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Sovereign Homes, LLC
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Sovereign Homes brought our vision to life! We added a primary suite to our home, replacing an existing crawl space attic. Rey helped us step-by-step throughout the project. We appreciated his clear communication and efforts with the town and the contractors. We love the luxurious addition to our home!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
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Serving Dover, 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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RR Building and Remodeling
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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RR Building and remodeling is a family owned and operated business committed to helping turn our customer's visions into reality. What sets us apart is our personalized approach and unwavering commitment to quality. Our team of skilled in house craftsmen bring decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. \n\nOur services include: New home construction, renovations and additions, foundation work, bathroom remodels, custom carpentry, masonry, decorative concrete, and overall project management. \n\nBy blending innovative trends with timeless craftsmanship, RR Building and Remodeling aims to create spaces that not only impress but also stand the test of time, ensuring your home remains both stylish and functional for years to come.

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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All Around Renovations LLC
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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"We hired Michael to renovate our 100-year-old farmhouse-style colonial, and the results were outstanding. He managed a full kitchen overhaul, including an addition that expanded the space and added a hallway—dramatically improving the home's flow. He also built a beautiful new deck, refinished the original oak floors, painted every room, and updated two bathrooms, including a custom shower with French stone tile. Michael’s communication was excellent—clear, timely, and always professional. His attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship showed in every phase of the project. Most importantly, he took a truly consultative approach, offering thoughtful guidance while always respecting our vision. Highly recommend!"
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Floor Refinishing - Farm House
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100 yr old farm house
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Your Way Contractors
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

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"Gene and the boys are amazing contractors and are our go to when there is work that needs to be done on our home. They remodeled our basement, and did a custom builtin to house our 180 gal fish tank. They removed a wall to make the basement more open space. Not only that but they did it cleanly, efficiently and in an amazing turn around time. They also more recently helped to fix our crown molding around our fridge in order for us to buy a bigger one and it looks exactly like the rest of our kitchen. We couldn't be happier with Your Way contractors and we will forever be repeat customers. Thank you Your Way! Also anyone who is looking to do work, I highly recommend the team."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elegant Home Improvement
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Can’t pay enough compliments to John and his guys. They did a great job overall and managed the project very smoothly through the entire permitting process. From the very beginning it was apparent John was detail oriented and most importantly, concerned about delivering a quality product to his customers. John is very hands on, and his approach of shopping with the homeowner to make sure everything will “work” during installation I think is a key component of job success and customer satisfaction. The guys worked straight thru with work only interrupted by permits/inspections. He involved and asked us about anything that came up along the way that we had not previously talked about. Guys were very professional, being respectful of our home and working neatly/efficiently. I highly recommend John without hesitation, and will be using him in the future when we renovate our Master Bathroom."
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Jack Cwyl & Son Builders
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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"If you're looking for a budget job, keep looking. Jack isn't cheap, but he gives you the highest quality service and work. Started on time, worked continuously, finished on time. Spent a lot of time with us discussing the options and planning the work. "Old School" perfectionism. Minimized household disruptions and cleaned up well at the end of each day. Came immediately when we had a minor problem after the job was completed and paid for. The finished product looks fabulous. And if you're a dog lover, you might even get to meet Jack's french bulldog Coco."
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QRC Home Improvement
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Serving Dover, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

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"This review is for experience of getting quote only - Pros: - Responsive by text and accessible by email - A - Reasonable pricing for some work, though was able to accommodate overall budget (~15K) - C Cons: - Attitude: came off as dismissive towards "small" projects (15K), lacking professionalism - D - May not be best option if looking for design ideas or services beyond just paying for labor Got quotes from Quality Renovations on two separate occasions. Both times, the liaison was responsive via email and phone/text. However, ended up not going with them due to 1) lack of follow up the first time and 2) poor attitude the second time. Quotes provided were reasonable for the most part (may not be the best price you are going to get piecemeal, but able to stay within a reasonable budget), so could be right contractor if you have a job where you are just looking for someone to do the work. Not your best options if you are also looking for suggestions for design ideas/suggestions or beyond bare bones service (attitude was dismissive toward 'small projects'). While renovations in general can be a painful process, and level of customer service varies widely, no one appreciate poor attitude especially when customer was very reasonable and accommodating in requests throughout the process."
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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

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