Roofers in Lodi, NJ
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Roofers in Lodi: what to know
What Lodi's roofs cover
Lodi is mostly a town of two-family houses and small apartment buildings. Two-unit buildings make up about 40% of housing units, single-family detached homes about 23%, and attached single-family homes about 4%. About 30% of units are in buildings with three or more units. The median home was built in 1958.
When a re-roof needs a permit
Under the state code, repairing or replacing the roof covering on a detached one- or two-family home is ordinary maintenance. It needs no permit, inspection or notice (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7). That covers a large share of Lodi's houses.
The exemption does not cover attached homes, buildings with three or more units, or work that cuts structural members. Those jobs need a permit from the Lodi Building Department. Given Lodi's mix of buildings, confirm which category yours falls in before the job is scheduled.
Dumpsters and tear-offs
The Building Department lists a dumpster permit application among its forms. A full tear-off often means a container in the driveway or street. Ask your roofer whether your job needs that permit and who will file it.
Registration, not a state license
New Jersey has no separate state roofing license. A roofer must register each year as a Home Improvement Contractor under the Contractors' Registration Act. It must carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. The registration number belongs on its contracts, ads and vehicles.
Search the business on the state license lookup under Home Improvement Business Contractor. Any home improvement contract over $500 must be in writing. You can cancel it until midnight of the third business day after you receive a copy.
Rules on how work starts
State consumer rules say a contractor may not start work before required permits are issued (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2). It also may not demand final payment before the work is done. Keep these rules in mind on a multi-unit building where a permit applies.
Owners and tenants
Owners occupy only 42% of Lodi's occupied homes. If you own a two-family house, both units share one roof. Plan the work date with your tenants in mind.
Lodi permit office
Building, plumbing and electrical permits come from the Borough of Lodi construction office. Your contractor normally pulls the permit, but it's worth confirming.
- Office
- Building Department
- Phone
- 973-859-7410
- Address
- One Memorial Drive, Room 204, Lodi, NJ 07644
- Website
- lodi-nj.org
Roofers in Lodi: common questions
Do I need a permit to re-roof my two-family house in Lodi?
Usually not, if the house is detached. Replacing or repairing the roof covering on a detached one- or two-family home is ordinary maintenance under the state code (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7), with no permit or inspection. Work that cuts or removes structural members does need a permit. Attached homes and buildings with three or more units also need one from the Lodi Building Department.
How do I check a roofer before hiring them in Lodi?
Start with registration. Roofers must register yearly with the Division of Consumer Affairs as Home Improvement Contractors under the Contractors' Registration Act. Search the business name on the state license lookup. The registration number should appear on the contract, ads and work vehicles. Ask for the certificate of liability insurance, which state law requires to be at least $500,000 per occurrence.
What should a roofing contract for a Lodi home include?
Any home improvement contract over $500 must be written and signed. It should give the contractor's legal name, address and registration number, plus a copy of its insurance certificate. State rules also call for the total price, a description of work and main materials, start and finish dates, and any warranty (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2). You may cancel by midnight of the third business day.
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