JWB Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a 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!
"John Bridgman and his team did an excellent job plus they were so good at keeping on task and communicating with us. He texted the times they would be there and followed through. The workmen were very courteous and pleasant to deal with. Work was promised in 3-4 weeks and he was done exactly after 3 weeks - and they did a complete re-do of our bathroom. I would definitely hire them again."
Mark T on September 2024
JWB Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a 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!
"John Bridgman and his team did an excellent job plus they were so good at keeping on task and communicating with us. He texted the times they would be there and followed through. The workmen were very courteous and pleasant to deal with. Work was promised in 3-4 weeks and he was done exactly after 3 weeks - and they did a complete re-do of our bathroom. I would definitely hire them again."
Mark T on September 2024
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
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
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. We pay 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!
"My contractor went above and beyond to create a beautiful basement. I would highly recommend him. He kept us abreast of every move. Did extra touches throughout. We definitely will hire him again. "
Charleen A on May 2025
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. We pay 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!
"My contractor went above and beyond to create a beautiful basement. I would highly recommend him. He kept us abreast of every move. Did extra touches throughout. We definitely will hire him again. "
Charleen A on May 2025
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
John has over 35 years in high-end general contracting and carpentry. He has been in business on his own for nearly 25 years under the John Michaels Contracting and iRenovate names with dozens of clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey, specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, brownstone renovation / restoration, structural repairs, window and door replacement and deck construction/repair. Your home is your most important asset. It is the place where your children take their first steps, where you have birthday parties and graduations, New Years and Independence Day celebrations. Your home is also a reflection of you, your personality and your aspirations. At John Michaels Contracting, we look to partner with homeowners rather than working for them. John will meet with you and your family, take the time to understand both your goals and your budget and create a personalized plan that is appropriate for you.
"I hired John Michael Contracting to remodel a home I purchased and it needed a new kitchen, 3 baths, flooring and refacing of walls. John was extremely efficient and professional. His crew was very clean and from the demo to the finish, John made sure to use only high quality material while always giving me options that were in line with my budget. I highly recommend John for any project. He is fair and he completed the job within the time I needed it completed. He and his crew was always at the house on time."
Charles S on August 2024
John has over 35 years in high-end general contracting and carpentry. He has been in business on his own for nearly 25 years under the John Michaels Contracting and iRenovate names with dozens of clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and New Jersey, specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, brownstone renovation / restoration, structural repairs, window and door replacement and deck construction/repair. Your home is your most important asset. It is the place where your children take their first steps, where you have birthday parties and graduations, New Years and Independence Day celebrations. Your home is also a reflection of you, your personality and your aspirations. At John Michaels Contracting, we look to partner with homeowners rather than working for them. John will meet with you and your family, take the time to understand both your goals and your budget and create a personalized plan that is appropriate for you.
"I hired John Michael Contracting to remodel a home I purchased and it needed a new kitchen, 3 baths, flooring and refacing of walls. John was extremely efficient and professional. His crew was very clean and from the demo to the finish, John made sure to use only high quality material while always giving me options that were in line with my budget. I highly recommend John for any project. He is fair and he completed the job within the time I needed it completed. He and his crew was always at the house on time."
Charles S on August 2024
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
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
We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and providing quality home improvement while giving you the best value for your money. We meet our goals of providing quality workmanship in a timely fashion.
"Rodney did my guest bathroom. He came to my house after many other contractors, gave me the best price and was available immediately. I was so impressed with his professionalism and efficiency! He got the job done in one week! Took the bathroom down to the studs, and installed all new walls, tile shower, and referred me to a great glass company for the shower door. He asked me about every detail before just guessing. His men were polite, and clean. Plan to use him again in the future!"
Amy S on March 2025
We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and providing quality home improvement while giving you the best value for your money. We meet our goals of providing quality workmanship in a timely fashion.
"Rodney did my guest bathroom. He came to my house after many other contractors, gave me the best price and was available immediately. I was so impressed with his professionalism and efficiency! He got the job done in one week! Took the bathroom down to the studs, and installed all new walls, tile shower, and referred me to a great glass company for the shower door. He asked me about every detail before just guessing. His men were polite, and clean. Plan to use him again in the future!"
Amy S on March 2025
Monk's is a family-owned home improvement company providing interior and exterior painting and carpentry, floor refinishing and floor installation, tile installation, kitchen and bath remodeling, custom closets, windows and doors, and decks. Our goal is to be your home improvement partner over the years. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We have a Kitchen & Bath Design Studio in Morristown, NJ where our in-house design team offer free design consultations. Our showroom features cabinetry, countertops, tile, vanities, flooring, hardware, fixtures, custom closet displays, windows and doors.
"Contracted Kurt Becker at Monkâ s to do a small repair and repaint of my foundation, mostly to cover pipes and fasteners from a Generac generator installation. As was done on a previous job, this was finished exactly as I expected; on time, on budget, zero hassle. Would recommend to anyone."
John B on November 2024
Monk's is a family-owned home improvement company providing interior and exterior painting and carpentry, floor refinishing and floor installation, tile installation, kitchen and bath remodeling, custom closets, windows and doors, and decks. Our goal is to be your home improvement partner over the years. We stand behind our work and guarantee your satisfaction. We have a Kitchen & Bath Design Studio in Morristown, NJ where our in-house design team offer free design consultations. Our showroom features cabinetry, countertops, tile, vanities, flooring, hardware, fixtures, custom closet displays, windows and doors.
"Contracted Kurt Becker at Monkâ s to do a small repair and repaint of my foundation, mostly to cover pipes and fasteners from a Generac generator installation. As was done on a previous job, this was finished exactly as I expected; on time, on budget, zero hassle. Would recommend to anyone."
John B on November 2024
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.