Andover Township surrounds the small village of Andover Borough, and the two are easy to mix up. They have separate governments and separate building departments. If your home is in the village itself, our Andover Borough page is the better fit. This one is about the township: a rural place of wooded hillsides, open fields and lake neighborhoods.
What township lots look like
Most homes here sit on generous lots served by a private well and septic system rather than town sewer. Houses range from older farmhouses to ranches and split levels to newer colonials set back in the trees. Ground tends to roll, and it is common to hit rock or large stones a short way down. Driveways can run a long way from the road, and they take a beating from plows every winter.
Patios that work with the yard
Bigger lots give room for a real outdoor living area, but the yard rarely sits level. We grade and build the base so a patio or walkway drains away from the house and away from the septic field. Pavers, bluestone and gravel with stepping stones all suit a wooded setting. Many owners add a fire pit, since evenings cool off early this far north.
Retaining walls on rolling ground
When the yard falls off behind the house, a retaining wall turns a slope into usable space. We build with drainage stone and an outlet behind the block so water can escape instead of pushing the wall forward. Steps can be built into the wall itself, which saves space and looks deliberate.
Long driveways
A long gravel or asphalt drive with a washed-out edge is a common sight. We rebuild failing sections or replace the whole run in concrete, asphalt or pavers, starting with a base deep enough for local frost and a plan for where the runoff goes.
Before we dig
- Mark the well head, septic tank and leach field.
- Note where snow gets piled each winter.
- Tell us about any lake association rules if your home is in a lake community.
- Expect us to probe for rock in spots where a footing will go.
We serve the whole township and nearby areas such as Newton, along with the rest of Sussex County. Ready to plan? Book a free estimate for your Andover Township home and we will walk the property with you.
