Built for wind that crosses six miles of open bay
Roof replacement timing depends on roof size, complexity, weather, material delivery, access, and required inspections. The written proposal and confirmed schedule state the expected work sequence before installation begins. We file the permit with the Barnegat Township Construction Department, install 130 mph wind-rated architectural shingles as the baseline on bayside streets, and every estimate is free and itemized. Paragon Exteriors is registered as a New Jersey home-improvement contractor (NJ HIC #13VH13814500). Ask for the current insurance certificate and any trade-license attribution required for the proposed scope.
What’s under your shingles depends on the decade
We’ve torn off enough Barnegat roofs to know what’s waiting before the ladder goes up:
| Where | Built | What we plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Point, Four Seasons at Mirage, Brighton at Barnegat, Pheasant Run | 1998–2008 | Low, walkable pitches, builder-grade shingles reaching replacement age, and ventilation details that deserve review in the written scope. |
| Ocean Acres, Pinewood Estates | 1970s–90s | Second- or third-cycle roofs, occasional layered tear-offs, and ridge ventilation that was never done right the first time |
| Village blocks off East Bay Avenue | 1890s–1930s | Steep pitches, original plank decking, and chimneys that need fabricated flashing — not another bead of caulk |
The spec sheet, Barnegat edition
Every replacement gets a full tear-off (never a layover), a real deck inspection, ice & water shield at eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment, and new drip edge and flashing throughout. Then the spec follows the geography. East of Route 9, near the municipal dock, we fasten with six nails per shingle, hand-seal starter and rake courses, and use corrosion-resistant fasteners that shrug off salt. West of the Parkway, out toward Cloverdale Farm, the pines are the threat instead: algae-resistant shingles for shaded slopes, and ventilation matched to your attic so summer heat doesn’t cook the new roof from below. Weighing shingle lines? Our Jersey Shore shingle guide compares what actually survives here.
Your install day, start to finish
Cars out of the driveway the night before. Tear-off starts around 7 AM, the deck is inspected and repaired by mid-morning, the roof is dried-in before lunch, shingles run through the afternoon, and a magnetic nail sweep of the lawn and driveway closes it out. Photo or drone documentation may be included when appropriate for roof access, safety, and project scope.
Who actually shows up
Paragon is an owner-led New Jersey contractor with more than 30 years of construction experience. The written proposal defines the material, installation, documentation, and scheduling requirements for the project. Current third-party financing options may be available, subject to lender disclosures, terms, and approval. Paragon is not a lender and does not guarantee approval or a particular payment. The full tear-off process is on the roof replacement page, and everything else we do in town lives on the Barnegat hub. Related services: financing information, a repair, roof replacement page, and Barnegat hub.
