General Contractor in Woodbury, NJ
Painting, kitchens, bathrooms and more for homes in Woodbury, Gloucester County.
Serving Woodbury
Woodbury was founded in 1683 by Henry Wood, a Quaker settler, and is the county seat of Gloucester County and its oldest municipality. It became a city in 1871. The Broad Street Historic District covers many of the older buildings in the center of town. Woodbury borders Deptford, West Deptford and Woodbury Heights.
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) describe Woodbury's housing like this: The median home was built in 1948; 88% predate 1980; the largest share was built before 1940; 65% are detached houses and 4% are twins or townhouses. Big Cat General Contractor works in the Broad Street area, North Woodbury and the residential blocks around Woodbury Creek.
Popular projects in Woodbury
These are the services Woodbury homeowners ask us about most. All of our other services are available too.
Flooring & Tile
In older Woodbury homes, we refinish or patch original hardwood where we can, and we level old subfloors before laying new material. You can choose from waterproof LVP, laminate, hardwood or porcelain tile.
Flooring & Tile details →Painting
Older Woodbury 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 →Kitchen Remodeling
When we remodel a kitchen in an older Woodbury house, we check the joists under the room, run dedicated appliance circuits and fit cabinets to walls that are rarely straight. We coordinate permits for plumbing and electrical changes.
Kitchen Remodeling details →Bathroom Remodeling
Older bathrooms in Woodbury often hide aging drain lines and undersized vents. We open them up, fix what we find and rebuild with proper waterproofing. Most bath remodels take a few weeks once materials are on site.
Bathroom Remodeling details →Roofing & Siding
Roofs on older Woodbury 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 inspect the attic before quoting.
Roofing & Siding details →What to know before a project in Woodbury
- Permits. Permits and inspections in Woodbury are handled by City of Woodbury 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.
- 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.
- House age. Census estimates show 35% of Woodbury 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 Broad Street Historic District includes many contributing buildings, and exterior changes there may need review.
- Water nearby. Homes near Woodbury 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.
Questions from Woodbury homeowners
Do rental and two-family homes in Woodbury need permits for remodeling?
Usually yes, for anything beyond cosmetic work. Owner-occupied or rental, plumbing, electrical, structural and many roofing jobs need permits from the City of Woodbury. We handle the applications and inspections.
Can you keep the character of my older Woodbury 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.
How do your estimates work?
We visit the property, measure, discuss options and send a written estimate that lists the scope, materials and exclusions. Estimates are free.
Request a free estimate in Woodbury
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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