General Contractor in Westville, NJ
Roofing and siding, kitchens, bathrooms and more for homes in Westville, Gloucester County.
Working in Westville
Westville, sometimes called "The Gateway to South Jersey," was reincorporated as a borough in 1924. It includes Newbold, South Westville and Westville Manor, sits on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia and borders Deptford and West Deptford, plus Bellmawr, Brooklawn and Gloucester City in Camden County.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Westville's housing like this: The median home was built in 1949; the largest share was built before 1940; 82% predate 1980; 56% are detached houses and 9% are twins or townhouses. Our crews work in Newbold, South Westville, Westville Manor and the older center of town.
Popular projects in Westville
These are the services Westville homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Finished Basements
Basements in older Westville homes can be low and damp, with stone or block walls. We check moisture and ceiling height before recommending a finished space. We handle permits and inspections.
Finished Basements details →Roofing & Siding
Roofs on older Westville houses can have several layers, board sheathing or complicated flashing at chimneys and dormers. We tear off to the deck and repair what's underneath. We also replace gutters and repair storm damage.
Roofing & Siding details →Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens in Westville's older homes are often small and closed off, and we plan remodels around plaster walls, older wiring and floors that may not be level. We coordinate permits for plumbing and electrical changes.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
In older Westville homes, bathrooms may sit on undersized or notched joists. We reinforce the floor, replace old drains and waterproof before any tile goes down. Most bath remodels take a few weeks once materials are on site.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Painting
Older Westville homes need careful exterior prep: scraping, priming and trim repair, with lead-safe practices for pre-1978 surfaces. We protect floors and furniture every day.
Painting details →What to know before a project in Westville
- Permits. Permits and inspections in Westville are handled by Westville 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 Delaware River and 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.
- Weather. South Jersey's freeze-thaw cycles and nor'easters are hard on roof edges, gutters and siding. Ice-and-water shield at the eaves, good attic ventilation and properly sized gutters prevent most problems.
- Older construction. 35% of Westville homes were built before 1940. Expect plaster walls, older framing, original wiring in some houses and lead paint in homes built before 1978. We budget for surprises behind walls and use lead-safe practices.
Questions from Westville homeowners
My Westville house has an older basement. Can it be finished?
Maybe. Start with a moisture assessment: look for efflorescence, damp walls, poor grading and gutters that dump water near the foundation. We fix those first, then confirm ceiling height and egress before finishing.
Can you keep the character of my older Westville 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 Westville?
Many projects do, including decks, roofing, basements, structural changes and most plumbing and electrical work. Permits go through Westville Borough. We handle the application and inspections.
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