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Prestige Design & Build Corp.
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"The prestige team did an amazing job on our kitchen and pantry renovation. They made the process easy and we're open to our participation and input throughout the project. From the design to demo to construction the process was smooth and the final result came out looking amazing. Would reccomend them to anyone doing a home project."
Demarest multiple room remodel
completion of renovation
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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
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"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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Master Bedroom

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
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Serving Demarest, 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!"
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Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project

+5

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by43%of homeowners
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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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
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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Emergency services offered

"Outstanding. The Working Construction team definitely exceeded my expectations. I am very happy with the finished work. When I 1st met with Harold I had an idea of what i wanted. He is extremely knowledgeable with so many suggestions and ideas to complement what i had in mind. He truly delivered what we agreed on and what I ordered. Great with details, accurate quote, responsible, timely and clean. Love it. Now I have an apartment that I love and call home. Highly recommended."
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Building Concepts
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Eric and his team are not just contractors. They are family. They really get to know their customers and fully execute dreams and make them reality. They made my house and home and was always available for as many questions I had. I never felt rushed in decision making. They became someone I will always call when I have any ideas to improve my home."
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The Handy Pros
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Serving Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"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 Demarest, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"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 questions, answered by experts

Modular homes can go up or down in value depending on a few factors. In areas where real estate is appreciating, the value of modular homes is likely to increase, and vice versa. Additionally, the value of modular homes depends partially on the area. In cities where every other home is stick-built, modular homes might be considered a functional obsolescence, in which case they could be less desirable and go down in value. In either case, though, modular homes can still be a good investment, especially since they provide housing at a lower upfront cost.

On average, the cost of a home builder is about $150 per square foot, but that price can range from around $100 to $400 per square foot or more. That puts the typical price range of a standard, 2,000-square-foot house between $200,000 and $800,000. Some factors that affect the price of hiring a home builder include the following:

  • Location of your home and the living cost in the area

  • Type of foundation and framing you choose

  • Quality of the building materials

  • Footprint and layout of the house

  • Number of stories

  • Builder’s experience

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.

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

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