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RJT Custom Builders

Interior Painting, Basement Remodeling, Decks and Porches,

About us

FREE CONSULTATION: RJT will come to your property and give you a free in home consultation. We will survey your needs and describe all our services in detail to educate you on the remodeling process. Call us today at (201) 500-8023 RJT Custom Builders LLC, based in Bergen County, New Jersey, has been remodeling and constructing new kitchens, baths, basements and additions, since 2006. RJT Custom Builders prides itself on the number of satisfied and repeat customers that re-use our services for every project they need. Word of mouth is our best salesman. RJT Custom Builders, which began with mostly northern New Jersey customers, has now grown to include customers from all over the New Jersey and New York area. Additional emails: nan@rjtbuilders.com

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Kitchen, Bathroom, & Basement Remodeling, Flooring, Additions, New Construction, Window & Door, Design, Roofing & Siding, Deck Design, Patios, & Sunrooms, Masonry, & Painting.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.796 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
82%
4
6%
3
3%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-25 of 96 reviews

Magdalena E.
06/2019
5.0
decks, home remodeling
  + 0 more
It was a pleasure to work with Robert Tell and his workers. The building project in our home was done on time with perfection and high quality of materials. I would always use them again if needed.
Description of Work: Building a deck with planters for flowers

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

Lisa C.
06/2019
5.0
drywall, flooring contractor, picture framing, lighting, basement remodeling
  + 3 more
Amazing! Rob was incredibly responsive and clearly knowledgeable. He spent so much time talking with me talking through options and weighing the cost/benefit to each. He was completely on target in terms of budget. And the end product is incredible!
Description of Work: Renovated Unfinished Basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Timothy R.
06/2018
2.0
house painters, interior painters
  + 0 more
Scheduled a time for a quote and did not show up without sending a cancellation note. Eventually responded to an email saying was not able to make it but did not offer an alternate time. When I called back he said he was busy and could not come until the following Monday for a quote. You would think he'd be more willing to make up for missing an appointment with no notice.
Description of Work: Painting (Interior and Exterior)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from RJT Custom Builders
Normally I would not respond to negative reviews but feel this one is quite unjustified. Was contacted in morning, responded right away, had an email conversation and said “i will try and swing by around 2.30, but will let you know.” I don’t usually do appointments same day bc I also need to manage my existing jobs. I was trying to squeeze it in but just couldn’t make it.

Elaine K.
03/2018
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
RJT did a great job. They were professional, and responsive to my many calls and texts. All the work was expertly done, on time and on budget. Rob worked closely with the kitchen designer to make sure that it would be exactly what I wanted. I am so glad I used RJT and I highly recommend them!!
Description of Work: Kitchen and bathroom renovation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ryan R.
01/2018
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
We hired Rob at RJT Builders to do a full kitchen remodel this past December. From the initial consultation to completion, Rob was extremely professional and assisted me and my wife throughout the entire project. Eric, the project manager, was on-site each day to oversee the day-to-day work and ensured that the kitchen was completed on time and on budget. The subcontractors (demo, plumbing, electric, painting, etc.) were all very qualified and did excellent work. My wife and I could not be more pleased with RJT’s work. We highly recommend RJT.
Description of Work: Kitchen Remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kyle K.
01/2018
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
The workmanship was amazing and the price never changed even with some small changes and issues that arose during construction. It did take much longer than expected but timing was not super important to us.
Description of Work: remodeled laundry room to add full bathroom and put laundry and utilities into the hallway

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$28,600

Aleksandra B.
09/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, electrician, picture framing, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, woodworking, basement remodeling
  + 8 more
Rob and Eric performed an excellent job on our basement. Each one of their employees from the demolishing all the way through to the electric, plumbing and flooring was undertaken with the utmost professionalism. They were always very punctual, very communicative and very polite in their conduct. There is probably every chance we would hire these guys again as we have the rest of the house to work through before we are done. Well done guys...highly recommended, thank you.
Description of Work: Basement refurb

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

brian S.
09/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, plumbing, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
RJT did a great job and the work was high quality. What I liked most was their responsiveness to issues and the fact that they did what they committed to do in the time frame specified. If they said something would be done on Monday it was. I also liked the fact that every retailor they recommend for raw materials was also high quality and responsive.
Description of Work: I had a small kitchen remodeled

