Fairview is one of the most compact towns in southern Bergen County, set on the ridge between Ridgefield and Cliffside Park with North Bergen to the south. Its streets are packed with two-family houses, attached homes and small apartment buildings, many sitting on narrow lots with only a few feet between buildings. Some blocks are on a noticeable grade. In a place this dense, masonry jobs are small in footprint but high in detail.
Side walks and narrow passages
The strip of concrete between two buildings does a lot of work. It carries trash cans, gives access to basement doors and collects roof water from both sides. When it cracks or settles, water ends up against foundations.
We replace these walks with properly pitched concrete, either broom finished or stamped, and add drains where needed. Where the slab is still sound, concrete resurfacing refreshes the surface at lower cost.
Stoops for two front doors
Two-family homes often have two entries, or one stoop serving two units. Both see heavy daily traffic. We rebuild stoops as concrete steps or brick with bluestone treads, and we design railings and landings that work for both households.
Facades: brick, block and stucco
Buildings in Fairview commonly mix brick fronts with stucco or block on the sides. Over time we see:
- Open mortar joints on brick fronts and parapets
- Stucco cracking at window corners and floor lines
- Loose caps and copings on front walls
- Stained or crumbling block where gutters overflow
Stucco repair and repointing restore the outer skin so water stays out of the walls.
Small site, careful plan
With little space for staging, we schedule deliveries tightly, use the street as the borough allows and keep shared walks open for neighbors. Work that touches the public sidewalk or changes steps may need a permit, which we check with the borough first.
We work in Fairview and across Bergen County, including Ridgefield and Cliffside Park. Get a free estimate and we will come measure.
