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rams home improvement

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rams home improvement

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42 years of experience

work alone or with 1 or 2 helpers.charge by the hour or the amount of work

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AJ Perri

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AJ Perri

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Customers say: Super punctual
55 years of experience

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"Used AJ Perri in past satisfactorily but now... Furnace checkup rattling sound, tech said was due to inducer fan motor needs replacing (ball bearings). Signed agreement for $2,300, they were going to order a replacement, paid $1,175 deposit. Cancelled work before the tech left as we were going to have it done later - also looked up the cost of said motor on the manufacturer web site only $209! Billing department unavailable to have the "pending" charge removed from checking acct. Found cancellation form in paperwork, only includes mailing address with a 3 day only grace period (?). Unable to fax form as a fax # (on a different form only) just rings & rings. Had to scan and email form to general "info" address. Unable to get through to billing dept, never available. Given direct phone # for said dept which gives a recording "voice mailbox not set up" then disconnects. Homeowner fixed all rattling noises for $0 - was only loose screw inside fan motor mounting bracket. Not refunded yet."

Cathy L on December 2025

For fast and exceptional service for all of your heating, cooling or plumbing needs, call us now: 732-333-3655! Since 1971, A.J. Perri has been proudly serving New Jersey homeowners and businesses across Bergen*, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris*, Ocean*, Somerset, Passaic*, Hudson*, Sussex*, and Union counties. With over 50 years of experience in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and indoor air quality systems, A.J. Perri stands behind every installation, service and product with an unmatched 100% satisfaction guarantee. A.J. Perri offers you peace of mind and an established reputation for reliability, quality, and excellence in customer service. You can trust A.J. Perri to take care of your furnace, air conditioner or plumbing repair, service, or replacement. A.J. Perri can also help you with your heat pump, air handler, ductless split system, water heater or purification, sump pump, air cleaner, air filtration system, humidifier, and air ducts. Contact us if you have any questions about service in your area. Service offered 24/7/365. For more information: call or email us at info@ajperri.com. *Additional info: Not all services available in all areas. License# 19HC00103100, 36BI01256600, PA- PA126178

"Used AJ Perri in past satisfactorily but now... Furnace checkup rattling sound, tech said was due to inducer fan motor needs replacing (ball bearings). Signed agreement for $2,300, they were going to order a replacement, paid $1,175 deposit. Cancelled work before the tech left as we were going to have it done later - also looked up the cost of said motor on the manufacturer web site only $209! Billing department unavailable to have the "pending" charge removed from checking acct. Found cancellation form in paperwork, only includes mailing address with a 3 day only grace period (?). Unable to fax form as a fax # (on a different form only) just rings & rings. Had to scan and email form to general "info" address. Unable to get through to billing dept, never available. Given direct phone # for said dept which gives a recording "voice mailbox not set up" then disconnects. Homeowner fixed all rattling noises for $0 - was only loose screw inside fan motor mounting bracket. Not refunded yet."

Cathy L on December 2025


Cervantes inc

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Cervantes inc

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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Cervantes Inc LLC is a full-service remodeling and building contractor. We offer a variety of services from and kitchen/bath to complete home remodels. At Cervantes Inc we strive to offer quality products in a timely manner to insure one-on-one service with the customer.

"Hector was very efficient and took his time. He did an amazing job and will definitely be using his services again."

Sierra B on May 2024

Cervantes Inc LLC is a full-service remodeling and building contractor. We offer a variety of services from and kitchen/bath to complete home remodels. At Cervantes Inc we strive to offer quality products in a timely manner to insure one-on-one service with the customer.

"Hector was very efficient and took his time. He did an amazing job and will definitely be using his services again."

Sierra B on May 2024


MCM Construction

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Bond Construction

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Bond Construction

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14 years of experience

Bond Construction is a complete, full service, interior contractor specializing in remodeling and new construction of fine residential and commercial projects in New York City.

Bond Construction is a complete, full service, interior contractor specializing in remodeling and new construction of fine residential and commercial projects in New York City.


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FILIPE CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.

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FILIPE CUSTOM WOODWORK INC.

4.60(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Filipe Agostinho. With 24 years experience in the woodworking industry, Filipe Agostinho has become well known for his high quality standards in the fabrication of architectural woodwork, custom cabinets and furniture. From its modest start of 2 employees in a 200 square foot shop in 1988, to 16 employees and a spacious 16,000 square foot factory and showroom, Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc., offers complete involvement from planning, designing, fabrication and installation of any woodwork project. It is this experience that has allowed some of our clients to experience substantial savings through proposed alternates for a given project. The advantage of using a firm with design and construction qualifications is especially important today. Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc., can help you get the most for your project dollar.

Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Filipe Agostinho. With 24 years experience in the woodworking industry, Filipe Agostinho has become well known for his high quality standards in the fabrication of architectural woodwork, custom cabinets and furniture. From its modest start of 2 employees in a 200 square foot shop in 1988, to 16 employees and a spacious 16,000 square foot factory and showroom, Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc., offers complete involvement from planning, designing, fabrication and installation of any woodwork project. It is this experience that has allowed some of our clients to experience substantial savings through proposed alternates for a given project. The advantage of using a firm with design and construction qualifications is especially important today. Filipe Custom Woodwork, Inc., can help you get the most for your project dollar.


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Carriere Construction LLC

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Carriere Construction LLC

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Located in Hudson County, NJ and founded in 2012; Carriere Construction is a modest group of construction professionals that provides construction services in all phases of interior construction. Our goal on every project is to provide high quality building services efficiently, and tailored specifically to the consumer. We achieve this by making client communication and hard work our highest priorities. This approach has built us a growing list of satisfied customers that we are very proud of.

"Sean and crew are great. They are skilled, and work efficiently. I would hire them again for sure."

Jack S on May 2018

Located in Hudson County, NJ and founded in 2012; Carriere Construction is a modest group of construction professionals that provides construction services in all phases of interior construction. Our goal on every project is to provide high quality building services efficiently, and tailored specifically to the consumer. We achieve this by making client communication and hard work our highest priorities. This approach has built us a growing list of satisfied customers that we are very proud of.

"Sean and crew are great. They are skilled, and work efficiently. I would hire them again for sure."

Jack S on May 2018


Compass Building Corporation

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Compass Building Corporation

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33 years of experience

A complete home improvement contractor. No job is too large or too small. We offer free estimates/quotes. For new construction we utilize our sister company, All-tech Carpentry Contractors LLC, the first NAHB certified framing contractor and silver award winner in the United States. Compass is a registered home improvement contractor in the states of New Jersey, Lic. No. 13VH03987500 and Pennsylvania, Lic. No. PA057811. licensed in NJ and PA

A complete home improvement contractor. No job is too large or too small. We offer free estimates/quotes. For new construction we utilize our sister company, All-tech Carpentry Contractors LLC, the first NAHB certified framing contractor and silver award winner in the United States. Compass is a registered home improvement contractor in the states of New Jersey, Lic. No. 13VH03987500 and Pennsylvania, Lic. No. PA057811. licensed in NJ and PA


GJW Construction, LLC.

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GJW Construction, LLC.

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

★HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST★Reliable Licensed contractor with 20 years experience. Specializing in home improvements and repairs. Quality Work and Fair prices : Including: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, plumbing and electrical repairs, sheet rock and taping, paint, tile, flooring, all phases of carpentry, handyman work, property management, and more. All work completed in a neat and orderly fashion. If you are interested in speaking with us about your next Project Contact us today GJW CONSTRUCTION, LLC

★HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST★Reliable Licensed contractor with 20 years experience. Specializing in home improvements and repairs. Quality Work and Fair prices : Including: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, plumbing and electrical repairs, sheet rock and taping, paint, tile, flooring, all phases of carpentry, handyman work, property management, and more. All work completed in a neat and orderly fashion. If you are interested in speaking with us about your next Project Contact us today GJW CONSTRUCTION, LLC


Noval Enterprises LLC

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Noval Enterprises LLC

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15 years of experience

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Essex Fells, NJ

For many homeowners, building up is worth the expense because it provides the extra bedrooms or living areas that can’t be accommodated within the existing footprint. A larger, updated home often commands a higher resale price, recouping a sizable share of the project cost while allowing you to stay in the neighborhood you love. Run the numbers with a real estate agent and contractor to ensure the expected return and day-to-day benefits align with your goals.

Whether it makes more sense to build up or out depends on your lot, budget, and local code. Building up preserves yard space and involves less foundation work, but you may need to vacate the home during construction. Building out avoids staircases and can proceed while you stay put; however, it encroaches on the yard and may face setback limits. Compare both options with your contractor before making a decision.

A structural engineer will first inspect the existing foundation for cracks, footings, and load capacity. Depending on the findings, the crew may pour new concrete footings, install steel or concrete piers, add reinforced beams, or tie additional rebar into the slab. These upgrades redistribute the weight of the new floor and bring the structure up to code. Your contractor will outline the specific reinforcement plan and timeline once the engineering report is complete.

The Essex Fells, NJ homeowners’ guide to second story addition building services

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