Lawrence Township sits between Princeton, Ewing and Hamilton, and its housing covers a wide span of years. The village of Lawrenceville along the old main road has historic homes near the Lawrenceville School. Much of the rest of the township filled in after the war with capes, ranches and split-levels, and later decades added colonials, townhouse communities and stucco-faced homes in newer developments. Rider University also sits within the township. The land is mostly gentle with some low areas near streams, so most projects here are about design and drainage rather than steep grades.
Patios and steps out the back door
On many Lawrence homes, the back door sits a few steps above the yard, and the original wood or concrete steps are tired. A paver patio with wide paver or stone steps up to the door makes the transition feel planned. We build on a compacted stone base, pitch the patio away from the house and finish edges with a border or wraparound step.
Stucco that stays sound
Stucco is common on newer Lawrence homes and on some older ones. Cracks, stains near the base and soft spots usually point to water getting behind the finish. Our stucco services start by finding the damaged areas and repairing what is behind them before patching or refinishing. When a patio or step meets a stucco wall, we detail that joint so water does not sit against the house.
Entries, walks and foundations
Front stoops on postwar homes often settle. We rebuild concrete steps on a footing and finish them in concrete, brick or stone veneer. Walks get replaced in pavers, bluestone or stamped concrete. Block foundations with cracks or bowing get structural repair before any finish work.
Before you begin
- Historic village. Exterior changes in the Lawrenceville historic area may need review.
- HOA communities. Townhouse owners should confirm what the association allows.
- Township permits. Steps, walls and driveways may require approval.
Lawrence borders Hopewell Township, Ewing and Princeton in Mercer County. Ready to plan? Book a free estimate.
