General Contractor Serving Bergen County, NJ
Choosing a general contractor in Bergen County usually comes down to one question: will this company actually run the job, or will it hand you a low number and then disappear behind a rotating cast of subcontractors. Strong Construction LLC is based in Little Ferry, and we have been running projects across this county for more than 20 years.
We handle kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and full interior renovations for homeowners in Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Saddle River, Tenafly, Fort Lee, and the surrounding towns. Every project has a written scope, a named project manager, and a schedule you can hold us to.
One firm for design, permits, and construction
As a design-build contractor we take the project from first sketch to final punch list. That means measured drawings, a specification list, a fixed-price proposal, permit filings, construction, and inspections all sit with one accountable team. You are not translating between an architect who never visits the site and a builder who never saw the intent. When something unexpected appears behind a wall, the person who priced the job is the person standing there deciding how to solve it, and you get one clear answer instead of two parties pointing at each other.
Written pricing before demolition
We do not start work on a verbal estimate. Our contracts are line-item documents with allowances stated in dollars for tile, stone, plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances, and hardware. Bergen County kitchens generally fall between $45,000 and $85,000, layout-preserving refreshes can start near $35,000, and full-gut kitchens with custom cabinetry and premium stone run $110,000 and up. Bathrooms typically run $20,000 to $40,000, with high-end primary baths between $40,000 and $75,000. Additions and whole-home projects are priced after the drawings are complete so the number reflects the actual build.
Permits handled for you in every township
Bergen County has 70 municipalities and each construction office has its own habits. We know which towns want zoning sign-off before the building permit, which require a survey for an addition, and which subcode officials prefer a phone call before the rough inspection. We file the paperwork, post the permit, schedule the inspections, and close out the file so you receive a clean certificate of approval or occupancy at the end of the project. That closeout matters when you eventually sell the house.
Local project experience and craftsmanship
Our portfolio across Bergen County includes 1920s center-hall colonials in Ridgewood, larger new-era homes in Franklin Lakes and Saddle River, split-levels in Paramus, and high-rise condos in Fort Lee and Edgewater. We do our own framing, carpentry, and custom millwork in house, which is why our trim details, built-ins, and cabinetry integration hold up. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are performed by licensed trade partners who have worked with us for years, not by whoever was available that week.
Working in Bergen County
Homes here vary enormously, and so do the constraints. Older colonials often need panel upgrades and framing repairs discovered only after demolition, which is why we build a documented contingency into the plan instead of pretending it will not happen. Larger properties in Alpine, Saddle River, and Upper Saddle River frequently involve steep driveways, well and septic considerations, and tree or grading ordinances that affect additions. Riverfront and high-rise properties in Fort Lee and Edgewater bring building management, elevator scheduling, and certificate of insurance requirements. We plan for the specific town before we write the proposal.
What Every Project Includes
Bergen County Towns We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
What do renovations in this area typically cost?
Most Bergen County kitchens land between $45,000 and $85,000. Simpler refreshes that keep the existing layout can start near $35,000, and full-gut renovations with custom cabinetry and premium stone run $110,000 and up. Most bathrooms run $20,000 to $40,000, with high-end primary baths between $40,000 and $75,000. Every number we give you is written into a fixed-price proposal before any demolition begins.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We pull the building, plumbing, electrical, and fire permits, coordinate the plan review with the local construction office, and meet every inspector on site. You never have to sit in a municipal office or chase a subcode official. Our license and insurance certificates are filed with the township before we start.
How does your design-build process work?
We start with an on-site consultation, measure and photograph the space, and talk through how you actually use it. From there we produce drawings, a selection list, and a line-item proposal with real allowances. Once you approve, we file permits, order long-lead items, and publish a schedule you can follow week by week. One team owns design, permits, and construction, so nothing falls between a designer and a builder.
How long will the work take?
A kitchen typically runs eight to twelve weeks on site once materials are in hand, a bathroom four to six weeks, and a whole-home renovation four to eight months depending on structural work. We order cabinetry and stone before demolition so your home is not sitting open waiting on a delivery.
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