Ocean County · New Jersey

Roof Replacement in Lakewood, NJ

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

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 Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 Lakewood Township Building Department. Building permits for Lakewood are handled by Lakewood Township Building Department.

Permits page

Source: Lakewood Township Building Department · Checked September 2026

Weather and your roof in Ocean County

From 2016 to 2025, NOAA recorded 29 hail reports (largest hailstone 1.75 in), 206 thunderstorm wind damage reports (gusts up to 95 mph) and 8 tornadoes in Ocean County. The local forecast zone also logged 12 winter storm or heavy snow events and 49 high wind events, plus 3 tropical storm or hurricane events. Coastal wind exposure makes the shingle wind rating and edge fastening worth discussing with the contractor.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2016-2025

Homes in Lakewood

33,500 homes
36% detached single-family
10% built before 1960

Lakewood has about 33,500 housing units. About 36 percent are detached single-family homes. Only about 10 percent were built before 1960; about 64 percent were built in 1980 or later, and the largest group was built in the 2010s. About 51 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 Lakewood

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 Lakewood

Roughly half of Lakewood's occupied homes, about 51 percent, are owner-occupied, and much of the housing is attached rather than freestanding. If you own a townhouse or a unit in a multifamily building, the replacement decision and the permit question may involve more people than a single household.

Patching is reasonable for a contained problem. A full tear-off is the better route once the covering has aged out, damage is spread across the roof instead of one corner, the sheathing is soft or delaminating, or there are already two layers to remove.

Wind is the local factor to raise. NOAA counted 49 high wind events for the area along with 3 tropical storm or hurricane events, so request the shingle wind rating in writing and find out how the starter course and perimeter will be secured.

Also agree on the roofing material, the start date and order of work, the length and scope of the manufacturer's coverage on materials, and cleanup, including where the old shingles go. In New Jersey the permit rule varies with the type of building and the extent of work, so check with the Lakewood Township Building Department and settle who files. We connect you with an independent contractor who serves Lakewood, and you can go through these points together.

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

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

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 Lakewood Township Building Department. Check with Lakewood Township Building 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.