Home Renovation
Whole-home planning, layout changes, and finish packages for major updates. Bergen Restoration delivers comprehensive home renovations across Bergen County.
Whole-Home Transformations
Whether you are updating one floor or renovating the entire house, our team coordinates every trade — from demolition and framing to paint and trim. We manage the full scope so you get a cohesive result without juggling contractors.
- Open-concept layout conversions
- Full kitchen & bathroom remodels
- Flooring, trim & finish carpentry
- Electrical & plumbing upgrades
- Interior painting & wall treatments
- Structural modifications & load-bearing walls
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Alpine, Cresskill, Demarest, Bergenfield, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, and Oradell — plus every town in between.
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Plan Your Renovation With Confidence
Practical planning guidance from registered Bergen County renovators. Click any category to see detail.
Whole-Home Budget
Whole-home renovations in Bergen County span $125,000 cosmetic refreshes to $850,000+ gut-plus-structural rebuilds for 2026. The biggest cost drivers are the number of systems touched and whether structural or layout changes are involved.
- Cosmetic refresh — $35,000–$85,000 · 4–8 weeks. Paint, flooring, fixtures, light electrical. No major systems work.
- Mid-range whole-home — $125,000–$275,000 · 3–5 months. Kitchen + baths + flooring site-wide, updated finishes.
- High-end — $275,000–$500,000 · 5–8 months. Custom cabinetry, premium finishes, some layout changes.
- Full gut + structural — $500,000–$850,000+ · 6–10 months. Layout changes, systems rebuild, structural engineering.
- Typical cost/sq ft: $150–$325 in Bergen County 2026 depending on depth of finishes and systems touched.
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Phased vs All-at-Once
Whole-home renovations can run as one continuous project or as phased rooms over 1–3 years. The right call depends on budget timing, family disruption tolerance, and scope dependencies.
- All-at-once wins when: you plan structural changes, multi-room layouts, or systems rebuild (wiring, plumbing, HVAC).
- Phased wins when: budget spreads, you can live through disruption, and room scopes are independent (bath, then kitchen, then basement).
- All-at-once premium: typically 10–20% more efficient than phased work combined.
- Phased risk: material availability changes between phases; finishes in Phase 1 may not match Phase 3.
- Dependent scopes: layout changes and structural work should be grouped; they disrupt everything around them.
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Living in the Home
Whole-home projects force a choice: live in the house through construction, or move out. Each has cost and lifestyle implications.
- Live in with phasing: possible for mid-range scopes; budget temporary kitchen + second-bath access.
- Temporary housing cost (Bergen County 2026): $3,500–$6,500/month for a comparable rental or extended-stay.
- Rental duration: typically 3–8 months for high-end or gut projects.
- Storage + moving: $2,500–$6,000+ for full-home pack, store, unpack.
- Speed benefit of moving out: 15–30% faster completion with no phasing constraints or dust management for occupied spaces.
- Occupied-home tax: dust control, daily protection, and working around family life adds 5–15% to labor cost.
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Permits & Structural Changes
Whole-home renovations touch nearly every sub-code in New Jersey. Multiple permits, coordinated inspections, and often structural engineering are all required.
- Building permit: $500–$2,500+ based on declared project value.
- Electrical permit: $300–$900 with new circuits and panel upgrade.
- Plumbing permit: $200–$600.
- Gas / mechanical permit: $200–$400 each when applicable.
- Structural engineering: $2,500–$8,000+ for wall removal or beam calcs.
- Typical total permit cost: $2,000–$6,000+ for a full whole-home renovation with structural changes.
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Material & Finish Planning
Whole-home renovations need material decisions made earlier than room-by-room projects. Cabinet, tile, and fixture lead times can dictate start dates.
- Cabinet lead times (2026): semi-custom 4–8 weeks; full custom 10–16+ weeks.
- Tile (imported or specialty): 4–12+ weeks on top of order date.
- Design coherence: pick 2–3 core materials (e.g., one flooring, one counter, one metal) and repeat across rooms.
- Material allowances: budget a 10–15% contingency for price shifts between spec and install dates.
- Finish selections: commit to all selections before construction starts or schedule slips accumulate.
- Samples on site: finalize in the actual rooms under actual light, not just at a showroom.
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Timeline & Project Management
Whole-home renovations run 4–10 months on-site plus 1–3 months of design, engineering, and permit approval before construction starts.
- Cosmetic refresh: 4–8 weeks.
- Mid-range whole-home: 3–5 months.
- High-end: 5–8 months.
- Full gut + structural: 6–10 months.
- Design + engineering + permits: add 1–3 months before construction.
- Dedicated project manager: every whole-home renovation gets one PM who coordinates subs, inspections, and homeowner communication.
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Pricing and timelines are planning ranges. Final cost and schedule depend on site conditions, access, structural requirements, materials, permit review, inspections, weather, material lead times, and scheduling availability.
Your Home Renovation Process
Consultation
We visit your home, review scope and priorities, measure, and align on materials and timeline.
Design & selections
We finalize materials, finishes, schedule, and a written scope so the project starts with clear expectations.
Build
Crew executes the build with organized scheduling, regular check-ins, daily cleanup, and trade coordination.
Walkthrough
Final walkthrough together, punch-list closeout, warranty registration, and project sign-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whole-home renovations can cover every room and system — kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, painting, millwork, lighting, electrical panel, HVAC, plumbing, and structural work where needed. Scope is defined in a detailed written estimate after an on-site consultation and design phase.
All-at-once is typically 10–20% more cost-efficient and finishes in a predictable window. Phased works for independent-scope rooms spread over 1–3 years, but dependent scopes (structural, systems, layout) should be bundled. We advise on the right structure for your project.
For structural changes, layout alterations, or additions, yes. For finish-level whole-home renovations without moving walls, we handle design with our team. We coordinate with architects when the scope warrants it.
Every project uses a milestone payment schedule tied to agreed phases — set out in writing in your contract. Homeowners who want to finance work typically use third-party home-improvement lenders; we're happy to share the names of lenders other clients have used. Any financing arrangement is between the homeowner and the lender.
For most Bergen County residential projects, 3 to 8 weeks from contract signing to on-site start. Summer and early fall fill fastest. Most planned residential projects are scheduled in advance. We confirm scope, materials, trade coordination, and timing before work begins.
For cosmetic and some mid-range projects, yes — with dust control, phased access, and protected living zones. For high-end or full-gut work, most homeowners move out. We discuss phasing vs. move-out during consultation.
Bergen Restoration provides written workmanship warranty terms with every contract. Manufacturer warranty coverage depends on the selected product, installation requirements, and manufacturer terms. Coverage is reviewed before you sign. If something isn't right within the warranty window, we come back and fix it.
Yes. Many older homes need panel upgrades, service capacity increases, plumbing replacement, or ductwork extension. We flag what needs upgrading during consultation and include it in the written estimate when it affects the new work.
Every whole-home renovation gets a dedicated PM who coordinates subcontractors, inspections, material deliveries, and homeowner communication. You get one point of contact for the entire project.
All 70 Bergen County municipalities, including Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Fair Lawn, and Bergenfield. Residential only.
Yes. 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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