Guest Suite & In-Law Space
Basement and lower-level guest suites and in-law apartments with code-compliant egress windows, full bath, separate climate zone, and optional kitchenette — built for multigenerational living in Bergen County.
Lower-Level Suites & In-Law Apartments
From a studio guest bedroom with full bath to a separate-entry in-law apartment with kitchenette, laundry, and dedicated HVAC — we handle framing, plumbing, electrical, fire-rated separations, and the egress window cuts and wells that make basement bedrooms code-compliant.
- Code-compliant egress windows and wells
- Full bathroom with shower or tub
- Optional kitchenette with cabinetry and appliances
- Separate HVAC zone or mini-split
- Fire-rated wall and ceiling assemblies
- Private entry or separate access where feasible
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield — plus every town in between.
Part of our Basement Renovation service family.
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Consultation
We review the intended use — occasional guests, long-term family, or rental — and survey the basement for ceiling height, egress feasibility, and plumbing access.
Scope & materials
We finalize layout, egress plan, bathroom and optional kitchenette scope, HVAC strategy, and any structural or separation requirements.
Build
Crew executes egress cut, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, tile, cabinetry, and finish work.
Final walkthrough
Inspection coordination, walkthrough, and punch-list closeout.
Frequently Asked Questions
For 2026 in Bergen County, studio guest bedroom + bath runs $35,000–$75,000. Full in-law apartment with kitchenette, laundry, and dedicated HVAC runs $80,000–$180,000+ depending on egress scope and finishes. Pricing and timelines are planning ranges.
Yes. Bergen County municipalities enforce NJ Residential Code requirements for sleeping rooms below grade: a code-sized egress window plus window well meeting minimum dimensions. We cut and install the opening, well, and cover as part of the scope.
For projects that require permits, we coordinate permit paperwork, trade documentation, and inspection scheduling with your town and licensed professionals where required. Egress cuts, new bathrooms, and HVAC additions trigger permits in every NJ municipality.
Studio guest suite 6–10 weeks. Full in-law apartment with egress, kitchenette, and HVAC 10–18 weeks depending on finishes and inspection schedules.
Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage; documentation available on request.
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Reach us by phone or email and tell us about your guest suite project. We will follow up with the next best step for your yard.
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