Somerset County · New Jersey

Roof Replacement in Franklin Township (Somerset County), NJ

Call 1-877-216-2893 to be connected with an independent roofing contractor who serves Franklin and Somerset County.

Find Roofing Contractor is a referral service. We do not perform roofing work ourselves.

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice before you are connected.

Finding a roof replacement contractor in Franklin

When you call, you may be asked a few short questions about your project by an automated prompt or by the contractor, and you are connected with an available independent contractor who serves Franklin. The call is the only step: no forms and no sign-up.

Licensing in New Jersey

New Jersey requires businesses that do home improvement work on residential properties, including roofing, to be registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor. Homeowners can check a contractor's registration through the state's online license verification system (Business Search). Before you hire, check the contractor's record with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

License lookup

Source: the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs · Checked September 2026

Permits in Franklin

Franklin Township states that replacement roofs on detached one- and two-family homes do not need a construction permit, but any roof replacement on a property in a Historic District needs Historic Commission review and approval; other building types need a permit from the Construction Code Department. Building permits for Franklin are handled by Franklin Township Construction Code Department.

Permits page

Source: Franklin Township Construction Code Department · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Somerset County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 13 hail reports (largest hailstone 1 in), 174 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 85 mph) and 1 tornado in Somerset County. The local forecast zone also logged 18 winter storm or heavy snow events. Wind-driven rain from summer storms makes underlayment and flashing details worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Franklin

26,900 homes
46% detached single-family
14% built before 1960

Franklin has about 26,900 housing units. About 46 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 14 percent were built before 1960; about 64 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 1980s. About 68 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Ask the contractor whether the old shingles will be removed down to the deck, and how the deck and the attic ventilation will be checked.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023, tables B25024, B25034 and B25003

Before you call, have ready

A few details help the contractor understand your project on the first call.

the approximate age of your roof
the current material (asphalt shingle, metal, slate, tile or flat)
the size of your home or the number of stories
whether an insurance claim is involved
photos of the roof, if you have them

Talk to a roofing contractor who serves Franklin

One call connects you with an independent local contractor. You discuss scope, schedule and price directly with them.

Call 1-877-216-2893

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice before you are connected.

Replacing a roof in Franklin

Many Franklin homeowners are reaching the same point at the same time. About 64 percent of local housing was built in 1980 or later, the 1980s being the single biggest building decade, which means a lot of original or first-replacement roofs are now decades old. Granule loss across whole slopes, brittle tabs, and leaks that return after each spot fix are signs that a full replacement will serve the house longer. If an earlier owner laid new shingles over old ones, a tear-off also lets the contractor check the plywood deck for soft areas.

Weather adds a reason to ask about fastening. NOAA recorded 174 thunderstorm wind damage reports in Somerset County over that ten-year record, with gusts reaching 85 mph. Ask what wind rating the proposed shingles carry and how the edges and starter course will be secured.

Cover the choice of material, when the work can begin and roughly how long it should run, what the manufacturer's warranty covers and for how long, and how the old shingles will be removed and hauled off. Whether Franklin requires a permit depends on the scope and the building type, and properties in a historic district may face extra approval steps, so confirm with the Franklin Township Construction Code Department and agree on who files anything required.

How it works

Call 1-877-216-2893. You hear a short notice that the call may be recorded.
Answer a few questions about your roof and your home. Your location and project details help route the call.
Talk to an independent local contractor. You discuss the scope, schedule and price directly with the contractor and decide whether to hire.

Is Find Roofing Contractor a roofing company?

No. We are a referral service that connects homeowners in Franklin with independent roofing contractors. The contractor you speak with is responsible for the work.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Franklin?

Franklin Township states that replacement roofs on detached one- and two-family homes do not need a construction permit, but any roof replacement on a property in a Historic District needs Historic Commission review and approval; other building types need a permit from the Construction Code Department. Check with Franklin Township Construction Code Department before work begins: permits page.

How do I check a roofing contractor in New Jersey?

Ask the contractor for their registration or license number and look it up with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs: license lookup. Ask for proof of insurance as well.

Is this service for roof replacement only?

Yes. We connect homeowners who are planning a full roof replacement.

When can a contractor start?

Start dates depend on the contractor's schedule and the scope of your project. You agree on dates directly with the contractor.

Will my call be recorded?

Calls may be recorded. You will hear a notice at the start of the call, before you are connected.