We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. https://www.instagram.com/bonusinvestinggroup/reels/
"Rob was great to work with. Very organized from beginning to end. Quick/efficient big job done within 3 weeks. Communication excellent. Highly recommend "
Susan W on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. https://www.instagram.com/bonusinvestinggroup/reels/
"Rob was great to work with. Very organized from beginning to end. Quick/efficient big job done within 3 weeks. Communication excellent. Highly recommend "
Susan W on March 2025
Scott and Bryan, lifelong friends, always wanted to partner in their own general contracting business. With their extensive experience in the industry, the formation of ABS Total Construction was a seamless decision. Our customers choose ABS Total Construction because we provide the best customer service, we are transparent with all details. Managing to sit with our clients and explaining all the necessary details for your project is something we take pride in. We encourage our clients to ask ABS Total Construction all the necessary questions to assure they are making the right decision once we are hired. Creating and delivering high quality, innovative projects is ABS Total Construction goal. Please contact us today at (973) 309-1001.. Our goal not only turns your dreams into reality, we advise our clients on the best options on the market so you can have the best designs and trends on the market.
"Scott and ABS construction was the best and super easy to deal with. The entire basement renovation was seamless. Timelines were clearly communicated and deadlines met. Such a pleasure to work with! "
Alyse B on January 2025
Scott and Bryan, lifelong friends, always wanted to partner in their own general contracting business. With their extensive experience in the industry, the formation of ABS Total Construction was a seamless decision. Our customers choose ABS Total Construction because we provide the best customer service, we are transparent with all details. Managing to sit with our clients and explaining all the necessary details for your project is something we take pride in. We encourage our clients to ask ABS Total Construction all the necessary questions to assure they are making the right decision once we are hired. Creating and delivering high quality, innovative projects is ABS Total Construction goal. Please contact us today at (973) 309-1001.. Our goal not only turns your dreams into reality, we advise our clients on the best options on the market so you can have the best designs and trends on the market.
"Scott and ABS construction was the best and super easy to deal with. The entire basement renovation was seamless. Timelines were clearly communicated and deadlines met. Such a pleasure to work with! "
Alyse B on January 2025
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, bathroom remodels, and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Giove Renovations put in a new kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom closet for me Their work is amazing. They are reliable and trustworthy."
Nancy M on April 2023
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in additions, bathroom remodels, and kitchen remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Giove Renovations put in a new kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom closet for me Their work is amazing. They are reliable and trustworthy."
Nancy M on April 2023
International Construction & Service, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15years of experience serving Clifton and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Very Professional"
Deshunta M on September 2024
International Construction & Service, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15years of experience serving Clifton and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Very Professional"
Deshunta M on September 2024
We take great pride in our expertise, quality and customer service that we provide. We exceed the consumers expectations. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take our time to communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Devin is calm, polite and takes great pride in his work."
Pat K on November 2023
We take great pride in our expertise, quality and customer service that we provide. We exceed the consumers expectations. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take our time to communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Devin is calm, polite and takes great pride in his work."
Pat K on November 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I gave this man $3000 which was 33% of the job upfront. Was supposed to give him 33% at the halfway part And 34% upon completion. But when I went to my bathroom and realized you left drugs in my bathroom and I have small children. Not like that 3000 black and small cleaners caught easy and heâ s lucky he hasnâ t been charged with nothing. Only reason that happened is because I wouldnâ t pursue charges. He obviously is a drug addict and has a problem so maybe he should get help Possibly isnâ t the option maybe rehab is. If you paid for supplies, you got ripped off wait 10 years and it will all fall apart charges for certain stuff but buys different stuff so he can use the extra money to pick himself up drugs without nobody noticing, I am so terribly in grief over this. $3000 he ran off with how is Matt doing in business and not in a jail cell"
Daniel B on July 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"I gave this man $3000 which was 33% of the job upfront. Was supposed to give him 33% at the halfway part And 34% upon completion. But when I went to my bathroom and realized you left drugs in my bathroom and I have small children. Not like that 3000 black and small cleaners caught easy and heâ s lucky he hasnâ t been charged with nothing. Only reason that happened is because I wouldnâ t pursue charges. He obviously is a drug addict and has a problem so maybe he should get help Possibly isnâ t the option maybe rehab is. If you paid for supplies, you got ripped off wait 10 years and it will all fall apart charges for certain stuff but buys different stuff so he can use the extra money to pick himself up drugs without nobody noticing, I am so terribly in grief over this. $3000 he ran off with how is Matt doing in business and not in a jail cell"
Daniel B on July 2024
At Goble General Contracting, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Contact us today and see why we come so highly recommended!
