Why We Use 5/8″ Drywall Instead of 1/2
Ever Thought About Your Drywall? The Drywall Difference: Why We Use 5/8″ Instead of 1/2″ Most homeowners never think about drywall. It’s behind your paint, above your head, and completely invisible once the house is finished. But the thickness of the drywall in your walls and ceilings plays a major role in how your home […]
How We Keep Clean During Your Home Build
Protection On All Phases Of Construction How We Keep Clean During Your Project Any construction by nature tends to get a little messy. It involves heavy boots, heavy tools, and a lot of saw-dust. But just because construction is messy doesn’t mean your home has to suffer for it. At McHugh Builders, we operate on […]
Structural Safety During Your Coastal Home Build
Keeping Your Home Safe & Sound Structural Safety During Your Coastal Home Build – The Things You Don’t See When you look at a finished home in Brigantine, you see the siding, the windows, and the trim. But when you build on a barrier island, the most important parts of the home are often the […]
Home Building 101 Proper Mounting Of Electrical Meters
Home Building 101 Building A Home In Brigantine – Why We Mount Electrical Meters On PVC If you walk around a McHugh Builders job site in Brigantine, you might notice a specific detail on the exterior walls. Before the siding even goes up, we mount the electrical meter pans on a dedicated block of white […]
4177 Atlantic Brigantine Blvd
Home Raise 4177 Atlantic Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: October 2024 Completion Date: May 2025 This bayside home needed a lift — literally! The existing rancher was raised and relocated 17’ closer to Atlantic Brigantine Blvd., with helical piles installed to create a stronger, more secure foundation. What was once a garage was transformed […]
404 21st St South
Home Addition 404 21st St South, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: March 2024 Completion Date: May 2024 Our client wanted a larger second-floor deck to maximize their beautiful oceanfront views, so we matched the footprint of the first-floor deck and elevated the design with premium features. The project included two new four-panel 12’ Andersen sliding doors, […]
326 39th St South
Home Renovation 326 39th St South, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: January 2025 Completion Date: April 2025 This first-floor renovation has it all — new floors, doors, trim, stairs, kitchen, laundry, and bathroom. Our clients brought a great eye for design, blending warm wood tones with modern features to achieve a perfect balance of old-school craftsmanship […]
205 S Roosevelt Blvd
Home Addition 205 S Roosevelt, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: October 2024 Completion Date: May 2025 This 2,000 SF gut renovation and addition completely transformed the existing rancher. We added a full second floor with 870 SF of new living space, featuring three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. On the first floor, the home was taken […]
200 S Roosevelt
Home Addition 200 S Roosevelt, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: February 2025 Completion Date: May 2025 500 SF third-floor addition featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a shared wet bar. The project truly packed a punch, highlighted by stunning tile selections from Coast Tile, elegant gold Moen fixtures, and beautiful new hardwood floors throughout. This addition […]
1001 West Beach
Home Addition 1001 West Beach, Brigantine, NJ Start Date: January 2025 Completion Date: May 2025 This cozy beachside cottage needed a little more space for entertaining and hosting grandchildren, so we added a four-season room off the back of the home. The new space features 13’ ceilings, transom windows, a sleek gas fireplace, a new […]