Stratford, NJ Remodeling and Home Improvement
Kitchens, bathrooms, roofing and siding and more for homes in Stratford, Camden County.
Working in Stratford
Stratford is home to the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. In the 1960s, the Hunt farm was sold and became Laurel Mill Farms, a housing development along the North Branch of Big Timber Creek. The borough borders Gloucester Township, Hi-Nella, Laurel Springs, Lindenwold and Somerdale, and most of its homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Stratford's housing like this: The median home was built in 1961; the largest share was built in the 1960s; 90% predate 1980; 68% are detached houses and 3% are twins or townhouses. We serve homeowners in Laurel Mill Farms and neighborhoods throughout the borough.
Popular projects in Stratford
These are the services Stratford homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Kitchen Remodeling
Stratford kitchens from the 1950s and 1960s are usually galley or U-shaped. Moving the sink or range and adding an island often makes the biggest difference. We plan the layout, order materials and schedule each trade.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Many Stratford homes from this era have one full bath. Adding a powder room or turning a tub into a walk-in shower is a common request. Most bath remodels take a few weeks once materials are on site.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Roofing & Siding
For Stratford's post-war houses, we tear off to the deck, add ridge venting where the attic allows and replace worn aluminum or vinyl siding and trim. We inspect the attic before quoting.
Roofing & Siding details →Finished Basements
Where Stratford homes have basements, we start by dealing with moisture, then frame, insulate and finish them as family rooms, offices or storage. Bathrooms and wet bars are available.
Finished Basements details →Deck Building
Many Stratford decks were added decades ago without modern footings or flashing. We replace them with code-compliant structures in wood or composite. Every deck we build is permitted and inspected.
Deck Building details →What to know before a project in Stratford
- Permits. Permits and inspections in Stratford are handled by Stratford Borough under New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. Roofing, structural changes, decks, basements and most plumbing and electrical work need a permit. We file the applications and meet the inspectors.
- Water nearby. Homes near the North Branch of Big Timber Creek can see higher humidity, wet basements or mapped flood zones. We check the flood map and the house's moisture history, and we plan drainage, flashing and materials accordingly.
- 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.
- Post-war construction. About 46% of Stratford homes were built before 1960. Houses from that era may have galvanized pipes, undersized electrical service, little insulation and lead paint. We check these at the estimate.
Questions from Stratford homeowners
Can you open up the layout of a 1960s Stratford home?
Often, yes. Removing or opening a wall between the kitchen and living room usually means adding a beam, which requires a permit and sometimes an engineer's sizing. We plan and frame it and handle the permit.
What do post-war homes in Stratford usually need?
Common items include replacing galvanized pipes, upgrading electrical service, adding insulation and ventilation, and updating small kitchens and baths. We identify these at the estimate so they don't come up as surprises.
Do I need a permit for a remodel in Stratford?
Many projects do, including decks, roofing, basements, structural changes and most plumbing and electrical work. Permits go through Stratford Borough. We handle the application and inspections.
Request a free estimate in Stratford
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