General Contractor in Essex County, NJ

Basements, bathrooms, kitchens, painting, and additions — built to Essex County’s standard.

★★★★☆ 4.7 Google Rating

Building Since 1999

Licensed & Insured

5 Counties Served

What Projects Cost in Essex County

Essex County is a high-end market like Morris — labor rates and finish levels run above New Jersey averages. As a guide: most finished basements fall between $25,000 and $55,000; full bathroom remodels $10,000 to $30,000; kitchen remodels $25,000 to $90,000+; home additions $200 to $400 per square foot. The final price always depends on size, materials, and scope — a free estimate gives you exact pricing. Customer financing with low monthly payments is available on every service.

AGR Builders is a general contractor serving Essex County, NJ, based in Flanders. Our own crews remodel basements, bathrooms, and kitchens, handle residential and commercial painting, and build home additions and decks for homeowners in Millburn (Short Hills), Montclair, Livingston, West Orange, Maplewood, South Orange, Nutley, Belleville, and surrounding towns.

Essex County is a high-end market — Short Hills, Montclair, and Livingston set the bar — and we work to it. High finish levels, demanding clients, homes where the details matter. Our estimates reflect the quality of work the area expects, and our crews deliver it. From historic colonials in Montclair to newer construction in Livingston, we know the housing stock and what it takes to renovate it properly.

Our Services in Essex County

Basement remodeling — finished basements, home theaters, basement baths, wet bars
Bathroom remodeling — full renovations, primary suites, small bath remodels
Kitchen remodeling — cabinet and counter replacements to full reconfigurations
Painting — interior, exterior, and commercial painting by our own crews
Home additions — family rooms, primary suites, second stories, plus decks
General contracting — multi-room renovations, masonry, drywall, whole-home projects

Our Process

Free consultation — we look at your space and listen
Design & detailed written estimate — line items, not guesswork
Permits pulled and inspections scheduled with your town
Build — our own crews, one point of contact
Final walkthrough — we don’t leave until it’s right

Our Work in Essex County

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Why Choose AGR Builders

Our own crews do the work — no day-labor strangers in your home
Based in Flanders, NJ — we’re local, not a national franchise
We pull permits and schedule inspections with your town
Free, detailed written estimates — line items, not guesswork
Financing available with low monthly payments
One point of contact from first visit to final walkthrough

Financing: Low Monthly Payments

Every service we offer — basement remodeling, bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, painting, and home additions — can be financed through our partner company, with low monthly payments that fit a normal household budget.

Ask us about financing when you call — we’ll walk through the options alongside your estimate so you can see the real monthly number before deciding anything.

Towns We Serve in Essex County

Millburn (Short Hills), Montclair, Livingston, West Orange, Maplewood, South Orange, Nutley, Belleville — and surrounding communities throughout the county.

Common Questions

Do you work in Short Hills and Montclair?

Yes — Millburn (Short Hills), Montclair, Livingston, and the surrounding high-end towns are a regular part of our work.

Do you handle permits with Essex County towns?

We pull permits and schedule inspections with your town. Essex County towns can be particular — we’re used to their processes.

Which services do your own crews perform?

Basement remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and painting are done by our own crews. Kitchens, additions, and larger renovations are managed by us as your general contractor.