Home Remodeling and Roofing in Haddon Heights, NJ
Painting, kitchens, bathrooms and more for homes in Haddon Heights, Camden County.
Working in Haddon Heights
Haddon Heights was incorporated in 1904 and grew as a railroad suburb around a passenger station on the Atlantic City Railroad. Its small downtown grew near the station and the White Horse Pike, and more single-family houses followed through the 1940s and 1950s. More than 80% of its homes were built before 1960.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Haddon Heights's housing like this: The median home was built in 1947; the largest share was built before 1940; 92% predate 1980; 78% are detached houses and 3% are twins or townhouses. Big Cat General Contractor works in the tree-lined streets around the downtown and the rest of the borough.
Popular projects in Haddon Heights
These are the services Haddon Heights homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Roofing & Siding
Many older Haddon Heights 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 →Flooring & Tile
In older Haddon Heights homes, we refinish or patch original hardwood where we can, and we level old subfloors before laying new material. We handle transitions and trim carefully.
Flooring & Tile details →Painting
We paint older Haddon Heights houses with careful scraping, trim repair and lead-safe practices. We paint cabinets in-house.
Painting details →Kitchen Remodeling
When we remodel a kitchen in an older Haddon Heights house, we check the joists under the room, run dedicated appliance circuits and fit cabinets to walls that are rarely straight. We coordinate permits for plumbing and electrical changes.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
In older Haddon Heights homes, bathrooms may sit on undersized or notched joists. We reinforce the floor, replace old drains and waterproof before any tile goes down. Most bath remodels take a few weeks once materials are on site.
Bathroom Remodeling details →What to know before a project in Haddon Heights
- Permits. Haddon Heights Borough handles construction permits and inspections for Haddon Heights. We prepare the drawings and applications, schedule inspections and keep the approved permit on site.
- House age. Census estimates show 42% of Haddon Heights 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.
- Drainage. Poor grading and short downspouts cause most basement water problems. We look at both before any basement or foundation-adjacent work.
- Weather. South Jersey's freeze-thaw cycles and nor'easters are hard on roof edges, gutters and siding. Ice-and-water shield at the eaves, good attic ventilation and properly sized gutters prevent most problems.
Questions from Haddon Heights homeowners
Can you restore original hardwood floors and trim in Haddon Heights homes?
Often, yes. We refinish or patch original hardwood where it is sound and match trim profiles where pieces are missing. When floors are too far gone, we recommend replacement materials that suit the house.
Can you keep the character of my older Haddon Heights home while updating it?
Yes. We keep original trim, doors and floors where they are sound, and we match profiles where they aren't. We update wiring, plumbing and insulation behind the walls.
Do I need a permit for a remodel in Haddon Heights?
Many projects do, including decks, roofing, basements, structural changes and most plumbing and electrical work. Permits go through Haddon Heights Borough. We handle the application and inspections.
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