Power Roofing NYC Shares Winter Roof Prep Checklist to Avoid Costly Repairs

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sep 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Power Roofing NYC, a licensed roof repair and replacement contractor serving all five boroughs of New York City, has released a winter roof prep checklist to help New York homeowners and building owners avoid costly repairs. The checklist, which is free and short, is based on the experiences of the company's own crews who have worked on over 2,300 roofs since 2010.

The checklist addresses the primary issue of winter damage to roofs, which is largely due to the freeze-and-thaw cycle. Mike Gini, the owner of Power Roofing NYC, explains, "Every year we get the same calls, and almost every one of them was preventable. Some people notice a small stain on the ceiling in the fall and figure it can wait. Then a nor'easter comes through, the snow sits on the roof for a week, and now there's a bucket in the living room. I'd rather spend an hour on your roof in September than a whole day on it in January with ice everywhere."

The checklist includes several key steps homeowners should take before the first hard freeze, which usually lands in the five boroughs between late November and mid-December:

1. Roof Inspection: Get a roof inspection while it's still mild out. Check for lifted shingles, open seams, and sealant that has deteriorated over the summer. A professional can spot these issues in about an hour.

2. Gutter Cleaning: Clean out the gutters, downspouts, scuppers, and roof drains. This is the single most common reason for ice dams on pitched roofs and ponding on flat ones.

3. Small Repairs: Knock out small roof repair items now. Address issues like a cracked piece of chimney flashing or a loose vent boot, which can become major problems later.

4. Flat Roof Maintenance: For flat roofs, check for water still sitting 48 hours after rain, blisters in the membrane, and seams that have pulled apart. Older modified bitumen and EPDM roofs on rowhouses are prone to splitting at the seams in cold weather.

5. Shingle Roof Inspection: Look for curling, cracked, or missing shingles, and grit collecting in the gutters. Bare spots can allow ice to slide right under the shingles.

6. Tile Roof Evaluation: Inspect for tiles that have cracked, chipped, or slipped out of line. One bad tile can let water underneath, leading to further damage.

7. Attic Inspection: Check the attic with a flashlight for daylight coming through, damp insulation, and frost on the nail tips. These signs point to the real cause of ice dams, which is poor ventilation and thin insulation.

8. Tree Limb Removal: Cut back any tree limbs hanging over the roof. A branch loaded with wet snow can cause damage during big storms.

9. Emergency Contact Number: Save an emergency roof repair number in your phone. Power Roofing NYC answers at (718) 600-1133 around the clock for storm damage, active leaks, and emergency tarping.

Gini adds, "People search for a roofer near them at 11 o'clock at night when water is coming through the light fixture, and that's the worst possible time to pick a contractor. You end up with whoever answers the phone. Get to know a licensed local roofer now, get a free estimate, and you'll know exactly who to call when something happens. Our customers get the same crew from the estimate to the warranty follow-up, and that matters more than people think."

The company, located at 1267 E 72nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11234, is licensed by the New York City Department of Buildings (LIC #2122433), fully insured, GAF-certified, and BBB accredited with an A+ rating. Estimates are free, and there are no hidden fees. Crews are available seven days a week, from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.