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Top-Rated Contractors in Oakland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for EMILCO Construction, LLC
EMILCO Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emile is a great contractor and I highly recommend him reservation to anyone looking to upgrade or do a home renovation project. He helped us renovate our primary bathroom (completely, down to the studs and completely changing the layout), created a main floor laundry room, and an extra bedroom. Emile provided a comprehensive estimate, which was accurate, and he finished the entire job within the agreed upon time frame within the estimate. His crew were complete professionals, polite, and did excellent work. We could not be happier with the results and our new spaces. The rooms are beautiful. He went above and beyond in all respects, even when I decided to make changes to the design along the way, he was able to roll with them and told me how much various options would cost and other pros and cons of those options (tiling the whole bathroom vs partial, heated floors or no, different types of fixtures, etc)."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
167
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, 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!!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Apex Contracting and Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
Apex Contracting and Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
4.8(
59
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, 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!"
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+19

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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You Break We Fix
4.3(
55
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect. No other words needed. On time. Polite. Professional. Worked like dogs all day. Knew exactly what they were getting themselves and how to get it done. I will definitely hire them again for my next project."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My parents and I live in a old brick apartment building in Hoboken that is from the 1880s. The bathroom in our apartment had not been updated since the 1940s. We needed help ASAP. We checked out Cesar s page and wanted to hire him immediately. The reviews speak for themselves. When he came into our apartment to give us a quote we knew that this was contractor we needed to get the job done. Cesar is affordable, friendly, and very accommodating to any issues or concerns you have before starting the project. Two massive issues with our project were that my dad has spinal & walking issues, so we needed the floors clear of all tools and materials at the end of the each day so that father could walk efficiently through the apartment. The other big issue was that we only have 1 bathroom, so Cesar agreed to work with us on pulling the toilet off and on as every day finished so that we did not have to leave our building to use the toilet. Him and his crew are the best and take pride in their work so that owner is happy with the final result. We brought the bathroom down to the bare bones and rebuilt it back up. I worked with him every step of the way to make sure that he needed all materials to get the job done in the time we needed. This project was an intense remodel with some of the hardest demo and substrate materials that an old bathroom can have. He didn t think anything of it. He has veteran experience in the field and this remodel only took 3 weeks. We are very impressed with Cesar s craftsmanship and professionalism and we will be hiring him again for any future interior projects."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"They are not local to my area. Please, hire local. And this is for Angi: Try not to recommend contractors who are a significant distance away, in this case around 80 miles (and 2 states) away. Great website, appears to be professionally designed and maintained, I like what they do (judging from the content in the website) but I am outside their service area. I don't live in that area. If I owned a home or apartment in that area, I would hire them."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When we bought our house we needed to completely replace the carpeting with laminate flooring before we could move in. Pat helped us get everything handled quickly and the floors came out looking great. He was very knowledgeable about the process and we will definitely be working with him again for other home improvement projects."
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+54

Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for P B Construction, LLC
P B Construction, LLC
4.5(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, 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."
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+56

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

When hanging a door frame, it’s recommended that you use screws, not nails. Screws are more secure, easier to tighten, and easier to remove if you need to adjust the frame. On average, the cost to replace a door frame is about $400, but you can save on labor costs if you’re confident in your ability to DIY the project. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

When choosing a drywall anchor, consider the weight of the object you're hanging and how much weight the anchor will need to support. The heavier the weight, the stronger the anchor you'll need. You’ll find the weight capacity on the packaging when shopping for anchors. 

Also, remember that you can use more than one anchor when hanging something on the wall. If you're using multiple anchors, divide the object weight by the number of anchors to determine how much each will need to support. If you need help deciding which drywall anchor to use, you can hire a handyperson to hang your objects. 

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