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Avatar for Wise Choice Construction llc
Wise Choice Construction llc
123 Main St.
4.73(
11
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Approved Pro
Wise Choice Construction llc
123 Main St.
4.73(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

In Business Since 2017 We at Wise Choice Construction pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Dave provided my wife and me a quote for renovations, and once we agreed, he began the demolition work. The crew knocked down the walls and installed new sheetrock in both the kitchen and bathrooms. We also decided to cut down the sewer pipes and install new PVC pipes. During this process, the first incident occurred when his crew used the bathroom and flushed the toilet, which caused all the waste to flow into the basement due to the unconnected pipes. Dave assured us he would handle the situation, only for us to discover that he charged a purchase of Resolve to our credit card to address the issue. We gradually bought all the necessary materials using a credit card supplied by my wife, while I also went online to shop at stores like Home Depot and Mayfair. After a little over a month, he finished the upstairs bathroom. In the kitchen, he managed to install the cabinets in time for the countertops to be placed. However, while the kitchen sink was installed, the plumbing was not connected to the water supply. Likewise, the kitchen appliances were not hooked up: the dishwasher remained unconnected, the refrigerator was not installed, and the smart thermostat was never set up. Only the stove and the hood range were connected. After he installed the new PVC pipes, I ran the water for a few minutes to test the plumbing. Unfortunately, we experienced flooding in our basement. Water spilled out from our old sewer line, which had not been capped, as well as from the sewer clean-out and all the way upstairs where the kitchen plumbing was not connected. This flooding caused our wood floors in the kitchen to warp and damaged the basement, potentially leading to mold issues. I confronted Dave several times about helping us clean up and remove the damaged carpets, but he failed to show up for two weeks. Eventually, we decided to terminate his services and sought professional help from other contractors. We hired Poseidon Plumbing and have evidence of debris and blockages resulting from the work done by Wise Choice Construction LLC. Additionally, we had to pay for electrical and roofing professionals on top of the plumbing costs to rectify this unfortunate situation."

Steven P on February 2025

In Business Since 2017 We at Wise Choice Construction pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Dave provided my wife and me a quote for renovations, and once we agreed, he began the demolition work. The crew knocked down the walls and installed new sheetrock in both the kitchen and bathrooms. We also decided to cut down the sewer pipes and install new PVC pipes. During this process, the first incident occurred when his crew used the bathroom and flushed the toilet, which caused all the waste to flow into the basement due to the unconnected pipes. Dave assured us he would handle the situation, only for us to discover that he charged a purchase of Resolve to our credit card to address the issue. We gradually bought all the necessary materials using a credit card supplied by my wife, while I also went online to shop at stores like Home Depot and Mayfair. After a little over a month, he finished the upstairs bathroom. In the kitchen, he managed to install the cabinets in time for the countertops to be placed. However, while the kitchen sink was installed, the plumbing was not connected to the water supply. Likewise, the kitchen appliances were not hooked up: the dishwasher remained unconnected, the refrigerator was not installed, and the smart thermostat was never set up. Only the stove and the hood range were connected. After he installed the new PVC pipes, I ran the water for a few minutes to test the plumbing. Unfortunately, we experienced flooding in our basement. Water spilled out from our old sewer line, which had not been capped, as well as from the sewer clean-out and all the way upstairs where the kitchen plumbing was not connected. This flooding caused our wood floors in the kitchen to warp and damaged the basement, potentially leading to mold issues. I confronted Dave several times about helping us clean up and remove the damaged carpets, but he failed to show up for two weeks. Eventually, we decided to terminate his services and sought professional help from other contractors. We hired Poseidon Plumbing and have evidence of debris and blockages resulting from the work done by Wise Choice Construction LLC. Additionally, we had to pay for electrical and roofing professionals on top of the plumbing costs to rectify this unfortunate situation."

Steven P on February 2025


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Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Atlantic 1 Construction LLC
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
171 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well. He was urgent and onetime."

Cordell E on March 2025

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well. He was urgent and onetime."

Cordell E on March 2025


Smart Design By Alex Contracting
Based In
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Smart Design By Alex Contracting
Based In
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
263 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I went with Alex and team to install a new roof. He was super easy to work with, had great prices and his install team did a phenomenal job. If you are debating what company to choose for your project, choose Alex. You will not be disappointed!"

