Modern Building Group

Modern Building Group Residential Remodeling Company in Northern NJ
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"On time and on budget." — Paul's words, not ours.We got the chance to work with Paul at his Short Hills home. Thank you...
09/05/2026

"On time and on budget." — Paul's words, not ours.

We got the chance to work with Paul at his Short Hills home. Thank you, Paul, for trusting us with your house.

A job we say yes to is a job we show up for, whether it's a full addition or a short list of things that have been bugging you since you moved in.

Paul came to us through a referral, which means somebody put their own name on us before we ever met him. That's not something you get a second shot at.

Planning something for this fall or next spring?

DM FALL and I'll walk you through what your timeline honestly looks like. No pitch, no site visit unless we both think it's worth one.

We made a decision early on at Modern Building Group: we don't 'run estimates.'Here's why.A contractor who shows up at y...
09/02/2026

We made a decision early on at Modern Building Group: we don't 'run estimates.'

Here's why.

A contractor who shows up at your house after a 2-minute phone call doesn't know your project yet. They're giving you a number before they understand your goals, your timeline, your priorities, or what your home actually needs.

We do it differently:

📞 Step 1: Complimentary phone consultation. We ask real questions. We listen. We figure out if we're the right fit for each other — before anyone drives anywhere.

🏠 Step 2: If it makes sense, we schedule a site visit. By then, we already understand your project.

📋 Step 3: Detailed written proposal. No vague ranges. Real numbers for your specific project.

This approach means we only show up where we can genuinely help — and homeowners only invest time with a contractor who's already done their homework.

📞 Call us. Let's have a real conversation.

We serve Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Hudson, and all of North Jersey.

The kitchen island question — do you really need one? Everyone wants a kitchen island. But not every kitchen should have...
09/02/2026

The kitchen island question — do you really need one?

Everyone wants a kitchen island. But not every kitchen should have one.

Here's how we think through it on a consultation:

✅ You SHOULD have an island if:
→ Your kitchen is 12'+ wide with adequate circulation space
→ You cook regularly and want more prep surface
→ It serves as your casual dining or homework area
→ You entertain and want a social cooking zone

🚫 Skip the island if:
→ You can't maintain 42" minimum clearance on all sides
→ Your traffic flow already pinches in the kitchen
→ You'd give up storage or natural light to fit it

The best kitchen layouts are built around how YOU actually cook and live — not what looks good on Pinterest.

This is exactly the conversation we have during a phone consultation — before we recommend anything or give you a number.

📞 Call us. We work across all of North Jersey — Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Hudson, and beyond.

September starts TOMORROW. If a fall renovation has been sitting on your 'someday' list — today's the day to make the ca...
08/31/2026

September starts TOMORROW.

If a fall renovation has been sitting on your 'someday' list — today's the day to make the call.

Here's the reality:
→ Permits in most North Jersey municipalities take 4–8 weeks
→ Material lead times are real — some items need to be ordered before demo starts
→ Our fall schedule is filling up week by week

What can realistically still happen this fall if you call now:
✅ Bathroom renovation — absolutely
✅ Kitchen remodel — yes, if scope is defined quickly
✅ Basement finish — great fall project
✅ Addition in planning/permit phase — let's get the clock started

We serve Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Hudson, and all of North Jersey. The process starts with a phone call — not a quote, not a site visit.

📞 Call us today. Let's figure out what we can make happen.

The addition that changes the most about daily life: a bedroom and a full bathroom on the first floor.Ask anyone who has...
08/29/2026

The addition that changes the most about daily life: a bedroom and a full bathroom on the first floor.

Ask anyone who has needed one.

Most North Jersey homes are two stories with every bedroom upstairs. Which is fine — right up until it isn't. A first-floor suite means nobody has to leave the house over a flight of stairs.
✅ A parent who moves in, sooner than anyone expected
✅ An adult child home for a stretch
✅ Guests who stay a week instead of a night
✅ Anyone recovering from surgery, for a few months
✅ And one day, whoever owns the house last

Until then, it's whatever you need. A guest room. A home office with a door that closes. A quiet room away from the rest of the house. The room earns its keep from the first week, long before anybody moves into it. Which is the case for building it before you need it, rather than in the year you do.

We've completed first-floor addition projects in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, and Hudson counties. The footprint requirements, setback rules, and permit process vary by town — and we know all of them.

Interested? The conversation starts on the phone. We'll figure out if your property and your goals make this the right move.

📞 (201) 940-1111 Call us for your complimentary phone consultation.

We're in the final stretch of summer across North Jersey — and our phones are getting busier.If you've been putting off ...
08/28/2026

We're in the final stretch of summer across North Jersey — and our phones are getting busier.

