Roofing, Decks and Remodeling in Medford, NJ
Exterior and interior work for Medford homes on wooded, lake and Pinelands-edge properties.
Planning for wooded lots, lakes and the Pinelands
Medford was carved out of Evesham Township in 1847 and grew as a mill village; about 30 of its preserved mill workers' homes still stand on Trimble and Mill Streets. The township, home to about 24,500 people, surrounds the separate borough of Medford Lakes and includes lake communities such as Birchwood Lakes and Taunton Lake. It is one of the South Jersey municipalities within the Pinelands National Reserve.
Medford homes are mostly detached houses on larger, often wooded lots. Census estimates put the median construction year at 1981, with the biggest share built in the 1970s. Big Cat General Contractor handles the exterior work those settings demand, along with kitchens, baths, basements and decks, throughout the township, including Medford Village, Kirbys Mill, Taunton, Chairville and Fairview.
Services for Medford properties
Tree cover, lakes and sandy soil make some services more important here than elsewhere.
Roofing & Siding
Shade and leaf litter keep roofs damp longer and clog gutters, which speeds up shingle wear and leads to ice dams in winter. We replace roofs with attention to ventilation, flashing, drip edge and gutter details, and handle siding, soffit and fascia.
Roofing & Siding details →Deck Building
Decks on wooded and lakefront lots take a beating from shade and moisture. We build and replace decks in composite or pressure-treated wood with proper footings, ledger flashing, stairs and railings.
Deck Building details →Kitchen Remodeling
Full kitchen remodels for 1970s and 1980s homes, including layout changes, new cabinets and counters, lighting and flooring.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels with waterproofed showers, tile, new vanities and ventilation sized for the room.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Finished Basements
Not every Medford home has a basement, and near lakes the water table can be high. Where one exists, we confirm it stays dry before finishing it.
Finished Basements details →Flooring & Tile
Hardwood, LVP and tile installation, including moisture-appropriate choices for lower levels.
Flooring & Tile details →Steel & Wood Framing
Wood and steel framing for layout changes, reworked floor plans and basement build-outs.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Painting
Exterior painting and trim repair where shade and moisture have worn finishes, plus interior repaints.
Painting details →What Medford homeowners should know
- Pinelands rules. Part of Medford is in the state-designated Pinelands Area. Some construction there is subject to Pinelands Commission standards in addition to township zoning, especially work that expands a building's footprint or affects wetlands. We confirm what applies to your lot before designing.
- Medford vs. Medford Lakes. Medford Lakes is an independent borough completely surrounded by Medford Township, so its permit process is separate. Tell us which one your address is in; it changes where the application goes.
- Housing age. About half of Medford's homes were built before 1980, so many houses are due for second-generation kitchens, baths and roofs. Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint on trim and siding.
- Weather and site. Heavy tree cover, freeze-thaw cycles and nor'easters are the main threats to roofs and siding here. On lake lots, grading and drainage matter as much as the materials themselves.
Questions from Medford homeowners
Do Pinelands rules affect a renovation in Medford?
Interior remodels usually are not affected. Additions, new structures, and work near wetlands can be. We check your property's status and tell you what approvals may be needed.
What decking holds up best on a shaded lot?
Composite decking resists rot and needs less upkeep in shade, but it still needs good airflow underneath and a properly built frame. We go over the options at the estimate.
Do you work in Medford Lakes too?
Yes. We serve both Medford Township and the borough of Medford Lakes. Permits are filed with whichever municipality your home is in.
Can you fix recurring ice dams?
We look at attic insulation and ventilation, roof and gutter details, and tree cover. Fixing the cause usually works better than adding heat cables.
Do you replace siding on homes with a lot of shade?
Yes. Shaded walls stay damp longer, so we pay close attention to housewrap, flashing at windows and trim, and ventilation behind the siding.
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