If there is one thing you can be sure of when it comes to the homes of New Jersey, it is that nothing is sure. The state is home to everything from Colonial-style homes to Tudor and Ranch-style houses. These architectural styles are part of New Jersey’s rich character.
If you are looking to build a home in the area, look no further than this list of the best custom home builders in Northwest Essex County, New Jersey. These are the builders who can help you with any home building or home improvement needs. These builders were chosen by our editorial team for their local background and experience, and ability to cater to the unique needs of New Jersey residents.
Millennium Custom Homes
615 West Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Millennium Custom Homes is a custom home builder with over 35 years of experience building and remodeling homes and properties all over New Jersey. The firm is led by Phil Calinda, an active member of the Green Committee at national, state, and local levels. As a custom home builder, the firm balances function with design so that its clients can enjoy every aspect of their home from the moment they step through the front door or out into their backyard.
A great example of the firm’s work is this French Normandy-style château. At once stately and subdued, this home is the perfect picture of charming countryside living. The single turret with its exquisite stonework adds a touch of grandiosity and texture to the smooth finish of the siding. Inside, you will find the same luxurious touches in the woodwork and tilework of the home, from the bathrooms to the kitchens and living rooms. Overall, this home is the perfect space for grand but peaceful living and a great example of the kind of homes Millennium Custom Homes is capable of building.
JCL Contracting
657 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
JCL Contracting has been providing general contracting services to home and business owners throughout northern New Jersey for over forty years. The firm is led by John Lehmann, a concrete engineering and technical mathematics graduate from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Under his leadership, the firm has developed the ability to work collaboratively with home and business owners to bring their building and remodeling projects to life through a mix of professionalism, dedication, and craftsmanship.
JCL has built some of New Jersey’s most exquisite homes, as well as dozens of custom homes throughout Essex and the surrounding counties. In its work, the firm maintains an artful and delicate balance between structure and design. A great example of this approach is this custom home in New Jersey, whose dominant brick material adds texture and grandiosity to the appearance of the exterior. A portico with a terrace roof creates a stately appearance and a luxurious atmosphere. The use of brick makes the home feel grounded and structured; its terraces make the home render it open and inviting.
Jack Finn & Company General Contractor
Ste 2, Brassworks on Grove, 105 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07042
Jack Finn & Company General Contractor is a Montclair-based builder with over forty years of experience in residential renovation, custom home building, and custom alterations. The firm has established itself as the go-to company for these project types, thanks to its experienced team of project managers, carpenters, and tradesmen who bring their expertise to the construction site for the timely completion of every job.
One example of the firm’s work is this custom home in Montclair. The Colonial style is expressed in a charming manner: the color scheme is bright and cheerful and the structure is tall and grand. The different kinds of window groupings add personality to the face of the home, while the portico with a terrace retains the grandiosity of the entryway. The home’s location, surrounded by many trees, also adds to its intimate setting, giving the homeowners privacy and views all at once.
RTH Building Co.
86 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
RTH Building Co.’s motto of exceptional craftsmanship and flawless finishes is more than a promise; it’s a guarantee. The firm has been offering building and renovation services since 2005. Today, it continues to provide clean, flawless spaces intuitively designed with a client’s lifestyle in mind. The firm is led by Ryan Hodgson, a builder with two decades of experience in the construction industry.
An example of the firm’s work is the full renovation and addition to an English Manor in the Osborne Woods section of Montclair. Built in 1929 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, the Stonebridge Estate sits on 2.6 acres of land, hidden below the Watchung mountain range. The estate’s current owners came to RTH looking to keep the home’s historic integrity while making it suitable for modern-day living. RTH designed an addition and a complete interior overhaul of the home. After a full renovation and addition, the Stonebridge Estate was transformed into a modern Tudor home with a sophisticated open floor plan and high-fashion design.
Prestige Home Solutions LLC
16 Cambridge Road, Verona, NJ 07044
Prestige Home Solutions LLC is a full-service home remodeling and improvement company with over 30 years of experience offering superb craftsmanship, meticulous project planning and execution, and attentive and friendly customer service. The firm is owned and operated by Nicolas Savva, a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Under his leadership, the firm specializes in luxury home remodeling, renovations, restorations, additions, as well as home improvements for smaller jobs and repairs.
One example of the firm’s work is this split-level home in Colonial Woods Drive. The two-story home’s mixed-material brick and clapboard siding add texture to its appearance, the brick material grounds the home, and the clapboard siding creates structure. The stairs lead up to a charming front porch where the owners can admire the view. The door brings visitors to a staircase that leads both up and downstairs to the owners’ basic living spaces, the kitchen, and the bed and bathrooms.
New Jersey General Contractors & Builders
38 Elmwood, Livingston, NJ 07109
New Jersey General Contractors & Builders is a construction company with a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and retail projects throughout New Jersey, New York City, Livingston, Short Hill, Essex County, Hudson County, Bergen County, and the Tri-State area. The firm is owned and operated by Mickael Soliman, who has both architect and construction management degrees from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
One example of the firm’s work is this Colonial-style home in Livingston. Built in 2020, the structure consists of 3,200 square feet of living space. The first floor offers a two-story grand entry foyer, an open floor plan, a family room with a fireplace, a chef-inspired kitchen with a formal dining area, a private backyard with pavers and a gas line for the barbeque. The second floor offers a Master Suite with a vaulted ceiling, a custom walk-in closet, a master bathroom with a soaking tub and separate stall shower, two more bedrooms, a laundry room, and a designated open office/workspace.
