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Roofing contractor in Glen Cove, NY

Glen Cove is one of only two cities in Nassau County, on the North Shore between Hempstead Harbor and Long Island Sound, about 31 miles from our shop in Selden. L.I. Taylor Construction is a GAF Master Elite® roofing company with Nassau County Home Improvement License 196461, and we replace and repair roofs in Glen Cove and nearby Jericho, Westbury, Hicksville and Plainview.

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What we do in Glen Cove

Selden is 31 miles away, so a Glen Cove estimate usually happens within a day or two of your call. Repairs get the same free written estimate as a full replacement, and after storm damage we photograph everything and write a scope you can hand to your insurance adjuster. Every roof is installed to GAF's specification, which is what keeps the manufacturer's warranty valid. Our own crew does the work, and every call about your job goes straight to David, the owner.

L.I. Taylor Construction crew tearing off an old roof on a Long Island colonial, with the company tarp protecting the landscaping

Roofing in Glen Cove: what to know

A city with its own building department

Glen Cove is a city, not part of the Town of Oyster Bay that surrounds it. It has its own Building Department at City Hall, and its permit rules can differ from the town's. We check with the city before the job starts. Where the work requires a permit, we pull it and it is included in the price.

Harbor and Sound exposure

Water is on two sides of Glen Cove. Houses near Hempstead Harbor and the Sound beaches take more wind and salt air than houses inland, and that is hard on shingles, flashing and fasteners. On exposed lots we pay close attention to the starter course, the nailing pattern and the ridge caps, which are the first places wind gets under a roof.

Hills, trees and old estate land

Glen Cove sits on the hills of the Harbor Hill Moraine, and much of it was Gold Coast estate land before the postwar houses were built. Mature trees shade many roofs. A roof that stays damp grows moss and dark algae streaks, so we recommend GAF shingles with algae protection and good ridge-and-soffit ventilation on wooded lots.

Postwar houses and downtown flat roofs

Most Glen Cove houses date from the mid-20th century, so many are on a second or third roof. We tear off to the deck so the wood can be checked. The older mixed-use buildings downtown usually have low-slope roofs, which need a membrane instead of shingles. See our flat roofing page.

Recent work nearby: Bellmore, 14 miles from Glen Cove

New roof on a South Shore cape. July 2026.

Finished L.I. Taylor job in Bellmore, NY: new grey architectural shingle roof on a cape with white siding, red brick steps and a navy front door, July 2026
New roof on a South Shore capeJuly 2026 · Bellmore, NY

Glen Cove roofing questions

Who issues roofing permits in Glen Cove?

The City of Glen Cove Building Department, not the Town of Oyster Bay or Nassau County. The city sets its own rules, so we confirm what applies to your address. Where a permit is required, we pull it and it is included in the price.

Are you licensed to work in Nassau County?

Yes. We hold Nassau County Home Improvement License 196461, along with Suffolk County and New York City licenses.

Do you come to Glen Cove from Selden?

Yes. Glen Cove is about 31 miles from our shop, and our own in-house crew does the work. Call 631-404-9022 and you reach David, the owner, to set up a free written estimate.

Reviews from across Long Island

Great experience from start to finish. Was the most affordable after many quotes and the roofing crew was professional, respectful, and did a great job on my house. Everything was cleaned up when they were done, and the roof looks great. Would definitely recommend them!
I hired LI Taylor Construction to replace my roof and I couldn't be happier! From start to finish, they were professional, thorough, and took the time to explain every step of the process. Their pricing was very competitive, and they backed their work with a comprehensive warranty, which gave us great peace of mind. The quality of the workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the entire project was completed efficiently and with great attention to detail. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, and skilled roofing contractor.

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