71.5% owner-occupied; median owner-occupied home value $185,000 (2020–2024 ACS)
Snow position
Just east of Buffalo
Local roofer license
None listed by Erie County
Lake-effect snow in Cheektowaga
NWS Buffalo reported more than 4 to 5 feet of lake-effect snow from Lancaster to southern Cheektowaga east to Alden in November 2014.
NWS Buffalo storm-total reports for observation points in or near Cheektowaga:
65 inches 4 mi S of Cheektowaga, Nov 17–19, 2014 lake-effect storm
2 inches 3 mi N of Cheektowaga, Nov 17–19, 2014 lake-effect storm
24 inches 2.4 mi NW of Cheektowaga, Nov 17–20, 2022 lake-effect storm
Flat and low-slope roofs carry snow instead of shedding it. NWS Buffalo recorded hundreds of major roof collapses and structural failures in the November 2014 storm. Ask bidders about drainage, tapered insulation, and who clears heavy snow safely.
Permits and licensing in Cheektowaga
Erie County's list says the Town of Cheektowaga requires plumbers and HVAC contractors to be licensed; it lists no roofing or general home improvement license. Permits can still apply, so check with the building department before work starts.
Everywhere in New York, General Business Law requires a written contract for most home improvement jobs over $500 with a three-day right to cancel. Roofers must show workers' compensation and liability insurance, cannot require a deposit, and cannot offer to cover your deductible. See our roofer licensing guide.
Flat & Commercial Roofing in Cheektowaga: FAQ
Do I need a permit or license for flat and commercial roofing work in Cheektowaga?
Erie County's list says the Town of Cheektowaga requires plumbers and HVAC contractors to be licensed; it lists no roofing or general home improvement license. Permits can still apply, so check with the building department before work starts. Statewide, New York requires a written contract for most home improvement jobs over $500, and roofers must give proof of workers' compensation and liability insurance.
How much lake-effect snow does Cheektowaga get?
NWS Buffalo reported more than 4 to 5 feet of lake-effect snow from Lancaster to southern Cheektowaga east to Alden in November 2014. NWS storm totals near Cheektowaga: 65 in 4 mi S of Cheektowaga (November 2014); 2 in 3 mi N of Cheektowaga (November 2014); 24 in 2.4 mi NW of Cheektowaga (November 2022). For comparison, the Buffalo airport's 1991–2020 normal is 95.4 inches a year.
Which flat and commercial roofing contractors serve Cheektowaga?
Based in Cheektowaga: Buffalo's Best Roofing Company LLC, Murray Roofing Company Inc.. Within 15 miles: Scarpone and Sons, Buffalo Roofing (The Buffalo Roofing Co.), Sahlem's Roofing & Siding Inc., All Access Builders LLC, Collegiate Builders, Inc., Copper & Slate Inc., Mann Roofing and Remodeling, O'Connor Roofing. Each listing's services come from the company's own website; confirm they work in Cheektowaga.
Last updated . Figures are quoted as published. Snow totals are single storm reports, not averages. This page is general information, not legal or insurance advice.