LBI Local Professionals & Homeowner Resources
Trusted Local Professionals for Long Beach Island Homeowners
Owning a home on Long Beach Island often means relying on a network of local professionals who understand the unique characteristics of coastal properties. From builders and architects to landscapers, insurance professionals, property managers, contractors, and home-service companies, having the right people to call can make owning a home on LBI considerably easier. This guide brings together local professionals and resources that buyers, sellers, investors, and homeowners may find helpful throughout their time on Long Beach Island.
Local LBI Recomendations
Owning, buying, or selling a home on Long Beach Island often requires the help of experienced local professionals. From attorneys and home inspectors to contractors, architects, insurance professionals, and other service providers, having the right people to turn to can make all the difference.
The professionals listed below were selected based on firsthand experience, quality of service, and client feedback. These are not paid placements. No business can pay to be included on this page. Each recommendation has earned its place by demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and a high level of service.
I continually review and update this list as I work with local professionals and receive client feedback. Whether you're buying, selling, investing, building, or maintaining a home on LBI, I hope these recommendations help connect you with trusted local resources when you need them.
Long Beach Island Professionals
LBI New Jersey Real Estate
Real Estate Related Services
Local Mortgage Lenders
Wells Fargo:
Dave Marder
732-547-7842
dave@wellsfargo.com
Kearny Bank:
Rick Butera 732-241-2678
Informed Mortgage:
Mike Carvajal-609-709-3517
Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp:
Bob Faust
609-709-1776
bob.faust@dkmortgage.com
Advisor's Mortgage Group:
Len Herbert (732) 684-5771
Fulton Bank (Construction Loans):
Rich McCabe 609-412-7295
Ilene Jacobs 732-610-0260
Valley National Bank (Construction Loans):
Kathy Griffin
Phone: (609)432-2801
kagriffin@valley.com
Appraisal Company
Higgins Appraisal
Rich Higgins-609-494-0036
Gizzi Apprasails
Craig Sickles 732-670-8111
Insurance Services
Abbey Insurance-1-800-887-4554
Van Dyk Insurance Services-609-492-1511
Local Attorneys
Deidre M. Martin-609-467-5100
Matt Gindle: 609-318-4080
Jim Raban:609-492-0533
Jeffrey Lehman (732) 634-6744
Bill Askin: 973-729-7711
Tax Appeal Attorney
Zipp & Tannenbaum LLC-732-605-1000
Fedele & Honschke-732-349-4949
Home Inspectors
Precision Inspection 732-836-1888
Home Pro-Tech Inspections (David Locandro): (o) 609-549-0649 (c) 732-735-9659
Hodges Home Inspections 609-602-4821
Pillar to Post-609-607-8200
Coastal Fireplaces (Fireplace inspections): 609-296-0882
Premier Field Services (Oil tank inspections) : 732-503-9011
GreenWorks (mold inspections): 732-547-8353 or 732-223-2073
John Lord (Engineer) 732-267-2769
Balance of Nature (pest inspections and removal): (609) 294-1729
CAFRA Planners & Advisors
Coastal Environmental Consulting, LLC: Karen Gruppuso
Phone: 848-200-9621
Email: kgruppuso@coastalpermits.net
Website: www.coastalpermits.net
General Information and Special Services
Utility Companies
New Jersey Natural Gas-1-800-221-0051
Atlantic City Electric-1-800-642-3780
Comcast Cable-1-800-COMCAST
Mold Treatment and HVAC Cleaning
Dependable Environmental Protection (Michael Mercadante): 609-290-6513
Certified Mold Experts: 609-252-1976
Above and Beyond: 609-336-7279
Cleaning Services
Drill Sergent Cleaners: 609-384-3591
Pest Treatment
LBI Pest Control: 609-384-5019
Sea Spray Termite & Pest Control 609-296-6455
Locksmith
A Lock & Key
609-597-8411
Furniture Donations
St. Barnebas Church: 732-269-2208 ext. 308
New Lisbon Development Center: 609-726-1000
Salvation Army: 800-728-7825
Habitat for Humanity: 609-978-6200
Oil Tank Removal
Venture Tank: 609-698-4434
Construction Related Services
Local Builders
Tradewinds Builders 609-290-4081
JDM Andrews Construction 609-978-8855
Brian (Salt Creek Construction) 609-713-3372
J.S. Pro Construction: 732-580-6628
Architects
CWB Architecture:
Phone: 609-597-8880
Ten10 Architecture: Dan Wheaton
Phone: (609) 549-0502
ARL Architects Scott Lepley:
Phone: 609-693-9191
Musgnug & Associates
Phone: (609) 494-8170
Special Home Services
Smart Home Maintenance and Installation: Smart Homz: 1-888-573-4669
Garage Doors: All Shore Garage Doors (Jason Millard) 609-661-8959
Blind Installer: Starr Window (Tom) 609-971-0277
Vinyl Railings: (Andy) 609-513-1561
Insulation: Coastal Insulation (Ed Smith): 732-241-2196
Window Treatments and Blinds: Starr Window Fashions Owner Tom Nista (609) 971-0277
Roofers
M Rank Roofing: 609-709-0693
Craftsman (Steve): 732-904-5074
Plumber
Kevin J Schubiger Plumbing & Heating 609-549-3952
Montana Mechanical 609-978-3551
Eric Grumbb (24 Hour Service)-609-607-1767
Painters
Tim Butler: 609-713-0755
Mario: 856-507-3002
Ryan McBride: 609-310-2283
Electrician
Planet Electric-609-891-8056
A/C Contractor
D. Brown Heating and Cooling 609-618-4046
ADE Heating and Cooling 609-693-6050
Rick Barker Heating and Cooling 609-597-5808
Handy Man Services
Brian (Salt Creek Construction) 609-713-3372
Carolina Contracting (Steve): 732-232-2246 carolinacontracting@gmail.com
Franklin Clapp 609-405-0375
Travis Cain: 609-661-1997
Tim Butler: 609-713-0755
Garage Doors: All Shore Garage Doors (Jason Millard) 609-661-8959
Blind Installer: Starr Window (Tom) 609-971-0277
QK Construction (decking and carpentry): 908-783-0696
Mold Treatment and HVAC Cleaning
Dependable Environmental Protection (Michael Mercadante): 609-290-6513
Certified Mold Experts: 609-252-1976
Above and Beyond: 609-336-7279
Landscaper
Swell Landscaping-609-276-2596
Leary's Landscaping: (609) 978-1392
Bay Ave Plant Company-609-361-8800
Cottage Fence: 609-489-6400
Stoneman: 609-494-4106
Nathan Colmer
C: 609-290-4293 O: 609-492-1511 Email Me
Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work with many professionals who serve Long Beach Island homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors. When a client asks me for a contractor, attorney, home inspector, architect, insurance professional, or other local resource, I want to recommend someone I know and trust.
I included every professional listed on this page based on firsthand experience or consistently positive client feedback. No one can pay to be included. My goal is simply to share the local professionals who have demonstrated the level of service, knowledge, and professionalism I would want for my own clients.
I update these recommendations as I gain new experiences and hear from clients. Whether you're purchasing an LBI home, preparing to sell, undertaking a renovation, or simply need help maintaining your property, this page is designed to be a trusted resource for LBI homeownership.
