Roof repair, diagnosed at the source
Paragon Exteriors repairs roof leaks, wind-lifted shingles, and failed flashing across Ocean County, Monmouth County, and the Jersey Shore, with most repairs costing $450–$3,500 and finished in a single visit. Every job starts with a real diagnosis — tracing water to its entry point in the attic and on the roof, not caulking over the stain — and ends with photo documentation of exactly what was fixed. For active leaks, emergency tarping is usually available within 24 hours: call 848-633-6440.
The leak is almost never where the stain is
Water enters at a penetration or a broken seal, then travels — down a rafter, along the underlayment, across a ceiling joist — before it finally drips. That stain over your dining table might trace back to a chimney fifteen feet upslope. So we don’t quote from the driveway. We check the attic for the moisture trail, get on the roof above the suspect zone, and photograph the actual entry point before we put a number on paper. It’s the difference between fixing a leak and renting a delay.
The repairs we make most — and what they run
| Repair | Typical price | What usually caused it |
|---|---|---|
| Wind-lifted or missing shingles | $450 – $900 | Nor’easter gusts breaking the sealant bond |
| Pipe boot / vent flashing | $450 – $750 | Rubber boots UV-cracked at 10–15 years |
| Chimney flashing reset or rebuild | $900 – $2,200 | Old caulk-only “fixes” finally letting go |
| Valley repair | $800 – $1,800 | Granule wear where two slopes dump water |
| Skylight leak | $600 – $1,500 | Failed seals or a flashing kit installed wrong |
| Emergency tarp | $450 – $800 | Storm damage awaiting permanent repair or insurance |
Repairs that uncover rotted decking add plywood at a per-sheet price we quote on the spot — you approve it before it goes in, not on the final invoice.
Wind-lifted shingles: the Shore’s signature problem
Roofs from Point Pleasant to Long Beach Island take gusts that inland Jersey never sees, and the damage is sneakier than a shingle in the yard. Wind pops the factory sealant strip, the shingle settles back down, and the roof looks fine from the street — until the next storm drives rain sideways under the unsealed courses. When we repair wind damage we don’t just replace the obvious casualties: we check the bond on the surrounding courses, hand-seal and re-fasten what’s lifted, and use corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners near the bay, where salt air eats the cheap stuff early.
What every Paragon repair includes
- Attic-plus-rooftop leak trace before anything gets quoted
- Written itemized price before work starts — no hourly mystery math
- Shingles matched as closely as age and manufacturer allow, with an honest heads-up on how close that is
- New boots and flashing, never another bead of caulk over failed metal
- Photo — and where it helps, drone — documentation of the before and after
- A courtesy once-over of nearby penetrations, ridge caps, and gutters while we’re up there
Storm just hit? Tarp first, decide second
An active leak doesn’t wait for an estimate cycle. We tarp fast, document the damage, and then talk permanent fix. If wind or a fallen limb caused it, that documentation matters — it’s what your insurance adjuster needs to see. We handle storm damage and insurance claims regularly, and our guide to roof insurance claims in NJ walks through the process before you sign anything with a door-knocking storm chaser.
When we’ll tell you not to repair
Roughly one in five repair calls we run ends with us recommending against the repair — because pouring $2,000 into a roof with widespread curling and granule loss is a worse deal than putting that money toward a replacement. We’ll show you the photos, quote both options, and let the numbers decide. Our full breakdown of that math is in repair vs. replacement. Either way you’re dealing with the family that owns the company — licensed (NJ HIC #13VH13814500), fully insured, and accountable for the fix by name.
Get it fixed this week
Request your free estimate or call 848-633-6440 — most Ocean and Monmouth County repairs are inspected within a couple of days and fixed in one visit. Larger repairs qualify for financing, so a flashing rebuild doesn’t have to wait for a bonus check while the leak keeps working.