Camden County · New Jersey

Roof Replacement in Gloucester, NJ

Call 1-877-216-2893 to be connected with an independent roofing contractor who serves Gloucester and Camden 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 Gloucester

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 Gloucester. 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 Gloucester

Under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, repair or replacement of the existing roof covering on a detached one- or two-family home is ordinary maintenance and does not need a construction permit; roofs on attached homes, multifamily and other buildings need a permit from the Gloucester Township Construction Division, Department of Community Development and Planning. Building permits for Gloucester are handled by Gloucester Township Construction Division, Department of Community Development and Planning.

Permits page

Source: Gloucester Township Construction Division, Department of Community Development and Planning · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Camden County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 30 hail reports (largest hailstone 2.5 in), 208 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 80 mph) and 2 tornadoes in Camden County. The local forecast zone also logged 12 winter storm or heavy snow events. Hail of this size can damage asphalt shingles, so ask the contractor about impact-rated options.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Gloucester

26,400 homes
58% detached single-family
17% built before 1960

Gloucester has about 26,400 housing units. About 58 percent are detached single-family homes. About 17 percent were built before 1960, and the largest group of homes was built in the 1970s. About 73 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 Gloucester

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 Gloucester

Do you need a new roof, or just a few new shingles? In Gloucester, the honest answer depends on what is happening across the entire surface. A single torn tab can usually be handled with spot fixes. Widespread cracking, bald patches where granules have washed off, a covering that has outlived its rated life, or decking that flexes when someone walks on it all point toward a complete replacement. So does a roof that already carries a second layer.

The largest share of homes in the township went up in the 1970s, so the framing and sheathing beneath today's shingles may have supported several coverings already. Ask what the crew expects to inspect once the old material is stripped.

Hail deserves a place in the plan as well. NOAA counted 30 hail reports for Camden County, the biggest stones measuring 2.5 inches. Impact-rated shingles are one option to raise, along with how they would affect the material warranty.

Before work begins, agree on the product, the schedule, the manufacturer's coverage, and how the old roofing will be torn off and carted away. Permit requirements vary with the kind of home and the scope, so confirm with the Gloucester Township Construction Division and settle who handles the paperwork.

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 Gloucester with independent roofing contractors. The contractor you speak with is responsible for the work.

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

Under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, repair or replacement of the existing roof covering on a detached one- or two-family home is ordinary maintenance and does not need a construction permit; roofs on attached homes, multifamily and other buildings need a permit from the Gloucester Township Construction Division, Department of Community Development and Planning. Check with Gloucester Township Construction Division, Department of Community Development and Planning 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.

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