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Monk's Home Improvements

4.73(
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Monk's Home Improvements

4.73(
579
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
1337 local quotes requested

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Fair price, very thorough scoping and quoting, great management and communication, and very skilled and friendly workers. Will continue working with Monks on all future home improvement needs."

David R on November 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Fair price, very thorough scoping and quoting, great management and communication, and very skilled and friendly workers. Will continue working with Monks on all future home improvement needs."

David R on November 2025


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Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman

5.00(
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Prime Source Development LLC/Trustworthy Handyman

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
253 local quotes requested

Offering General Remodeling, Structural Repairs, New Home Construction, Decks, Sheds, Handyman services as a properly licensed, registered and insured company, we are proud to provide only the very best in workmanship and service for quality minded individuals, companies, and contractors. We also guarantee satisfaction and offer a financial security protection option through an attorney trust account set up to manage your investment capital prior to any work commencing. • Survey, Engineering & Site Work - Commercial & Residential • Dry Wells & Drainage • New Construction Homes, Garages and Additions • Interior & Exterior Painting • Roofing Repair & Replacement • Driveway and Patio Pavers • Stucco, Stone & Brick Venire • Retaining Walls • Porch & Decks • Artistic Landscaping and Lightscaping • Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling • Custom Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Work • Custom Archways & Moldings • Electrical Service, Installation and Service Upgrade • Custom Data Cabling – RG6, CAT 5/6, Fiber Optics, HDMI We also offer consulting services for all construction and renovation projects for small contractors as well as homeowners. Our management service consultant will estimate time and expenses while providing guidance tailored for your personal needs.

"Found Mike at Angi’s list when the ceiling in my sunroom collapsed. He responded quickly and even looked for the root cause of the problem not just a quick fix. He went above and beyond and even recommended equally good roofer and painter. Highly recommendd"

Maria S on November 2024

Offering General Remodeling, Structural Repairs, New Home Construction, Decks, Sheds, Handyman services as a properly licensed, registered and insured company, we are proud to provide only the very best in workmanship and service for quality minded individuals, companies, and contractors. We also guarantee satisfaction and offer a financial security protection option through an attorney trust account set up to manage your investment capital prior to any work commencing. • Survey, Engineering & Site Work - Commercial & Residential • Dry Wells & Drainage • New Construction Homes, Garages and Additions • Interior & Exterior Painting • Roofing Repair & Replacement • Driveway and Patio Pavers • Stucco, Stone & Brick Venire • Retaining Walls • Porch & Decks • Artistic Landscaping and Lightscaping • Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling • Custom Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Work • Custom Archways & Moldings • Electrical Service, Installation and Service Upgrade • Custom Data Cabling – RG6, CAT 5/6, Fiber Optics, HDMI We also offer consulting services for all construction and renovation projects for small contractors as well as homeowners. Our management service consultant will estimate time and expenses while providing guidance tailored for your personal needs.

"Found Mike at Angi’s list when the ceiling in my sunroom collapsed. He responded quickly and even looked for the root cause of the problem not just a quick fix. He went above and beyond and even recommended equally good roofer and painter. Highly recommendd"

Maria S on November 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.


Project Management Inc.

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Project Management Inc.

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12 years of experience

Don't start your renovation project without consulting with Project Management Inc. We protect you against cost over runs, delays and contractor mistakes.

Don't start your renovation project without consulting with Project Management Inc. We protect you against cost over runs, delays and contractor mistakes.


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AJ Perri

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AJ Perri

4.31(
1,531
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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


ABBOT O'REILLY CONTRACTING

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ABBOT O'REILLY CONTRACTING

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30 years of experience

We have over 20 years experience in the field and incorporated since 1995, licensed, insured, bonded and a member of the BBB

We have over 20 years experience in the field and incorporated since 1995, licensed, insured, bonded and a member of the BBB


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


Step by Step Painting, LLC

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Step by Step Painting, LLC

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

We are family owned and operated established in 1996 with 18 years of experience, we offer our clients a friendly, professional, detailed work and excellent service backed by Impeccable references of satisfied costumers. To see in person the quality of our work visit Majestic flowers in Randolph NJ

We are family owned and operated established in 1996 with 18 years of experience, we offer our clients a friendly, professional, detailed work and excellent service backed by Impeccable references of satisfied costumers. To see in person the quality of our work visit Majestic flowers in Randolph NJ


VJP Construction Inc

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VJP Construction Inc

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Free onsite estimate

ANNICCHIARICO CONSTRUCTION

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ANNICCHIARICO CONSTRUCTION

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40 years of experience

Annicchiarico construction Basement Waterproofing @ Mold remediation . Insured and Licensed. Construction Manager of residential and Commercial projects.

Annicchiarico construction Basement Waterproofing @ Mold remediation . Insured and Licensed. Construction Manager of residential and Commercial projects.

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FAQs for second story addition building service projects in South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ homeowners’ guide to second story addition building services

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