A custom Jersey Shore home does not need to sit directly on the sand to make coastal living central to its design. This completed home at 25 K Street in Seaside Park is an ocean-block property designed as a summer and second home. The project began with the demolition of the existing structure, followed by … Read more
Some Jersey Shore properties deserve to be reimagined from the ground up. This custom home on Seacrest Drive in Lavallette began with the demolition of the existing structure and the opportunity to create a completely new second home designed around its oceanfront setting. Chap Construction managed the new home build at 3212 Seacrest Drive, working … Read more
What Is Base Flood Elevation? Base flood elevation, or BFE, is a critical number for coastal homeowners. It represents the water level with a one percent chance of occurring in any given year. Many people call this the hundred-year flood mark. Your home’s lowest living floor should sit above this elevation. That single measurement affects … Read more
Fundraising Through Golf To keep the mission funded, OCBA created the Marty Aronow Memorial Golf Outing. The event honors a respected past OCBA president and has become the program’s primary fundraiser. Roughly 90 percent of CFC’s annual donations come from this single day on the course, which makes every sponsorship and every registration count. Barbara … Read more
Why In-House Licensed Trades Make a Difference One of the things that separates Chap Construction from many contractors is our in-house team of licensed professionals. As Ashley explained: “One of the biggest things that sets Chap apart is that we have craft specific workers on our full-time staff, including a licensed plumber, electrician, HVAC technician, … Read more
Flood Insurance vs. State Building Regulations It’s important to note that flood insurance is not the main concern with these new requirements. Flood insurance is a federal program through FEMA, while these new regulations are being implemented at the state level. The real impact will be seen in what you can build, how you build … Read more
Homes along the Jersey Shore carry decades of memories. Families in Toms River, Brick Township, Lavallette, and Bayville often raise their kids in these houses. Generations gather at the same address summer after summer. So when a major renovation is needed, something important can get lost. That original cottage charm, the exposed wood ceiling, the … Read more
In this on-site video, Randy from Chap Construction walks through a major renovation project here in Ocean County where poor soil conditions beneath the structure required a specialized foundation solution. In areas like Toms River, Brick, and other Jersey Shore communities, unstable or sandy soil and flooding concerns can limit the effectiveness of traditional footings, … Read more
The Typical Life of a Water Heater in Ocean County Tank water heaters in our region usually last eight to twelve years. Tankless water heaters often run longer, sometimes close to twenty years, thanks to fewer internal components and more efficient heating. Salt air, attic placement, limited space, and heavy demand from a large family … Read more
For small projects, this approach often works. Installing shelves, painting a room, or replacing light fixtures can be safe and rewarding ways to personalize your space. These simple tasks usually require minimal tools and basic know how. Add a good playlist and a free weekend, and you might even have fun doing it. However, once … Read more