Yes, we cover Little Egg Harbor Township, from Mystic Island and the lagoons off Radio Road to West Tuckerton and Parkertown. Most of our work here is roof and siding repair on raised lagoon homes, plus full replacements on houses from the lagoon-building years. Call (732) 419-1462 any time to get on the schedule.
What raising a house after Sandy did to its roof and siding
Construction in Mystic Island began in 1959, and dredging of its lagoons continued into the early 1970s. Most began as modest single-story houses near the water. When Sandy came ashore in October 2012, flooding damaged roughly 4,000 homes in the township, and Mystic Island took much of it.
Lifting a home a story or more solves the flood problem but changes the weather picture. A roof that used to sit in the lee of fences and neighbors now catches wind straight off the marsh and the bay. Siding that once covered an eight-foot wall now runs down a tall foundation enclosure, with more seams and more exposure. We see panels pulling loose along those walls, corner posts loosening and flashing that wasn't reworked when the house went up.
Older ranches that weren't raised carry their own wear: aging shingles, salt-thinned trim and loose gutters. Our article on raised homes after Sandy goes deeper on what to check either way, and neighbors in Stafford Township face the same mix.
The repairs that keep Little Egg Harbor homes tight
These are the items we fix most often around the Mystic Island lagoons and near Route 9.
Loose siding on tall walls
Long, exposed walls flex in gusts and vinyl panels pop loose at the lock. We re-lock them, re-fasten into framing and replace cracked pieces with the closest profile and color still available.
Missing corner and trim pieces
Outside corners and J-channel are the first trim to blow off a raised house, and rain then runs straight behind the siding. We replace them and add PVC trim or capping where wood has rotted.
Ridge and rake damage
Wind peels shingles at the edges and ridge first. We replace damaged sections with high-wind nailing and hand-seal tabs on exposed slopes so repairs hold all season.
Leaking stair and deck tie-ins
Where new stairs and decks attach to a raised house, flashing is often missing or reversed, and water soaks the rim board and wall sheathing. We correct the flashing and repair any rot behind it.
Salt-worn gutters and fasteners
Gutters near the marsh corrode at seams and spikes. We replace failing runs with heavier aluminum and hidden hangers, and route downspouts away from foundation enclosures.
How we plan a roof or siding job on a raised Mystic Island home
Working two stories up on a narrow lagoon lot takes planning before anyone climbs a ladder.
Site walk
We check lot access, overhead wires, the bulkhead side and where ladders or a lift can stand safely. We also note decks and stairs that need protecting.
First visitScope and permit
You get a written scope of the work. We pull the township permit when the job requires one and order materials suited to salt exposure, including stainless or coated fasteners.
1 to 2 weeksStaging
Materials are staged to keep the street and neighbors' driveways clear. On tight lots we carry material up in smaller loads instead of piling it on decks.
Morning of Day 1Open, repair, close
Roof and wall sections are opened, repaired and closed the same day wherever possible, so no part of the house sits open overnight if the weather turns.
1 to 4 daysFinal walk
We walk the job with you, show photos of anything we found under the old materials, and clear the yard and lagoon edge of debris and nails.
Last afternoon
