Your Local General Contractor in Sewell, NJ
Based in Sewell. Roofing, remodeling, basements and decks for homes in Washington Township and Mantua.
A Sewell-based contractor for Sewell homes
Big Cat General Contractor is based in Sewell, so this is home ground for us. Sewell is not a municipality of its own. It is an unincorporated community in Mantua Township, and the Sewell mailing address also covers a large part of neighboring Washington Township. Rowan College of South Jersey is here, and Washington Lake Park and Bells Lake are nearby.
Most Sewell homes date from the suburban growth that turned these farm townships into neighborhoods. In the 1960s, Washington Township was a handful of separate developments such as Wedgwood, Whitman Square, the Birches and Hurffville, and it kept expanding from there. Census estimates put Washington Township's median home at 1982 and Mantua Township's at 1987, and about three-quarters of homes in both are single-family detached houses.
What we do for Sewell homeowners
These are the services Sewell homeowners call us about most often.
Roofing & Siding
Roofs on 1980s and 1990s homes are reaching replacement age. We inspect decking, flashing and ventilation, replace roofs and gutters, and replace siding, soffit and fascia.
Roofing & Siding details →Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels that replace original cabinets and counters, improve lighting and storage, and open up layouts where the framing allows.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Primary and hall bath remodels: tiled showers, waterproofing, new vanities, fixtures and exhaust fans.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Finished Basements
Finished basements for family rooms, home offices, gyms and guest space, starting with a moisture and egress check.
Finished Basements details →Deck Building
New and replacement decks in wood or composite, with footings, ledgers, stairs and railings built to current code.
Deck Building details →Flooring & Tile
LVP, laminate, hardwood and tile installation, including stairs and transitions.
Flooring & Tile details →Steel & Wood Framing
Wood and steel framing for basements, layout changes and new openings.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Painting
Interior and exterior painting, including cabinets and trim.
Painting details →Local considerations in Sewell
- Which township issues your permit? Because Sewell addresses fall in both Washington Township and Mantua Township, permits go to whichever municipality your property is actually in. Your property tax bill shows it. We file with the right construction office either way.
- Housing stock. Much of Sewell was built from the 1970s through the 1990s, so original kitchens, baths and roofs are often due for replacement. Older farmhouses and homes near Barnsboro and Hurffville may date from before 1978, when lead paint was still in use.
- Basements and moisture. Gloucester County sits on low-lying coastal plain with many creeks. Summer humidity and heavy rain can make basements damp, so moisture control comes before finishing.
- Associations and newer developments. Some Sewell neighborhoods have homeowners associations that approve exterior changes such as roofing color, siding and decks. Check your association rules before you schedule; we can provide product details for the application.
- Weather. Freeze-thaw cycles and nor'easters are hard on shingles, flashing and gutters. Many ice dams can be prevented with better attic insulation and ventilation.
Questions from Sewell homeowners
Is Sewell in Washington Township or Mantua?
Both. Sewell is a community in Mantua Township, and the Sewell mailing address also covers much of Washington Township. Your permit goes to the township your property is in.
Where is Big Cat located?
We are based in Sewell and serve Gloucester, Camden and Burlington Counties. Call 609-968-0133 or send the form below to set up an estimate.
Do you finish basements in Sewell homes?
Yes. We check for moisture, drainage and egress first, then frame, insulate, drywall and finish. Finished basements need permits and inspections, which we handle.
Do you also serve Turnersville, Grenloch and Hurffville?
Yes. We serve all of Washington Township, including Turnersville, Grenloch and Hurffville, as well as Mantua, Barnsboro and Pitman.
Can you replace my roof and gutters at the same time?
Yes. Replacing both together lets us install drip edge, flashing and gutters as one system, which helps prevent the leaks and ice dams that start at the roof edge.
Request a free estimate in Sewell
Tell us about your project. We reply by phone, text or email, usually within one business day.
Prefer to talk? Call 609-968-0133 or text 609-968-0133.
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