Quality craftsmanship and reliable service is what counts. Allow DK General Construction to provide you with the best service around. We look forward to your call and making your vision a reality.
"I am extremely satisfied with Dan from DK construction. He is very knowledeable and a super nice guy and I trust him implicitly in my home. I would highly recommend him"
carol f on March 2011
Quality craftsmanship and reliable service is what counts. Allow DK General Construction to provide you with the best service around. We look forward to your call and making your vision a reality.
"I am extremely satisfied with Dan from DK construction. He is very knowledeable and a super nice guy and I trust him implicitly in my home. I would highly recommend him"
carol f on March 2011
Here at NJC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were great!"
Tina A on June 2024
Here at NJC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"They were great!"
Tina A on June 2024
AR Designs is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"This contractor and his crew more than exceeded my expectations. I am proud of the beautiful kitchen Ricardo gave me. I was given the kitchen of my dreams. His expertise was overwhelming. He is a stickler for details and only gives you the best. I totally enjoyed working with Ricardo and look forward to my next project with him. ð ¤ ð"
Mary H on August 2020
AR Designs is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"This contractor and his crew more than exceeded my expectations. I am proud of the beautiful kitchen Ricardo gave me. I was given the kitchen of my dreams. His expertise was overwhelming. He is a stickler for details and only gives you the best. I totally enjoyed working with Ricardo and look forward to my next project with him. ð ¤ ð"
Mary H on August 2020
JK Custom Building and Remodeling, Inc., is licensed and insured to perform work in New Jersey. We have over 30 years of experience specializing in custom home construction, home additions and remodeling from simple home repairs to large scale residential construction. We will coordinate with all professional licensed trades to complete your project. Let us work together to make your home project a success. We provide 24 hour residential emergency services. If you need our services we can evaluate your project . Estimates Call us today. 6096319990
"I hired them last year, but I guess I never submitted my review, since I got a reminder from HA :-). Really happy with the job they did! One year later enjoying my beautiful deck! Very professional work!"
Lina S on July 2020
JK Custom Building and Remodeling, Inc., is licensed and insured to perform work in New Jersey. We have over 30 years of experience specializing in custom home construction, home additions and remodeling from simple home repairs to large scale residential construction. We will coordinate with all professional licensed trades to complete your project. Let us work together to make your home project a success. We provide 24 hour residential emergency services. If you need our services we can evaluate your project . Estimates Call us today. 6096319990
"I hired them last year, but I guess I never submitted my review, since I got a reminder from HA :-). Really happy with the job they did! One year later enjoying my beautiful deck! Very professional work!"
Lina S on July 2020
M&J Home Service is a Husband and wife company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"On behalf of the family, we would like to thank M&J Home Services for the beautiful bathroom renovation they completed in our home. Jeff designed and remodeled a bathroom thatâ s completely updated now. The shower has all the bells and whistles! His motto â Whatever you want done, we can do it for youâ is absolutely true. His skill set is unmatched. A linen closet enhances what was originally there. He is a master of all trades and was able to refinish the deck too. We are grateful to Jeff and Milena for their hard work and perseverance in completing the job in a very professional way. They are trustworthy and respectful of the property they are working on at all times."
Anita P on June 2023
M&J Home Service is a Husband and wife company that is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"On behalf of the family, we would like to thank M&J Home Services for the beautiful bathroom renovation they completed in our home. Jeff designed and remodeled a bathroom thatâ s completely updated now. The shower has all the bells and whistles! His motto â Whatever you want done, we can do it for youâ is absolutely true. His skill set is unmatched. A linen closet enhances what was originally there. He is a master of all trades and was able to refinish the deck too. We are grateful to Jeff and Milena for their hard work and perseverance in completing the job in a very professional way. They are trustworthy and respectful of the property they are working on at all times."
Anita P on June 2023
With the price of homes and real estate these days, finishing your basement can give you the most inexpensive way to add additional living space to your home. This living space increases the current value of your home making it a sound investment. And as the price of your home goes up the investment in your basement will increase with it. At the same time it allows your family to enjoy a new living space for variety of activities.
"Leo, the main coordinator and manager of the project was great at handling everything from initial estimates, follow-throughs, permits and quality of work. He was very clear about all costs and did the job on time. "
Aniruddha K on January 2025
With the price of homes and real estate these days, finishing your basement can give you the most inexpensive way to add additional living space to your home. This living space increases the current value of your home making it a sound investment. And as the price of your home goes up the investment in your basement will increase with it. At the same time it allows your family to enjoy a new living space for variety of activities.
"Leo, the main coordinator and manager of the project was great at handling everything from initial estimates, follow-throughs, permits and quality of work. He was very clear about all costs and did the job on time. "
Aniruddha K on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other home improvement 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!
"Langston Homes did an amazing job on my kitchen remodel. They are reliable, clean, trustworthy professionals who really put their all into their projects. They are always reachable and very committed to their customers. They made my kitchen dreams come true. I could not be more happy with how everything went. Langston Homes kept on schedule and made sure everything went smoothly. I had the best experience while going through a major renovation, i will be using Langston Homes for all my future renovations."
Corine U on May 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 25 years of industry experience. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other home improvement 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!
