Yes, we work throughout Waretown and the rest of Ocean Township, from the lagoon sections along the bay to the wooded streets west of Route 9. Storm repairs, leak tracing and siding fixes are our most common calls here. Our phone, (732) 419-1462, is answered 24/7, holidays included.
What we handle most often in Waretown after a storm
The pattern after a big blow is familiar. A homeowner on one of the bay streets finds a damp ceiling near an outside wall, walks outside and sees a few shingles missing from the ridge or a strip of siding hanging loose. Often those two problems are connected: rain gets under lifted ridge cap or behind a loosened panel and travels along the framing before it shows up indoors.
We start by stopping the water. If there's an opening, we tarp it. Then we trace the leak back to where it enters, replace damaged shingles and ridge cap, re-lock or replace siding and check the flashing where walls meet the roof. For a closer look at how that tracing works, see our page on roof leak repair.
We also take photos at each step. If you're filing a claim, a clear record of the damage before repairs begin is useful to have on hand.
Small fixes that protect a Waretown house from salt air
Salt doesn't ruin a house in one season, but it works on the same weak points year after year.
- Swap rusted gutter spikes for hidden hangers with coated screws
- Use stainless or hot-dipped galvanized nails at every repair spot
- Rinse aluminum trim and window capping with fresh water a few times a year
- Seal open seams on gutter end caps and corners before they drip on the fascia
- Check the ridge vent for lifted end plugs after every major storm
- Keep shrubs trimmed back from siding so walls dry out after rain
- Have exposed flashing and pipe boots looked at every couple of years
Bay wind, lagoon lots and the pines west of Route 9
Waretown's eastern edge is lagoon country, with sections like Barnegat Beach, Holiday Beach and Sands Point Harbor set along channels off the bay. Houses there catch wind across open water and salt that settles on every surface. Older ranches and capes often have lower-slope roofs, which shed water more slowly and forgive a lifted shingle less.
Head west on Route 532 past Albert Music Hall toward the Parkway at Exit 69 and the setting shifts to pine woods around Waretown Lake. Wind matters less there, but needles and shade take over: clogged valleys, algae streaks and gutters that need guards more than cleaning. Neighbors to the north in Lacey Township deal with much the same split between bay and pines.
