Whether it's installing a new roof, relining a chimney or simply giving an estimate on a home improvement job, customers can rest assured that the professionals at Siar Construction are experts in their field.

They can also expect to be treated like family, because every job the Garfield-based business takes on is handled as if it is the team's own personal home.

"That goes for everything," Danny Cenaj says. "We make sure everything is done in a professional way, and we build to last."

Cenaj owns the company alongside his uncle, Bes Cenaj, and many family members fill roles throughout the organization. Established in 2000, Siar Construction is going on a quarter-century of success in North and Central Jersey – success in jobs completed and in building a solid reputation as the go-to for roofs, chimneys, siding and masonry work.

The key is keeping customers informed throughout the process – from the job estimate to completion – and keeping a clean worksite during construction. Cenaj personally stops by each job site every day to ensure things are going well.

"That's all very important to us," he says.

It also helps things stay organized for both employee and homeowner when dealing with a potentially large-scale job.

Roofing needs
One big focus of Siar Construction is roofing, something that is critical to the safety and well-being of a home.

"The roof is basically the guardian angel of your house," Cenaj says. "It's very important in terms of the structural safety of the house and also to have peace of mind. If you have a bad roof you know bad things are going to be happening."

A leaky roof can lead to destroyed ceilings, mold issues and even fires if that water reaches an electric box, so staying on top of a roof's lifespan and condition is important. For those who don't know when a roof was last replaced, there are visual clues that can help.

"Decoloration of shingles will be there. Small pieces of the shingle may come off. Granules will start coming off – that will look like black dust in the driveway. Shingles may not look straight or lay flat," Cenaj says. "And the neighbor's roof may look brand new in comparison."

A potential roof job starts with a free inspection from Siar Construction. A professional will come out, climb onto the roof and examine everything, taking photos along the way. They then will present those photos and their assessment to the homeowner.

If a new roof is needed, the expert team will walk customers through the whole process. It starts with choosing shingles from provided books featuring materials from GAF Roofing, Owens Corning or Atlas. They get a timeline, typically one to two weeks from booking if nothing needs to be special ordered. And the entire job is outlined.

"By the end you're going to be almost as much of an expert as us," Cenaj says.

Chimney repairs and rebuilding
Cenaj recommends chimney inspections every four to five years and Siar Construction offers two types of inspections. Level 1 is no charge and includes examining the fireplace or boiler connections inside the home and looking at the structure of the chimney on the roof. Level 2 starts at $700 and involves removing the chimney cap, and checking flues and liners and more with a camera.

"The chimney can be extremely important to the house. In a lot of houses, the chimney is connected to the furnace and boiler. A leak or damage from water can cause it to stop working. The furnace will need to use more gas and energy to produce the same heat as if it was in good condition," Cenaj explains.

Chimney jobs can include repairs – sealing issues, installing new liners – or completely rebuilding the structure. The same goes for fireplace chimneys. Although they may not be vital to functioning of the home, ensuring they are in top working order is still essential for safety and pleasure.

Chimney job costs can vary depending on the work that needs to be done, but typically the timeline is "fairly fast," Cenaj says, assuming no special materials need to be ordered.

A job well done
It's important for all Siar Construction jobs to not only go smoothly, but go as quickly as possible while maintaining high quality work. To help this along, Cenaj says they handle any necessary permitting with towns. They also offer some special pricing.

"We have a pretty huge discount for senior citizens and all first responders – police, firefighters, nurses, doctors, dentists – and veterans," Cenaj says. "It's 10% off any type of job, no matter how big or small."

With a stellar reputation thanks to its dedication to the craft and its customers, it's no wonder why Siar Construction is so highly regarded by homeowners across the region.

"At the end of a job, basically with most of our customers, we become friends because of their great experience with us," Cenaj says.

Siar Construction
Garfield, N.J.
(973) 964-1777
SiarConstructionNJ.com

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 24, Issue 8 (July 2024)
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