Cape May County Roofing & Exteriors
Lightning Construction covers all 16 municipalities in Cape May County — roofing, metal roofing, siding and gutters, with no deposit, no change orders and a 4.9-star rating from 264 reviews.
Roofing across Cape May County.
Lightning Construction is a veteran- and family-owned, GAF-certified contractor serving Cape May County — the southern tip of the Jersey Shore — Victorian Cape May, Ocean City, the Wildwoods, Avalon and Stone Harbor.
Across Cape May County's 16 municipalities there are about 99,599 housing units, and the median one was built in 1976. On average 53% of the housing in each town here predates 1980, which is the line either side of which a roof replacement stops being routine and starts involving decking and ventilation. The spread inside the county is wide: Woodbine has a median build year of 1962 while Sea Isle City sits at 1992. Those are different houses with different roofs, and they do not price alike. Stone Harbor carries the highest median home value in the county, at over $2 million.
What we build against here
9 of the municipalities here sit on the water, and coastal specification is different work: corrosion-resistant flashing and fasteners, high-wind nailing at the eaves and rakes, and sealed starter courses. Inland Cape May County towns do not need any of that, and we do not charge for it there.
Services in Cape May County.
Every Cape May County town we serve.
Housing figures below are American Community Survey 2024 five-year estimates for each municipality. They are the starting point for what a roof there is likely to involve.
| Town | Median home built | Housing units | Median value | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | 1988 | 5,454 | $1,959,000 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Cape May | 1973 | 3,819 | $863,900 | Roofing Siding |
| Cape May Point | 1967 | 643 | $1,050,000 | Roofing |
| North Wildwood | 1973 | 8,413 | $459,900 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Ocean City | 1984 | 21,191 | $840,500 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Rio Grande | 1986 | 10,381 | $342,200 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Sea Isle City | 1992 | 6,719 | $1,087,300 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| South Dennis | 1976 | 2,595 | $360,400 | Roofing Siding |
| Stone Harbor | 1978 | 3,151 | over $2M | Roofing Siding |
| Tuckahoe | 1982 | 6,619 | $411,500 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Villas | 1975 | 15,436 | $364,900 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| West Cape May | 1976 | 1,028 | $751,100 | Roofing |
| West Wildwood | 1964 | 908 | $400,800 | Roofing |
| Wildwood | 1976 | 6,553 | $391,300 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Wildwood Crest | 1970 | 5,582 | $590,900 | Roofing Metal Siding Gutters |
| Woodbine | 1962 | 1,107 | $218,200 | Roofing |
Straight answers.
Most asphalt roof replacements in Cape May County run $9,000 to $22,000, rising to $14,000–$35,000 in the county's higher-value towns and beyond that for large or complex homes. Metal roofing starts around $18,000. Every estimate is itemized in writing before work starts and does not change.
All 16 of them. Lightning Construction covers every municipality in Cape May County and all 21 New Jersey counties, with crews out daily.
Yes. New Jersey issues construction permits municipally, so each town in Cape May County has its own construction office. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector, in every one of them.
No. There is no deposit on any job. You pay when the work is finished and you have looked at it, and financing is available at the same price.
Jersey homeowners said it.
“Liam and Nate were professional and truly dedicated to a top-quality job. Crew was punctual, respectful, left everything clean. The one to go with.”
“Liam sat down with us on a Sunday, no rush. Easy process. One day to tear off, another to finish and add gutters. Highly recommend.”
“Honest about everything. Showed up on time, kept the property clean, and the roof came out amazing. Made everything stress free.”
“Crew arrived just before 7am and finished by 7pm. Courteous and skilled, and the property was spotless when they were done.”
Roofing in Cape May County?
Free inspection, a written estimate, nothing down — anywhere in the county.