General Contractor in Haddon Township, NJ
Kitchens, baths, roofs, siding and basements for Westmont, Oakdale, Crystal Lake and the rest of Haddon Township.
Remodeling for Westmont and the rest of the township
Haddon Township was incorporated in 1865 from part of Newton Township, but its history goes back to the first European settlers who arrived along Newton Creek in 1681. It later included Saddlertown, a Black community that was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today the township has about 15,400 residents, and most of them live in Westmont, the community around the township's downtown and its PATCO station.
Haddon Township's homes are mostly early and mid-20th century. Census estimates put the median construction year at 1955, with about a quarter of homes built before 1940 and nearly two-thirds before 1960. Big Cat General Contractor remodels and repairs homes throughout the township, including Westmont, Oakdale, Crystal Lake and Cuthbert.
Services for Haddon Township homes
In homes of this age, these are the most common projects.
Kitchen Remodeling
Remodeling mid-century kitchens that are small or closed off, with new cabinets, counters, lighting and, where possible, a more open layout.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Tearing out original bathrooms down to the framing, repairing subfloors, and rebuilding with waterproofed showers, tile and ventilation.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Roofing & Siding
Roof replacement and repair, flashing, gutters, and siding, soffit and fascia on older homes.
Roofing & Siding details →Finished Basements
Finishing basements after addressing dampness, which is common in older foundations.
Finished Basements details →Flooring & Tile
Tying into original hardwood, and installing LVP and tile over properly leveled subfloors.
Flooring & Tile details →Steel & Wood Framing
Reinforcing older framing, new openings and layout changes.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Painting
Interior painting over plaster and drywall, and exterior painting with full prep.
Painting details →Deck Building
Rear decks and replacements built to current code.
Deck Building details →What to know in Haddon Township
- Westmont is part of the township. Westmont is a census-designated community, not a separate municipality, so permits for Westmont addresses go through Haddon Township's construction office.
- Older materials. With most homes built before 1960, lead-safe practices apply when old paint is disturbed, and old floor tiles or pipe insulation should be tested for asbestos before demolition.
- Water. The township borders Cherry Hill across the Cooper River, and Newton Creek runs through this part of the county. Low-lying lots should be checked against flood maps, and older basements often need moisture work before they are finished.
- Attached homes and tight lots. About a third of the township's homes are not single-family detached houses. Twins, rowhomes and small apartment buildings mean shared walls, roof tie-ins and limited room for dumpsters and deliveries, so staging is part of the plan.
- Westmont and the rest of the township. Haddon Township includes Westmont, with its PATCO station and Haddon Avenue business district, plus Crystal Lake, Cuthbert and Oakdale. Saddlertown, a historically Black community that was a stop on the Underground Railroad, is also in the township. Lots, house styles and ages vary from one neighborhood to the next, so every estimate starts with a site visit.
- Weather. Freeze-thaw cycles, nor'easters and humid summers take a toll on older flashing, gutters and wood trim.
Questions from Haddon Township homeowners
Is Westmont a separate town?
No. Westmont is a community within Haddon Township, so permits and inspections go through the township.
Can you update a 1950s bathroom?
Yes. We usually remove everything down to the framing, repair the subfloor, waterproof the shower area and install new tile, fixtures and ventilation.
Do you work in Oakdale and Crystal Lake?
Yes. We serve all of Haddon Township.
What should I expect when remodeling an older home?
Some surprises behind the walls, such as older wiring or plumbing that has to be updated where it is opened. We plan for them in the scope.
Do you work on twins and duplexes?
Yes. We remodel interiors and replace roofs and siding on attached homes, tying new work into the neighboring unit cleanly.
Request a free estimate in Haddon Township
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Prefer to talk? Call 609-968-0133 or text 609-968-0133.
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