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— What's Inside Headline: Everything You Need Before You Hire Anyone

Practical, real-world guidance — not generic checklist filler.

Practical guidance, built from real Ace Estates projects — not generic advice.

Vetting a Licensed Contractor

The exact licenses, insurance, and reviews to verify before you ever hand over a deposit.

Realistic Renovation Budgeting

Real NJ cost ranges for kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and full remodels — so no quote catches you off guard.

Pre-Construction Planning Basics

Why design and material decisions belong before demo day, not during it — and what it costs you if you skip this.

Permit & Timeline Expectations

What approvals actually take and how long each phase realistically runs, start to finish.

Payment & Down Payment Norms

What’s fair to pay upfront — and the red flags that mean you should walk away.

Common Renovation Mistakes

The costliest mistakes NJ homeowners make on additions and remodels, and how to avoid every one of them.

— Why Choose Us Headline: Why NJ Homeowners Trust ACE Estates

Why NJ Homeowners Choose ACE Estates

A second-generation family business built on process, not shortcuts.

Licensed and Insured

Licensed General Contractor in the State of New Jersey — License #13VH09500600. Fully verifiable, fully accountable.

80 Years, 2nd Generation

Two generations of real renovation and addition experience. We’ve seen every project go right — and every way it can go wrong when it’s rushed.

Pre-Construction Process

Design and materials get finalized before demo day, not during it — so there are no surprise costs or delays mid-project.

Emergency Repairs Available

Something break unexpectedly? We offer emergency repair service when you need it most.

— Our Promise to You

We Finish On Time — Or We Work For Free

Late projects aren’t just annoying, they’re expensive. That’s why every ACE Estates job comes with a Timeline Guarantee: if we don’t complete your project within the timeline we agree on, we give back 100% of our profit on that job.

No fine-print runaround. No excuses. Just a real deadline, backed by a real promise — because a contractor who won’t guarantee their own schedule doesn’t believe in it either.

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   jenn liccardi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow!!Ace estates is amazing. Not only are they very professional, but they are kind. They are willing to listen to my suggestions and are very helpful every time I call and speak to them. They started to work today and have done so much already. I would recommend them to anyone and very pleased with them.All of the workers make you feel like you’re part of their family that’s what’s nice about this company. A. J is the salesman I worked with and he actually even came by my house with his crew last week he is very very involved and no matter when I call anytime with a question. He’s there to answer it and help me significantly. It’s really refreshing to have a company like this who really treats you well and not just like a number. Thank you, Ace, Steve, and AJ
  
 
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   Ishaq Shah 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ace and the team are the best in the business. We built a ground up new construction property with them that came out perfect, just the way we wanted and are also working on commercial projects together. If you want the best in the business ya gotta go with Ace Estates!
  
 
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   Genvieve Carrasco 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cannot recommend this company enough. Our hot water heater went out over Memorial Day weekend (worst timing possible), and they truly saved us. They went above and beyond to get someone out to us as quickly as possible when most places would have pushed us off until after the holiday. They were responsive, professional, communicated clearly, and made a stressful situation feel manageable. We are so grateful for the extra effort and care they put in to make sure we had hot water again as soon as possible. Exceptional service and a team that really shows up when you need them most. Thank you again!
  
 
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   Azmi Dalia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AJ and his team were true professionals and were always on time and their prices never changed. I highly recommend them to anyone.
  
 
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   Louis Alerte 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had my garage fully renovated, including new epoxy floors, ceiling lighting, fresh paint, and a custom accent wall. The transformation is incredible. The team was professional, paid close attention to detail, and turned a basic storage space into a sleek, functional home gym and office. The accent wall adds a level of sophistication I didn't think was possible in a garage. Highly recommend their work if you’re looking to level up your home!
  
 
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   Mallory Dash 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AJ is the best! He and Ace Estates crew did a fantastic job with our kitchen- we loved working with him so much that he’s now working on our bathrooms. He is not just running a business, he is your creative and operational partner in building a home that works for you.
  
 
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   Sarah Cortese 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AJ and his team did a full kitchen renovation this winter.  AJ has a great eye and after seeing our kitchen and visiting the shop we were able to seamlessly pick out what we wanted. He gave great advice for what works well in our space. We are very happy with how it all turned out.  AJ is trustworthy and did a great job explaining the process to us.  He also was very respectful with our budget and never tried to oversell which we very much appreciated.  We have an almost 100 year old house and the team navigated around all the surprises an old house brings.  We love our kitchen so much and appreciate all the hard work that made it come together so well.
  
 
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   Robert LaMaster 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are great! Hired them to install my cabinets in my kitchen and they did an outstanding job. In and out, very professional work!
  
 
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   Thamina Norzie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ace Estates LLC did an outstanding job on our kitchen construction. From start to finish, their team was professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The craftsmanship is excellent, and the final result exceeded our expectations. Communication was clear throughout the process, timelines were respected, and any questions or concerns were handled promptly. Our new kitchen is both beautiful and functional, and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend Ace Estates LLC to anyone looking for quality construction and dependable service.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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