehem

Roofs a few streets over

Every one of these is a Bethlehem home. Listed by town rather than address, because they are people's houses.

Completed asphalt shingle roof replacement on a Bethlehem home
Roof replacement
Bethlehem, PA
Aerial view of a finished roof replacement in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Roof replacement
Bethlehem, PA
Completed roof and exterior work on a Bethlehem property
Roof and exterior
Bethlehem, PA
Completed roofing project on a Bethlehem home
Completed project
Bethlehem, PA
Finished residential roof in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Completed project
Bethlehem, PA
Completed roof on a newer Bethlehem home
Completed project
Bethlehem, PA

From the Google profile

What customers say

Copied as written. All 106 are on the reviews page and on Google.

★★★★★
Condition One operates like a well oiled machine. The crews were punctual, courteous, efficient, and tidy. We couldn't be happier with our experience!
Luke BuschResidential replacement
★★★★★
The job was done better than I could've ever expected. They started at 6:15 am and were done by 4:30 pm. As a veteran I like to deal with veterans, and they did not let me down whatsoever.
Ernie StieglerResidential replacement
★★★★★
Condition One has been on the ball since day one. We put them through the ringer with design changes and they handled it like it was just another day.
Brian MillerResidential client

Repairs and commercial work

Roof repair in Bethlehem

On older Bethlehem homes a repair is often the right answer: a leak at a dormer, a valley that has worn through, flashing that has pulled away from an old chimney. We will tell you when a repair will do the job and when it will not. How a roof repair works.

We also roof commercial buildings in and around the city. The commercial roofing page covers low slope systems, school and municipal work, and roofs on buildings that stay open while the work happens.

Bethlehem questions

What people here ask

Is a historic home roof different to work on?

Steeper, more detailed, and slower. The price reflects the pitch and the cut up sections, not the address.

Anyone quoting a steep historic roof at the same rate as a simple gable has either not looked or is planning to find the difference later.

Can you do the flat section over the back of the house?

Yes. Low slope sections get a membrane rather than shingles.

TPO, EPDM and modified bitumen are all used depending on the section. Putting shingles on a pitch that cannot shed water is the reason a lot of those additions leak in the first place.

You are based here. Does that mean you get out faster?

For most of Bethlehem, yes, though it is honest to say the schedule matters more than the drive.

Anything leaking gets treated as same or next day. After hours you will reach voicemail, but it gets checked and returned quickly.

Do you pull the permit?

Yes, permits and inspections are handled as part of the job.

You are not left to sort out paperwork with the city on your own.

How do I check out a roofer before hiring one?

Look up the license, ask for the manufacturer certification, and read the reviews where the company cannot edit them.

There is a short checklist on how to check a roofer, and every license and certification for Condition One is listed on the credentials page.

Is the inspection free even if I do not hire you?

Yes. The inspection is free and there is no obligation.

You get the photographs either way. If the roof has years left, you will be told that.

Free inspection,
five minutes away.

Photographed findings and a straight answer on whether the roof needs work or has years left in it.

Call (610) 890-4800