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120,000

Gini V.
07/2017
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home builders, home remodeling, interior painters, basement remodeling
  + 5 more
Rob gave us a date of when he would start and that's when the work started. He told us that his goal was to get us back into our kitchen as soon as possible-and he met that goal! The cost for the entire job was also competitive when we compared it to the other quotes we'd gotten. For the most part the sub-contractors all arrived when he said they would-they were only late when they got held up at another job which is out of anyone's control. They all worked very efficiently, were detail-oriented and the work they did was almost flawless. The "almost" part was minor details; for example the bottom of one cabinet was slightly loose. Rob was very responsive to a text, phone call or email; he took care of fixing those details right away and again was very quick to respond to our concerns. We also decided that we wanted to paint the rest of the living areas in our house. He said it would be no problem and again gave us a competitive price for the painting. We were back in our kitchen in three and a half weeks-and that included painting the rest of the house! That is unheard of in this day of shady contractors. It would have been three weeks but we had to wait a few days to get our granite countertops and no work could be done at that time. Overall, Rob was awesome-he is a personable guy who responds to his customers concerns as soon as he can. His sub-contractors all did great work and their work was near-flawless. We have been recommending him to everyone who even mentions that they need work done and we will definitely use him for future projects.
Description of Work: We did a complete renovation of our kitchen in our bi-level home. We wanted to move the sliding glass door leading out to our deck from the kitchen to the dining room. We wanted to tear down the walls and make it an "open concept" kitchen. As soon as Rob came in the door and we showed him what our inspiration was, we could tell he was thinking of what needed to be done. He listened to and answered any questions that we had.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Yao Y.
06/2017
2.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
It took them four months to finish a four weeks job, lack of communication within their team. We haven't moved in when the work start, so I have to go to the house everyday to check the progress and inform their onsite manager which work is not right, sometimes I feel like I work for the company. When something is wrong, work not be done as we want, their first reaction is try to convince me accept it not fix it. The delay of the work upset the whole plan of my family, we have to live with a mess through the Thankgiving, Chirstmas and New Year.
Description of Work: Remodeling for bedroom and bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
1.0

$30,000

viktoria M.
04/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, picture framing, hardwood floor, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, wallpaper removal, replacement windows, woodworking, home remodeling, house painters
  + 12 more
At the end we did not work with the contractor.
Description of Work: We ended up working with another contractor, but RJT was excellent all the was through!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne W.
03/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, plumbing, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 5 more
We only have one full bath in the house so it was important that the work was done on time and right the first time. The permitting and inspections were all handled seamlessly so that we could use our bathroom again as soon as possible. All of the tradespeople hired by RJT were excellent - they were quick, clean and competent and the few little hiccups along the way were dealt with effectively. We would highly recommend RJT to work on any home improvement project.
Description of Work: RJT was the general contractor on a full bathroom remodel in my home. The room was gutted to the studs and all new fixtures and finishes were installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,500

Patricia S.
01/2017
5.0
ceramic tile, plumbing
  + 0 more
It was great! The work was done professionally with minimal disruption to the home. All work was done on time and the quality is excellent. Greg's recommendations were helpful - he understood what we needed. Greg was always available to answer questions and helped guide us through the process.
Description of Work: Our Mother had a terrible accident, resulting in brain damage. She was in rehab for 3 months and we decided to bring her home. We had a walk- in shower installed as well as a ramp and other things. Greg was very responsive and promised he'd have it done by the time Mom returned home. And he kept that promise!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rachel F.
01/2017
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 7 more
Rob and his team were professional, responsive, pleasant and did a great job. Also very reasonably priced. Will use him for any future renovations we have.
Description of Work: Gutted kitchen and renovated part of family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45,000

Michael I.
01/2017
5.0
contractors, drywall, flooring contractor, picture framing, lighting, plumbing, replacement windows, doors, basement remodeling
  + 7 more
Went really well. Even after I paid, Rob and his team stood by their product and service
Description of Work: Complete finishing of a 1929 basement that was very very rough.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steve M.
11/2016
5.0
decks, drywall, electrician, picture framing, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, roofing, replacement windows, doors
  + 8 more
Rob and his team were wonderful. The work exceeded our expectations leaving us with a room that we absolutely love. The price was also highly competitive. Any future work we will do to our home we will absolutely contact Rob again.
Description of Work: We put an addition on our home to expand our family room.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from RJT Custom Builders
Thanks [Member Name Removed] it was a pleasure working with you and look forward to the next project.

