New Jersey Roofing
Roofing Contractor in Ocean County, NJ
A licensed CRS roofer inspects your Ocean County 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 serving Ocean County, NJ, from the Long Beach Island and Barnegat Bay shore to the inland suburbs and active-adult communities of Toms River, Brick, and Manchester. 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.
Ocean County is two markets in one. The barrier islands and bayfront face direct salt air and wind, while inland Toms River, Brick, Jackson, and Manchester hold post-war and later suburban homes plus large active-adult communities with flat and low-slope sections.
CRS works on all of it, from an oceanfront LBI home to an inland ranch. Here is what matters for a roof in Ocean County.
What CRS Does Across Ocean County, NJ
CRS provides roof replacement, roof repair, roof restoration, emergency roofing, and protection plans across every town in Ocean County. Every residential project begins with a free written inspection and a workmanship guarantee in writing.
How Much Does a Roof Cost in Ocean County? (2026)
Most Ocean County homes run $8,500 to $30,000 for a full architectural-shingle replacement in 2026, depending on size, pitch, and roofline. The figures below are planning ranges, not a quote.
| Ocean County home type | Typical 2026 replacement range |
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| Bungalow or small ranch | $8,500 to $12,500 |
| Cape or ranch | $10,000 to $15,000 |
| Colonial | $14,000 to $21,000 |
| Large, custom, or oceanfront home | $20,000 to $30,000+ |
Barrier-island and bayfront homes trend to the high end for copper or rated salt-air flashing and wind-rated fastening.
Want your number? A free CRS inspection gives you a written report with photos and a real range for your exact roof. Request your free inspection.
Ocean County Roofing Context
The barrier islands and bayfront, including Long Beach Island, Seaside, and Point Pleasant Beach, face direct salt air and wind, so coastal flashing and wind-rated fastening are standard. Inland, the post-war and active-adult homes need balanced ventilation and, on the flat sections, proper membrane detail.
Hurricane Sandy made landfall here in October 2012. Emergency repairs from 2012 to 2014 are now 12 to 14 years old and past their lifespan, so a large share of the county coastal roofs are overdue for replacement. Flood coverage and roof coverage are separate, and CRS documents storm damage on its own.
Winter adds load on top of coastal wear. The 2025 to 2026 season was the snowiest North Jersey since 2013 to 2014, and Ocean County also sees several nor easters a year that drive rain under aging shingles and flashing.
You can verify any New Jersey roofer through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs before you sign.
For code and permit questions, the NJ Division of Codes and Standards is the authority, current storm data comes from the National Weather Service, and shingle specifications are published by manufacturers such as GAF.
Roof replacement · Roof repair · Roof restoration · 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 Ocean County, NJ
Every Ocean County 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 About Ocean County Roofing
How much does a roof replacement cost in Ocean County, NJ?
Most Ocean County homes run $8,500 to $30,000 for a full architectural-shingle replacement in 2026, depending on size, roofline, and home type. Smaller capes and ranches start lower, and larger or complex homes run higher. Your free inspection comes with a real range for your specific roof and the line items behind it.
Do I need a repair or a full roof replacement?
It depends on age and how widespread the wear is. A roof under 20 years old with one leak is usually a flashing repair. A sound roof 10 to 18 years old can be a candidate for restoration. A 20-plus-year roof with widespread wear has reached replacement. Our free inspection tells you which, in writing with photos.
Which Ocean County towns does CRS serve?
CRS serves every town in Ocean County, 33 in all, each with its own page linked above. We are a New Jersey company based in Basking Ridge, so Ocean County is a straightforward reach. If you do not see your town, request a free inspection and we will confirm coverage the same business day.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Ocean County?
For a standard residential re-roof, no. New Jersey treats it as ordinary maintenance, so no building permit is required. Permits do apply to structural work, solar, and condo or multi-family buildings. We handle permitting on the jobs that need it, including community association work.
Is CRS local, and can I verify the license?
Yes. Certified Roofing Specialists Inc. is a New Jersey company based in Basking Ridge, not an out-of-state storm crew. You can verify our New Jersey home improvement contractor license through the Division of Consumer Affairs before you sign anything, and we stand behind the work in writing.
How fast can CRS inspect a roof in Ocean County?
We return form submissions the same business day and usually schedule inspections within one to two business days. Active leaks and storm damage get priority, including emergency tarping. You receive a written report with photos and a real cost range, with no obligation.
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Service area
Towns We Serve in Ocean County
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
Schedule Your Free Ocean County Roof Inspection
A licensed CRS roofer will inspect your roof, take photos, and give you a written recommendation. No obligation, same-week scheduling.