The village is named for the Dobbs family ferry that crossed the Hudson in the 18th century, and in the summer of 1781 Washington's Continental Army camped here while the march to Yorktown was planned. The village's 2010 Vision Plan names 20 neighborhoods, from the Waterfront and Old Town to Juhring, and they sit at very different heights on the land between the two rivers.
That terrain is what we notice first on a Dobbs Ferry roof. Homes on the riverside slopes take wind off the Hudson, while houses on the eastern side drop toward the Saw Mill valley. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway runs along the western side of the village. Permits come from the Village of Dobbs Ferry Building Department, and the village's Architectural & Historic Review Board reviews exterior material changes.
Twenty neighborhoods between two rivers
Dobbs Ferry's housing differs a lot between its neighborhoods. The Waterfront and Old Town areas near the river are the oldest parts of the village, and historic properties such as Estherwood and the Hyatt-Livingston House show its 19th-century side. Other neighborhoods filled in later. Because of that range, we confirm the roof type, the number of layers and the deck on site.
What to plan for on a Dobbs Ferry roof
Review of material changes
The Architectural & Historic Review Board reviews exterior material changes, so switching from one roof material to another, or changing the style, should go to the board before work begins. A replacement that keeps the same material and similar color is simpler. We help you choose early and supply specifications so the review does not hold up the schedule.
Hudson-facing hillsides
On the river side of the village, steep lots put roofs in open wind. Shingles there should go on with the enhanced-wind detail: starter strips at both eaves and rakes and the matching hip and ridge cap, from GAF or Owens Corning. We also check that drip edge and rake trim are fastened tight, since wind damage usually starts at the edges.
Older decks in Old Town
Houses near the waterfront and in Old Town have often been re-roofed several times over the years, sometimes over the old layers. We check the layer count, and New York code prohibits a new roof over two or more existing layers. After tear-off we inspect the bare deck and the flashing at chimneys and walls, and Jersey Roofing's crew replaces what has failed.
Historic districts and design review
National Register sites in Dobbs Ferry include Estherwood and Carriage House, the Hyatt-Livingston House, South Presbyterian Church and the U.S. Post Office. The village's Architectural & Historic Review Board reviews exterior material changes, and that can apply to a roof replacement that changes material or style. We recommend contacting the board before choosing a new material or color, and we can prepare samples and specifications for your application.
Roof permits in Dobbs Ferry
- Office
- Village of Dobbs Ferry Building Department
- Phone
- (914) 231-8511
- Website
- dobbsferry.gov
The village issues permits from 112 Main Street, and Jersey Roofing files the roofing permit for you.
The roof systems installed in Dobbs Ferry
Jersey Roofing installs complete GAF and Owens Corning systems: ice and water barrier at the eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment, starter strips, architectural or designer shingles, matched ridge cap and balanced ventilation. On a qualifying GAF system it can register the Golden Pledge® warranty, and on an Owens Corning system, Platinum Protection. Both include lifetime workmanship coverage. Compare the warranties.
Neighborhoods we serve in and around Dobbs Ferry
- Waterfront
- Old Town
- Juhring
- Broadway