Danielle S on March 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"I went with Alex and team to install a new roof. He was super easy to work with, had great prices and his install team did a phenomenal job. If you are debating what company to choose for your project, choose Alex. You will not be disappointed!"

Danielle S on March 2025


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ZJ’s Construction LLC
5.00(
2
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ZJ’s Construction LLC
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."

Peter T on March 2025

ZJ's Construction LLC. provides home improvement services with many years of experience. The owner, Luis Stalin Rivera, delivers only the finest work and is well known for his efficiency, honesty and competence. All of our employees come with experience of over a decade. Our company provides quality and professional services to exceed our customers' expectations. We provide 100% satisfaction leaving our customers proud of choosing our services. We can only guarantee the best!

"Perfect and friendly service. Clear information and fair price. Very good and clean work. Working on a new project, will hire him again."

Peter T on March 2025


Green Gable Contracting LLC
133 Minell Place
4.82(
83
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Approved Pro
Green Gable Contracting LLC
133 Minell Place
4.82(
83
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
121 local quotes requested

We offer total home remodeling, bathroom, kitchen, attic and basement renovations and new additions. Green Gable Contracting is offering finance options.

"Nick was professional and continually provided updates on progress. He offered and assisted in the pick-up and delivery of renovation materials. Project went over by 1 week but was expected and accounted for. Overall, will consider him for future projects if the need arises."

Erik P on June 2025

We offer total home remodeling, bathroom, kitchen, attic and basement renovations and new additions. Green Gable Contracting is offering finance options.

"Nick was professional and continually provided updates on progress. He offered and assisted in the pick-up and delivery of renovation materials. Project went over by 1 week but was expected and accounted for. Overall, will consider him for future projects if the need arises."

Erik P on June 2025


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Prince Akeems Royal Service
1549 Bond Street
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Prince Akeems Royal Service
1549 Bond Street
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 local quotes requested

Prince Akeem's Royal Service LLC, specializes in TV Mounting, Drywall Repair, Remodeling, Computer Repair, Cell Phone Repair, Security Cameras, Ring Doorbells, Furniture Assembly, Wi-Fi Enhancement, and Cable Pulls/Drops/etc for both business and residential needs alike.

"Excellent, George was on-time, very courteous, very professional, mounted both TV's perfectly, cleaned up the work areas, even vacuumed the floor under both TV's. would highly recommend him to others."

James F on November 2024

Prince Akeem's Royal Service LLC, specializes in TV Mounting, Drywall Repair, Remodeling, Computer Repair, Cell Phone Repair, Security Cameras, Ring Doorbells, Furniture Assembly, Wi-Fi Enhancement, and Cable Pulls/Drops/etc for both business and residential needs alike.

"Excellent, George was on-time, very courteous, very professional, mounted both TV's perfectly, cleaned up the work areas, even vacuumed the floor under both TV's. would highly recommend him to others."

James F on November 2024


Avatar for Redwood Renovation
Redwood Renovation
453 62nd Street
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Redwood Renovation
453 62nd Street
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

Redwood Renovation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a Full -service interior design and renovation company in New Jersey. We look forward to working with you to help you execute your interior design dream. We believe that the process of designing your home should be a breeze, and we believe in democratizing the process of interior design and in maintaining the highest standards of transparency and excellence. And accordingly we place you, Client, at the center of our design process. We will start off by consulting with you to understand your vision for your interior design project.

"Amazing work!"

Stella B on November 2024

Redwood Renovation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a Full -service interior design and renovation company in New Jersey. We look forward to working with you to help you execute your interior design dream. We believe that the process of designing your home should be a breeze, and we believe in democratizing the process of interior design and in maintaining the highest standards of transparency and excellence. And accordingly we place you, Client, at the center of our design process. We will start off by consulting with you to understand your vision for your interior design project.

"Amazing work!"

