Whole Home Renovations in Montclair, NJ

No. A lot of homeowners are better off with a phased plan — we lock in the long-term vision first so the work that happens now doesn’t conflict with what comes later. Then we sequence the phases around budget and life.

Yes — that’s one of the harder parts of whole-home work. We pay attention to trim profiles, ceiling heights, door styles, and finish choices so the renovated rooms feel connected to the rest of the house, not obviously bolted on.

We talk through that before we start. Depending on scope, we might phase the work, set up a temporary kitchen, work bathroom by bathroom, or just be smart about which room we touch when. The goal is for the house to keep functioning — that’s a planning conversation, not an afterthought.

A full gut renovation with new layout, cabinetry, counters, and appliances usually runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on the scope and whether we need to move plumbing or electrical. A refresh that keeps the layout the same—new cabinets, counters, and fixtures—typically takes 2 to 3 weeks. We include time for material delivery and inspections in the timeline.

Yes. We set up a temporary kitchen in another room—microwave, coffee maker, basic appliances—so you're not eating out every meal. You won't have access to your main kitchen during the work, but you can live here normally. We schedule plumbing and electrical rough-in on days that minimize disruption, and we keep the job site contained so dust and noise stay contained.

We tell you what we found, show you the options (replace it now, leave it, upgrade it partially), and give you the cost for each. There's no surprise change order—we've already accounted for some contingency in the estimate. Most homes this age benefit from replacing galvanized pipes and updating electrical while walls are open, since doing it later is much more expensive.

A full bathroom gut-renovation runs $15,000 to $40,000 depending on the size, whether plumbing moves, and your fixture and tile choices. A smaller bathroom refresh—new vanity, tile, and fixtures without moving plumbing—is typically $8,000 to $18,000. We give you a fixed price after the walkthrough so you know the actual cost before we start.

We do all sizes. Secondary bathrooms, powder rooms, and primary baths all get the same attention to layout, waterproofing, and finish quality. Small bathrooms often benefit most from good planning—right lighting, storage, and tile layout can make them feel larger and more functional.

Yes. Grab bars can be integrated into tilework, wider doorways don't require medical-style doors, and accessible showers can look just like regular tile showers. The key is planning these features into the design from the start, not adding them on top. We coordinate accessibility with your chosen fixtures and style so it feels intentional.

If you're changing plumbing, electrical, or structural elements, yes—Essex County requires a permit. We handle the permit application, inspections, and all the paperwork. Permit processing typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, so we apply early to keep the project on track.

Absolutely. Good layout planning can improve flow, storage, and functionality without moving walls. We assess what's actually limiting the kitchen—poor counter space, dark lighting, dated appliances—and fix the real problems. Sometimes a layout change is worth the cost; sometimes new cabinetry and lighting do the job.

You can phase the work. We help you prioritize—usually kitchen or primary bathroom first, then other bathrooms, then other rooms. Phasing lets you spread the cost and disruption. We plan each phase so it doesn't create problems for later work (like routing new plumbing or electrical through walls we've already finished).