Home Remodeling and Roofing in Bordentown, NJ
Painting, roofing and siding, kitchens and more for homes in Bordentown, Burlington County.
Serving Bordentown
Bordentown sits on a bluff where Crosswicks Creek and Blacks Creek meet the Delaware River. It was settled in 1682 and named for Joseph Borden, who arrived in 1717 and ran a transport line between Philadelphia and New York. Clara Barton, who later founded the American Red Cross, taught school here. The small City of Bordentown is surrounded on three sides by Bordentown Township.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Bordentown's housing like this: The median home was built in 1938; the largest share was built before 1940; 88% predate 1980; only 36% are detached single-family houses, with the rest attached homes and apartments. Our crews work in the historic streets of the city and the neighborhoods of Bordentown Township.
Popular projects in Bordentown
These are the services Bordentown homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Steel & Wood Framing
Older Bordentown houses can have irregular framing. We sister joists, frame new openings with properly sized headers and build additions that tie in cleanly. We follow framing through inspection.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Painting
We paint older Bordentown houses with careful scraping, trim repair and lead-safe practices. We protect floors and furniture every day.
Painting details →Roofing & Siding
Many older Bordentown roofs have dormers, valleys and chimneys that need new step and counter flashing, so we don't rely on caulk. We also repair rotted rafter tails and fascia. We install drip edge, ice-and-water shield and proper flashing on every roof.
Roofing & Siding details →Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens in Bordentown's older homes are often small and closed off, and we plan remodels around plaster walls, older wiring and floors that may not be level. We plan the layout, order materials and schedule each trade.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
In older Bordentown homes, bathrooms may sit on undersized or notched joists. We reinforce the floor, replace old drains and waterproof before any tile goes down. Accessible, curbless showers are available.
Bathroom Remodeling details →What to know before a project in Bordentown
- Permits. the City of Bordentown or Bordentown Township, depending on your address handles construction permits and inspections for Bordentown. We prepare the drawings and applications, schedule inspections and keep the approved permit on site.
- Climate. Humid summers and wet winters mean moisture control matters. That includes bathroom exhaust fans vented outdoors, dehumidified basements and flashing that keeps rain out of walls.
- House age. Census estimates show 60% of Bordentown homes date from before 1940. Older houses often have balloon framing, stone or brick foundations and plaster over lath. Lead-safe rules apply to homes built before 1978, and we follow them.
- Historic character. The city's older blocks have many 18th- and 19th-century buildings, and exterior work there calls for care with materials and details.
- Water nearby. Homes near the Delaware River and Crosswicks Creek can see higher humidity, wet basements or mapped flood zones. We check the flood map and the house's moisture history, and we plan drainage, flashing and materials accordingly.
Questions from Bordentown homeowners
Is Bordentown City different from Bordentown Township for permits?
Yes. They are separate municipalities, each with its own construction office. The city is the older core by the river, and the township surrounds it. We confirm which one your property is in before filing.
What should I expect when remodeling an older Bordentown home?
Plan a contingency for what's behind the walls: old wiring, rotted framing or undersized drains. Homes built before 1978 require lead-safe work practices. We point out likely issues at the estimate and price the known work in writing.
How do your estimates work?
We visit the property, measure, discuss options and send a written estimate that lists the scope, materials and exclusions. Estimates are free.
Request a free estimate in Bordentown
Tell us about your project. We reply by phone, text or email, usually within one business day.
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