Stella B on November 2024


Building Concepts
272 Ridge Rd
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Building Concepts
272 Ridge Rd
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

I am a general contractor specializing add a levels and additions. I also do kitchens and bathrooms. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need, to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from remodeling, to major renovations. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Building Concepts of New Jersey, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Everything the building concepts did for me from beginning to end was exactly what they said was going to happen before signing the contract. I am more than pleased, and I will highly recommend them."

Steve S on April 2025

I am a general contractor specializing add a levels and additions. I also do kitchens and bathrooms. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need, to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from remodeling, to major renovations. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Building Concepts of New Jersey, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Everything the building concepts did for me from beginning to end was exactly what they said was going to happen before signing the contract. I am more than pleased, and I will highly recommend them."

Steve S on April 2025


EZ Way Construction
1424 Lozier Pl
4.90(
40
)
Approved Pro
EZ Way Construction
1424 Lozier Pl
4.90(
40
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 local quotes requested

EZ Way Construction takes care of all phases of remodeling for your home. We are strongly committed to providing high quality of craftsmanship and service customer to each and every customer , no matter the size of the job . We are a Family owned business that personally estimates each job and works side by side with you on every aspect of your project from start to finish. We will get your work done in a timely manner and minimize any down time that may occur during your project.

"The guys at EZ Way are very easy to work with. Communication was excellent, Work well done, and job was completed under the projected timeline. Will work with them again on future projects."

Lorenzo S on September 2024

EZ Way Construction takes care of all phases of remodeling for your home. We are strongly committed to providing high quality of craftsmanship and service customer to each and every customer , no matter the size of the job . We are a Family owned business that personally estimates each job and works side by side with you on every aspect of your project from start to finish. We will get your work done in a timely manner and minimize any down time that may occur during your project.

"The guys at EZ Way are very easy to work with. Communication was excellent, Work well done, and job was completed under the projected timeline. Will work with them again on future projects."

Lorenzo S on September 2024


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Picasso Construction LLC
26-10 Southern Drive
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Picasso Construction LLC
26-10 Southern Drive
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We are experts in bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, finished basement renovations and complete home renovations. Accurate knowledge of our trade, experience, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Sergio and his crew were fantastic to work with. The best compliment is hearing my wife say,time and again: I just love my bathroom!"

Gustavo V on October 2023

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We are experts in bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, finished basement renovations and complete home renovations. Accurate knowledge of our trade, experience, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Sergio and his crew were fantastic to work with. The best compliment is hearing my wife say,time and again: I just love my bathroom!"

Gustavo V on October 2023

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FAQs for basement remodel projects in Rutherford, NJ

Unless you have extensive experience in construction work, remodeling a basement is best left to a professional. There are several tasks associated with this project that require exact precision, including:

  • Replacing insulation 

  • Replacing carpet or other flooring 

  • Adding heating and cooling

  • Adjusting or adding walls and doors

  • Altering or adding plumbing elements

If any of these elements is done incorrectly, it could severely impact the quality of your basement remodel and be dangerous. Changing a basement often comes with code safety requirements, like egress windows and proper ventilation. Therefore, leaving it up to a professional is often the best decision.

The cost to finish a basement is $18,400 for the average homeowner. However, this cost could be as little as $2,800 or as much as $34,500, depending on the basement size and the materials needed. If your basement is already outfitted with electrical and plumbing, expect the cost to fall on the lower end. 

For example, the drywall cost for this project averages around $1,750, but other features, like hiring a plumber, cost between $45 and $200 per hour.

The cost to remodel a basement is between $12,100 and $33,400 for the average homeowner. The price you pay can be as little as $3,500 or as much as $50,200, depending on the size and condition of your basement and the type of remodel you're doing. 

If you're doing a simple project like adding a home office to your basement, you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $3,000. However, if you're adding a bathroom, which is an extensive project, you can expect to pay between $6,600 to $16,500.

Since DIYing a basement remodel isn't typically advised, there are some ways that you can still save money on this project without putting yourself in danger. Some ways to save money on a basement remodel include:

  • Painting walls yourself versus including in the cost of the remodel 

  • Installing light fixtures yourself

  • Choosing prefabricated fixtures, like cabinets, over custom ones

  • Choosing a budget-friendly flooring option, like laminate or vinyl flooring, and add rugs where necessary

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

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