Swedesboro, NJ General Contractor & Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom and kitchen remodels, roofing and painting for Swedesboro homes, including the borough's many pre-war houses.
Working in Swedesboro
Swedesboro was settled as part of New Sweden around 1650. Trinity Episcopal "Old Swedes" Church was founded as a Swedish Lutheran church in 1703, and its present building dates to 1784. Raccoon Creek, once navigable for wood and farm produce bound for Philadelphia, runs past town. Today Swedesboro is surrounded by fast-growing Woolwich Township.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Swedesboro's housing like this: The median home was built in 1946; 69% predate 1980; the largest share was built before 1940; 52% are detached houses and 25% are twins or townhouses. Our crews work in the historic center of Swedesboro and the neighborhoods around Raccoon Creek.
Popular projects in Swedesboro
These are the services Swedesboro homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Roofing & Siding
Many older Swedesboro roofs have dormers, valleys and chimneys that need new step and counter flashing, so we don't rely on caulk. We also repair rotted rafter tails and fascia. We also replace gutters and repair storm damage.
Roofing & Siding details →Kitchen Remodeling
When we remodel a kitchen in an older Swedesboro house, we check the joists under the room, run dedicated appliance circuits and fit cabinets to walls that are rarely straight. We plan the layout, order materials and schedule each trade.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Older bathrooms in Swedesboro often hide aging drain lines and undersized vents. We open them up, fix what we find and rebuild with proper waterproofing. We finish with tile, fixtures and paint.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Flooring & Tile
Older Swedesboro floors are often out of level. We sister joists or level the subfloor before installing tile or plank flooring. We also do tile backsplashes and shower walls.
Flooring & Tile details →Painting
We paint older Swedesboro houses with careful scraping, trim repair and lead-safe practices. We finish with a final walkthrough.
Painting details →Bathroom Remodeling in Swedesboro
What a Swedesboro bathroom remodel involves
Census estimates put the median Swedesboro home at 1946, so many bathrooms here were added or rebuilt long after the house went up. Once the old tile and fixtures come out, it is common to find cast-iron or galvanized drain lines, joists notched for plumbing, and an exhaust fan that vents into the attic, or no fan at all.
The estimate prices the work we can see and explains how hidden conditions will be handled. Then we rebuild with a waterproofed shower or tub surround, new tile, a vanity, fixtures and a fan ducted outdoors. Our bathroom remodeling page covers waterproofing and tile in more detail.
Small-bath layouts and tub-to-shower conversions
Bathrooms in older houses are often tight. Swapping a tub for a walk-in shower, moving the vanity or using a pocket door can make a small room work better, but each change affects framing, drains and venting. We go through the options with you at the estimate and note which ones need a plumbing permit from Swedesboro Borough.
Kitchens and exteriors in older Swedesboro houses
The same checks apply to kitchen remodels: floor framing, drain lines and wiring come first. Outside, roof replacements get new flashing at chimneys and dormers, and exterior painting on homes built before 1978 follows lead-safe practices.
What to know before a project in Swedesboro
- Permits. Permits and inspections in Swedesboro are handled by Swedesboro 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.
- House age. Census estimates show 48% of Swedesboro homes date from before 1940. Older houses often have balloon framing, stone or brick foundations and plaster over lath. Lead-safe rules apply to homes built before 1978, and we follow them.
- Historic character. The borough has buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and older blocks call for work that respects the original character.
- Water nearby. Homes near Raccoon 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.
- Storms. Nor'easters and the remnants of tropical storms bring heavy wind and rain. We use high-wind shingle nailing patterns, sealed flashing and secure gutter hangers.
Questions from Swedesboro homeowners
Can you work on an older home near the center of Swedesboro?
Yes. We work on older homes regularly and plan for plaster walls, older framing and lead paint, which applies to homes built before 1978. Tell us about any historic designation up front so we can check the approval process before work starts.
Can you keep the character of my older Swedesboro home while updating it?
Yes. We keep original trim, doors and floors where they are sound, and we match profiles where they aren't. We update wiring, plumbing and insulation behind the walls.
Do I need a permit for a remodel in Swedesboro?
Many projects do, including decks, roofing, basements, structural changes and most plumbing and electrical work. Permits go through Swedesboro Borough. We handle the application and inspections.
Can you turn a tub into a walk-in shower in an older Swedesboro bathroom?
Usually, yes. We check the drain location, floor framing and wall space first, then build the shower on a waterproofing system. Plumbing changes need a permit from Swedesboro Borough, and we handle it.
What happens if you find damage behind the walls during a bathroom remodel?
We show you what we found and explain the options. Any change to the scope or price is agreed in writing before the extra work goes ahead.
Request a free estimate in Swedesboro
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