What construction and remodeling cost in North Jersey
These are AB Contracting & Design's own prices for the jobs we're asked about most. Unless a row says otherwise, the price is labor only and material is extra. Your written proposal always has the final number.
Price list
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| New finished floor space (North Jersey average)Labor and material, on averageWorked out in full | $400 per sq ft | Labor and material, on average |
| New restaurant, about 1,000 sq ftBuilding, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, hood / vent / suppression and architectural drawings | $400K+ on average | Building, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, hood / vent / suppression and architectural drawings |
| Bathroom remodelIncludes materialWorked out in full | $12K+ per bathroom | Includes material |
| DeckLabor; material billed separatelyWorked out in full | $30 per sq ft + material | Labor; material billed separately |
| GAF Timberline HDZ shingle roofLabor and material | $11 per sq ft | Labor and material |
| Basement renovationLabor; material extraWorked out in full | $15K+ per project | Labor; material extra |
| Electrical fixture installLabor | $300+ per fixture | Labor |
| Plumbing fixture installLabor | $950+ per fixture | Labor |
| Drywall, hung and finishedLabor and material, spackled and sanded ready to prime (minimum job size applies) | $220 per 4×8 sheet | Labor and material, spackled and sanded ready to prime (minimum job size applies) |
| Tile installationLabor; you pick the tile from our suppliers | $10–$20+ per sq ft | Labor; you pick the tile from our suppliers |
| Retaining wall (Cambridge Sigma 8 block)Includes the block | $40 per block | Includes the block |
| Mason blockIncludes materials | $25 per block | Includes materials |
| Gutters with micro-mesh guardsLabor | $25 per linear ft | Labor |
| Vinyl or laminate floor installLabor | $5+ per sq ft | Labor |
| Vinyl window installLabor | $500+ per window | Labor |
Prices as published by AB Contracting & Design LLC. Material costs follow the market.
Four prices worked out in full
- Bathroom remodel cost in New Jersey
Our per-item prices, a calculator for your room, and when New Jersey requires a permit or charges sales tax.
- Home addition cost in New Jersey
The $400 average worked out for 11 sizes, a calculator, and the approvals in the order the state requires them.
- Deck cost in New Jersey
Our $30 labor rate worked out by deck size, composite against wood, and the permit a New Jersey deck needs.
- Basement finishing cost in New Jersey
Our prices at four basement sizes, a calculator for yours, and the New Jersey rules that shape a finished basement.
Worked examples
The same prices, applied to a few common job sizes.
| Job | Math | Comes to |
|---|---|---|
| Composite deck, 12 × 16 ft192 sq ft × $30 | about $5,760labor, plus material | |
| Composite deck, 12 × 24 ft288 sq ft × $30 | about $8,640labor, plus material | |
| Home addition, 400 sq ft400 sq ft × $400 | about $160,000labor and material | |
| Shingle roof, 2,000 sq ft2,000 sq ft × $11 | about $22,000labor and material | |
| Drywall, 30 sheets30 sheets × $220 | about $6,600labor and material | |
| Gutters with guards, 120 ft120 ft × $25 | about $3,000labor |
How we price
Start with a phone call; phone estimates are free. If the project is a fit, we visit. An in-person estimate is $50, and it comes off your contract when you sign.
We price every job from our own costs, line by line, so you can compare it with any other bid. Proposals are valid for 30 days. After that, pricing may change with the market.
How you pay
- 25–50%deposit when the contract is signed
- 25%at an agreed milestone
- 25%at completion, with any change orders
Large projects can use a retainer and a smaller deposit, with more frequent payments tied to completed work. Financing is available on every project.
Common cost questions
How much does a deck cost per square foot in New Jersey?
Our deck labor is $30 per square foot, with material billed on top. A 12 × 16 ft deck is about $5,760 in labor before decking, framing and railing material.
What does it cost to build out a restaurant?
Our average for a new restaurant of about 1,000 sq ft is $400,000 and up, including building work, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, the hood, vent and suppression system, and architectural drawings.
Are these prices labor only?
Unless a row says material is included, yes: the price is labor only and material is extra. Your written proposal lists both.
Want your exact number?
Call to talk the job through with Andrew, or send the details and Andrew will get back to you. An in-person estimate is $50, and it comes off your contract when you sign.