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Roof Replacement in Howell, NJ

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

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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 Howell

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 Howell. 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 Howell

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 Howell Township Construction Code Division. Building permits for Howell are handled by Howell Township Construction Code Division.

Permits page

Source: Howell Township Construction Code Division · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Monmouth County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 32 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.75 in), 228 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 100 mph) and 8 tornadoes in Monmouth County. The local forecast zone also logged 13 winter storm or heavy snow events and 13 high wind 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 Howell

  • 19,600 homes
  • 80% detached single-family
  • 12% built before 1960

Howell has about 19,600 housing units. About 80 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 12 percent were built before 1960; about 63 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 1980s. About 90 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 Howell

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

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

Replacing a roof in Howell

Newer housing does not always mean a newer roof. In Howell, about 63 percent of homes were built in 1980 or later, and some of those may still carry their original shingles or a second layer added on top of the first. Once a roof reaches that stage, adding patches buys little time.

Look at the whole picture. Shingles cupping on more than one slope, flashing that has been sealed and resealed, daylight or water stains in the attic, plywood that feels soft at the eaves: each points the same way. A full tear-off and new covering is usually more durable than piecemeal work.

Monmouth County recorded hailstones up to 1.75 inches across in NOAA data, and impact-rated shingles are worth comparing against standard ones when you choose a material. Other points to pin down with whoever does the job follow. Ask about the order of work and expected duration, the scope of the manufacturer's warranty and its registration steps, and how debris and old roofing will leave the property. Permit requirements hinge on building type and scope, so verify with the Howell Township Construction Code Division and agree who files. A referral service like ours can put you in touch with an independent contractor who works in the area.

How it works

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

Questions homeowners ask

About the service, permits and contractors in Howell.

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Is Find Roofing Contractor a roofing company?

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

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

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 Howell Township Construction Code Division. Check with Howell Township Construction Code Division 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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