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The average cost to replace a roof in Lakewood, New Jersey is $15,837.

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$15,837 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Lakewood, NJ

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Roof Replacement Cost in Lakewood, New Jersey

The average cost to replace a roof in Lakewood is about $15,837. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Lakewood of 2,549 sqft (25.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.21 per sqft ($621/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,549 sqft roof (25.33 squares) in Lakewood.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Lakewood.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.21/sqft ($621/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,107
1,00010$6,213
1,50015$9,320
2,00020$12,426
2,50025$15,533
3,00030$18,639
3,50035$21,746
4,00040$24,852
4,50045$27,959
5,00050$31,065
Designer Shingle
$7.11/sqft ($711/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,555
1,00010$7,110
1,50015$10,666
2,00020$14,221
2,50025$17,776
3,00030$21,331
3,50035$24,887
4,00040$28,442
4,50045$31,997
5,00050$35,552
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$11,345
1,00010$22,690
1,50015$34,035
2,00020$45,380
2,50025$56,725
3,00030$68,070
3,50035$79,415
4,00040$90,760
4,50045$102,105
5,00050$113,450
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Lakewood home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.21/sqft ($621/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,864
1,000$3,728
1,500$5,592
2,000$7,456
2,500$9,320
3,000$11,183
3,500$13,047
4,000$14,911
4,500$16,775
5,000$18,639
Designer Shingle
$7.11/sqft ($711/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,169
1,000$4,337
1,500$6,506
2,000$8,675
2,500$10,843
3,000$13,012
3,500$15,181
4,000$17,350
4,500$19,518
5,000$21,687
Slate
$22.69/sqft ($2,269/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$6,353
1,000$12,706
1,500$19,060
2,000$25,413
2,500$31,766
3,000$38,119
3,500$44,472
4,000$50,826
4,500$57,179
5,000$63,532
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Lakewood Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned15,381
Average roof size (with pitch)2,549 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 0.00 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Lakewood, New Jersey

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Lakewood, New Jersey compared to nearby areas? In Lakewood, NJ roofing labor typically costs between $250 and $350 per 100 sq ft roughly $45 to $75 an hour. Those numbers reflect the town’s demand the frequent need for storm‑damage repairs and the timing quirks of township permits. Beyond the town’s borders rates swing wider, anywhere from $200 to $450, per square, shaped by contractor availability, job complexity and the ebb‑and‑flow of the shore‑season workload.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Lakewood, New Jersey's weather affect roof lifespan? Lakewood, New Jersey endures 48 inches of rain roughly 20, 30 inches of snow and frequent coastal nor’easter winds that can gust to 50, 70 mph. Sweltering humid summers combined with UV radiation wear down roofs more quickly spurring shingle‑granule loss. Even the modest salt spray that reaches the town, ten to twelve miles inland, from the Atlantic, corrodes flashing. The net effect is a shortened roof lifespan, frequent ice dams and higher repair rates.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Lakewood, New Jersey? Around Lakewood roof damage often stems from storm‑driven gusts and the heavy limbs that drop from the area’s mature oaks and pines, especially when nor’easters roll through or summer thunderstorms rumble overhead tearing or puncturing asphalt shingles.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Lakewood, New Jersey? In Lakewood, New Jersey the sweet spots for a roof fall in late spring, roughly May to early June, and in early autumn from September, through October, when the air is warm enough to let shingles set properly and the Atlantic’s storm and hurricane activity has calmed. It’s wise to skip the winter freeze the nor’easter season and the muggy, thunderstorm‑laden midsummer that typifies the Jersey Shore.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Lakewood, New Jersey? Roof claims tied to storms in Lakewood, New Jersey are fairly commonplace spurred by the town’s proximity to the Jersey Shore and the ever‑shifting storm patterns that rove across Ocean County. Those claims balloon, during tropical systems and winter Nor’easters with gusting winds torrential rain, hail and wayward downed limbs accounting for the lion’s share of the reported damage.
What natural disasters in Lakewood, New Jersey cause the most roof replacements? In Lakewood it’s the punch of high winds and the trees they fling down, whether from Hurricane Sandy, Tropical Storm Isaias or a hail‑laden thunderstorm, that accounts for most roof replacements. Flooding, along the Metedeconk River and the heavy weight of snow or ice can also do damage. Wind, hail and wayward branches are the chief offenders.

Top Roofing Contractors in Lakewood, New Jersey

All County Exteriors LLC

4.7

403 reviews

560 Cross St
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 370-2780

Hiarc White-Glove Commercial Roofing

5

3 reviews

475 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(203) 864-4272

Roofing Solutions

4.8

18 reviews

415 East County Line Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 886-7663

World Class Gutter Cleaning & Installation INC. – Roofing, Siding, Gutters

4.8

31 reviews

640 Cross Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(888) 232-0220

Green Apple Roofing Lakewood

5

56 reviews

417 Cedarbridge Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 564-6150

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Roofing Associates

4.8

5 reviews

540 Spruce Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 363-7014

Hidalgo Remodeling LLC

5

8 reviews

221 Prospect Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 766-9559

Goldberg Roofing

5

1 review

Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 364-7885

eMgee Contracting

4.6

11 reviews

1522 Laguna Lane
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 806-5656

EverRoofing

4

1 review

1465 Lanes Mill Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 427-8383

All County Exteriors

5

1 review

560 Cross Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 466-6923

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Lakewood Roof Costs Compared to Other New Jersey Cities

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  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $15,837

Trenton, NJ

  • $3,901 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,936

Brick, NJ

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $15,837

Newark, NJ

  • $5,926 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,911

Vineland, NJ

  • $4,229 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,608
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.