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Top-Rated Custom home builders in Closter - Updated Nov 2026

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Prestige Design & Build Corp.
5.0(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"I worked with Prestige on a few, somewhat unique, projects recently, including renovating an old detached garage and fixing up my basement after a French drain/sump pump install. It was definitely a 5 star experience. Matt seemed more like a partner than a contractorâ ¦he brought creative solutions and ideas to the project, was transparent with updates and showing off milestones as they were completed, and even went the extra mile to ensure quality (example: he insisted that siding be sent back because it did not quite match the rest of the house). He also hooked me up with a custom side door for my EV charger cord that is going to make charging outside so much easier. I will definitely be hitting him / Prestige up again in the future."
Demarest multiple room remodel
completion of renovation
Addition project progress
Rear addition project
Master bedroom suite

+542

Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Sovereign Homes, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"Rey and the team for Sovereign Homes did an amazing job on our complete home remodel including a new addition. This was the second time we used Rey (had previously built an addition for us in our last house) and both times we finished the projects on schedule and were very happy with the quality of the workmanship. Rey was on site every day to manage each phase of the build, and every subcontractor he brought in was respectful and courteous. We managed to live in our house throughout most of the build with two small children and you could tell that the team really cared about keeping a clean and safe jobsite. We've recommended Rey to our neighbor who also just completed an addition. Would highly recommend Rey and team for your home remodeling project."
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Entrance
Kitchen
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Master Bedroom

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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"Atlantic 1 and Eddie were referred to me by another happy customer who in return was also referred by someone who used their services. Quick to quote and book (especially when we had a water damage project and couldn’t wait around) , not afraid to take on challenges that other contractors wouldn’t work on, fast turnaround and good pricing. Would I use them again?: I’ve done a kitchen remodel with them, then a living room- from ceiling paint to floor install to closets remodeling, and I’m having them return for a quote on deck / balcony and gazebo reconstruction and new fence So yes.. I would definitely use them again!"
Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project
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Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project

+5

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by41%of homeowners
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

Platinum Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 6 years of experience serving Brooklyn, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Working Construction
5.0(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Our original vendor disappeared. Harold and his team came in and really fixed all the problems and even worked late nights, sat/sun, to fix and complete the job. They went over and above the requested work and made our new home finally livable. We are grateful to them for everything they did"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Integrity Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Louis is great! He will run through walls to get your project done. Knows his way around projects requiring permits. Very respectful to his clients and great at communicating. Integrity Construction is where I go to for all my projects!"
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+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nilsen Building & Remodeling LLC
4.3(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"I prep the room first before they started painting, i.e caulk holes in the wall and windows and sanded. I would have wished them to prep another room; i e re-enforce nails in sheet rock and caulk at least but they did not get to that part although they said they would at least put nails on sheet rock as existing nails were popping out. But they did a good and clean job in painting without any mess.
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Entry tile
Bathroom floor
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Drywall install and spackle

+173

Recommended by87%of homeowners
Building Concepts
5.0(
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"We completely restored our 121 year old stone craftsman and would not have been successful without the team at Building Concepts. They started with the staircase and moved through the entire upstairs, 2 full bathrooms. I frankly wouldn’t trust anyone else with the work and look forward to using them as we move onto the kitchen."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Handy Pros
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Gary is amazing! He took time out to explain everything to me. His customer service is worth every penny! He was very knowledgable. Please don't hire him so I can only use him haha. He did a great job and I would hire again!"
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Finishing bathroom remodel

+101

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MTL Contracting
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Serving Closter, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"Once again, MTL Contracted has not disappointed. Absolutely beautiful work and transformed our unfinished basement into a gorgeous living space, including closets, built on bookshelves, home gym, etc. Work is impeccable and done timely as promised. Matt works extremely neatly and cleans up all debris, etc. Couldn't be happier."
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Custom Home Builders FAQs, answered by experts

The average cost to renovate or remodel a home is $52,300, with most projects ranging from $19,500 to over $88,400. However, costs can vary significantly, from as low as $3,000 for a small project to $170,000 or more for a complete home remodel.

Several factors influence the total price, including:

  • Project Scope and Size: The extent of the renovations, whether it's a single room or the entire house.

  • Location: Geographic location affects labor and material costs.

  • Materials: The quality of materials chosen.

  • Room Type: Kitchen remodels ($14,500 - $70,000+) are generally more expensive than bedroom remodels ($1,500 - $5,500).

  • Other Factors: The time of year, complexity of the work, and any additions or expansions.

On a per-square-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $15 and $60 for standard projects and up to $150 for luxury renovations.

Examples of specific project costs include:

  • Basement remodel: ~$20,200

  • Garage remodel: ~$27,900

  • Loft conversion: ~$20,200

  • Disability accommodation remodel: ~$4,300

  • Major home repairs: ~$11,700

If you are financing the project, note that some loan programs, like the FHA 203(k), may require a minimum project cost (e.g., $5,000) and will necessitate a home appraisal and professional cost estimates. Using a home renovation cost estimator can also help you budget for your project.

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

The average build timeline for a home is between six and 12 months, with timelines pushing toward the upper end of that range if you’re creating a custom design or need a lot of land preparation before getting started. Hiring a general contractor or a custom homebuilder will help speed up the process, as you’ll see fewer delays between different parts of the build process getting done.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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