andrew R.
10/2016
5.0
contractors, ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 7 more
Intellebuild was very punctual and professional. I have used them for multiple projects around the house including 2 bathrooms, painting and other misc items. I have recommended them to friends and will continue to recommend and use them on any future projects I have around the house.
Description of Work: Renovation of 2 bathrooms, interior painting, electrical upgrades and some miscellaneous projects around the house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Rob L.
10/2016
1.0
contractors, picture framing, remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
Rob (owner) was very responsive initially - he came right away and provided a very competitive quote and good suggestions. However, when it came time to sign the contract, he would not commit to pulling permits for the work. Rob said that permits were not needed for the electrical work (incorrect), and did not respond to multiple emails asking if it we could at least pull permits for the electrical (permits for electrical work are required by every jurisdiction across the US). Because of his (unprofessional) lack of response to my emails, I assume that he either did not want to deal with permits or his contractors aren't licensed; either way we went with someone else who will perform the work correctly and per building code. I would be very wary of any contractor who refuses to pull permits for electrical work, and will not be using Intellebuild nor recommending Intellebuild for any future business.
Description of Work: Intellebuild quoted on basement improvements - including framing a wall and alcove, hanging doors, installing trim, drywall, and electrical.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$5,000

Response from RJT Custom Builders
[Member Name Removed], I am very sorry you feel this way at no time did I intend not to reply to your emails, and am sorry if that happened. As for the permits I am fully licensed and insured as well as all of my contractors and it is not required to pull permits to replace outlets. I offered you the option to pull permits as I am happy to do so but informed you it was not required. Sorry things did not work out and apologize if there were emails that went unanswered.

Michelle R.
04/2016
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 1 more
RJT was very punctual when it came to schedule the estimate. It was a sizeable job. Instead of having a large crew come over and knock out the job within a few days, it was stretched over several weeks because only 1 guy would show up but I wasn't in a rush and the quality didn't suffer at all. Their work was immaculate and they paid attention to every detail our family was concerned with Rob, the head contractor, did his best to respond quickly but at times I had to wait a few days for a response. Again, VERY minor inconvenience and their workmanship and respect more than make up for this. RJT was probably extremely busy so I can't really fault them for lapses in communication. Their pricing was extremely fair and I would recommend them to everybody I know!! If you need anything painted with exquisite detail, RJT Remodeling is the contractor of choice!!
Description of Work: Painted entire second floor addition. Stained and painted staircase leading up to second floor. Painted living room and dining room on the first floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Raymond S.
02/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling
  + 2 more
We found Rob Tell's company on Angie's List when we bought a house that needed some updating. We knew nothing about him other than what we saw on Angie's List. I'd say we got lucky. Our new house was originally a Cape Cod that had had several additions over the years, resulting in a lot of internal walls and a cramped and dark feeling in the house. Also, there was no master suite: the master bedroom had no direct access to the ground floor bathroom. And neither of the 2 existing bathrooms had been touched since about the 1950s. This was our first house, after renting apartments in the city, so while we knew we wanted to make some changes to the house, we were also very open to guidance in terms of suggestions to make best use of space, take into account structural details, etc. We ended up hiring Rob after an initial consultation where he was on time (or early). We liked right away that he was professional but not a robot or a jerk. He had opinions and both shared and explained them. We ended up, with his guidance, opening up several walls, adding a half-bath, bringing the washer/dryer up to the ground floor, completely re-doing both existing baths, and creating a master suite in the process, and re-painting most of the house. There's a bunch of smaller jobs that Rob's crew did, too, but those were the big projects. We're thrilled with the results and wouldn't hesitate at all to work with Rob or his crew again. The overall budget ended up being a bit larger than we expected but that's mostly down to me and my wife's decisions in terms of tiling and other materials. Rob was completely upfront and kept good documentation about what work was going to be done and what that would cost. We would also say that Rob was great in terms of setting expectations and meeting them in terms of overall timing for the project. There was a tiny bit of a setback in terms of timing but that was because the required permits took much longer than they should have - I wouldn't (and don't) blame Rob there. My wife and I couldn't be happier with how our home turned out. And we have reached out to Rob a number of times since this work was completed, for advice on other home-related things, and Rob has always been quick to respond and/or offer guidance. We look forward to working with Rob again, and would enthusiastically recommend him and his company to anyone.
Description of Work: Remodelled 2 full bathrooms, added half-bath, opened up some walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$33,000

