Project Gallery

Our Roofing Projects

Every roof we work on tells a story — the age of the structure, the history of previous repairs, the specific exposure conditions of that property, and the needs of the homeowner who depends on it. This gallery is a record of that work across Toms River and Ocean County: projects large and small, straightforward and complex, residential and commercial.

We have organized these projects by type so you can find work that most closely resembles your own situation. Each entry describes not just what we did, but why we made the choices we made — the materials selected, the approach taken, the challenges encountered. That level of detail matters to us because it demonstrates the thinking behind our work, not just the finished output.

Residential Roof Repairs

Chimney Flashing Failure — Toms River (Silverton)

Property: 1980s two-story colonial, owner-occupied
Challenge: The homeowner had recurring ceiling stains in two rooms and had received conflicting diagnoses from previous contractors — one said the chimney cap was the problem, another blamed the shingles.

What We Found: On inspection, the original lead counter-flashing around the chimney had lifted along the back step-flashing runs. Water was wicking in behind the flashing during driven rain events and tracking along the roof deck before showing up inside — making it appear that the source was further from the chimney than it actually was.

Solution: We removed the deteriorated original counter-flashing, cleaned and dried the brick interface, installed new aluminum step and counter-flashing set into fresh mortar joints, and applied a compatible sealant over the top of the flashing termination. We also replaced the chimney cap, which had a hairline crack that would have caused its own problems within a season.

Materials Used: Aluminum step flashing, aluminum counter-flashing, rubberized asphalt sealant, pre-formed aluminum chimney cap.

Outcome: Leak eliminated. The homeowner has experienced no recurrence through two full rainy seasons. Total repair time: one day.

Valley Repair After Ice Dam Damage — Brick Township

Property: 1990s ranch-style home, owner-occupied
Challenge: An extended cold snap followed by rapid warming caused significant ice dam formation along the rear slope valley. When the ice released, it tore away a section of valley flashing and the shingles along approximately 14 linear feet of the valley run.

What We Found: The original valley was open-flashing style — acceptable, but the aluminum used was too thin and had deteriorated to the point where it offered little protection before the ice event. The surrounding shingles were otherwise in serviceable condition.

Solution: We removed the damaged shingles and torn valley flashing back to sound material, applied self-adhering ice and water shield barrier across the entire valley width and up both slopes, installed new heavy-gauge aluminum valley flashing, and replaced the disturbed shingles using closely matched dimensional shingles to maintain visual continuity with the existing roof.

Materials Used: Self-adhering ice and water shield membrane, 24-gauge aluminum valley flashing, architectural dimensional shingles in a close match to existing.

Outcome: The valley now has substantially more ice-dam resistance than the original installation. The shingle matching was close enough to be undetectable from ground level. Repair completed in one day.

Multiple Penetration Sealing — Toms River (Holiday City)

Property: 1970s ranch, long-term owner
Challenge: The homeowner had small drips at three separate points during heavy rain — near a plumbing vent stack, at a ridge vent section, and around an attic fan housing. All three had been patched at various points with caulk or roofing cement, none of which had held long-term.

What We Found: All three leak points had compromised boot or collar seals. The vent stack had an EPDM boot that had hardened and split. The ridge vent had a failed end cap seal. The attic fan housing had a cracked aluminum collar that a previous contractor had simply caulked over rather than replacing.

Solution: We replaced the EPDM vent boot with a new rubber boot and stainless band clamp. We removed and resealed both ridge vent end caps with compatible flashing tape. We replaced the cracked attic fan collar entirely rather than re-patching it.

Materials Used: Rubber vent boots with stainless clamps, aluminum attic fan collar, butyl-based ridge vent end cap tape.

Outcome: All three leak points resolved in a single visit. Total time on roof: approximately four hours. No recurrence reported.

Flat Roof Section Repair — South Toms River

Property: Residential home with a low-slope rear addition
Challenge: The owner had a modified bitumen flat roof over a rear sunroom addition that was blistering and showing alligator cracking across approximately 40% of the surface. Active water infiltration at the parapet wall transition.

What We Found: The modified bitumen membrane had reached end of serviceable life — roughly 18 years old based on visual inspection of the granule loss and oxidation pattern. The parapet wall flashing had separated entirely at the top cap flashing, creating an open water entry point.

Solution: We removed the existing modified bitumen system down to the ISO insulation board (which was still in acceptable condition), replaced deteriorated insulation sections in two areas where moisture had infiltrated, and installed a new SBS modified bitumen cap sheet over a new base layer. New metal coping cap installed at the parapet.

Materials Used: SBS modified bitumen base sheet, SBS modified bitumen granulated cap sheet, polyisocyanurate insulation replacement sections, 24-gauge pre-formed metal coping cap.

Outcome: Watertight flat roof section with an expected service life of 15–20 years with routine maintenance. Completed in two days.

Full Roof Replacements

28-Year-Old Asphalt Replacement — Toms River (North Dover)

Property: 2,100 sq. ft. colonial, original 1996 roof
Challenge: The homeowner had been monitoring the roof for two years, aware it was near end of life. After a shingle-loss event in a windstorm, they decided the time had come. The existing roof had been layered once previously — there were already two layers of shingles on the deck.

What We Found: A two-layer tear-off revealed significant moisture damage to the roof deck in two areas — near a second-floor bathroom vent and at the front left valley intersection. Approximately 12 sheets of OSB decking required replacement.

Solution: Complete two-layer tear-off, deck inspection and replacement of damaged sections, full ice and water shield application at eaves and all valleys and penetrations, synthetic felt underlayment over the remaining field, GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles in Charcoal, new ridge cap, new pipe boots and flashings throughout, and complete gutter cleaning on completion.

Materials Used: GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles (Charcoal), synthetic felt underlayment, self-adhering ice and water shield, replacement OSB decking, aluminum flashings.

Outcome: Complete roof system replacement with GAF System Plus warranty. The homeowner also received documentation of the replaced decking areas and photos throughout the tear-off process. Total project time: two days.

Metal Roof Installation — Bayside Property, South Toms River

Property: Waterfront home, high coastal salt exposure
Challenge: The homeowner had replaced their asphalt shingle roof twice in 18 years — both times accelerated degradation from the salt air and direct coastal exposure typical of bayside properties. They wanted a permanent solution.

What We Found: The existing asphalt shingle system had granule loss consistent with chemical degradation from salt exposure rather than normal wear. The roof deck was in excellent condition after only 9 years.

Solution: We removed the existing shingle system, installed a continuous ventilation batten system to ensure proper airflow under the metal panels (critical for coastal metal roof performance), and installed a 26-gauge Galvalume standing seam metal roofing system with a Kynar 500 PVDF factory finish coat in Aged Copper. All penetrations and transitions finished in matching custom-bent trim pieces.

Materials Used: 26-gauge Galvalume standing seam panels, Kynar 500 PVDF finish coat, continuous ridge ventilation, aluminum trim and flashing components.

Outcome: A 50+ year roof system designed for the specific exposure conditions of the site. The standing seam profile provides no exposed fasteners, minimizing corrosion entry points. The homeowner's insurance carrier noted the upgrade in their policy documentation.

Ranch Home Replacement with Skylights — Barnegat Township

Property: 1,650 sq. ft. ranch, single-layer tear-off
Challenge: The homeowner had two existing tubular skylights that had been improperly flashed on the original installation and were contributing to the overall moisture problems in the attic space. The roof itself was 22 years old with extensive granule loss.

What We Found: Both skylight curbs had been sealed with roofing cement directly over the shingles rather than properly flashed. This was a known failure mode and had caused localized deck damage at both penetrations.

Solution: Complete tear-off, deck inspection and replacement of two damaged sections at skylight locations, proper pre-manufactured skylight curb flashing installed before decking was covered, full ice and water shield at all critical areas, CertainTeed Landmark PRO architectural shingles in Moire Black, and new aluminum step and counter-flashing at both skylights with proper integration into the shingle course.

Materials Used: CertainTeed Landmark PRO (Moire Black), synthetic underlayment, self-adhering ice and water shield, pre-manufactured skylight flashing kits, replacement OSB decking.

Outcome: Properly integrated skylights that will perform correctly for the life of the new roof system. No moisture issues at either penetration since installation.

Large Victorian Replacement — Toms River Historic District

Property: Late 1800s two-and-a-half story Victorian, complex multi-plane roofline
Challenge: Victorian-era homes in the Toms River historic district present particular installation challenges: multiple valleys, dormers, steep pitches (in some sections exceeding 12:12), decorative rake and ridge elements, and preservation sensitivity around the home's historic character. The homeowner wanted a shingle profile appropriate to the architectural period.

What We Found: Original wood shingle substrate was intact but had been covered twice — first with three-tab fiberglass shingles in the 1980s, then re-shingled again in the early 2000s. The two existing layers required complete removal. The original wood substrate was partially salvageable but required significant supplemental decking.

Solution: Complete two-layer tear-off with careful preservation of the decorative fascia and frieze board elements. Supplemental OSB over the retained sections of original substrate. Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration FLEX shingles in Estate Gray — a profile with shadow line and dimension appropriate to a Victorian-era structure. Custom bent aluminum flashings at all the complex valley and dormer intersections. Ridge work including replacement of deteriorated wood ridge board in two locations.

Materials Used: Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration FLEX shingles (Estate Gray), synthetic underlayment, self-adhering ice and water shield, replacement OSB decking, aluminum custom flashings, replacement wood ridge board sections.

Outcome: A period-appropriate roofline that performs to modern installation standards. The architectural shingle profile reads correctly with the home's Victorian proportions and detailing. Project completed over three days due to complexity of the roofline.

Storm Damage Restoration

Post-Nor'easter Emergency Stabilization and Repair — Toms River

Property: Cape Cod-style home, owner-occupied
Challenge: A winter nor'easter with sustained winds over 60 mph lifted approximately 200 square feet of shingles from the windward (northwest) slope. Active water entry was occurring within hours of the shingle loss. The homeowner called at 8 PM.

Immediate Response: We had a crew on site within 90 minutes with heavy polyethylene tarping and lumber to create a temporary waterproof barrier over the entire affected slope. Tarp secured mechanically to prevent further wind uplift.

Permanent Repair: Completed four days later when weather permitted. Full tear-off of the affected slope (we also replaced the remaining original shingles on that slope for matching consistency and because they were of the same vintage as the failed sections), deck inspection, and re-roofing of the entire slope.

Insurance Coordination: We photographed the damage prior to tarping, prepared a complete adjuster-ready estimate, and were available for the adjuster's site visit. The claim was processed without dispute.

Materials Used: GAF Timberline HDZ in Weathered Wood (matched to existing opposite slope), synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield at eaves.

Outcome: Full slope restored. Insurance claim covered the repair cost in full. The homeowner noted the response time as the most important factor — preventing further interior water damage was worth more than the repair itself.

Hail Damage Assessment and Full Replacement — Brick Township

Property: 2,400 sq. ft. two-story colonial, 14-year-old roof
Challenge: After a severe hail event in late spring, the homeowner was uncertain whether to file a claim — the damage wasn't visually obvious from the ground. They called us for an honest assessment before calling their insurance company.

What We Found: Classic hail impact bruising across the entire field of the roof — circular depressions in the shingle mat that were immediately obvious on close inspection. We also found granule displacement consistent with hail across every slope, impact damage to the aluminum gutters, and damage to the ridge cap. The damage met the standard threshold for full replacement under virtually any carrier's policy.

Documentation Provided: Comprehensive photo documentation of impact bruising pattern, granule loss assessment, gutter damage, and ridge cap damage. We accompanied the homeowner's insurance adjuster during the site inspection.

Replacement: Full tear-off and replacement with GAF Timberline HDZ in Slate, with enhanced SureNail Technology strips for improved wind resistance appropriate to the property's exposure.

Materials Used: GAF Timberline HDZ (Slate), synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, new gutters and downspouts (separate line item in insurance claim).

Outcome: Full roof and gutter system replacement with minimal out-of-pocket cost to the homeowner. Insurance adjuster process completed without dispute.

Tree Impact Repair — Jackson Township

Property: 1990s split-level, wooded lot
Challenge: A large oak limb — estimated at approximately 600 pounds based on the section size — came down across the rear slope during a thunderstorm, puncturing through the sheathing and into the attic space. The homeowner had a 3-foot hole in their roof.

Immediate Response: Emergency tarping the following morning. The limb had to be partially sectioned before we could safely work around it. Temporary cover installed within three hours of arriving.

Permanent Repair: Structural assessment of the rafter framing at the impact zone. Two rafters had been fractured and required sistering with new dimensional lumber before the deck could be repaired. New OSB installed over the repaired framing, ice and water shield applied, and replacement shingles integrated into the existing field — a close match to the 8-year-old GAF Timberline shingles on the rest of the roof.

Materials Used: Dimensional lumber (rafter sistering), replacement OSB decking, GAF Timberline HDZ in a color match to existing, self-adhering ice and water shield.

Outcome: Structurally sound repair with integrated shingles. The homeowner's adjuster was satisfied with the repair documentation and scope. The color match was close enough that only a knowledgeable observer would identify the repaired section.

