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Queens Church Roof Replacement, Sanctuary to Steeple
Church roof replacement means Foundry Roofing strips your steep-slope and low-slope roofs to the deck and builds them new, from scaffolding to final cleanup.
We work on churches, chapels, parish halls, rectories, parochial schools and synagogues across Queens.
Full tear-offScaffold to cleanup
Replacement by roof area
What goes back on each part of the church
Sound slate is often worth repairing instead of replacing. Flat hall roofs usually take a heat-welded TPO membrane.
| Roof area | What goes onReplacement options | What goes underUnderneath | ExpectedService life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary steep slopeRecommended | Slate, standing seam metal | Ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment | 75+ years for slate |
| Steeple and bell tower | Copper, standing seam | Full ice and water shield | 60+ years |
| Parish or fellowship hall | TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen | Tapered insulation, cover board | 20 to 30 years |
| Rectory or school | Asphalt shingle, TPO on flat sections | Synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield | 25 to 30 years |
How the work runs
A phased tear-off, section by section
The church stays open: we replace one section at a time and seal it before the next comes off.
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01
Scaffolding and safety setup
Scaffold, debris chutes and covered walkways at every door.
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02
Tear-off
One section is stripped to the deck and rotted boards are replaced.
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03
Underlayment
Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment across the field.
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04
Flashing and drainage
New step, counter and steeple flashing, ridge vents, gutters and leaders.
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05
Cleanup and final inspection
A magnetic nail sweep and a walk-through with your trustees.
Cost drivers
What sets the price of a church roof
We price church roofs per square, which is 100 square feet, the same unit used on a house. Height and steeple work move the number much further. Large projects can be spread into scheduled payments.
- Roof size in squares01
- Pitch and the staging it demands02
- Building height03
- Slate or copper versus shingle or TPO04
- Steeple and bell tower detail05
- Access, and scheduling around services06
Church roof replacement questions
What parish councils ask before we start
How much does it cost to replace a roof on a church?
It depends on squares, material and height, so church roof replacement is priced after we measure every section and hand you a written figure.
Can services continue during the work?
Yes. Phasing, covered entrances and quiet hours on worship days keep the building in use.
Is the slate worth keeping instead of replacing it?
Often, when the slates are sound and only nails or flashing failed. Roofs not ready for replacement are covered on our church roof repair page.
Do the flashing and gutters get replaced with the roof?
Yes. Old metal comes off with the tear-off, because reusing it leaves the weakest joints in place.
Free estimate
Have your church roof measured for replacement
We inspect every roof section, the steeple and bell tower included, and send you a written price. Call (929) 419-4893 or use the form.
- Sanctuary
- Steeple and bell tower
- Parish hall
- Rectory or school