angela V.
01/2016
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 1 more
After several talks with different contractors, we've decided to sign with Russell at RJT. We were impressed with his knowledge, hard work, and responsiveness to our phone calls and emails and felt he had our best interest in mind. The RJT crew was very courteous and professional and, most importantly, clean. We were very pleased with the level of respect for our house. They kept us informed throughout the entire process and, with the exception of a few work order changes on our part, they managed to complete the work on schedule as promised. The pricing was very reasonable and includes a lifetime warranty. We are very happy with the results and would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Finish basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000

Timothy K.
12/2015
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
We hired Rob and his team of workers for an overhaul and remodeling of our kitchen, The project came in on budget and was completed within the timeframe promised by Rob. Rob was always responsive (even on weekends and after-hours, if needed) and remained in touch with us throughout the project. He was competent and offered creative and reasonable solutions to the inevitable problems that crop up with such a project. We would recommend Rob, without hesitation, to any one considering a home improvement or renovation project.
Description of Work: Kitchen Remodeling Project

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

nnaemeka A.
12/2015
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
Rob arrived on time, walked around, gave very good advice. He was friendly, practical and seemed to give advise that might be in the best interest of the home owner from a cost perspective.
Description of Work: Gave us an estimate of work on a home in Ridgewood, NJ

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kamran M.
07/2015
1.0
ceramic tile, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, interior painters, home remodeling
  + 4 more
Horrible job they perform.. They have no experience its company of handymans .. Within years all my doors started falling apart also molding .. Horrible tile work they did in bathroom .. Never use them again
Description of Work: renovate home .. Doors , floors , bathroom, painting , some electric work .

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$55,000

Response from RJT Custom Builders
I am very sorry to read reviews like this. It sounds like these issues with moulding and doors is a manufacturer issue not an installation issue if they are falling apart, I didn't make them I just install them. None of my workers are "handy men" they are all professionals in there trades. I am sorry if the material has failed on you, but to blame it on the labor after a year doesn't seem fair. Either way I am very sorry you feel this way about my company and if there is anything I can do to help resolve these issues just let me know, this is the 1st I am hearing about these issues.

Robert B.
05/2015
5.0
doors, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Responsiveness was immediate, Rob made an appt and came out to look at our concerns, He told us what the options were and approximate costs. He gave us an honest opinion about what would be the best solution while not having to spend a ton of money. No pressure. We called the next day to let him know our decision, scheduled for workers to come and they did when they were supposed to. They were respectful and friendly and did a great job. I passed RJTs name around the condo building because we were very happy with our experience.
Description of Work: Our condo in Hoboken needed some updating and fixing- the major problems were insulation issues and glass shower door issues- the tracks were bent creating a dangerous situation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Response from RJT Custom Builders
Thanks Rob, for the great review, I look forward to working with you on your next project.

Contact information

67 Woodcrest Dr, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

http://www.rjtbuilders.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Interior Painting,
Basement Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Unfinished Carpentry,
House Cleaning,
Closets

FAQ

RJT Custom Builders is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

RJT Custom Builders accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, RJT Custom Builders offers free project estimates.
No, RJT Custom Builders does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, RJT Custom Builders offers a 5% senior discount.
No, RJT Custom Builders does not offer emergency services.
Yes, RJT Custom Builders offers warranties.
RJT Custom Builders offers the following services: Kitchen, Bathroom, & Basement Remodeling, Flooring, Additions, New Construction, Window & Door, Design, Roofing & Siding, Deck Design, Patios, & Sunrooms, Masonry, & Painting.

Contact information

67 Woodcrest Dr, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

http://www.rjtbuilders.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM