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Last update on February 29, 2024
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fantastic general contractor with a fantastic communication skills, you don't have to supervised the construction."
+21
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Really enjoyed working with Matt (owner) and Dino- they were friendly and professional, able to accommodate our time frame, and did an amazing job! Would hire them for any home project!"
+497
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired Built-Well to install new doors in our house. This involved work in nearly every room in the house, but Grant and his team moved quickly, working around our schedule, and kept everything spotless as they worked. We are so happy with the finished project and will absolutely hire Built-Well for future projects. We have worked with several contractors in the past, but none have come close to the professionalism and quality of their work! We can not recommend them enough!!"
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2009
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Andy and his crew were wonderful to work with! They were very professional, and made sure everything was done correctly. They even fixed mistakes my last contractor had done.! I cannot say enough about Apex contracting! I highly recommend using them!"
+21
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This is the third and largest project that Cesar has done for me. He is without question the best contractor I have ever used. His tiling work is fantastic! He is Knowledgeable, Honest, Fair and completely trustworthy. We were away for long periods of time while he worked alone in our house. I won't even consider another contractor for any additional work that we would do in the future. We just did two bathrooms with him and they came out perfect. Cesar is an easy guy to work with and has a great work ethic. He's a first class, stand up guy!"
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Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Customers say: Quality work
"BUYER BEWARE. I hate long reviews...but I wish someone rang the warning bell with a review of their experiences before we used Ernest & Sons.
To be fair In the end the job was done--but at what cost? We worked with Jose a few years back to replace our driveway. Jose and team did an excellent job. So when we wanted to have our patio and walkway done we called Ernest and sons again. This time we dealt with Ernest. Initially he was nice and helpful showing me other patios completed. We were very specific on timing to finish the project he was in agreement understanding weather delays could impact the completion.
Once the contract was signed ...communications on their side stopped. We had to call several times to see when the project would start. Once the job started the guys on site were nice but they did not speak much English and there no project manager to check in to see how things were going.
When the job was done there was light rain and we noticed pools of water on the patio. I put paper cups in the standing water and took pictures. I contacted Ernest he came out and never conceded there was a problem as he looked at the standing water. However he sent a crew back (again we had not paid yet) to remove the pavers and ensure it was level. They removed pavers in different areas 5 TIMES to level the patio. While I truly appreciate their efforts...why didn't the first crew simply get it right.
DAMAGES TO OUR YARD AND NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR. In the process of building our patio they drove trucks onto our yard
and the neighbors damaging both yards. I immediately took pictures and called Ernest--he assured me all damages would be taken care of. When the job was complete his guys put seeds down and we paid in full. However almost a month later there were only spots of grass and both yards still damaged.I called again sent more pictures and he sent another crew that told my husband they were putting down the 'good stuff this time' (really). We watered the lawns twice a day same as before...the damage is still there are now we have to pay out of pocket to fix our lawn and our neighbors!
ICING ON THE CAKE. Company called and asked if Ernest could bring a potential customer to see the patio. My husband agreed assuming he could talk to Ernest about damages. Ernest was no show...they gave the prospects our address...and to our surprise two strangers walked into our backyard without even ringing the doorbell. I do not fault the couple but Ernest and Sons for handling this entire job so unprofessionally.If you still choose to use this merchant ...good luck and get in writing how damaged will be handled.
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Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Superb. Great contractor. Skilled in all areas of building construction, demolition, heavy equipment operation. Very nice guy. Hard working. Reasonable pricing."
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Customers say: Terrific value
"I have used Home Improvements Done Right several times both on my investment properties (buy; holds, flips, new construction), as well as my personal home and each time Mauricio and Daniel were able to deliver above expectations and within budget. They and their teams are very easy to work with, and can work autonomously, making logical judgement calls in the field and when necessary, will suggest thoughtful improvements. Communications are clear, timely, and effective. They are competitive from a pricing perspective, and their work quality is among the best out there. They leave the work area neat and orderly and their employees are extremely polite and friendly. For all the aforementioned, Home Improvements Done Right is my default GC, and I have even referred them to other builders who had issues with their previous contractor's performance. The feedback on those referrals have always been extremely positive. I will continue to use them on my projects."
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Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Even when I didn't understand and I was questioning things, they gave me advice on different options I could do and helped me save money. They gave me ideas on things to add that I was doing in my home to help it all balance out. It looked great! The work they did was a better quality for a better price than other contractors were willing to do."
+56
Serving Northvale, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Terrific. He came on time, did a wonderful job , is very trustworthy, and a real craftsman. I would hire him again as a contractor for anything."
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Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
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Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.
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