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Roofers Hotline is a roofing company for roof repair, roof replacement, leak repair, storm damage and inspections in Toms River, New Jersey, and 7 towns across Ocean, Monmouth and Atlantic counties, on one phone number, (855) 512-1072. Someone answers at any hour, and the estimate is written down before any work begins.
The NOAA storm log for Ocean County shows 19 hail events of one inch or larger since 2015, and storm repair follows each one.
About 82% of the 45,845 housing units the Census counts inside the city limits are owner-occupied. There are 27 roofing businesses in Ocean County in Census business records, which keeps estimates comparable. Scope, photographs and pricing for this job are laid out under how roof repair works here.
Rain at the nearest station averages 52 inches a year in NCEI normals, so flashing, pipe boots and valleys get checked first. Since 2015, NOAA also recorded 8 tornadoes in Ocean County. Homeowners comparing quotes can start with what roof leak repair includes, then call for the written estimate.
The NOAA storm log for Ocean County lists 19 hail events of one inch or larger, plus 10 damaging wind events, since 2015. What the visit includes, in every ZIP code the metro serves, is under what emergency roof repair includes.
54% of homes inside the city limits were built before 1980, Census estimates show, and the median build year is 1978. The visit is explained under what roof replacement includes, booked from one number across the metro.
Weather disasters in Ocean County have drawn 24 federal declarations on OpenFEMA's record, most recently in 2021. The page on roof inspection here lists what gets checked, what gets photographed and what goes on the estimate.
Roughly 60% of homes statewide are shingled with asphalt and 4% roofed in metal, the federal energy survey finds. The nearest station averages 24 days a year at 90 degrees or above, heat that dries out shingle seals. Metal roofing here covers what the visit includes, from the first call to the written estimate.
Call Roofers Hotline for roof repair and replacement in Toms River, and ask for a written estimate before any work starts. The median home here was built in 1978, and 54% of homes were built before 1980, by Census estimates for 2019 to 2023, so many roofs have been through decades of weather and earlier repairs.
The storm record adds to the case for a look. Ocean County logged 19 hail events of one inch or larger, 10 damaging thunderstorm wind events and 8 tornadoes in NOAA's storm records since 2015. Call 24 hours a day to book an inspection.
A roof can lose shingles or crack flashing in a storm without any leak showing inside for weeks. Ocean County logged 19 hail events of one inch or larger, 10 damaging wind events and 8 tornadoes in NOAA's storm records since 2015, and the largest hail measured 1.75 inches.
After a strong storm, call for an inspection and ask for the findings in a written estimate.
An older house is more likely to have worn flashing, aging decking and layers of past repairs under the shingles. The median home in Toms River was built in 1978, and 54% were built before 1980, compared with 49% across Ocean County, by Census estimates for 2019 to 2023.
If your home dates from that era and you don't know when the roof was last done, call for an inspection. The written estimate will list what needs repair and what can wait.
Freezing nights can push meltwater back under shingles at the roof edge, and that is how ice dams cause leaks. The nearest NOAA station averages 10.2 inches of snow and about 116 freezing days a year in the 1991 to 2020 normals, which puts ice-dam risk at Moderate.
Check your attic for damp insulation or stained decking after a cold snap. If you see either, call for an inspection before the next freeze.
Hiring the wrong roofer can leave you with work that fails inspection or can't be traced to a registered business. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs, and you can look up any registration at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Ice-barrier underlayment under the residential code (IRC R905.1.2) applies on Toms River roofs. When you call, ask that the written estimate state what underlayment it includes.
The visit itself is covered under roof repair in Toms River, which serves 62 ZIP codes.
Roofers Hotline also books roof inspection in Toms River from the same number, with the inspection photographed before the estimate is written.
Costs
| Job | Range | Per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection | $300–$700 | per visit |
| Asphalt shingles, architectural | $9,300–$27,800 | $545–$1,635 per square |
| Roof leak repair | $400–$1,800 | per job |
Full roof cost breakdown for this metro.
Typical range for this metro, built from published ranges and the local labor index (1.15); a written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Not a quote: typical 2026 ranges from published cost guides and Census County Business Patterns 2022 payroll data; your written estimate depends on pitch, layers and decking.
Source: published 2026 cost guides (Fixr, This Old House, Bob Vila, NerdWallet, Today's Homeowner, RoofVista) and Census County Business Patterns 2022 roofing-contractor payroll.
After the same storms, homeowners across all the metro also need roof leak repair across this metro. Step by step, from the first call to the written estimate, the work is explained under how emergency roof repair works.
Local data
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (Ocean County); OpenFEMA declarations (Ocean County); U.S. Census ACS 2019 to 2023; NOAA SPC reports; NCEI 1991 to 2020 normals. Updated October 2026.
Why call
Questions
Call Roofers Hotline, any hour, and describe what you see: a leak, missing shingles or storm damage. You will get a written estimate before any work starts. Have your address and a few phone photos of the damage ready, and mention when the roof was last replaced if you know.
It can. Ocean County logged 19 hail events of one inch or larger in NOAA's storm records since 2015, with the largest at 1.75 inches. Hail is rated Low here compared with other towns, so wind and tropical storms matter more. After any storm, call for an inspection.
Older roofs tend to need more attention. The median home here was built in 1978, and 54% were built before 1980, by Census estimates for 2019 to 2023. If your roof is original or its age is unknown, call to have it inspected and get a written estimate.
Federal disaster declarations that include Ocean County number 24 from 1965 to date, and the most recent was Remnants of Hurricane Ida on September 5, 2021. Tornadoes also touched down within 25 kilometers five times since 2000. After a major storm, call for a roof inspection.
Yes, ice-dam risk here is Moderate. The nearest NOAA station averages 10.2 inches of snow and about 116 freezing days a year in the 1991 to 2020 normals. If you see attic dampness or ceiling stains in winter, call for an inspection.
Yes. New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. You can look up any registration at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Call Roofers Hotline to book your roof repair and get a written estimate before work starts.
Homeowners across the metro also ask Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
New Jersey licensing: New Jersey requires home improvement contractors, including roofers, to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs. Look up any license at New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Next steps
Homeowners outside the city limits can read Forked River roofers, 8 miles away, booked through the same number. Homeowners outside the city limits can read what shapes roofs in Manasquan, 15 miles away, booked through the same number.
The longer read on the numbers is our guide to common roof problems here, written for the 7 towns served here.
Our local guide to roof emergency warning signs draws on the same county storm and housing records. 34 miles from here, another metro area is served too; see roofing conditions in Trenton.
Takes about a minute. Tell us the ZIP code and what the roof is doing, and a local roofer calls you back to book an inspection and written estimate.
Start your requestOr call: the number at the top of this page is answered 24/7.