A tear-off built for Neptune’s exposure
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. Paragon Exteriors does a full tear-off to the deck — never a layover — then rebuilds with ice & water shield, synthetic underlayment, and 130 mph wind-rated architectural shingles fastened for the salt-and-wind punishment Neptune roofs actually take. 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.
Neptune is really three roofing markets stacked in one township, and a replacement is planned differently in each.
Spec by section
| Section | What we account for |
|---|---|
| Ocean Grove | Steep Victorian cross-gables, turrets, hand tear-off, historic-district review, direct salt spray |
| Shark River Hills | Sustained river wind, layered old shingles, low-slope porch and addition roofs |
| Midtown & The Gables | Original plank decking, tired chimney flashing, under-vented attics |
| Hamilton / Jumping Brook | Postwar ranches and splits; deck condition, ventilation, and flashing determine the written scope. |
How the day runs
- Roof replacement schedule confirmed in writing before installation.
- Deck inspection — soft or rotten plank/plywood swapped on the spot, common on the older Midtown two-stories.
- Waterproofing — ice & water shield at eaves, valleys, and penetrations, run generously on low-slope bungalow porch roofs where wind-driven rain climbs uphill.
- Shingles & metal — new drip edge, new chimney and wall flashing (we never reuse tired flashing), coastal-spec fastening.
- Ventilation — ridge venting matched to your intake so summer attic heat doesn’t cook the new shingles from below.
- Photo or drone documentation may be included when appropriate for roof access, safety, and project scope.
Why Neptune homeowners pick Paragon
This location is within Paragon’s documented four-county service area; appointment timing is confirmed after inquiry. 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. Related resources: financing information and nor’easter-ready coastal roofing.
See the full roof replacement process, everything else we do across the Neptune service area, or — if your roof might still have life in it — get an honest read from our Neptune roof repair crew. Call 848-633-6440.
