Lakewood Township, Ocean County, NJ

Roofing, Siding & Windows in Lakewood, NJ
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At 143,765 residents and 24 square miles, Lakewood Township is one of the largest municipalities in New Jersey — a township that grew from an 1789 sawmill settlement through an iron-works era and a luxury resort phase into today's densely inhabited community anchored by Georgian Court University and Beth Medrash Govoha's 9,000-plus students. That span of growth means roofing and siding work here ranges from resort-era residential stock near the township center to postwar single-family construction in sections like Greenville and Herbertsville. The aerial of your 08701 address is built before any pricing conversation — the written scope lands on a 15-minute Zoom, and the install crew is the next contact after you sign off.

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About Lakewood Township, NJ

Incorporated 1893.
Ocean County's Largest Township.

143,7652025 Est. Population
24.68 sq miLand Area
1893Incorporated

Lakewood Township's story runs from a sawmill in the forest to one of New Jersey's most populous municipalities. The Skidmore brothers built Three Partners' Mill here in 1789; iron operations followed — Jesse Richards and William Irwin established Washington's Furnace in 1814, and Joseph W. Brick revived the industry as Bergen Iron Works, giving the settlement the name Bricksburg in his honor. In 1880 the name became Lakewood, and on March 23, 1893 the township incorporated from Brick Township. By the early 1900s the area had reinvented itself as a luxury resort, the Laurel House hosting the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Rudyard Kipling. Georgian Court University, at 900 Lakewood Avenue, was established on the former Gould Estate.

Beth Medrash Govoha, at 601 Private Way, is a licensed and accredited New Jersey Institution of Higher Education with over 9,000 students — an institution whose presence has shaped the township's residential and commercial fabric over recent decades. The 2025 subcounty estimate of 143,765 residents reflects continued rapid growth. Named sections — Greenville, Herbertsville, Bethel/Southard — spread across the township's 24.68 square miles in central Ocean County.

What Shapes Exterior Work in Lakewood

24 Miles of Inland Ocean County — Multiple Eras, One Permit Office.

Exterior work in Lakewood Township comes down to two variables that matter for every project:

  • Building era and type: Lakewood's housing spans resort-era structures from the late 19th and early 20th century near the township center, postwar single-family construction in sections like Greenville and Herbertsville, and newer multifamily and residential development throughout. The specification for a resort-era home differs from a postwar ranch — roof deck conditions, wall assembly thickness, and window proportions are not interchangeable. We identify the building era and type from the aerial before any material is selected.
  • Inland humid-continental climate: Lakewood sits 10-plus miles inland from the barrier coast at 40.08°N latitude. Freeze-thaw cycles through winter and high summer humidity drive paint failure, caulk cracking, and granule loss on aging roofs across all building eras. FEMA flood map panel 34029C0179F (12 amendments) covers flood-adjacent sections near the township's waterways; properties in those zones require elevation-aware detailing on drainage and flashing.
  • Single permit office for the full township: Every NJ UCC construction permit in Lakewood — roofing, siding, windows, fences — lands at Janelle Acchione's Inspections/Construction Department, 212 4th Street, regardless of which section of the township the property sits in. We complete and file the paperwork and schedule every required inspection so the permit process does not stall the project.
Why Lakewood Homeowners Choose D'Bros

We Match the Spec to Your Building's Era.

Permit Through 212 4th Street — Every Time

Every exterior job in Lakewood Township — roofing, siding, windows, fences — goes through the Inspections/Construction Department at 212 4th Street. We file the NJ UCC application, submit the Roof Questionnaire when required, and schedule every inspection. You don't have to track the permit process; we do.

Era-Specific Specifications — Not One-Size Templates

Lakewood's housing ranges from resort-era structures built before the 1893 incorporation through postwar single-family homes in Greenville and Herbertsville to newer construction throughout the 24-square-mile township. Each era has different roof deck geometry, wall assembly thickness, and opening dimensions. We read the era from the aerial and spec the job to the building that's actually there.

15-Minute Zoom — No Drive Out to Lakewood Before the Install

Lakewood Township's 143,765 residents and 24 square miles mean you should not have to spend an evening waiting for an estimator. Send your address on 08701; we build the aerial model and deliver the written price on one 15-minute Zoom. The next visit to your property is the installation crew.

