General Contractor in South Harrison Township, NJ
Roofing and siding, framing and additions, decks and more for homes in South Harrison Township, Gloucester County.
Serving South Harrison Township
South Harrison Township is a rural township of about 3,400 residents that includes Harrisonville, Cedar Grove, Jessups Mills and Lincoln. It borders Elk, Harrison and Woolwich townships, plus Pilesgrove and Upper Pittsgrove in Salem County. Its population grew by nearly a third between 2000 and 2010, and about a third of its homes have been built since 2000.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe South Harrison's housing like this: The median home was built in 1988; 36% have been built since 2000; the largest share was built in the 2000s; 95% are detached single-family houses. We serve homeowners in Harrisonville, Cedar Grove, Lincoln and farmhouses and newer homes on rural lots.
Popular projects in South Harrison
These are the services South Harrison homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Steel & Wood Framing
We frame basements, bump-outs and new walls in South Harrison, in wood or light-gauge steel. We handle permits and inspections.
Steel & Wood Framing details →Deck Building
Many decks from the 1980s and 1990s in South Harrison are near the end of their life. We rebuild them with new footings, flashed ledgers, stairs and railings. Every deck we build is permitted and inspected.
Deck Building details →Kitchen Remodeling
In South Harrison, we often replace oak cabinets, laminate counters and fluorescent box lights with shaker cabinets, quartz and recessed or under-cabinet LEDs. You get a written scope before work begins.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Finished Basements
Basements in South Harrison homes from this era often have block walls that need sealing and a sump check before we frame, insulate and finish. We handle permits and inspections.
Finished Basements details →Roofing & Siding
Homes built in South Harrison in the 1970s and 1980s often need new roofs along with replacement of aging siding, soffits and gutters. We inspect the attic before quoting.
Roofing & Siding details →What to know before a project in South Harrison
- Permits. South Harrison Township handles construction permits and inspections for South Harrison. We prepare the drawings and applications, schedule inspections and keep the approved permit on site.
- Site conditions. Much of South Jersey sits on sandy coastal-plain soils. They drain well in many places, but low spots can hold water. We check grading and gutters before building decks or finishing basements.
- Climate. Humid summers and wet winters mean moisture control matters. That includes bathroom exhaust fans vented outdoors, dehumidified basements and flashing that keeps rain out of walls.
- House age. About 35% of South Harrison homes are more than 45 years old. They often have original single-pane or early vinyl windows, T1-11 or aluminum siding and undersized attic ventilation.
Questions from South Harrison homeowners
Can you build a pole barn, garage or workshop on my property?
We frame garages, workshops and outbuildings in wood or steel, subject to zoning and permits. On rural lots, we confirm setbacks and any well and septic locations before designing.
Should I replace my South Harrison roof and siding together?
If both are near the end of their life, doing them together lets us flash windows, walls and roof edges as one system, and it usually costs less than two separate projects.
Do I need a permit for a remodel in South Harrison?
Many projects do, including decks, roofing, basements, structural changes and most plumbing and electrical work. Permits go through South Harrison Township. We handle the application and inspections.
Request a free estimate in South Harrison Township
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Prefer to talk? Call 609-968-0133 or text 609-968-0133.
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