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Avatar for Jeffries Building Solutions LLC
Jeffries Building Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Noel and the team at Jefferies were very responsive. Our bathroom sheetrock and carpeting replacement was handled in a professional manner for an insurance replacement. We would definitely recommend them for future work."
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+5

Response time4 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
201
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was great from sales, to installation, to post installation support. Very responsive, very professional. It's hard to find in this 'space'--there are a lot of shady people in basement water damage/repair, and this place exceeded expectations. We've had our repair in place for 4+ years, with only 1 small issue on a wall seam crack, and that was fixed within 24 hours of reporting the issue. Stand up place! Thank you for such great service and support."
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+129

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.9(
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The CSZ team is fantastic. They are very knowledgeable, thorough, and detail oriented. I highly recommend this team for home repairs and refinishing space to make it feel new . "
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+168

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Garden State Home Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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"Came out for estimate in a timely manner, said we would receive estimate via email in few days. That was 6 weeks ago. Never heard a word. Checked email and spam daily."
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+6

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Prince Akeems Royal Service
5.0(
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent, George was on-time, very courteous, very professional, mounted both TV's perfectly, cleaned up the work areas, even vacuumed the floor under both TV's. would highly recommend him to others."
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+25

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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You Break We Fix
4.7(
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. No other words needed. On time. Polite. Professional. Worked like dogs all day. Knew exactly what they were getting themselves and how to get it done. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
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+48

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
4.7(
12
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"If I could give zero stars I would. I booked this company for an urgent project and confirmed date/time on a Monday. On Friday, someone shows up saying they are here to work on assembling my shelves. I said we were scheduled for Monday and he got very aggressive and made a phone call. He kept insisting that he was already here and just let him in to do it and I said no because I am getting furniture delivery and then leaving. He got more frustrated and finally left. I felt very uneasy and considered canceling, but I wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt. On Sunday evening, I texted the number to confirm that we were still good for Monday and he responded that we were. No one ever showed up or responded to any of my messages. This is the first time using Angie and honestly this was an awful experience. I assumed there would be some kind of background checking or vetting but I cannot imagine there was because something seemed very off. Proceed at your own risk but needed to share"
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+5

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Blue Dragon Home Repair, LLC
4.2(
11
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Serving Kearny, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys ripped me mid project! They began a project, and claimed they did not like my tone after we paid. It is been three weeks now kitchen, no food, no water, no anything!!! My tone? Dude you took over 14k from me? are you serious?! I am not a millionaire!!!!"
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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Kearny, NJ

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.

The Kearny, NJ homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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