Services in Lakewood Township, NJ

Exterior Work Across Lakewood's 24-Square-Mile Township.

Same craftsmen, same materials, same warranties as any in-home contractor — without the in-home sales pitch.

Roofing in Lakewood

Lakewood Township's 24-plus square miles contain housing from multiple eras — resort-era structures near the township core, postwar single-family homes in Greenville and Herbertsville, and newer construction throughout. Permits run through the Inspections/Construction Department at 212 4th Street, which requires a Roof Questionnaire as part of the application for any roofing project. We handle the permit filing and inspection scheduling while you track the work from the Zoom call forward.

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Siding in Lakewood

Siding specifications in Lakewood vary by what generation of building you have — an older resort-era structure near the township center calls for different detailing than a postwar ranch in an outlying section. We read the building era and construction type from the aerial before selecting materials, and we file the NJ UCC permit with the Inspections/Construction Department at 212 4th Street so the paperwork doesn't land on your plate.

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Windows & Doors in Lakewood

Window and door openings on Lakewood's older resort-era homes differ in dimension and profile from those on postwar construction — mis-speccing replacements to a standard catalogue size creates gaps, energy loss, and warranty voids. We measure every opening off your actual facade before anything is ordered and show the replacement unit on your 3D model on the Zoom call so the final result matches the building.

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Fences in Lakewood

Fence permits in Lakewood Township run through the same Inspections/Construction Department at 212 4th Street that handles roofing and siding — the NJ UCC process applies. We pull the permit, confirm setback and height requirements for your zoning district, and install to those specifications so there are no after-the-fact corrections required.

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Where We Work in & Around Lakewood

ZIP 08701 — and Every Neighbor.

All 24.68 square miles of Lakewood Township fall under a single ZIP — 08701. Every NJ UCC construction permit for the township is filed at the Inspections/Construction Department, 212 4th Street, Lakewood NJ 08701 — 732-364-3760 or 732-905-8112, weekdays 8 AM–4:15 PM. Jobs in the township and every adjacent community are in our service area:

08701 Lakewood Township Brick Township Jackson Township

The same aerial-first, Zoom-delivered written scope that covers 08701 applies across every Ocean County municipality — see the full Ocean County service area.

Lakewood Township FAQ

Questions Lakewood Homeowners Ask.

Which Lakewood office handles NJ UCC permits for roofing and siding projects?
All NJ Uniform Construction Code permits for Lakewood Township — roofing, siding, windows, fences, and other exterior work — run through Janelle Acchione's Inspections/Construction Department at 212 4th Street, Lakewood NJ 08701 (732-364-3760 / 732-905-8112), open weekdays through 4:15 PM. Roofing jobs come with an added requirement: a Roof Questionnaire must accompany the application packet. We assemble the full filing, manage the inspections, and close out the permit card.
Does the building era of my Lakewood home change what materials you specify?
Yes, significantly. Lakewood's housing spans resort-era structures near the township core dating to before the 1893 incorporation, postwar single-family homes in sections like Greenville and Herbertsville, and more recent construction throughout the township. Roof deck geometry, wall assembly depth, and window opening dimensions vary by era. We identify your building's era and construction type from the aerial photograph before specifying any material — the scope is matched to your actual building, not to a one-size catalogue.
Do any Lakewood addresses sit in a FEMA flood zone?
Some do. Panel 34029C0179F of the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, on record since 9/29/2006 with 12 amendments, maps the flood-adjacent areas of Lakewood Township along its inland waterway corridors. Work on a parcel within those mapped limits needs flashing and edge-drainage detailing calibrated for elevated water exposure — not the standard inland installation spec. We check your parcel's map placement before committing any drainage detail in the scope.
What ZIP code serves Lakewood Township?
Lakewood Township is covered by a single ZIP code — 08701. The township shares that ZIP with portions of adjacent Brick and Jackson townships. We install across the full 08701 footprint and all bordering communities.
What school district serves Lakewood Township, and how large is it?
Students across Lakewood Township's 24.68 square miles are served by the Lakewood Township School District, with administrative offices at 200 Ramsey Avenue, Lakewood NJ 08701. Eight schools took in roughly 4,643 students during the 2024-2025 year per NCES records — a count that reflects the township's sustained residential expansion since the 1893 incorporation.
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