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Top-Rated Home builders in Rutherford - Updated Nov 2026

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Prestige Design & Build Corp.
5.0(
40
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt and the entire team of professionals at Prestige Design & Build were prompt, courteous, meticulous and hard working. My family and I are 100% pleased with the beautiful job they completed in our home and I definitely look forward to planning additional renovations with them in the near future. Much appreciation to Matt for his personable communication."
Demarest multiple room remodel
completion of renovation
Addition project progress
Rear addition project
Master bedroom suite

+542

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
23
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"We hired Ernest and Sons to construct our patio tiles. We purchased 2' X 2' Tiles and I have to say they did a gorgeous job. I was so pleased with the way they showed up when they said they would. The men that laid out on my job worked so hard. The labor was very strenuous but they never took a break. They were the most conscientious and polite workers I've ever dealt with. They worked neatly, cleaned up totally afterward, and just had a great deal of respect for our property. They really did a beautiful job and Ernest, the owner is a real gentleman also. Love this company!"
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Sovereign Homes, LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rey and the team for Sovereign Homes did an amazing job on our complete home remodel including a new addition. This was the second time we used Rey (had previously built an addition for us in our last house) and both times we finished the projects on schedule and were very happy with the quality of the workmanship. Rey was on site every day to manage each phase of the build, and every subcontractor he brought in was respectful and courteous. We managed to live in our house throughout most of the build with two small children and you could tell that the team really cared about keeping a clean and safe jobsite. We've recommended Rey to our neighbor who also just completed an addition. Would highly recommend Rey and team for your home remodeling project."
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Entrance
Kitchen
Hallway
Master Bedroom

+8

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DDP Construction, LLC
4.5(
21
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Initially wanted to install an interior sliding door to a new area. They did an incredibly great job. Also had them paint numerous rooms, replaced and installed all new toilets, added custom mirror in bathroom, lighting fixture, built retaining wall in backyard, repaired Mortis locks, new storm door, beautiful handrails for entrance stairs. They were very flexible and accommodating. They are very professional. Their workmanship is superb."
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JD Residence
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JD Residence
JD Residence

+20

Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Raza & Sons Construction, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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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Hudson Valley Home Source, LLC
2.5(
5
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have not completed this project yet. I am still in the beginning stages but so far Hudson valley Home source has been wonderful. Brian Hitt is very knowledgeable and competent in everything he does. I expect everything to be complete around November or December. Feel free to contact me then and I will be more than happy to give my opinion."
Exterior
Family Room
Windows
Exterior
Bathroom

+102

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Elegant Home Improvement
4.6(
102
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John did outstanding job finishing basement in our house. He provided contract at the beginning of the project with the job descriptions and prizing. The prizing was reasonable. He strictly honors the contract. He worked personally with Livingston city authorities for job permit. John spent a lot of time with the city inspectors and completed all their recommendations. Work was done in very professional manner without any deficiencies. We are very happy! Definitely, recommend this company services to our relatives and friends"
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+30

Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cary's Home Improvement
4.4(
35
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I DO NOT use anyone who is not on Angie's List so we understand the importance of having accurate, fair reviews. We found Cary on Angie's List with overall great feedback on jobs he had done so we called him in for an estimate. Despite being very busy, he made the time to come over on a Saturday morning. He had previously dropped by and assessed the damage from the outside but needed to see it from the inside to ensure he could judge it accurately. After 15 minutes, our fears were realized and he said he would need to remove the cedar impression siding and remove the roof and replace it with a different system because the pitch wasn't steep enough. 
Within 48 hours, he provided a quote for his crew to come out and get the work done in a single day which was completely reasonable. He completed the work (guaranteed) as promised and left the site immaculate. He took pictures of the issue, of job progress and of the completed job. He mentioned he went around and filled some other issues he noticed while he was waiting for his crew to wrap up, no charge at all. He then discounted the quoted, agreed price 5% for angie's list deal I wasn't even aware of. Have you ever heard of a contractor accept less than an agreed price? Me neither.
Angie's List is a great resource for people to share experiences. I think the contractors who are honest and reasonable should be applauded too. We have been on the receiving end of some really lousy service so this was a new experience having someone do what they promised to do. Cary and his crew are the best in Monmouth County. We already have him pricing out finishing a storage space and will use him to build our deck in the spring. I cannot recommend Cary enough and you can reach me through Cary if you'd like to see his work firsthand. 
Kevin
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+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Working Construction
5.0(
15
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our original vendor disappeared. Harold and his team came in and really fixed all the problems and even worked late nights, sat/sun, to fix and complete the job. They went over and above the requested work and made our new home finally livable. We are grateful to them for everything they did"
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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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