Shore homes
Raised and Bayfront Homes in Toms River, NJ
Own a raised house, a lagoon home or a place on the barrier island? Call to reach an independent contractor that replaces roofs on shore homes around Toms River.
What makes a shore roof different
Toms River runs from the mainland out to the barrier island, where Ortley Beach and the township's other beach neighborhoods sit between the ocean and Barnegat Bay. Homes there, and along the bay and the river, face more wind and salt than houses a few miles inland.
The township's own floodplain management page puts it simply: a coastal storm is always a possibility here, and it points residents back to Sandy. Raising a house above flood level is common enough that the township publishes a permit flowchart for it, and a raised house changes how a roof replacement is done.
Before you sign
Questions for a shore-home roof
- How the crew will get materials up and debris down on a raised house
- Where staging, lifts or the dumpster will sit on a tight lot
- Fasteners, flashing and trim suited to salt air
- How eaves, rakes and ridges will be fastened against wind
- Whether the roofing product's warranty has coastal conditions
- How decks, railings and stairs will be protected during the work
Flood zones and bigger renovations
A roof replacement on its own is maintenance. If it is part of a larger renovation of a house in a flood zone, ask the township first. Under FEMA's definition, improvements costing half or more of a building's market value count as a substantial improvement, which brings flood-protection requirements with it.
Toms River's Division of Engineering helps residents with flood zone determinations and can advise on protecting a property from flood damage. Brick and Berkeley handle the same questions through their own offices.
Questions
Raised and Bayfront Homes: questions homeowners ask
Is roofing a raised house harder?
It usually takes more planning: lifts or scaffolding, a place for the dumpster, and protection for decks and stairs. Ask the contractor how they will handle access on your lot.
Should I choose metal for a house near the water?
Metal is common on shore houses and lasts a long time, but shingles also work when they are installed for wind. Compare both, and ask how the warranty treats a coastal location.
Will the roof job affect my flood zone status?
A roof replacement alone does not change a flood zone. If it is part of a larger renovation, ask the township whether the project could count as a substantial improvement.
More services
Other roof services
- Full Roof ReplacementOld roofing stripped to the deck, damaged boards replaced, new underlayment, flashing and roof covering.
- New Roofs for AdditionsSecond stories, rear additions and new builds: a roof framed, dried in and tied into the existing one.
- Asphalt Shingle RoofsThe most common roof in the township: dimensional shingles, underlayment, flashing and ridge ventilation.
- Metal RoofsStanding seam panels for houses near the water: coatings, fasteners and trim chosen for salt air.
- Low-Slope and Flat RoofsMembrane roofs for porches, rear additions and dormers too shallow for shingles.
Ready to price a new roof?
Talk with a roofing contractor who works in Toms River
A call connects you with an independent roofing contractor serving Toms River, Brick, Berkeley Township, Manchester and Beachwood. Ask them to inspect the roof and price a full replacement.
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