Camden, New Jersey

The best local services in Camden

Camden sits across the river from Philadelphia, with a hardworking trades economy.

21 service categories Updated October 2026

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21 service directories for Camden

🏠 Roofers in Camden Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… ❄️ HVAC Contractors in Camden HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… ⚡ Electricians in Camden Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… 🌿 Landscapers in Camden Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal… 🔨 Handyman Services in Camden Handyman services cover small repairs, installations, and home maintenance… 🎨 Painters in Camden Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… 🪵 Flooring Contractors in Camden Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… 🏗️ General Contractors in Camden General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… 🐛 Pest Control in Camden Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… ✨ Cleaning Services in Camden Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… 🌳 Tree Services in Camden Tree service companies handle removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm damage… 🧱 Concrete Contractors in Camden Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and… 🏡 Fence Contractors in Camden Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… 🚗 Garage Door Repair in Camden Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… 🔌 Appliance Repair in Camden Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… 📦 Moving Companies in Camden Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… 🔑 Locksmiths in Camden Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… 🛠️ Auto Mechanics in Camden Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… 💦 Pressure Washing in Camden Pressure washing services clean driveways, siding, decks, fences, patios, and… 🪵 Deck Builders in Camden Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… ☀️ Solar Installers in Camden Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial…

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Camden homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Camden has an older housing stock, with 72% of homes built before 1970, and about 75 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Camden

Median home built	1955
Homes built before 1970	72%
Homes built since 2010	5%
Owner-occupied	34%
Single-family detached	17%
Median home value	$159,800
Median rent	$1,284 a month

Weather in Camden

Typical last spring frost	March 31
Typical first fall frost	November 17
Nights at or below freezing	about 75 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 21 a year
Precipitation	about 48 inches a year
Snowfall	about 18 inches a year
Wettest month	July

When to book in Camden

Late winter, before about March 31: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. Tree Services, HVAC Contractors.
From about March 31 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Landscapers, Concrete Contractors, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, Pressure Washing, HVAC Contractors.
Before July, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Tree Services, Landscapers.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 17: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair, Pressure Washing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Camden, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Camden

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213listings indexed210 businesses, 3 directory pages

3.0per 1,000 residents#3 of 14 in New Jersey

26/30trades covered4 with no local listing yet

36%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Tree Services (12 listed). Thinnest: plumbers, photographers, handyman services. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Camden

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Camden, New Jersey

Camden sits across the river from Philadelphia, with a hardworking trades economy. Popular neighborhoods include Downtown, Fairview, Waterfront. The businesses we rank here serve all of Camden and nearby communities.

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