Forked River Remodeling & General Contractor

Forked River sits on Barnegat Bay in Lacey Township, with marinas, creek-side lagoon streets and many homes close to the water. Inland, Lacey has broad residential neighborhoods and Pinelands woods. Whether the house is on a lagoon or a quiet inland street, the requests are familiar: more room, new roofs and siding, updated kitchens and baths.

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Serving Forked River from Little Egg Harbor

About 30 minutes from our office. We also serve Barnegat, Manahawkin, Toms River and the rest of Ocean County.

What we build in Forked River

Home additions · Add-a-levels · Kitchens · Bathrooms · Basements · Roofing · Siding · Windows · Decks · Pavers & patios · Sunrooms. Additions, add-a-levels, whole-home renovations and new construction are built by Remodeling Network directly. For trades we don't build ourselves, our Preferred Contractors network prices the same written scope.

Forked River homes: what to plan for

• Waterfront and creek-side streets. Many Forked River and Lanoka Harbor homes are in FEMA flood zones. We check elevation, bulkhead condition and substantial-improvement limits before an addition or large renovation is priced.
• Salt air and storms. Exteriors near the bay take a beating. We specify corrosion-resistant fasteners, proper flashing, and wind-rated roofing and siding installation, and the scope states them so bids can be compared.
• Pinelands. Parts of inland Lacey fall inside the Pinelands Area, where some projects that add footprint need a Pinelands Commission filing before the township permit.
• Single-floor living. Many owners here want easier access for the long run: wider doorways, a curbless shower, a first-floor bedroom. We plan those changes into the scope from the start.

Permits and inspections in Forked River

Lacey Township's construction office issues building, electrical, plumbing and fire permits under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and schedules the inspections. Your written scope lists which permits your project needs and who pulls them. Contractors must hold a New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration; ours is #13VH11195900, and every contractor on our Preferred Contractors page shows theirs.

How it works

Every request is read by a real person. We start by helping you turn what you want into a clear, written scope — the work, the materials, the allowances, the permits and the warranty — so you know exactly what you're buying before anyone prices it.

From there, we either build the project ourselves or introduce you to licensed, insured New Jersey contractors from our network who price that same scope. You compare the proposals apples to apples, and you make the final decision. We never choose for you.

Forked River remodeling FAQs

Do you serve Lanoka Harbor and Waretown too?

Yes. We serve all of Lacey Township, including Lanoka Harbor, and nearby communities such as Waretown and Barnegat. Send the address with your request and we will confirm the visit.

Can you replace a roof on a waterfront home in Forked River?

Yes. Roofing is a trade we routinely handle, either directly or through licensed contractors from our network. For homes near the bay we specify underlayment, fasteners and flashing for wind and salt exposure, so every bid you compare covers the same work.

Will Remodeling Network do the work itself or refer me to another contractor?

Both happen. Additions, add-a-levels, renovations and new construction are usually built by Remodeling Network directly. For other trades we introduce you to licensed, insured contractors from our network who price your written scope, and you choose. We never guarantee another contractor's work, and we tell you up front which arrangement applies.

Depending on the project, Remodeling Network LLC may perform the work directly or introduce you to an independent, licensed and insured New Jersey contractor from our network. We are always clear about which arrangement applies. See our referral disclaimer.