At Goble General Contracting, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! Contact us today and see why we come so highly recommended!
At Palumbo Home Improvement, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Theresa . on September 2022
At Palumbo Home Improvement, LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of general contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Theresa . on September 2022
At Partello Renovations, LLC we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customers' satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a general contractor out to your home today!
"Tom and his team were fantastic. Much to my surprise, they were able to start our job(s) almost immediately. A dedicated team showed up everyday until the work was done, which is not what you expect when hiring a contractor. We had a basement and powder room remodeled, and from the beginning, Tom listened and provided advice. In order to stay within our budget, he suggested repainting walls instead of demolishing them, refinishing a floor instead of replacing it, etc. And we couldn't be happier with the results. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that there were times when communication was slow. But again, they showed up everday and worked incredibly fast and efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the work. I would highly recommend Tom and his team and will absolutely use them for any future work."
Jeff C on March 2022
At Partello Renovations, LLC we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see the project through to the customers' satisfaction. Call us for a free estimate and to get a general contractor out to your home today!
"Tom and his team were fantastic. Much to my surprise, they were able to start our job(s) almost immediately. A dedicated team showed up everyday until the work was done, which is not what you expect when hiring a contractor. We had a basement and powder room remodeled, and from the beginning, Tom listened and provided advice. In order to stay within our budget, he suggested repainting walls instead of demolishing them, refinishing a floor instead of replacing it, etc. And we couldn't be happier with the results. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that there were times when communication was slow. But again, they showed up everday and worked incredibly fast and efficiently without sacrificing the quality of the work. I would highly recommend Tom and his team and will absolutely use them for any future work."
Jeff C on March 2022
From stylish kitchen renovations to bathroom remodels to full-home projects, Chapter makes it easy to turn your vision into a reality, all while keeping your project on budget and on schedule. We?re fully licensed and insured and have a depth of experience to elevate your home.
"Don?t be fooled by Chapter?s sleek branding or ?hassle-free? pitch. Our semi-gut reno of a 3-bed, 2.5-bath Brooklyn co-op has dragged on for a year, burning money, time, and sanity. Chapter claimed high-end services, but this was not the reality. There was minimal project management, workmanship was terrible (damaged new items, blamed ?site conditions? when they couldn?t do basic work they?d promised, had to re-do many items because quality was so poor). They missed every deadline and overshot the timeline by months. We were often forced to procure items ourselves because Chapter weren?t engaged or competent enough to do so (they even failed to purchase a one-of-a-kind marble slab we designed our bathroom around. It was sold to someone else and we were forced to redesign last minute). They gaslighted us whenever we raised concerns and pressured us to make payments when work was defective / incomplete. Beware the other glowing reviews you read. "
Ali _ on June 2025
From stylish kitchen renovations to bathroom remodels to full-home projects, Chapter makes it easy to turn your vision into a reality, all while keeping your project on budget and on schedule. We?re fully licensed and insured and have a depth of experience to elevate your home.
"Don?t be fooled by Chapter?s sleek branding or ?hassle-free? pitch. Our semi-gut reno of a 3-bed, 2.5-bath Brooklyn co-op has dragged on for a year, burning money, time, and sanity. Chapter claimed high-end services, but this was not the reality. There was minimal project management, workmanship was terrible (damaged new items, blamed ?site conditions? when they couldn?t do basic work they?d promised, had to re-do many items because quality was so poor). They missed every deadline and overshot the timeline by months. We were often forced to procure items ourselves because Chapter weren?t engaged or competent enough to do so (they even failed to purchase a one-of-a-kind marble slab we designed our bathroom around. It was sold to someone else and we were forced to redesign last minute). They gaslighted us whenever we raised concerns and pressured us to make payments when work was defective / incomplete. Beware the other glowing reviews you read. "
Ali _ on June 2025
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.