06/07/2026
Whole-house renovations in New Jersey don’t pencil out like national averages. A 2,500–3,500 sq ft project in Bergen/Morris/Essex typically lands around $200–$450/sq ft for full-scope work, and the real swings come from basement moisture remediation, pre-1978 lead paint containment, structural wall moves, and township permit schedules that can drag weeks. We break costs into concrete line items—demo, MEP rough-in, insulation/drywall, flooring, kitchens/baths, and exterior tie-ins—so you can see where the money goes and what drives your timeline. If you’re budgeting a whole-home renovation in NJ, this is the engineering-led checklist that keeps surprises from turning into change orders.
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