Top-rated contractors.

Get matched with top contractors in Oakland, NJ

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your contractor service project in Oakland, NJ?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY OAKLAND, NJ HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.7
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon54
    Verified contractor services reviews

Find Contractors in Oakland

Avatar for EMILCO Construction, LLC
EMILCO Construction, LLC
4.9(
16
)
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
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+21

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Prestige Design & Build Corp.
Prestige Design & Build Corp.
5.0(
40
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, 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!"
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
Avatar for BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
BUILT-WELL BUILDERS, LLC
4.8(
167
)
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
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Apex Contracting and Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
Apex Contracting and Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
4.8(
59
)
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!"
Basement
Basement Before
Bar Area Before
Bar
Kitchen

+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for You Break We Fix
You Break We Fix
4.3(
55
)
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."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+48

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Avatar for CSZ Construction
CSZ Construction
4.6(
69
)
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."
 ALL COLUMNS FINISH
OLD DECK
Livinroom
 PAINTING
PREPARING FOOTINGS

+168

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
)
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."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for KFD General Construction, LLC
KFD General Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Oakland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The work, including making a wood frame for, and then pouring a 4" concrete foundation, followed by assembling a 10' x 8' toolshed was skillfully done. The work was very neat, completed on time and all the debris was removed. In addition, Kladji, the owner, was extremely good about returning phone calls and messages, and very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend his services, which were priced reasonably."
Remodel basement
Remodel basement
Framing
Remodel basement
Remodel basement

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Avatar for Steadfast Carpentry LLC
Steadfast Carpentry LLC
5.0(
8
)
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."
The final product.
After
Jim's New Back Porch
After
The custom balusters before top plates were installed on the railing.

+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
)
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."
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+56

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 660
Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

The Oakland, NJ homeowners’ guide to contractor services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.