Yes, we serve all of Ortley Beach, the barrier island section of Toms River that shares the 08751 ZIP with Seaside Heights. Most calls here are roof repair, wind-torn siding, failing flashing and gutter work on raised homes rebuilt after Sandy. We answer (732) 419-1462 24/7 and cross the Route 37 bridges as fast as conditions allow.
Why so many Ortley Beach homes are newer than they look
In October 2012, Sandy's surge swept across Ortley Beach, knocking houses off their foundations and burying streets in sand. Rebuilding took years. Today the neighborhood is largely raised homes, many on pilings, with a dune system in front of the oceanfront blocks. Newer doesn't mean trouble-proof, though. Roofs installed during the rebuild now have more than a decade of salt exposure behind them, and some went on in a hurry, when every roofer on the shore was booked solid.
What raised Ortley Beach houses ask of a roofer
Lifting a house changes how wind and water treat it. These are the spots we look at first.
Eaves and rakes in the wind
A house on pilings has nothing around it to slow a gust. Edge shingles and drip edge take the brunt, so we check adhesion and nailing along every edge.
Lower siding and skirting
Lattice, skirting and the lowest siding courses take the most spray and blown sand. Panels crack, and trim rots where the walls meet pilings or ground-level enclosures.
Deck and stair flashing
Where a deck ledger or stair landing meets the wall, weak or missing flashing lets water run behind the siding and quietly into the framing for months.
Gutter discharge
Tall houses shed a lot of water. Without long extensions it lands on stairs, decks and parked cars, or scours the sand beneath the house.
Rooftop decks and flat sections
Some rebuilt homes added low-slope roof areas or decks over living space. Their membranes, drains and door thresholds need a regular look, especially after heavy summer storms.
Our usual work on an Ortley Beach block
Most visits here start with a leak or a missing run of siding after a nor'easter. We trace the water, fix the failed piece, then look over the rest of the house so you're not calling again after the next storm. On homes from the early rebuild we also replace pipe boots and sealants that have cracked in the sun, and swap rusted trim fasteners for stainless.
When the time comes for more than repairs, we plan roof replacement and siding repair or replacement around the summer rental calendar whenever we can. Fiber cement and insulated vinyl both work well on these houses. For a homeowner's list of what to check from the ground, see what to look for after a nor'easter.
