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EMILCO Construction, LLC

4.93(
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EMILCO Construction, LLC

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
945 local quotes requested

Emilco Construction LLC is an independent general contracting firm that not only delivers impeccable results but prioritizes its clients. We know just how stressful a new project can be. Overseeing a development can take a real toll on somebody, especially if they don’t have the right general contracting team by their side. It takes a lot of hard work, long hours and a particular care to details in order to accomplish and follow through on a vision. Although working on improving your home or business is exciting, we understand that success relies mainly on hiring the right crew for the job!

"Emile is a great contractor and I highly recommend him reservation to anyone looking to upgrade or do a home renovation project. He helped us renovate our primary bathroom (completely, down to the studs and completely changing the layout), created a main floor laundry room, and an extra bedroom. Emile provided a comprehensive estimate, which was accurate, and he finished the entire job within the agreed upon time frame within the estimate. His crew were complete professionals, polite, and did excellent work. We could not be happier with the results and our new spaces. The rooms are beautiful. He went above and beyond in all respects, even when I decided to make changes to the design along the way, he was able to roll with them and told me how much various options would cost and other pros and cons of those options (tiling the whole bathroom vs partial, heated floors or no, different types of fixtures, etc)."

Erin Law L on April 2024

Emilco Construction LLC is an independent general contracting firm that not only delivers impeccable results but prioritizes its clients. We know just how stressful a new project can be. Overseeing a development can take a real toll on somebody, especially if they don’t have the right general contracting team by their side. It takes a lot of hard work, long hours and a particular care to details in order to accomplish and follow through on a vision. Although working on improving your home or business is exciting, we understand that success relies mainly on hiring the right crew for the job!

"Emile is a great contractor and I highly recommend him reservation to anyone looking to upgrade or do a home renovation project. He helped us renovate our primary bathroom (completely, down to the studs and completely changing the layout), created a main floor laundry room, and an extra bedroom. Emile provided a comprehensive estimate, which was accurate, and he finished the entire job within the agreed upon time frame within the estimate. His crew were complete professionals, polite, and did excellent work. We could not be happier with the results and our new spaces. The rooms are beautiful. He went above and beyond in all respects, even when I decided to make changes to the design along the way, he was able to roll with them and told me how much various options would cost and other pros and cons of those options (tiling the whole bathroom vs partial, heated floors or no, different types of fixtures, etc)."

Erin Law L on April 2024

Stephen Home Improvement Contractors LLC

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Stephen Home Improvement Contractors LLC

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9 years of experience

Count on us for all your home renovation needs. You may contact us in Newark, NJ, for more details about our services.

Count on us for all your home renovation needs. You may contact us in Newark, NJ, for more details about our services.

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AJ Perri

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AJ Perri

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Customers say: Super punctual
54 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

"We used to love this service and gave them glowing reviews on Google in the past, but something has changed. Their customer service sucks, they don't apologize, don't call back etc. We had a hot water heater installed 2 years ago. It is still under warranty. Yesterday, 11/9/25, it broke and started leaking badly - still under a warranty from them. A.J. Perri advertises as they are 24/7 company, but they would not come yesterday and would promise us that first thing this morning, at 8 am, they would be knocking on the door. They never came, never called and never apologized. In fact, they have an attitude for misleading us and at 10 am mo one is here. The technician (do they only have 1 technician?) Is over 1 5 h away at another job. Customer service sucks with them really badly and now I feel as because we called them and voiced our dissatisfaction, no one will reach out to us or help us, while we are covered by their warranty. We had to pay for another service last night to pump"

Vio L on November 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

"We used to love this service and gave them glowing reviews on Google in the past, but something has changed. Their customer service sucks, they don't apologize, don't call back etc. We had a hot water heater installed 2 years ago. It is still under warranty. Yesterday, 11/9/25, it broke and started leaking badly - still under a warranty from them. A.J. Perri advertises as they are 24/7 company, but they would not come yesterday and would promise us that first thing this morning, at 8 am, they would be knocking on the door. They never came, never called and never apologized. In fact, they have an attitude for misleading us and at 10 am mo one is here. The technician (do they only have 1 technician?) Is over 1 5 h away at another job. Customer service sucks with them really badly and now I feel as because we called them and voiced our dissatisfaction, no one will reach out to us or help us, while we are covered by their warranty. We had to pay for another service last night to pump"

Vio L on November 2025

Faux Wood Beams

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Faux Wood Beams

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53 years of experience

Faux wood beams and other architectural accents for home improvement. Lightweight, durable and sustainable alternatives to natural material that are easy to install and available to be shipped to your home or project site anywhere.

Faux wood beams and other architectural accents for home improvement. Lightweight, durable and sustainable alternatives to natural material that are easy to install and available to be shipped to your home or project site anywhere.

Cervantes inc

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Cervantes inc

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

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

Precision Tile, Marble & Stonework Inc.

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Precision Tile, Marble & Stonework Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

we take full responsibility for the completion of rack project, taking care to deliver the highest standards of quality we've come to be known for. It you believe your home construction and/or home remodeling project deserves nothing but the best, choose the trusted construction and masonry experts at Precision Tile, Marble & Stonework Imc. To deliver outstanding work that perfectly suits your needs. Tha work we deliver doesn't just look good, they also provide more value for your property and sure o stand the test of time .

we take full responsibility for the completion of rack project, taking care to deliver the highest standards of quality we've come to be known for. It you believe your home construction and/or home remodeling project deserves nothing but the best, choose the trusted construction and masonry experts at Precision Tile, Marble & Stonework Imc. To deliver outstanding work that perfectly suits your needs. Tha work we deliver doesn't just look good, they also provide more value for your property and sure o stand the test of time .

Bond Construction

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Bond Construction

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13 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.

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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Jonathan Wolf RN

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Jonathan Wolf RN

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16 years of experience

Hi, I'm Jonathan! I'm a painter, art framer and handyman extraordinaire. I've been painting and studying art for the last twenty years and I'd like to keep doing what I love. To this end, I'm available immediately for: -Wall and furniture painting -General handyman work and electronics setup -Picture and shelf mounting -Space layout organization and apartment refreshment -Closet cleaning/organizing -Apartment changes/heavy lifting I have an excellent eye for spacial relationships/aesthetics and I can help make your space look better and function more efficiently than you thought it could! The best part is that I honestly love to help out. (I also have a degree in nursing. And your pets love me.) Cheap rates and extremely flexible schedule. I live downtown but anywhere PATH accessible is fine. I'm easygoing and a piece of cake to deal with. References available. Please email or call 917-696-9042

Hi, I'm Jonathan! I'm a painter, art framer and handyman extraordinaire. I've been painting and studying art for the last twenty years and I'd like to keep doing what I love. To this end, I'm available immediately for: -Wall and furniture painting -General handyman work and electronics setup -Picture and shelf mounting -Space layout organization and apartment refreshment -Closet cleaning/organizing -Apartment changes/heavy lifting I have an excellent eye for spacial relationships/aesthetics and I can help make your space look better and function more efficiently than you thought it could! The best part is that I honestly love to help out. (I also have a degree in nursing. And your pets love me.) Cheap rates and extremely flexible schedule. I live downtown but anywhere PATH accessible is fine. I'm easygoing and a piece of cake to deal with. References available. Please email or call 917-696-9042

Compass Building Corporation

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Compass Building Corporation

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32 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

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in Kearny, 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.

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