Walpack Township is unlike any other town in our service area. Nearly all of its land lies within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and the number of private homes is very small. What remains is a scattering of rural properties on back roads among forest, fields and old stone walls. For the owners of those homes, finding a contractor willing to come out is part of the challenge. Pro One serves Walpack as part of our Sussex County coverage, and the work we do here is almost all repair and restoration rather than new construction.
Keeping older homes standing
Most private houses in the township are older and were built with local stone and traditional methods. Fieldstone foundations, stone chimneys and stone steps are typical. Our stone masonry crew repoints open joints, resets loose stones and rebuilds failed sections with stone that matches. The goal is to make the old work sound again while keeping its character.
Steps and landings
Stone steps that have heaved, tipped or lost their treads are a safety problem, especially in winter. We rebuild them on footings below frost depth and set bluestone treads and landings that drain and give good footing. Where a house has a simple concrete stoop, stone veneer can make it fit the rest of the property.
Foundations and chimneys
Wet ground and deep frost are hard on old foundations. We repair cracks, rebuild sections and handle foundation repair for porches and small additions. Chimneys on homes heated with wood get repointed, new crowns and rebuilt tops when the brick or stone has deteriorated.
Working in a protected landscape
- Property lines. Know exactly where your land ends and public land begins.
- Added rules. Some work may involve requirements beyond a normal township permit. We help you find out.
- Access. Remote roads can limit truck size and delivery timing.
- Season. Plan for spring through fall, since winter access can be difficult.
Walpack neighbors Sandyston and Stillwater, and we serve the rest of Sussex County. Send a few photos and request your free estimate.
