Bathroom Remodelers in Bergen County, NJ
Bathroom remodels mix carpentry, tile, plumbing and electrical work. Every remodeler listed here is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor with insurance we've seen.
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Pros serving Bergen County, NJ
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What bathroom remodelers cost in Bergen County
| Job | Typical cost | Data from |
|---|---|---|
| Full bathroom remodel | $8,610–$22,960 per project | NJ |
| Powder room remodel | $2,870–$6,601 per project | NJ |
| Primary (master) bathroom remodel | $17,220–$43,624 per project | NJ |
| Bath remodel, midrange (average job) | about $30,376 per project | NY metro |
| Bath remodel, upscale (average job) | about $90,686 per project | NY metro |
| Tub-to-shower conversion (average job) | about $4,592 per job | NJ |
"National" figures are US averages, not local prices. Last updated November 4, 2026. Sources: Fixr, 2025; JLC Cost vs. Value, 2025. Full cost guide
How to choose a bathroom remodeler in Bergen County
Start with registration. Ask for their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration number and look it up on the state's license lookup (Business Search, license type "Home Improvement Business Contr"). The number must appear on their ads, contracts and work vehicles. Ask for a certificate of insurance too: registered contractors must carry at least $500,000 per occurrence in general liability coverage.
The plumbing in your bathroom must be done by a licensed master plumber, and any new wiring or fan circuits by a licensed electrician. Ask your remodeler who those trades are and get their license numbers. Permits are generally needed once plumbing, wiring or walls change.
Get a written quote that lists the tile, fixtures and vanity by name, whether you or the contractor is buying them, and how long the bathroom will be out of use. Any job over $500 needs a written, signed contract that lists the work, the main materials, start and finish dates and the total price. You can cancel for any reason until midnight of the third business day after you get your copy.
Questions to ask
- What is your HIC registration number?
- Who is the licensed plumber on this job?
- Which fixtures and tile are included in the price?
- How long will the bathroom be unusable?
Red flags
- No HIC registration number on the contract, estimate, ads or truck. N.J.S.A. 56:8-144 requires it on all of them (source).
- No written contract for a job over $500, or a contract missing the bold “NOTICE TO CONSUMER” three-day cancellation box (N.J.S.A. 56:8-151, source).
- Won’t attach a copy of its $500,000 general liability insurance certificate and the insurer’s phone number to the contract, which state law requires (source).
- Asks for final payment, or a signed certificate of completion, before the work is finished. State consumer rules prohibit this (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2).
- Plans to move the toilet or shower drain with no plumbing permit or licensed plumber (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15).
- Pushes to close up walls before the plumbing or electrical rough inspection (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.18).
New Jersey licensing
What to check: New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number (format not confirmed), plus the master plumber’s and electrical contractor’s license numbers.
New Jersey has no separate state license for bathroom remodelers. Instead, under the Contractors’ Registration Act the business must register every year with the Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC). It must also carry at least $500,000 per occurrence in commercial general liability insurance, plus workers’ compensation unless exempt. The registration number has to appear on its contracts, ads, business documents and commercial vehicles. A 2024 licensing law will add individual licenses once its new board adopts rules. Bathroom plumbing and wiring must be done by licensed trades, and their seals go on the permit applications (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.15). Ask for each license number. To verify, use the Consumer Affairs license lookup (Business Search, license type “Home Improvement Business Contr”).
Permits
No permit is needed for ordinary maintenance under the Uniform Construction Code. That includes replacing faucets, valves (including shower valves), traps, and fixtures with similar ones without changing the piping; refinishing fixtures; installing bathroom accessories, vanities and flooring; and replacing an exhaust fan that vents outdoors (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.7). Relining a tub is not ordinary maintenance. Renovating a one- or two-family home without structural changes, or adding fixtures within existing pipe capacity, is minor work: a permit is required, but work can start after notifying the local construction office (N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.17A). Relocating drains or adding circuits beyond minor-work limits needs a permit first.
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Common questions
Do I need a permit to remodel a bathroom in New Jersey?
Often yes, but it depends on scope. Replacing a vanity, faucet, shower valve or toilet with similar items without changing the piping is ordinary maintenance with no permit. A renovation of a one- or two-family home that leaves structural members alone is minor work, which needs a permit but can start after the construction office is notified. Moving drains or supply lines needs a permit first. (Source)
Do I need a permit to replace a bathtub or reline it?
Replacing a fixture with a similar fixture, with no change to the piping arrangement, is ordinary plumbing maintenance under the Uniform Construction Code, so no permit is needed. Refinishing an existing fixture is also ordinary maintenance. Relining a fixture, such as installing a tub liner, is specifically not ordinary maintenance, so ask your construction office about a permit. (Source)
Who should do the plumbing in my bathroom remodel?
A licensed master plumber. The Uniform Construction Code says plumbing work may be done only by people licensed for it, except a single-family homeowner on their own home. The plumber’s seal and signature go on the plumbing permit application. Licensed plumbing companies must show “Plumbing Lic. #” on vehicles, invoices and ads, so you can look the number up. (Source)
Does replacing a bathroom exhaust fan need a permit?
Not usually. The Uniform Construction Code lists replacing a bathroom exhaust fan in a dwelling unit as ordinary maintenance, provided the fan vents independently to the outdoors. Adding a fan where none existed, or running new wiring, isn’t covered by that exemption and may need an electrical permit. (Source)
What does New Jersey require in a written home improvement contract?
Any home improvement contract over $500, and every change to it, must be in writing and signed by all parties. It must list the contractor’s legal name, address and registration number. It must include a copy of the liability insurance certificate and the insurer’s phone number, and the total price including finance charges. Consumer Affairs rules also require a description of the work and main materials, start and completion dates, and any warranty terms. (Source)
Can I cancel a home improvement contract after I sign it in New Jersey?
Yes. You can cancel a home improvement contract for any reason before midnight of the third business day after you receive a copy. The cancellation must be in writing, sent by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) or delivered in person to the address in the contract. The contractor must refund everything you paid within 30 days of receiving your notice. Contracts must print this right in a bold notice. (Source)
How do I check whether a bathroom remodeler is registered in New Jersey?
Use the Division of Consumer Affairs license verification site. Choose Business Search and the license type “Home Improvement Business Contr”, then search by business name or city. Make sure the name matches the contract and the registration is current. Registered contractors must also print their registration number on contracts, ads and commercial vehicles, so compare that number with the lookup result. (Source)
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