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Gates RoofingEst. 1927

Plattsburgh, NY · Family-run since 1927

Roofs built for North Country winters.

Gates Roofing & General Construction is a third-generation family company. We roof homes, commercial and industrial buildings, and handle the construction around them, with a seasoned supervisor on every job.

Request a free estimate 518-563-5090

24/7 emergency response for active leaks and storm damage

Gates Roofing crew on full scaffolding re-roofing a three-story Victorian home under a stormy sky
Full tear-off · Victorian re-roof

Since

1927

Operating without interruption

Generations

3

Gates family, father to son

Supervisors

15–30 yrs

Hands-on experience, on site daily

Insured

GL + WC

Certificates on request

Performance & payment bonds availableNYS Know Your Contractor Law terms in every contractBBB business profile

The Gates standard

No short-cuts. Not in a good economy or a hard one.

Quality control comes first in how we run every job. That means top-level mechanics, a complete and proper installation, and a reputation in this community we have had to earn.

  • A supervisor on every job

    Project supervisors with 15 to 30 years of hands-on experience and formal training are on site for the whole installation. We never hand the day-to-day to whoever we hired last week.

  • Tear-off, almost always

    Removing the existing roof is almost always the longest-lasting option. Layering over old material is cheaper today and costs you years later.

  • A person answers the phone

    We respond to your calls personally and promptly, and we're available around the clock for emergencies.

  • Insured, and bondable

    Certificates for General Liability and New York State Workers' Compensation on request. Performance & payment bonds are available for commercial, state and federal work.

What we build

Steep roofs, flat roofs, and everything under them.

No single roof specification fits every building. Every system has strengths and weaknesses, and we walk you through them before you commit.

Roofers tearing off an old roof on a white colonial home, with a Gates Roofing project sign on the lawn

ResidentialSteep slope · over 4 in. per foot

Residential roofing

Most homes here wear asphalt shingle, and more every year choose metal. We start by asking what the new roof has to fix: active leaks, ice building at the eaves, heat loss, or an attic that can't breathe.

  • Asphalt shingles
  • Metal roof systems
  • Composite slate
  • Wood shake
  • Single-ply membranes
Request a residential estimate
Large white membrane roof nearing completion with the Adirondack foothills behind it

Commercial & industrialLow slope · under 3 in. per foot

Commercial & industrial roofing

Flat and low-slope roofs have to stay watertight through slow drainage and heavy snow load. We quote and specify first-class applications that follow the manufacturer's installation details to the letter.

  • EPDM (black & white)
  • TPO
  • Built-up roofing (hot asphalt)
  • Standing seam metal
  • Composite slate
  • PVC
  • Green / inverted roofs
Request a commercial & industrial estimate
Gates mechanic in a hard hat preparing a masonry parapet wall for waterproofing

General constructionSmall residential to full building wings

General construction

Since the early 1990s we've carried the trades that sit around a roof. Projects range from small residential jobs to complete renovations of hospital wings and courtroom chambers, with value engineering built in.

  • Masonry
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Rough & finish carpentry, framing
  • Interior & exterior renovations
  • Insulation & thermal upgrades
Request a general construction estimate

Buying a roof in Climate Zone 6

When you spend less, you get less. Here’s how to tell the difference.

What we evaluate before we quote

  • How many years of protection you can afford. 10, 15 and 20 years are common.
  • Whether removing the existing roof is right. It almost always is.
  • Your heating bills, and whether added insulation will pay you back.
  • Which roof system suits the building. Each has strengths and weaknesses.
  • Drainage. The less time a roof stays wet, the longer it lasts.

Questions to ask any roofer, including us

Does a live person answer when you call?
An answering machine on the first call is a preview of warranty service.
Can you visit their office during business hours?
Ask how long they've been in business and what training their crew leaders have.
Will they hand you insurance certificates?
Ask for General Liability and NYS Workers' Compensation. Your homeowner's policy will not cover injury to a contractor's crew or damage they cause.
Are they quoting exposed-fastener metal panels?
Those panels aren't eligible for a manufacturer's watertight system warranty.
Are they planning closed valleys?
Woven and "jersey cut" valleys are cheaper to install but poorly suited to our ice-prone Climate Zone 6.
Does the contract spell out the NYS Know Your Contractor Law?
Every element should be written into your agreement. Ours are.

Selected projects

Trusted on hospital, courthouse and federal work.

