Outdoor Living Designed for Mantua Township
Mantua Township is one of Gloucester County's most established and desirable residential communities. Situated along the Route 45 corridor between Mullica Hill and Woodbury, the township offers a suburban setting with a distinctly South Jersey character: tree-lined streets, well-maintained neighborhoods, strong schools, and a pride of homeownership that shows in how residents invest in their properties. The Mantua Creek flows through the eastern portion of the township, and the surrounding landscape mixes wooded lots with open farmland on the outskirts.
Evergreen Hardscaping serves Mantua Township from our Newark, Delaware headquarters, approximately 35 minutes southwest via the Delaware Memorial Bridge and I-295. We have been building custom outdoor living spaces for Gloucester County homeowners for years, and we hold active New Jersey contractor licenses and insurance. Mantua's family neighborhoods, spacious lots, and four-season climate make it an ideal market for the kind of thoughtful, durable outdoor construction we specialize in.
Why Mantua Properties Need Expert Hardscaping
Established Neighborhoods & Family Properties
Mantua Township's residential core developed primarily in the 1970s through the 1990s, producing mature neighborhoods with quarter-acre to half-acre lots, established trees, and homes that have been well-maintained over decades. Many of these properties still have their original concrete patios and basic builder-grade landscaping. As homeowners look to update their outdoor spaces, they face a common challenge: how to integrate modern hardscaping, pools, and outdoor kitchens into a landscape that has had 30 to 50 years to establish itself.
Our approach in Mantua starts with a thorough site assessment that maps existing trees, root zones, drainage patterns, and underground utilities before any design work begins. We know how to work around mature plantings, route new drainage away from established landscapes, and phase construction to minimize disruption to the parts of the yard the family wants to keep. A new EP Henry paver patio does not have to mean tearing out the shade trees that make Mantua's neighborhoods so appealing.
South Jersey Soils & Seasonal Considerations
Gloucester County sits on the inner Coastal Plain, where soils tend toward sandy loam and fine sand with moderate clay content. These soils drain better than the heavy clays found across the river in Delaware, but they also compact differently and can erode more readily when exposed during construction. The water table in low-lying areas near Mantua Creek can be surprisingly high, which matters for pool construction and any hardscaping that involves excavation below grade.
New Jersey's four-season climate adds another layer of complexity. Summer heat, winter freeze-thaw cycles, and the heavy rains that come with nor'easters all test the durability of outdoor construction. Our base specifications for Mantua projects account for these conditions: we build with compacted aggregate base systems that exceed ICPI minimum standards, specify joint sand that locks pavers against shifting, and grade all surfaces to shed water away from structures. The result is hardscaping that looks as good in year ten as it does on installation day.
Mantua Communities We Work In
Berkley Square & Center Square
Berkley Square and the neighborhoods surrounding Center Square Road form the residential heart of Mantua Township. These are classic South Jersey suburbs: split-level and colonial-style homes on generous lots with backyards that are ripe for transformation. We build pool-and-patio combinations, outdoor fireplace features with seating walls, and expansive paver entertaining areas that give these families the outdoor living space they deserve without leaving the neighborhood they love.
Mullica Hill Border & Route 45
The western edge of Mantua Township borders Mullica Hill, one of South Jersey's most charming towns. Properties along this corridor tend to be slightly larger and more rural in character, with room for estate-scale outdoor projects. We frequently design multi-zone outdoor environments here: a grilling and dining patio near the house, a separate pool area with paver decking and a freestanding pergola, and fire pit seating further into the yard for evening gatherings under the open sky.
Sewell & Pitman Border
The eastern portion of Mantua Township overlaps with parts of Sewell and borders Pitman. This area includes newer developments built in the 2000s and 2010s with contemporary home styles and open floor plans that extend naturally to the outdoors. Homeowners here want outdoor kitchens that connect to their indoor kitchen flow, covered patios that extend the living space in all weather, and clean-lined pool designs with modern tile and coping that match the aesthetic of their homes.
What We Build in Mantua
Every service we offer is available to Mantua Township homeowners and commercial properties, backed by 30+ years of experience and a commitment to quality.
Hardscaping
Patios, walkways, driveways, and retaining walls in natural stone and pavers.
Pool Construction
In-ground fiberglass, vinyl liner, and concrete pool installation.
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, countertops, bars, and complete cooking environments.
Fire Features
Fireplaces, fire pits, fire tables, and fire bowls in gas or wood burning.
Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage LED design highlighting architecture, pools, and gardens.
Masonry
Brick and stone walls, columns, steps, veneers, and chimney work.
The Mantua Advantage
Mantua Township homeowners take pride in their properties and expect contractors to share that standard. The challenge in Gloucester County is finding a hardscaping company with the depth of experience, industry certifications, and design capability to deliver results that truly elevate a property. Many local contractors can lay pavers, but building an integrated outdoor living environment that includes a pool, kitchen, fire features, lighting, and paver surfaces — all working together as a cohesive design — requires a different level of expertise.
Evergreen Hardscaping has been delivering that level of work for over 30 years. As a three-time EP Henry Contractor of the Year, ICPI Certified, and NCMA Accredited, we bring industry-leading credentials to every Mantua project. Our 9-step process starts with a free on-site consultation and takes you through 3D design rendering, material selection, and construction with regular updates, concluding with a thorough walkthrough to ensure every detail meets your expectations.
We reach Mantua Township in approximately 35 minutes from our Newark, Delaware headquarters via the Delaware Memorial Bridge and I-295. Our crews are active in Gloucester County, and we hold full New Jersey contractor licenses and insurance. There is no travel surcharge and no subcontracted labor. You get Scott Berry and the same experienced team that has completed thousands of projects across the tri-state region.
- EP Henry Contractor of the Year (2011, 2012, 2013)
- ICPI Certified and NCMA Accredited
- Licensed and insured in New Jersey
- 3D design renderings before construction
- Financing available through HFS Financial
What Gloucester County Area Clients Say
"We hired Evergreen to build our pool and surrounding hardscape. The entire project was completed on time and on budget. Their attention to detail is second to none. Highly recommend!"
"After getting quotes from several contractors, we went with Evergreen and it was the best decision. They did our entire backyard — pool, patio, outdoor kitchen, and landscaping. A true one-stop shop."
Transform Your Mantua Property
From Berkley Square to the Mullica Hill border, Evergreen Hardscaping brings 30+ years of expertise to every Mantua Township project. Schedule your free on-site consultation today.