Remodeling and Exterior Work for Haddonfield's Older Homes
Remodeling, roofing, siding and repairs for Haddonfield homes, with the planning older houses need.
Working carefully in one of New Jersey's oldest towns
Haddonfield dates to the late 1600s, when Quaker settlers arrived, and takes its name from Elizabeth Haddon, whose father bought land here. The Indian King Tavern on Kings Highway, built in 1750, is where the New Jersey General Assembly declared the state independent in 1777, and in 1858 the first relatively complete dinosaur skeleton found in North America, Hadrosaurus foulkii, was dug from a local marl pit. In 1971 Haddonfield became the second municipality in New Jersey, after Cape May, to establish a historic preservation district.
The borough's housing is some of the oldest in Camden County. Census estimates put the median construction year at 1939 or earlier, with about half of all homes built before 1940. Big Cat General Contractor remodels kitchens and baths, finishes basements, and replaces roofs and siding in Haddonfield with that age in mind, from the streets around Kings Highway to the neighborhoods near Hopkins Pond and the Cooper River.
Our services in Haddonfield
In a house that is 80 or 100 years old, every service comes with extra planning. Here is what that looks like.
Kitchen Remodeling
Older kitchens are often small and closed off, with plaster walls and wiring from several eras. We plan layout changes around the existing structure, open walls only where the framing allows, and coordinate licensed electrical and plumbing updates.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels in older homes often reveal out-of-level floors or water-damaged subfloor. We repair the framing first, then waterproof, tile and install fixtures.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Roofing & Siding
We replace roofs and repair flashing on older homes, and we match or restore siding, trim, soffit and fascia. Exterior changes in the historic district may need review before work starts.
Roofing & Siding details →Finished Basements
Older stone and block foundations are prone to dampness. We address moisture and ceiling height limitations before finishing the space.
Finished Basements details →Flooring & Tile
We tie into original hardwood where possible and install tile and new flooring where needed, leveling old subfloors first.
Flooring & Tile details →Steel & Wood Framing
Sistering and reinforcing old joists, framing new openings and correcting settled floors.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Painting
Interior painting over plaster, and exterior painting with the scraping, priming and caulking old wood siding and trim need.
Painting details →Deck Building
Rear decks and replacements designed to suit an older house and built to current code.
Deck Building details →What to know before remodeling in Haddonfield
- Historic preservation review. Much of Haddonfield falls within its historic district, where changes to the outside of a building can need historic preservation approval from the borough before a building permit is issued. That can include siding, windows, roofing, porches and additions. Check early. We plan materials and details to suit the review.
- Older materials. Most homes here were built well before 1978, so lead-safe work practices apply when old paint is disturbed. Plaster, old pipe insulation and vintage floor tiles may need testing for asbestos before demolition.
- Water. The Cooper River forms the border with Cherry Hill, and the borough has several ponds and lakes, including Hopkins Pond, Evans Pond and Wallworth Lake. Low-lying lots near them should be checked against flood maps, and older basements often need drainage work before finishing.
- Permits. Building permits and inspections go through the Borough of Haddonfield's construction office under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code.
Questions from Haddonfield homeowners
Do I need historic approval to replace siding or a roof in Haddonfield?
If the property is in the historic district, exterior changes may require review before you can get a permit. The borough decides what needs approval, so check with them first. We can supply material samples and specifications for the application.
Can you open walls in a 100-year-old house?
Often, yes, but we check the framing, the load path and what is inside the wall first. Old houses were framed differently, and a new opening may need a beam and new supports.
How do you handle lead paint in older homes?
Homes built before 1978 fall under federal lead-safe rules when painted surfaces are disturbed. Containment, cleanup and, where needed, testing are part of the plan and the price.
Do you work on newer homes in Haddonfield too?
Yes. We also remodel and repair the borough's mid-century and newer houses.
Can you finish a basement in an older Haddonfield home?
Sometimes. Older basements often have low ceilings and damp stone or block walls. We check moisture, ceiling height and egress first and tell you honestly whether finishing makes sense.
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