Kitchen Remodeling in Franklin Lakes, NJ
Strong Construction LLC designs and builds kitchens in Franklin Lakes and throughout Bergen County. We are a licensed design-build firm with more than 20 years of work in New Jersey, which means the same team draws your layout, prices it in writing, files the permits, and performs the construction with our own carpenters.
Most homeowners here come to us after a first round of conversations that produced three wildly different numbers and no real plan. Our answer is a measured drawing set, a line-item proposal with dollar allowances, and a schedule you can hold us to.
Franklin Lakes housing stock and what it means for your kitchen
Franklin Lakes homes are large, mostly built from the 1960s onward with a heavy concentration of 1990s and 2000s construction on one-acre and two-acre lots. Kitchens here already have space, so the projects are about quality and function rather than square footage: replacing builder-grade cabinetry with custom millwork, adding a butler pantry or a second prep kitchen, sizing an island for real seating, and integrating column refrigeration and a 48-inch range with the ventilation and makeup air those appliances require. Two-story family rooms open to the kitchen also make acoustics and lighting design part of the conversation.
Transparent written pricing before demolition
Franklin Lakes kitchens typically run $45,000 to $85,000 for a high-quality renovation of the existing footprint. Full-gut projects with custom cabinetry, slab stone, and professional appliance packages run $110,000 and up, and it is common here for the scope to extend into an adjacent breakfast room, mudroom, or butler pantry. Every proposal we issue is a line-item contract covering demolition, framing, plumbing and electrical rough and finish, HVAC modifications, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, painting, appliance installation, and final clean, with dollar allowances stated for each selection you have not yet made. Change orders are written and signed before anything is ordered, which is why our final invoices stay close to the number you approved.
Permits in Franklin Lakes handled for you
Permits go through the Borough of Franklin Lakes Building Department on DeKorte Drive. Kitchen renovations require building, plumbing, electrical, and where applicable fire subcode permits, and projects that expand the footprint trigger zoning review with an updated survey. We handle the full filing, coordinate any engineering, and meet the inspectors through final sign-off. You never have to sit in a municipal office, chase a subcode official, or wonder whether the job was closed out. At the end of the project we make sure the permit file is complete, which matters when you eventually sell the house.
Kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home renovation under one contract
Many Franklin Lakes projects start as a kitchen and grow. Once a wall is open, the powder room next to it, the mudroom behind it, and the flooring that runs through the first level all become part of the conversation. We handle kitchens, bathrooms, and full whole-home renovations, so you can extend the scope without introducing a second contractor and a second schedule. Bathrooms in this market typically run $20,000 to $40,000, with high-end primary baths between $40,000 and $75,000, and whole-home renovations are priced after the drawings are complete so the number reflects the actual build.
Working in Franklin Lakes
We treat your home as finished space, not a job site. Dust partitions with zippered access go up on day one, floors and stair treads are protected, HVAC returns are masked, and the work zone is swept and sealed before the crew leaves each day. Deliveries and dumpster placement are arranged so your driveway and your neighbors are not held hostage, and crews park where you ask. A Franklin Lakes kitchen typically takes eight to twelve weeks on site once cabinetry, stone, and appliances are in hand, and we order those items before demolition so the schedule holds. You get a named project manager, a published schedule, and a weekly update without having to ask for it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a kitchen remodel cost in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
A high-quality Franklin Lakes kitchen generally runs $45,000 to $85,000, while full-gut renovations with custom cabinetry, slab stone, and a professional appliance package run $110,000 and up. Larger homes here often combine the kitchen with a butler pantry or mudroom, and we price each area separately so you can decide the scope with real numbers.
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 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.
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.
Can we stay in the house during construction?
Most clients do. We build dust partitions, protect floors and stair treads, run negative air where needed, and keep the work zone sealed at the end of every day. For whole-home projects we phase the work so you always have a functioning kitchen or bathroom, or we help you plan a short-term move.
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