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Kitchen Remodel in Princeton Junction

Bathroom Remodel in Old Bridge, NJ

Stone Creek Builders will begin work on a bath remodel in Old Bridge, NJ, in early April.  The remodel will include a complete demolition of the old bathroom—removal of sheetrock, finishes, toilet, bathtub, and tile.  The site manager will also inspect the insulation within the walls and, depending on the condition, will install or replace with new insulation where necessary. 

The renovation will include installation of new plumbing fixtures, light fixtures above the sink, moisture-resistant sheetrock, tile for floor, bath accessories, and painting of room.  This entire project should only take six business days to complete. 

Bathroom Renovation in Middletown, NJ

Stone Creek Builders has been awarded a new remodeling project in Middletown, NJ.  The project consists of renovating both a main bathroom and a master bathroom.  Both rooms will have complete demolition, which will consist of removing fixtures, tile, all finishes, soffits, and sheetrock. 

We will be re-sheetrocking with moisture-resistant sheetrock, replacing plywood and subfloor as needed, installing new tile, painting walls and trim, installing and properly venting new bath fans, and fastening all fixtures.  A licensed electrician will add new recessed lighting and dimmers for both bathrooms.  They will also install new GFCI circuits from the panel, to bring the wiring of both bathrooms up to code. 

The Master bathroom will have a new shower stall and schluter shower pan kit installed, while the Main bathroom will have its radiator shortened, to make room for the installation of a new 6’ tub.   We will also be converting the double sinks in the main bath, to create a singular sink. 

Work will begin on this site in around April 1st, and should last about a month.

Soil Boring and House Lifting

When lifting your home, it is very important to investigate the condition of the soil. Stone Creek Builders utilizes a process called soil boring, using state of the art equipment. During the soil boring process, we drill deeply into the ground and collect soil samples, as well as blow counts.  A large piston drives a rod into the ground and the distance the rod travels with each blow is recorded. The distance traveled per blow provides an insight into the soil density.

After obtaining the soil boring results, we have a licensed structural engineer evaluate the test and make recommendations for foundation construction. If the soil is non-compressible, then standard construction procedures can be used. There are many factors that can change the recommendation of the engineer, such as: height of lift, soil compression, flood zone, height of structure, existing foundation conditions, etc. Based on the findings and recommendations, we either add on to the existing foundation, retro fit the existing foundation with helical piers or concrete piles, move the house and install wood piles, reconstruct a new concrete column foundation or a combination of all of the above.

 

When lifting any home, it is critical to go through this process to eliminate the chance of moderate to severe settling and building collapse.

Contact Stone Creek Builders today for a free lifting consultation.

Super Storm Sandy and Stone Creek Builders

It's been over 100 days since Sandy.  In her wake, the entire coast of NJ affected by the hurricane pulled together as if we were one small, tight community.  Our company was deluged with requests for assistance, and we worked together with our neighbors and future customers, assisting them in whatever way we could.  From reconstruction information, toinsurance claim questions, to requests about FEMA, to house-raising pricing, we gave our best effort to anyone affected by the storm who contacted us.  And if there was information we could not give immediately, we did our best to research and follow-up in a timely fashion, with accurate answers.

In that same spirit, attorney Joseph A. Porelli has been assisting many businesses and homeowners affected by the storm.  Mr. Porelli’s office has been offering free insurance claim seminars, with topics ranging from the difference between homeowners insurance versus flood insurance, to how to report and handle property damage loss, to what you should do if your claim was denied, deemed inadequate, or if new damages due to the storm appear.  Information about these seminars can be found on his website:http://www.thepropertydamageblog.com/p/free-sandy-seminars.html. 

We used this website as one of our sources of information, and we’re hoping you will find answers to some of the questions you may have.  As always, if there’s any help you need, with regard to picking up the pieces left behind by any ‘Super Storm’, please call for a free estimate as soon as possible.  We’re here for you.

Storm Reconstruction - Monmouth Beach

After the damage and destruction brought on by Hurricane Sandy, Stone Creek Builders was hired to complete a reconstruction for a home in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey that took on multiple points of damage.  The entire first floor will need to be reconstructed to help restore the home to its once vibrant beauty and glory. 

We have already gotten all of the damaged materials out of the home, treated the structure with an anti-microbial solution and gotten the utilities back up and running.  Over the course of the next few months, we are going to be remodeling the inside of the home with new flooring, fixtures, finishes, kitchen, bathroom and wine room.  Our goal is to get the homeowner back into their home as quickly as possible, while working to restore the home and the damage it undertook.

For those who are struggling to wade through all of the damage left in the wake of the storm, we at Stone Creek Builders are ready to help tackle your situation.  Give us a call today, so we can see what we can do for you.  Just like many others who were affected by the storm, you are not alone during this devastating time.  We are here to help get your home restored and renovated to put you back into a safe, clean home in the shortest amount of time possible.

Reconstructing a Home in Bellevue Place

After the devastation of Sandy, many homeowners had to begin the rebuilding process.   Stone Creek Builders is working to help re-construct the first floor of a waterfront home in Seabright, NJ.  During the wake of Sandy, it pushed two feet of water into the home, which caused extensive damage to the kitchen, bathroom, living room and all of the remaining rooms on the lower level.  Not only was the HVAC system and ductwork flooded, but they were completely full of water from the storm surge. 

As part of our service, we demolished the main floor to expose all of the structural members, which is necessary per the criteria set forth in the industry.  Once we have the power and heat restored to the home, we will begin to rebuild it.  And while this home is like many homes that were damaged from the flooding, the last thing any homeowner should have to worry about is how all the reconstruction that needs to occur, will occur.  We will sort through all the processes and will make it happen in a timely fashion.

We understand how much devastation and chaos the storm caused, which is why we are working hard to restore the damaged homes to better-than their original state.  We want to help families get back to a level of normalcy.  Regardless of how large or small the project is, we are working to help families, like the one at Bellevue Place, take control of their housing situation quickly and efficiently.  

Storm Damage Reconstruction Seabright NJ

Stone Creek Builders has been contracted to re-construct a first floor in a water front home on Bellevue Place in Seabright NJ. The storm surge pushed 24"of water in to the home damaging the bathroom, kitchen, and remaining rooms on the first floor. In addition the HVAC system was flooded and duct work was filled with storm surge water. As part of our storm contracting service we demoed the first floor to expose the structural members as per industry criteria. After restoring power and heat to the building we will begin the rebuilding process.

Storm Damage Reconstruction- Monmouth Parkway Monmouth Beach

Stone Creek Builders has been hired to complete a full first floor re-construction of a home in Monmouth Beach NJ. Hurricane Sandy pushed over 30"of water into the first floor of this beautiful water front property.

We have removed all of the damage materials, treated to structure with anti-microbial solution and restored utilites. Over the next few months we will be remodeling the interior with new finishes, flooring, bathroom, kitchen and wineroom.

Kitchen in Leisure Village in Lakewood

Stone Creek Builders most recent project is in Leisure Village in Lakewood.  The project consists of a whole new layout, including a new half wall and pantry cabinet.  The kitchen has a new counter top with seating and all new appliances.  Beautiful new granite counter tops and glass tile backsplash is a beautiful feature to this renovated kitchen. A licensed electrician installed extensive electrical work that includes under cabinet lighting, pendant lighting and new recess lighting.