Ocean County
Roofing Contractor in Long Beach Township, NJ
A licensed CRS roofer inspects your Long Beach Township roof for free, shows you photos of every problem area, and gives you an honest recommendation.
Certified Roofing Specialists Inc. is a licensed roofing contractor in Long Beach Township, NJ, the oceanfront and bayfront homes that make up most of Long Beach Island, from Loveladies to Holgate. We handle roof replacement, repair, restoration, and emergency work, and every residential visit starts with a free written inspection and photos of what we find.
Long Beach Township is the largest part of LBI, incorporated in 1899 from pieces of five mainland townships and now stretching across most of the island’s eighteen miles through communities like Loveladies, North Beach, Brant Beach, Spray Beach, and Holgate. The township is split into four noncontiguous sections, so the same town covers the quiet north end and the dense southern beaches. Its housing ranges from large low-density waterfront homes at the north end to denser cottages and raised homes toward the south. The barrier-island setting means the harshest salt and wind, and Sandy’s 2012 surge cut straight across the island here, so a roof is scoped by the exposure of its exact location.
CRS handles all of it, from a low-density Loveladies waterfront home to a Brant Beach cottage. Here is what matters for a roof in Long Beach Township.
Your Roofing Contractor in Long Beach Township, NJ
CRS provides roof replacement, roof repair, roof restoration, emergency roofing, and protection plans across Long Beach Township and the rest of Ocean County. Every residential project begins with a free written inspection and a workmanship guarantee in writing.
How Much Does a Roof Cost in Long Beach Township? (2026)
Most Long Beach Township homes run $18,000 to $30,000 for a full architectural-shingle replacement in 2026, depending on size, pitch, and roofline. Large oceanfront and Loveladies-area homes run well higher because of copper flashing for salt air and wind-rated fastening. The figures below are planning ranges, not a quote.
| Long Beach Township home type | Typical 2026 replacement range |
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| Cottage or raised coastal home | $14,000 to $22,000 |
| Colonial | $18,000 to $30,000 |
| Large or bayfront home | $26,000 to $45,000+ |
| Oceanfront estate | $35,000 to $65,000+ |
Oceanfront and large barrier-island homes carry a premium for copper or rated salt-air flashing and wind-rated fastening.
Want your Long Beach Township number? A free CRS inspection gives you a written report with photos and a real range for your exact roof. Request your free inspection.
Long Beach Township Roofing Context
Long Beach Township spans most of LBI’s eighteen miles, so its housing varies by where it sits. The low-density north end, Loveladies and North Beach, holds large-scale waterfront homes, while Brant Beach and the southern communities mix cottages, raised homes, and newer construction. Wherever it is, the home sits on a barrier island between ocean and bay, which drives the roofing.
Long Beach Township runs the length of a barrier island between the ocean and the bay, the harshest salt and wind exposure there is, so a roof here can fail years sooner than an inland one. Flood and roof coverage are separate. We use copper or rated flashing, wind-rated fastening, and ice-and-water shield, and document storm damage separately.
The barrier island is the whole story. Salt air corrodes standard flashing faster than almost anywhere, so copper or rated flashing is the right call, and wind loads run high, especially on the large oceanfront homes. Flood and roof coverage are separate, and we document roof damage on its own. New Jersey’s 8 to 12 freeze-thaw cycles a winter add to the coastal storms, and the 2025 to 2026 season was the snowiest North Jersey since 2013 to 2014.
A fair estimate in Long Beach Township specifies copper or rated salt-air flashing, wind-rated fastening for the barrier exposure, ice-and-water shield, and a deck-repair allowance, with access planned for raised and large homes. You can verify any New Jersey roofer through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs before you sign.
Do You Need a Repair or a Full Replacement in Long Beach Township?
It depends on age, salt exposure, and how widespread the wear is. A roof under 20 years old with a single leak is usually a flashing repair. A sound roof 10 to 18 years old can be a candidate for restoration. A roof past 20 years, or one worn early by oceanfront salt air, often means replacement. We tell you which, in writing.
Most leaks in Long Beach Township start at flashing around chimneys, valleys, and pipe boots, and on the exposed homes at corroded metal first. That often means a targeted repair will hold. We would rather earn your trust with an honest repair now and your replacement when you actually need it.
| If your roof is… | The honest call is usually… |
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| Under 20 years old, leaking at one spot | Repair, often flashing |
| 10 to 18 years old, sound, early brittleness | Restoration may add years |
| 20+ years old, or oceanfront salt-air wear | Full replacement |
Long Beach Township Roof Inspection Checklist
- Location-based exposure. We scope by where the home sits, oceanfront, bayfront, or mid-island, since the salt and wind exposure differs across the township.
- Barrier salt-air flashing. We check every flashing point for corrosion and use copper or rated materials where standard metal has failed early.
- Wind-rated fastening. The barrier setting means high wind loads, so we confirm the fastening pattern and edge details meet coastal requirements.
- Raised and large-home access. On elevated and large oceanfront homes we plan access and check the added wind exposure.
- Coastal storm and ice stress. After coastal storms and New Jersey freeze-thaw winters, we lift perimeter tabs and check eave and valley ice-and-water protection.
For code and permit questions, the NJ Division of Codes and Standards is the authority, current storm data comes from the National Weather Service, wind-resilience research comes from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, and shingle specifications are published by manufacturers such as GAF.
Ocean County roofing · Roof replacement · Roof repair · Protection plans · Community associations · Free inspection
Why Homeowners Pick CRS
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Local Business
Based in Basking Ridge, NJ. Faster scheduling, crews who know these homes, and accountability you can hold locally.
