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Clear answers about estimates, licensing, service area, kitchens and baths, commercial fit-outs, permits, timelines, and how to get started with Hoboken GC LLC across North Jersey.
- NJ HIC #13VH13409900 (residential home improvement)
- Licensed & insured
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Are estimates really free?
Yes. We offer a free walkthrough and a free written estimate with no obligation. Call or text (201) 815-4260, or use the estimate form below. We answer around the clock.
What areas do you serve?
All of North Jersey — including Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Union City, West New York, North Bergen, Secaucus, Hackensack, and towns across Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Passaic, and Morris counties. If you are nearby and we can get a truck there, ask and we will look at it.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Hoboken GC LLC is licensed and insured. For residential home improvement work in New Jersey we hold NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration #13VH13409900, which you can verify with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. That HIC registration covers residential home improvement work only — it does not license commercial work. Certificates of insurance are available on request before work begins.
What is your NJ HIC number, and what does it cover?
Our New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration is #13VH13409900. It covers residential home improvement work only. It does not imply a separate commercial contractor license. Commercial projects are handled under our general contracting practice with the permits and insurance your municipality and landlord require.
Do you remodel kitchens and bathrooms?
Yes. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling are core residential services — cabinets, counters, tile, waterproofing, fixtures, lighting, and the plumbing and electric behind the walls. We also handle full gut renovations, basement finishing, additions, and related repairs across North Jersey.
Do you do commercial fit-outs?
Yes. We take on light commercial fit-outs and tenant improvements — offices, retail, restaurants, schools and play spaces, and landlord turnovers — across Hudson County and North Jersey. Commercial work follows municipal permitting and insurance requirements separate from the residential NJ HIC registration.
Do I need a permit, and who pulls it?
Most structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work in New Jersey towns requires a permit. Cosmetic work such as painting or flooring often does not. When a permit is required, we typically file it as your contractor and coordinate inspections. Condo boards or landlords may also need alteration agreements or certificates of insurance — we prepare those on request.
How long will my project take?
It depends on scope. A single bathroom is often a few weeks; kitchens, basements, and full renovations run longer; commercial fit-outs and new construction follow their own schedules. Permits and inspections often drive the calendar more than labor. A realistic timeline is written into the estimate, and we communicate if something shifts.
How does payment usually work?
Payment terms are set in writing with your proposal or contract and vary by project size and materials. Typical jobs use a deposit to start, progress payments tied to milestones, and a final payment at completion after walkthrough. Exact amounts and dates are project-specific — we do not quote a one-size schedule on this page.
Do you offer a warranty on your work?
We stand behind our workmanship. Warranty coverage, if any, is described in the written agreement for your project and may differ for labor versus manufacturer-covered materials or fixtures. Ask during the estimate if you want the warranty language clarified before you sign.
Can you work in occupied buildings with neighbors nearby?
Yes — that is much of our residential and mixed-use work. We plan for dust barriers, floor protection, building quiet hours, elevator and hallway cleanliness, and debris removal so the job does not sit in common areas overnight.
Do you handle plumbing, electric, and HVAC, or do I hire those separately?
As the general contractor we coordinate the trades on the job so you have one point of contact and one schedule. Scope for each trade is spelled out in the written estimate.
What kinds of renovations do you take on for homeowners?
Typical homeowner projects include kitchen and bath remodels, full gut renovations, basement finishing, additions, flooring, painting and drywall, repairs, and water-damage restoration. If your project is not listed, ask — we will tell you honestly whether it is a fit.
How do I get started?
Call or text (201) 815-4260, or send the free-estimate form below with your project type, town, budget range, and timeline. We schedule a walkthrough, then send a free written estimate. Already have drawings? Upload plans or sketches for a ballpark review. See also Design-Build & HVAC Manual J/D/S, boiler & water heater installation, electrical (New Phase Electric partner), masonry, and home additions.
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- Phone(201) 815-4260
- Websitehobokengc.com
- PlansUpload plans / sketches
- ServicesDesign-Build · Additions · Masonry · Electrical
- LicenseNJ HIC #13VH13409900 (residential home improvement)
- HoursOpen 24/7 — 7 days a week