From small residential jobs to complete renovations of hospital wings and courtroom chambers. A list of completed projects with contact numbers is available on request.

Selected general construction projects
Veterans Hospital, AlbanyDemo & renovate wing 5BHealthcare
Veterans Hospital, AlbanyDemo & renovate surgical suite 2Healthcare
Syracuse Federal BuildingCourtroom renovationsFederal
Syracuse Federal BuildingNew fire alarm systemFederal
U.S. Marshals Service, Syracuse Federal BuildingElevator, detention cells & detention control centerFederal
Leo O'Brien Federal Building, AlbanyPlaza restoration & below-grade waterproofingFederal
Binghamton Federal BuildingExterior masonry renovationsFederal
Wellesley Island Coast Guard StationOffice & bathroom renovationsFederal
Town of Schroon Highway GarageAll masonry walls & roof trussesMunicipal
PARCOffice renovationsCommercial
  • Victorian re-roof in progress with safety fencing and a Gates dump truck at the curb
    Victorian re-roof · full scaffold
  • Three roofers installing slate-style shingles and metal ridge trim on a steep roof
  • Crew installing a white single-ply membrane roof on a downtown federal building
  • Crew rebuilding rafters and installing new board sheathing on an older home
  • Crane hoisting debris from a downtown rooftop tear-off with city towers in the background
  • Custom copper chimney cap and flashing above a fresh shingle roof
  • Six-person crew rolling out and seaming a membrane roof on a low-slope building
  • Two Gates Roofing carpenters measuring and fitting new lumber on an asphalt shingle roof
    Fitting new lumber on a shingle roof
  • Crane and roll-off container staged beside a multi-story office building for a commercial re-roof
  • Close-up of a carpenter applying adhesive to a new rafter beside old brick and plaster

Our history

Same family. Same stretch of Route 9.

Gates Roofing has worked from the same location since 1966 and without interruption since 1927. Three generations of the Gates family have run it.

Gates Roofing's brown board-and-batten office on Route 9 with a company pickup out front
The Gates Roofing & General Construction Co., Inc. roadside sign on Route 9, with the office and Lake Champlain behind it

7518 Route 9, Plattsburgh. Lake Champlain beyond.

  1. 1927

    George R. Gates Sr. starts Gates Roofing Co. as a sole proprietor.

  2. 1966

    His son Frank J. Gates Sr. becomes a full partner. The company has worked from the same location ever since.

  3. 1972

    Frank J. Gates Sr. takes over as sole proprietor.

  4. 1987

    Incorporated as Gates Roofing & General Construction Company, Inc.

  5. 1988

    Approved as a New York State Disadvantaged Minority Business Enterprise, in recognition of the family's Native American heritage.

  6. 1990s

    Expands into masonry, carpentry, electrical and full interior and exterior renovation.

  7. 1996

    Frank's son Steven joins the company. He heads the family business today.

Questions

Straight answers.

Anything else, call us. A person will pick up.

Do you remove the old roof or install over it?

We almost always recommend a full tear-off. It's the best way to find damaged decking, correct ventilation and get the longest life from the new system.

How long should a new commercial roof last?

It depends on the system and what you can invest. Coverage of 10, 15 and 20 years is common. We'll lay out the options, what each costs, and the performance trade-off that comes with a lower-cost specification.

Can you provide performance and payment bonds?

Yes. Gates Roofing Co., Inc. is eligible to provide performance and payment bonds, which are routinely required on formal commercial, state and federal projects.

Are you insured?

Fully. We provide certificates of insurance for General Liability and New York State Workers' Compensation on request.

Do you handle emergency roof leaks?

Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response. Call 518-563-5090 any time.

Where do you work?

Plattsburgh and the surrounding counties of the North Country. Our commercial and government work has taken us across New York State, from Albany to Syracuse and Binghamton.

Request an estimate

Give us an opportunity on your next roof.

Tell us about the building and what’s going wrong. We’ll follow up personally to set up an evaluation. For a leak happening right now, call.

Head office518-563-5090
Address
7518 Route 9, Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Four miles north of Plattsburgh on Route 9 (NYS Bicycle Route 9). Heading north, we're on the right.

Emergency service
24/7 emergency response. Leaks and storm damage don’t wait for business hours.
Fax
Fax 518-563-0051
Type of project

We only use your details to respond to this request.

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