Commercial Projects

Retail Strip Center — TPO Re-Roofing — Lakewood Township

Property: 12,000 sq. ft. single-story retail strip center, flat roof
Challenge: The building owner had an aging TPO membrane with multiple active leaks across three tenant bays. Previous patching had been performed numerous times with diminishing returns. The roof was approximately 16 years old.

Assessment: Infrared moisture scan performed to map wet insulation zones — a critical step before deciding between repair and replacement on a large commercial flat roof. Results showed moisture intrusion in approximately 35% of the insulation board area.

Solution: Full tear-off of the existing TPO membrane. Removal and replacement of all moisture-compromised insulation boards (approximately 4,200 sq. ft.). Remaining dry insulation boards retained. New 60-mil TPO membrane installed in a fully adhered system, with reinforced membrane at all penetrations, perimeter edges, and drain sumps.

Materials Used: Carlisle SynTec 60-mil TPO membrane (white, fully adhered), polyisocyanurate insulation replacement boards, reinforced TPO flashing material, new drain rings.

Outcome: Watertight commercial roof system with 20-year NDL manufacturer warranty. Work completed over five days with no tenant disruption. Building owner noted a measurable reduction in HVAC cooling load due to the white TPO reflectivity.

EPDM Replacement — Veterinary Clinic — Toms River

Property: 3,800 sq. ft. single-story commercial building, low-slope roof
Challenge: The clinic had an original EPDM rubber membrane from the early 1990s — well past its service life. The owner needed the work done with minimal disruption to an active medical practice.

Phasing and Execution: The project was phased across four days to allow the clinic to remain open continuously. Each day's work covered one section of the roof, with the active work zone isolated above unoccupied or less critical clinic areas. All heavy equipment (compressors, hot air welders, material lifts) staged to minimize noise intrusion.

Solution: Full tear-off and removal of the original EPDM and underlying insulation. New polyisocyanurate insulation board installed in two layers with offset seams to eliminate thermal bridging. New 60-mil EPDM fully adhered membrane, new aluminum perimeter edge metal, and replacement of two roof drain assemblies.

Materials Used: 60-mil EPDM membrane (fully adhered), polyisocyanurate insulation in two layers, aluminum perimeter edge metal, new roof drain assemblies.

Outcome: Project completed on schedule with zero days of clinic closure. The new EPDM membrane provides a 15–20 year service life expectancy with annual maintenance. Building owner received a comprehensive post-installation inspection report.

TPO Repair and Membrane Restoration — Light Industrial Building — Toms River

Property: 8,500 sq. ft. light industrial / warehouse facility
Challenge: The property manager reported active water infiltration at three interior locations and wanted a cost-effective solution that could extend the life of the existing membrane without committing to a full replacement.

Assessment: Core cuts and visual inspection revealed that the existing 45-mil TPO membrane, while showing surface oxidation, had no underlying moisture compromise in approximately 80% of the roof area. The three leak points were traceable to failed field seams and one compromised drain sump area.

Solution: Detailed seam inspection of the entire roof using a seam probe. Fourteen linear feet of failed seam identified and re-welded using a hot-air welder. New TPO reinforced patch over the drain sump area. Application of TPO restoration coating over the full membrane surface to address oxidation and restore reflectivity.

Materials Used: TPO welding rod, reinforced TPO patch material, silicone-based TPO restoration coating (white, high-reflectivity).

Outcome: All three active leak points eliminated. Restoration coating applied to the sound membrane. Estimated extension of membrane service life: 8–10 years, at approximately 30% of the cost of full replacement. Property manager received a documented condition report for building maintenance records.

Our Workmanship Standard

Every project documented above reflects the same approach: inspect thoroughly, diagnose accurately, specify materials appropriate to the specific conditions of the property, install to manufacturer specifications, and document the work completely.

We don't take shortcuts on materials. A 30-year shingle system installed with inadequate underlayment and improper flashing will underperform and fail prematurely. The materials are only as good as the installation — and we install to the standard the materials require.

We also don't rush work to free up the crew for the next job. Complex flashings, proper integration of existing and new materials, careful attention to water management details — these take time. We take the time.

The projects on this page were completed by the same small, owner-operated crew that will work on your home. We don't subcontract to whoever is available. We don't vary our installation standards based on the size of the job. A repair gets the same attention as a replacement.

Ready to Start Your Project?

If your roof needs attention — an inspection, a repair, a full replacement, or an emergency response — we're ready to help.

Call us at 732-831-7434, Monday–Saturday 7 AM–6 PM. Emergency response available 7 days a week for active leaks and storm damage.