New Jersey · Hudson County & North Jersey
Renovation contractor in Jersey City, Hoboken & Hudson County
We have built in Jersey City since 2022: 33 Bayview (completed 2023), 31 Bayview (completed 2025) and 300 Arlington (in development). We bring the same team, standards and permitting experience to your kitchen, bathroom or whole-home renovation.
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- NJ · NYC · CT
- In-house A&E coordination
- Permits & board packages handled
Built in Jersey City
Our work in New Jersey
Service area
New Jersey towns we serve
Hudson County
Jersey City · Hoboken · Bayonne · Weehawken · Union City · West New York · North Bergen
Bergen, Essex & Union
Edgewater · Fort Lee · Cliffside Park · Montclair · Maplewood · Westfield · and across Hudson, Bergen, Essex and Union counties
Local knowledge
What’s different about renovating here
Old housing stock
Jersey City and Hoboken rowhouses and two- to four-family homes often date to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Expect balloon framing, old galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, and lead paint, which requires EPA lead-safe work practices in pre-1978 homes.
Permits under the UCC
New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code governs permits statewide, with inspections by the local construction office. What needs a permit in NJ.
Flood zones
Parts of Hoboken and Jersey City sit in FEMA flood zones, where the 50% “substantial improvement” rule can change the scope of a large renovation.
Condo buildings
Waterfront high-rises have management rules on work hours, elevator use and insurance much like NYC buildings. We prepare the paperwork.
2026 costs
New Jersey planning ranges
| Scope | 2026 planning range |
|---|---|
| Refresh (same layout, new counters, fronts, lighting) | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Full remodel (new cabinets, stone, appliances, same footprint) | $40,000 – $90,000 |
| Custom / layout change (walls, plumbing or gas moved) | $90,000 – $175,000+ |
| Scope | 2026 planning range |
|---|---|
| Powder room or cosmetic refresh | $10,000 – $20,000 |
| Full remodel (new tile, shower/tub, vanity, fixtures) | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Primary bath with layout change or luxury finishes | $45,000 – $85,000+ |
FAQ
New Jersey renovation questions
Which New Jersey towns does BDM work in?
Primarily Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Weehawken, Union City, West New York and North Bergen in Hudson County, plus Edgewater, Fort Lee, Cliffside Park, Montclair, Maplewood, Westfield and other towns in Bergen, Essex and Union counties.
Does a New Jersey contractor need to be registered?
Yes. Home improvement contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Home improvement contracts over $500 must be in writing and include the contractor’s registration number, a copy of its liability insurance certificate, start and completion dates and the total price, and homeowners can cancel within three business days of receiving the signed contract. BDM’s New Jersey registration number is 13VH12961700.
Who issues renovation permits in Jersey City and Hoboken?
The municipal construction office (in Jersey City, the Division of Construction Code Official) issues construction permits under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, with separate building, plumbing, electrical and fire subcodes. BDM prepares and files the applications and schedules inspections.
What is the flood zone 50% rule?
In FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, which include parts of Hoboken and Jersey City, a renovation costing 50% or more of the building’s market value is treated as a “substantial improvement,” and the whole building must then be brought up to current flood-resistant standards. Check your flood zone before you set scope.
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