Replacing a roof in Monroe
A large share of Monroe's housing is relatively recent: about 71 percent of homes were built in 1980 or later, and the biggest group went up in the 2000s. Many of those houses are now reaching the point where the original shingles are worn out, which raises a fair question about whether patching still pays off.
Replacement usually wins when granules are washing off across most slopes, leaks appear in more than one spot, the plywood deck shows soft or stained sections, or a second layer was already added at some point. A single missing tab is a different story.
Hail is part of the local picture. Middlesex County saw 28 hail reports, with stones as large as 1.75 inches, so it is reasonable to have impact-rated shingles quoted alongside standard ones. Owners occupy roughly 91 percent of homes, which means most residents make this call themselves.
When you sit down with a contractor, cover material options, a realistic schedule, the warranty the manufacturer provides on the products, and how the old covering will be stripped and disposed of. Whether a permit is needed depends on the house type and scope of work, so verify with the Monroe Township Construction Office and decide in advance who takes care of the paperwork.