"Langston Homes did an amazing job on my kitchen remodel. They are reliable, clean, trustworthy professionals who really put their all into their projects. They are always reachable and very committed to their customers. They made my kitchen dreams come true. I could not be more happy with how everything went. Langston Homes kept on schedule and made sure everything went smoothly. I had the best experience while going through a major renovation, i will be using Langston Homes for all my future renovations."
Corine U on May 2024
Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!
"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."
Brian C on December 2022
Lux Renovations, LLC, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. We've finished over 8000 basements in New England, usually in 2-3 weeks. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 8 years in a row. Something like that does not happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A no-charge consultation and design is available. Give us a call today!
"Lux project manager and staff were great! Great attention to detail."
Brian C on December 2022
Pisano Development Group is a structural engineering design and build firm specializing in engineering evaluations, structural design and construction. We provide professional engineering consulting and construction services to owners, developers, and investors on many types of residential construction and land development projects. PDG specializes in managing every detail of your project while staying focused on you goals. Robert Pisano, P.E. is the founder and principal of Pisano Development Group. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and can perform expert evaluations and reports related to foundations, framing and other structural issues. He also has experience in residential construction and land development project management. Prior to starting PDG he served as a senior manager with two national homebuilding companies. He is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. More information is available at www.pisanodevelopment.com
"Pisano Development Group was wonderful to work with! The process was easy and he addressed all the issues we had discussed. His report was very professional and included everything mentioned in our written agreement. He reviewed a possible structural problem with a home we were interested in purchasing and immediately put our fears at ease. Do not hesitate to use Pisano Development Group, you won't regret it. (I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.)"
Patty T on July 2020
Pisano Development Group is a structural engineering design and build firm specializing in engineering evaluations, structural design and construction. We provide professional engineering consulting and construction services to owners, developers, and investors on many types of residential construction and land development projects. PDG specializes in managing every detail of your project while staying focused on you goals. Robert Pisano, P.E. is the founder and principal of Pisano Development Group. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and can perform expert evaluations and reports related to foundations, framing and other structural issues. He also has experience in residential construction and land development project management. Prior to starting PDG he served as a senior manager with two national homebuilding companies. He is a licensed professional engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. More information is available at www.pisanodevelopment.com
"Pisano Development Group was wonderful to work with! The process was easy and he addressed all the issues we had discussed. His report was very professional and included everything mentioned in our written agreement. He reviewed a possible structural problem with a home we were interested in purchasing and immediately put our fears at ease. Do not hesitate to use Pisano Development Group, you won't regret it. (I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends.)"
Patty T on July 2020
With our over 20 years of basement finishing experience, The Basic Basement Company, we are your top quality basement finishing professional of choice! We have completed over 25000 basements for excited customers throughout New Jersey! We offer basement finishing for basements up to 800 sq ft for $199 a month with 0 percent down! Included: Framing, Electrical (performed by Licensed Electrician #13VH05389400), Sheet Rocking, Doors and, Trim Flooring and plumbing are separate based on project requirements. We pride ourselves on top notch customer service and efficient project completion! We look forward to talking with you today!
"We just completed our basement project. We were told it would take 6-8 weeks and we just hit 7.5 weeks. The coordination of each step of the process was fantastic. The only downside is the workers came 1 time per week each of the 7 weeks. I think maybe one week more than 1 crew came, but each stage was done 1 day out of the week once a week (ex: Tuesday the framers came, the following week: Friday the electrician came, the following week: Wednesday the sheet rock guys came, etc.). It would have gone much quicker if each stage was back to back days, but again we were told 6-8 weeks from day one and thatâ s what we got. Gail (who is the point of contact for coordination and payments) was fantastic to work with. Very responsive and helpful. Every team except the spackle team was super clean and picked up after themselves. Paint team was fantastic! The final product is exactly what we were looking for. We definitely recommend Basic Basements!"
Samantha D on August 2021
With our over 20 years of basement finishing experience, The Basic Basement Company, we are your top quality basement finishing professional of choice! We have completed over 25000 basements for excited customers throughout New Jersey! We offer basement finishing for basements up to 800 sq ft for $199 a month with 0 percent down! Included: Framing, Electrical (performed by Licensed Electrician #13VH05389400), Sheet Rocking, Doors and, Trim Flooring and plumbing are separate based on project requirements. We pride ourselves on top notch customer service and efficient project completion! We look forward to talking with you today!
"We just completed our basement project. We were told it would take 6-8 weeks and we just hit 7.5 weeks. The coordination of each step of the process was fantastic. The only downside is the workers came 1 time per week each of the 7 weeks. I think maybe one week more than 1 crew came, but each stage was done 1 day out of the week once a week (ex: Tuesday the framers came, the following week: Friday the electrician came, the following week: Wednesday the sheet rock guys came, etc.). It would have gone much quicker if each stage was back to back days, but again we were told 6-8 weeks from day one and thatâ s what we got. Gail (who is the point of contact for coordination and payments) was fantastic to work with. Very responsive and helpful. Every team except the spackle team was super clean and picked up after themselves. Paint team was fantastic! The final product is exactly what we were looking for. We definitely recommend Basic Basements!"
Samantha D on August 2021
Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.
In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle.
If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.
Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items.
Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.
Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating.
Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.
Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.