Home services in Oradell, NJ

Oradell's housing stock is older and mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. The median year built is 1956, and about 63% of housing units were built before 1960, including 22% built in 1939 or earlier (ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates). About 91% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and about 93% of units are single-family detached. Utility gas heats about 91% of occupied homes, with electricity at about 7% and fuel oil near 1% (heating fuel).

For homeowners hiring contractors, this means many projects involve older framing, wiring and plumbing. Paid work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by EPA lead-safe certified firms. The Building Department handles zoning permit review before construction permits are issued, and it separately issues permits for fences, sheds, driveways and curbs. Permits are issued until 3:30 p.m. on weekdays.