Exterior Renovations in Cape May County, NJ

The difference between an exterior that lasts and one that streaks, rots, or rusts usually comes down to material and fastener choice.

Whether you are replacing tired cedar shake, storm-damaged vinyl, or upgrading to fiber cement, we handle tear-off, sheathing and flashing repairs, house wrap, and trim details. Under New Jersey's construction code, replacing siding on a one- or two-family home is generally ordinary maintenance, with the exception of polypropylene siding, which always needs a permit.

Decks, porches, pergolas, and outdoor showers are where shore houses earn their summers. Replacing deck boards or railings is generally ordinary maintenance; a new deck or full replacement needs a permit, which we manage.

Replacing windows and doors in the same rough opening is generally ordinary maintenance in New Jersey. Changing an opening's size or framing needs a permit. We coordinate product selection, lead times, and installation so openings are never left exposed in bad weather.

In a flood hazard area, a large enough project can be treated as a substantial improvement — when the cost of work reaches half the building's value — and the whole house may then have to meet current elevation standards. New Jersey requires at least one foot of freeboard above base flood elevation, and some towns require more. We flag projects that may approach the threshold early, before you commit to a scope.

Most exterior renovations landward of the beach and dune do not need a CAFRA permit. Work on a dune, beach, or waterfront lot can require NJDEP review. We check your lot before design starts.