If you've been putting off the conversation about a fall or winter project, here's your sign.
The holidays are closer than they look, and the rooms you host in are the ones worth starting now.

IT STARTS WITH A PHONE CALL — NOT A QUOTE What we get done in twenty minutes:
✅ We learn what you want the space to actually do
✅ We hear what isn't working about it today
✅ We map your timeline against what's realistic
✅ We talk budget openly, so nobody wastes anybody's time
✅ We work out whether we're the right fit for each other

WHAT WE'RE BOOKING FOR FALL
🍳 Kitchen renovations
🚿 Bathroom gut renovations
🏠 Home additions
🛋️ Basement finishing
🔨 Custom builds, in the planning phase

Every project starts the same way: a phone call.
Not a quote. Not a site visit.
A conversation — to make sure we're the right fit before anyone commits to anything.

We serve Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Union, Hudson, and all of North Jersey.

📞 Call us this week. Fall books fast.

One thing that transformed this before & After...BEFORE: • Worn shingle siding• Dark closed-in entry• Bare dirt where a ...
08/27/2026

One thing that transformed this before & After...

BEFORE:
• Worn shingle siding
• Dark closed-in entry
• Bare dirt where a lawn should be
• Roofline that had given up.

Inside, a kitchen with a drop ceiling, slab-door cabinets painted more than once, and a single fluorescent panel doing all the work.

AFTER:
• New siding
• New windows and trim
• Rebuilt entry with a door you can see from the street
• Landscaping that makes the house look like it belongs on the block again.

Inside, a kitchen with quartz waterfall island, custom cabinetry, and an open sightline straight through to the dining room — the room the whole house revolves around now.

HOW WE GOT RESULTS:
This project started with a 20-minute phone call. One conversation where we figured out what this family actually needed — not just what they thought they wanted.

That's always been the process. One phone call to start a transformation.

Modern Building Group — North Jersey's general contractor for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, custom homes, and everything in between.

Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Hudson, and all of North Jersey.

📞 Call us to start your conversation.

The home gym trend that's driving basement renovations in North Jersey.2026 data is clear: home gyms are one of the top ...
08/27/2026

The home gym trend that's driving basement renovations in North Jersey.

2026 data is clear: home gyms are one of the top 3 most requested basement renovation features in North Jersey.

And it makes sense. Monthly gym memberships, commute time, and the ability to work out at 6am without leaving the house — the math adds up fast.

What a real home gym conversion includes:
🏋️ Rubber flooring over concrete slab
🪟 Egress window for code compliance and natural light
💡 Dedicated lighting layout — bright and even
🪞 Mirror walls (we frame and install)
🌡️ HVAC extension so it's usable year-round
🔊 Acoustic considerations between the gym and living space above

We've built home gyms in basements across Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Union counties.

First step is a phone call — we'll figure out what your basement can support and what it'll realistically take.

📞 Call us.

What makes a great contractor — and how to spot a bad one After years working across North Jersey, here's what we've see...
08/25/2026

What makes a great contractor — and how to spot a bad one

After years working across North Jersey, here's what we've seen separate the professionals from the problems:

✅ SIGNS OF A GREAT CONTRACTOR:
→ Answers the phone and responds quickly
→ Asks more questions than you do before offering a number
→ Pulls permits without being asked
→ Has a real contract — detailed scope, payment schedule, timeline
→ Communicates proactively when things change
→ Can name other jobs in your area you can call to verify

🚩 RED FLAGS TO AVOID:
→ Wants a large cash deposit upfront (30%+ is unusual)
→ Can't provide a NJ license number (ours: )
→ Gives you a number over the phone without seeing the project
→ Pressures you to sign quickly
→ Can't explain the permit process

We start every relationship with a phone consultation — because a contractor who vets you is also a contractor who's serious about doing it right.

📞 Call us. Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Union, Hudson, and all of North Jersey.

The truth about custom home timelines in North Jersey We get this question constantly: 'How long does it take to build a...
08/24/2026

The truth about custom home timelines in North Jersey

We get this question constantly: 'How long does it take to build a custom home in NJ?'

The honest answer, broken down:

📋 Design & engineering: 2–4 months
🏛️ Permits (varies by municipality): 2–5 months
🏗️ Site prep & foundation: 1–2 months
🔨 Framing through mechanicals: 2–4 months
✨ Finishes & inspections: 2–4 months

⏱️ Total realistic timeline: 12–20 months from first phone call to move-in

This is why the families who call us in August are the ones breaking ground in spring.

If you've been thinking about building a custom home in Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, or anywhere in North Jersey — the time to have the conversation is now. Not 'when things slow down.' Now.

The process starts with a phone call. We'll walk you through what's realistic for your lot, your municipality, and your goals.

📞 Call us.

Address

Fair Lawn, NJ
07410

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+12019401111

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