Montclair · all of Essex County
We never leave a job half-done.
Fourteen carpenters, masons and tile setters on our own payroll. Scroll and we build the house for you.
From foundation to move-in
The same crew the whole way.
No hired-in crews and no new project lead halfway through. That is why we can offer a five-year warranty.
When we leave
We leave the site clean and inspected.
An independent inspector, every punch-list item fixed, and the lot cleaned up before the final invoice.
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- 18 yearsin the trade, same owner the whole time
- 14employees, no subcontracted crews on site
- 340completed projects
- 5 yearswarranty on what we build
What we do
Four kinds of jobs,
and we say no to the rest.
We have stuck to the same work for eighteen years, so we can tell you what a job costs before we start, not after.
01
New homes
Houses and cabins, from permits to move-in ready. We handle the town for you.
02
Additions and remodels
More room in the house you already have. Usually cheaper than moving, and almost always faster.
03
Kitchens and baths
Wet rooms built to code, with paperwork when we finish. Licensed in-house electricians and plumbers.
04
Roofing and siding
Siding, stucco, metal and tile. We check the roof deck to see what the house really needs before we quote.
Past projects
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Three jobs from the last two years. Same camera, same angle, before and after. Drag the slider and see for yourself.
The Miller house
A 1970s house the family had outgrown. We took down the deck, added 260 square feet to the south and redid the siding at the same time, which cost less than doing it in two rounds.
- TownMontclair
- Scope260 sq ft addition, new siding
- Time on site11 weeks
- Year2025
Kitchen in a 1900s house
The kitchen was from the 1990s and had been built right on top of the old one. We took it down to the studs, leveled the floor and kept the trim around the windows, since it was original and in good shape.
- TownGlen Ridge
- Scope200 sq ft kitchen, new floor and wiring
- Time on site5 weeks
- Year2026
Roof and siding, Verona
The siding had gone unpainted too long and the roof deck was soft in two places. We replaced what was bad and kept the rest. Not everything had to come off, and you cannot tell from the result.
- TownVerona
- ScopeNew metal roof, new siding
- Time on site7 weeks
- Year2025
Inside
Most of what we build
you cannot see from the street.
We design and build stairs, closets, bookcases and window seats ourselves in our shop in Montclair. It is the part of the job we are proudest of, and the part that rarely makes it into photos.
How it works
Five steps, so you always know where the job stands.
Site visit
We come to your house, look and measure. It is free and takes an hour.
Quote
In writing, line by line, within a week. A fixed price when we can and time and materials when we cannot, and we tell you which.
Kickoff
We go over the schedule, who does what, and where you should park while we are there.
The build
A progress report with photos every Friday. If something changes, we call you the same day, so it never shows up first on the final bill.
Inspection
An independent inspector, and we fix every punch-list item before the final invoice goes out.
What's included
And what is not.
Most disputes in construction are about something one side thought was included. That is why it is written here.
✓Always included
- Scaffolding, site setup and cleanupIncluding the final cleaning when we are done.
- Hauling away demolition debrisDumpster and disposal fees are on the quote.
- Permit applications and dealing with the townFor building permits and inspections.
- Weekly report with photosEvery Friday, even the slow weeks.
- Quality checks and sign-offsPlumbing and electrical inspection sign-offs where required.
+Extra, and we tell you first
- Rot or moisture found during demolitionWe call with a price before we touch it.
- Appliances, faucets and light fixturesYou pick them, we install them.
- Excavation and drainageQuoted separately once we have seen the lot.
- Architectural drawingsWe work with two architects and are happy to connect you.
- Permit feesPaid directly to the town.
Request a quote
Tell us what you want to do.
We get back to you within two business days and book a site visit. You do not need drawings. Often it is enough for us to take a look.
- The site visit is free and we will not try to sell you anything while we are there.
- The quote is itemized line by line, so you see what each part costs.
- If you say no, we will not contact you again.
Licenses
The paperwork that should be in place.
Licensed plumbing
Master plumber on staff. Inspection sign-off after every bathroom.
Licensed electrical
New Jersey electrical contractor license. Our own electrician on the crew.
Liability insurance
$2 million general liability, plus builder's risk on work in progress.
NJ registered
Registered home improvement contractor with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Workers' comp
Everyone on the job is on our payroll and covered.
Written contracts
Every job gets a written contract on standard AIA forms.
The crew
There are fourteen of us, and you see the same crew the whole way.
My dad started the company in 2008 with a van and a compressor. I took over in 2019. We have grown slowly on purpose. Everyone who works here is on our payroll, nobody is hired in, and that is why we can offer a five-year warranty.
If we do not have time, we say so. We will not take the job and do it badly.
Mattias VretaPresident and civil engineer