THE ULTIMATE LBI BUYER’S GUIDE
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home on Long Beach Island
Long Beach Island Local Professionals
Navigating the Long Beach Island real estate market requires the expertise of reliable professionals at every stage of the process. Below is a carefully curated list of highly regarded local experts, including attorneys, contractors, home inspectors, and more.
Each professional featured here has been selected based on firsthand experience and exceptional service. No one can pay to be included—every name on this list has earned their place by consistently delivering outstanding results for clients. This list is continually updated based on direct interactions and client feedback to ensure the highest level of service.
Whether buying, selling, or investing on LBI, these trusted professionals can help make the process as seamless as possible.
Local Mortgage Lenders
Wells Fargo:
Dave Marder
732-547-7842
dave@wellsfargo.com
Citizens 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
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: 856-429-3144
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
Painters
Tim Butler: 609-713-0755
Mario: 856-507-3002
Ryan McBride: 609-310-2283
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
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
Barry Borquin 908-763-8703
R&D Builders (Don): 973-417-1931
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
Appraisal Company
Higgins Appraisal
Rich Higgins-609-494-0036
Gizzi Apprasails
Craig Sickles 732-670-8111
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
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
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
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
CAFRA Planners & Advisors
Coastal Environmental Consulting, LLC: Karen Gruppuso
Phone: 848-200-9621
Email: kgruppuso@coastalpermits.net
Website: www.coastalpermits.net
Limo and Taxi Services
Exclusive Taxi and Car Service: 609-597-5106
Uber and Lyft: Use App
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