Yes, we work all over Long Beach Island, in Barnegat Light, Harvey Cedars, Surf City, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Township and Beach Haven. Most island calls are wind repairs, full roof replacements on raised homes, and siding that salt air has worn thin. Call (732) 419-1462 at any hour and we'll plan the trip over the Causeway.
Why an island roof wears out on a different clock
The island is roughly half a mile across at its widest point, in Ship Bottom, and much narrower up in Harvey Cedars. No house here sits more than a short walk from salt water, so every roof takes wind off the ocean and then off the bay, sometimes in the same week. Nails rust, exposed flashing pits, and the sealant strips under each shingle tab let go years sooner than they would in Jackson or Lakewood.
The houses tell the island's history. The north end holds many large waterfront homes, Beach Haven keeps a cluster of Victorians near the bay, and between them stand capes, ranches and cottages from the decades after the Causeway opened in the late 1950s. When Hurricane Sandy pushed the ocean across to the bay in spots in 2012, plenty of owners raised or rebuilt, which put taller walls and higher roofs straight into the wind. Our guide to roofs and siding on raised shore homes covers what changes once a house goes up on pilings.
Which roof and siding choices fit which island house
Island homes fail in predictable places. This is roughly how we match materials to the house in front of us.
| House type | What usually gives out first | What we tend to suggest |
|---|---|---|
| Raised home on pilings | Siding at upper corners and soffit under wide eaves | Fiber cement or heavy vinyl, vented aluminum soffit, stainless fasteners |
| Older cape or cottage | Shingles past their life, cracked pipe boots, small gutters | Full tear-off with ice and water barrier, new boots, 6 inch gutters |
| Beach Haven Victorian | Porch roofs, wood trim and cedar details | Careful cedar or composite repair that keeps the original lines |
| Bayfront home with decks | Low-slope roofs over garages and sunrooms | TPO or EPDM with proper edge metal and working drains |
What our crews do most once we're over the Causeway
Island work comes in waves: storm repairs in fall and winter, bigger projects in the quiet months on either side of summer.
Wind and storm repairs
After a nor'easter we replace torn shingles, reseal lifted tabs and refasten ridge cap along Long Beach Boulevard. We photograph the damage before and after, so you have a clear record to hand your insurance adjuster.
Full roof replacement
A roof replacement lets us check every sheet of decking, run ice and water barrier along eaves and valleys, and use corrosion-resistant nails. Most island homes get high-wind lines from GAF or Owens Corning.
Siding on tall walls
Raised homes expose two or three stories of siding to the full wind. We lap house wrap correctly, flash every window, and choose panels and fasteners that stay put when gusts swing around from the bay side.
Gutters that cope with sand
Blowing sand settles in gutters and wears out cheap hangers. We hang heavier seamless gutters on hidden hangers and route downspouts away from crawlspaces, stairs and the pilings under raised homes.
Own a summer rental on the island? Plan around the season
Plenty of island homes rent by the week all summer, and nobody wants a tear-off during a Saturday turnover. We're glad to set the big jobs for spring and fall, when the Boulevard is quieter and the weather steadier, and we still handle urgent repairs whenever they come up. Our roofers also work just across the bay in Stafford Township and down in Little Egg Harbor. Call (732) 419-1462 and we'll talk through timing.
