*The Angi rating for Contractor Service companies in River Edge, NJ is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Contractor Service companies in River Edge, NJ is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Contractor Service needs.
Last update on March 08, 2026
Serving River Edge, 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 River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired Matt and team to renovate my kitchen. Excellent communication with Matt and job well done!"
+497
Serving River Edge, 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 River Edge, 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."
+48
Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"AID Welding and Mechanical was perfect in every way. Immediate response very high quality work, no job to small and very fair pricing. It is a family business. Diego, who did the job for me was extremely courteous and a real pleasure to deal with. By the way the other contractor never even responded. Diego responded within 5 minutes after pressing the request for bids on the HomeAvisor site."
+11
Serving River Edge, 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!"
+168
Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I have had a lot of experience with contractors in the past for work in my house. I must say this was my best experience. The workers were on time each day as is Very important with my work schedule. Protective of non work areas , to and from the bathroom project. They completed the project on time. The work was exceptional. The (owner) contractor was in contact with me during the whole project in person and on the phone anytime I needed."
+32
Serving River Edge, 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."
Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Picasso Construction is very professional,experienced and reliable team. Sergio (owner) is always consulting with you before doing the following step in the project. He was very helpful buying and picking up the materials from the store and also offering us his contractor discount (10%-20%) which saves you a lot of money in the end! My project was done on time and I'm extremely happy with the results! I recommended this team to my friends and family, and they did use them on few projects. I will definitely hire them in the future for my basement renovation project!"
+50
Serving River Edge, 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."
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.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
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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