General Contractor in Essex County, NJ
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, painting, and additions — built to Essex County’s standard, from our home base in Flanders.
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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. Our estimates reflect the quality of work the area expects, and our crews deliver it.
What a Finished Basement Costs in Essex County
Size, layout (home theater, wet bar, guest suite with bath), and finish level set the final price. Every finished basement we build is permitted and inspected to code, with egress, moisture control, and HVAC done right.
The final price always depends on size, materials, and scope — a free estimate gives you exact pricing, and we never lock you into a number before we’ve measured and written it down. Customer financing with low monthly payments is available on every service.
What a Bathroom Remodel Costs in Essex County
Most full bathroom renovations fall between $10,000 and $30,000. A hall bath refresh — new tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures — lands at the lower end; a primary suite with a curbless shower, freestanding tub, and heated floor runs to the top. Moving plumbing rough-ins and structural changes are what push a bathroom above these ranges.
The final price always depends on size, materials, and scope — a free estimate gives you exact pricing, and we never lock you into a number before we’ve measured and written it down. Customer financing with low monthly payments is available on every service.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Essex County
Most kitchen remodels fall between $25,000 and $90,000. Cabinet and countertop replacements with new fixtures land at the lower end; full reconfigurations — moving walls, relocating plumbing and electrical, custom cabinetry — run to the top. Finish level is the biggest lever: stock cabinets with quartz counters versus custom inset cabinetry with stone and premium appliances.
The final price always depends on size, materials, and scope — a free estimate gives you exact pricing, and we never lock you into a number before we’ve measured and written it down. Customer financing with low monthly payments is available on every service.
Most home additions run $200 to $400 per square foot, with typical projects falling between $150,000 and $400,000. Interior painting runs $600 to $1,200 per room.
About This Page
AGR Builders is a general contractor serving Essex County, NJ, based in Flanders. Our own crews remodel kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, 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. 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
- Bathroom remodeling — full renovations, primary suites, hall baths, curbless showers, and tub-to-shower conversions
- Kitchen remodeling — cabinet and counter replacements to full reconfigurations, plumbing and electrical moves, islands, and layout changes
- Basement remodeling — finished basements, home theaters, wet bars, basement baths, and guest suites
- 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
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
That’s the pitch — twenty-seven years of it. Call (201) 477-8301 and judge for yourself. The estimate is free either way.
Financing: Low Monthly Payments
Every service we offer — kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement 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?
Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, basement finishing, and painting are done by our own crews. Additions and larger renovations are managed by us as your general contractor.
Do you offer financing?
Yes — customer financing through a partner company, with low monthly payments. Ask about it with your estimate.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (201) 477-8301 for a free written estimate anywhere in Essex County.
Ready to Start Your Essex County Project?
Free estimates. No pressure. Just honest numbers. Call (201) 477-8301 — you’ll talk to a builder, not a salesperson.
Also serving — Morris County, Sussex County, Warren County, Passaic County.