A narrow barrier borough where the ocean and Barnegat Bay nearly meet — Mantoloking was ground zero for Sandy's breach, and elevation is the rule here.
Mantoloking is a narrow barrier-island borough on the Barnegat Peninsula, with only a slim strip of land separating the Atlantic Ocean from Barnegat Bay. It was one of the hardest-hit places in Superstorm Sandy, where the barrier island was breached outright, and virtually the entire borough sits in FEMA VE and AE flood zones. Elevating onto open piling foundations is the standard for building and staying insurable here.
After Sandy, much of Mantoloking was rebuilt or raised onto piles, so the homes still sitting low here stand out. Many are large, older houses with additions, porches, and masonry chimneys, which makes the lift engineering more involved than a simple cottage. Our cost, grants & flood insurance guide explains how flood insurance factors in.
With the ocean and the bay so close together, almost every lot here faces wave or surge exposure. That's why open pile foundations are the standard. A raised house on a solid wall foundation usually isn't an option in the VE zones that cover much of the borough.
Bigger homes take more planning. Expect the engineer to look at chimneys, attached garages, and additions separately, since they may need to be lifted with the house, rebuilt, or removed. Ask for that detail in writing before you compare estimates.
Lift the whole home above the flood line on a new engineered foundation.
See detailsDriven timber, concrete, or helical pilings sized for your flood zone.
See detailsBring a settled, out-of-level house back true.
See detailsRelocate a home off a failing lot or out of a hazard area.
See detailsElevation certificates and FEMA flood-zone requirements handled.
See detailsCode-height piling foundations for new coastal builds.
See detailsWe'll look at the house, the additions, and your flood zone, then lay out what a lift takes for your Mantoloking home.