Demolition in Haddonfield, NJ

What we remove

Common Haddonfield projects:

• Detached garages at the rear of narrow lots
• Rear additions, mudrooms and kitchen bump-outs
• Front and side porches, stoops and steps
• Backyard pools, decking and equipment
• Concrete driveways, patios and walks
• Sheds and potting houses

Old garages on shared driveways

Many borough garages predate modern slabs and footings — some sit on a thin pad, others on a rubble perimeter. We take the structure down in sections, break out whatever foundation is there, and keep the shared driveway open or restored for the neighbor who uses it. Debris is carried or loaded out with compact machines so the drive isn't torn up.

Additions against stone foundations

When a later addition comes off an older house, the original wall usually sits on shallow, unreinforced stone or brick footings. We separate the addition at the connection by hand, remove its foundation in short runs, and never leave the old footing exposed or undermined. Where the remaining structure could be affected, the borough may require drawings from an engineer or architect, and we coordinate with them.

Historic district review

Much of Haddonfield lies in a historic district, where removing or altering a visible structure can require review before a demolition permit is issued. We'll help you find out early whether your project needs it so the schedule accounts for it.

Protecting walks, walls and trees

Brick and slate walks can be lifted, set aside and relaid if they're in the way. Plywood and ground mats go over lawns and drives. The borough's tree canopy gets the same care: no machines over root zones where we can avoid it, and hand work near trunks.

Pools on tight lots

Removing a backyard pool here means compact equipment, careful staging and often hauling in smaller loads. We disconnect power and plumbing, remove decking and the shell, and fill in compacted lifts.

Old concrete

Worn driveways and patios are saw-cut at clean lines so adjoining brick, slate or curbing stays undisturbed, then broken out and hauled to recycling.

Grading toward the Cooper River

The borough slopes toward the Cooper River, so water has somewhere to go once the ground directs it. After removal we fill in compacted layers and pitch the surface away from foundations — important where old basements were never built to stay dry.

Disconnects

Gas, electric and water serving the structure are disconnected before demolition. New Jersey American Water owns the borough's sewer system and supplies water, with wastewater treated by the Camden County MUA. If a garage or addition had its own drain or water line, we coordinate capping with the utility.

Older materials

Older garages, porches and additions may contain materials that need testing before demolition. If we see anything suspect, licensed specialists address it first.

Selective demolition

When part of a basement floor has to come up for a lateral repair, we cut clean edges and protect finished space around it.

Emergency service

If a sewer lateral fails and backs up, our crews respond around the clock.