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Licensed & Fully Insured
Fully licensed and insured for safe, professional roofing work you can trust.
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Professional Inspection
A licensed roofer walks every slope, checks every flashing detail, and inspects the attic where access allows. You get a written report with photos, a clear explanation of the problem areas, and our honest recommendation.
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Honest Recommendation
If a repair will hold, we say repair. If your roof has five good years left, we say so and walk away from the replacement job. We always put our clients first.
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Trusted Crews
We use crews with years of experience in NJ roofing. Every crew is held to the same written standard on every job.
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Clean Job Sites
We protect landscaping before we start, and run a magnetic nail sweep across the work area at the end of every work day. When we load out, your yard is in better shape than when we showed up.
What we do
Roofing Services in Long Beach Township, NJ
Every Long Beach Township project starts with a licensed team for everything your roof needs, from full replacements to ongoing protection.
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Roof Replacement
When repairs are not enough, a full roof replacement gives your home long-term protection. We scope every Ocean County home individually, from capes to colonials.
Typical Ocean County range: $10,000 to $45,000+ depending on size and materials.
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Roof Repair
A leak rarely starts above where the water shows up inside. We find the actual failure point, write up the fix, and price it before we touch anything. Same-week scheduling on most repairs.
Typical NJ repair: $300 to $1,500+ depending on what is actually failing.
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Roof Cleaning & Restoration
Cleaning and a protective coating can add five to ten years to a sound asphalt roof, at about a quarter the cost of a full replacement. We confirm at the free inspection whether yours qualifies.
Typical NJ restoration: $1,500 to $4,000 on most single-family homes.
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Protection Plans
Annual coverage that protects the roof you paid for. Features include yearly inspections, gutter cleaning, priority response after storms, and discounts on future work.
Annual tiered pricing. Quoted after your roof is measured.
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Community Association
Multi-unit roofing for HOAs, condo boards, and property managers across Ocean County. Board-ready written scopes, per-unit scheduling, and reserve-study-friendly documentation.
Quoted per project after a site visit.
Every CRS Project, Start to Finish
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Professional Inspection
A licensed CRS roofer checks every slope, flashing detail, and accessible attic area. We show you photos of what we found and give you our honest recommendation. There is no obligation to move forward if work is not needed.
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Clear Scope and Schedule
If you choose to move forward, you get a clear scope of work, a project schedule, and the price in writing before any work begins. If we find something that changes the job, we stop and get your written approval before continuing.
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Installation and Cleanup
Our crew installs your roof to manufacturer specifications, protects your landscaping during the job, and leaves the site clean each day. You will know what is happening at every stage before it happens.
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Final Walkthrough
Before we leave, a CRS team member walks the property with you, confirms every detail meets our standard, and reviews the work in person. You receive your project packet and workmanship guarantee. If anything is not right, we make it right before we go.
Common questions
Common Questions From Long Beach Township Homeowners
How much does a roof replacement cost in Long Beach Township, NJ?
Most Long Beach Township homes run $18,000 to $30,000 for a full architectural-shingle replacement in 2026, depending on size and roofline. Large oceanfront and Loveladies-area homes run well higher because of copper flashing and wind-rated fastening, often $35,000 to $65,000 or more. Your free inspection comes with a real range.
Why do barrier-island roofs here wear out faster?
Salt and wind. Between the ocean and the bay, salt corrodes standard flashing fast and wind loads run high, so a roof can fail years sooner than an inland one. We use copper or rated flashing and wind-rated fastening, scoped to your home’s exact exposure, so it holds up.
Do I need a repair or a full roof replacement?
It depends on age and salt exposure. A roof under 20 years old with a single leak is usually a flashing repair. A sound roof 10 to 18 years old may qualify for restoration. A 20-plus-year roof, or one worn by oceanfront salt air, often means replacement. Our free inspection tells you which, in writing.
Is CRS local to Long Beach Township and LBI?
Yes. Certified Roofing Specialists is a New Jersey company based in Basking Ridge, serving Ocean County including Long Beach Township and all of Long Beach Island. We are not an out-of-state storm crew. You can verify our NJ home improvement contractor license before you sign, and we are here for the warranty.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Long Beach Township?
For a standard residential re-roof, no. New Jersey treats it as ordinary maintenance, so no building permit is required. Permits do apply for structural work, solar, and condo or multi-family buildings. We handle permitting on the jobs that need it.
How fast can CRS inspect a roof in Long Beach Township?
Same-business-day callback on form submissions, with inspections usually scheduled within one to two business days. Active leaks and storm damage get priority, including emergency tarping. After a coastal storm we route LBI jobs quickly because that is when hidden damage does the most harm.
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Service area
More Ocean County Towns We Serve
CRS covers homeowners across Ocean County. Explore the towns we serve.
Ocean County
- Barnegat Light
- Barnegat
- Bay Head
- Beach Haven
- Beachwood
- Berkeley
- Brick
- Eagleswood
- Harvey Cedars
- Island Heights
- Jackson
- Lacey
- Lakehurst
- Lakewood
- Lavallette
- Little Egg Harbor
- Long Beach Township
- Manchester
- Mantoloking
- Ocean Gate
- Pine Beach
- Plumsted
- Point Pleasant Beach
- Point Pleasant
- Seaside Heights
- Seaside Park
- Ship Bottom
- South Toms River
- Stafford
- Surf City
- Toms River
- Tuckerton
- Waretown
Know Your LBI Roof's Real Cost
CRS visits and photographs every issue, salt-air flashing and wind fastening included, then tells you honestly what the roof needs and what it costs.



