Newark, NJ 07102 · Essex County
Home Improvement
Contractor in
Newark, NJ
Tona Home Improvement is based in Cliffside Park, Bergen County, with established service throughout Newark and Essex County. We have been delivering kitchen remodelling, bathroom renovation, hardwood flooring, vinyl and laminate flooring, tile installation, drywall, interior painting, basement remodeling, stairs remodelling, fence installation, and interior door work throughout Newark for over 9 years. Newark is New Jersey’s largest city and one of its most architecturally diverse — a place where late-19th-century Victorian row houses.
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About Our Newark Service
Newark's Nearest
Home Improvement Contractor
Tona Home Improvement understands that Newark, New Jersey is the state’s largest and most architecturally layered city, with a population of 310,178, a median home sale price of $599,900, and one of the most varied residential housing stocks in the entire northeast. The city’s neighborhoods span every construction era from the late 1800s through today: Victorian row homes and brownstones in Forest Hill and North Ironbound, post-war two-family houses in Weequahic and Upper Vailsburg, mid-century apartment buildings throughout the city’s residential districts, and a rapidly growing inventory of new residential towers and condo conversions in Downtown Newark and the Ironbound.
Newark’s Victorian and pre-war housing stock — concentrated in Forest Hill, North Ironbound, South Ironbound, and the Clinton Hill neighborhoods — represents the city’s most architecturally significant renovation scope. Row homes and brownstones built between the 1880s and the 1920s contain original hardwood floors beneath decades of carpet, plaster walls, non-standard kitchen configurations from the pre-war era, and bathrooms with period tile and original cast iron fixtures. These properties require a contractor with genuine experience in historic construction — and Tona brings exactly that.
Newark’s post-war two-family homes and mid-century apartment buildings represent the city’s second major renovation tier. These properties — concentrated in Weequahic, Upper Vailsburg, Upper Clinton Hill, and the city’s West Side — carry original 1950s and 1960s kitchens with builder cabinetry, dated tile bathrooms, and hardwood floors beneath old carpet and vinyl. Full kitchen gut renovations, complete bathroom tile replacements, and flooring upgrades are the dominant renovation scope in these properties, and our crew has completed all of these scopes consistently throughout Newark’s mid-century residential neighborhoods.
Newark is one of the most rewarding cities we serve. The architectural depth of the Victorian and pre-war neighborhoods, the consistent renovation demand across the post-war two-family stock, and the growing condo and tower market in Downtown and the Ironbound make Newark one of the most active and diverse renovation markets in all of New Jersey. We bring focused expertise to every tier of this city’s housing.
Tona provides free written estimates throughout Newark, manages permit documentation with the City of Newark Building Department, and backs every project with a lifetime workmanship guarantee.
Why Newark Homeowners Choose Tona Over Other Contractors
- Victorian and pre-war expertise: direct experience in Newark's 19th and early 20th-century row homes, brownstones, and historic residential properties with original plaster walls, hardwood floors,
- Post-war two-family and apartment experience: full renovation capability across Newark's mid-century residential stock covering kitchen gut renovations, bathroom tile replacements, and flooring upgrades.
- Downtown condo and tower experience: compact unit kitchen and bathroom renovations in Newark's growing residential tower inventory with building coordination and permit management included.
- Full interior renovation under one crew: all 11 services handled by the same experienced team with a named supervisor on every project.
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee: every Newark project covered for as long as you remain in your home.
Newark Condo Specialists
Newark's Condo & High-Rise
Renovation Experts
No other Bergen County contractor serves Newark’s full residential range the way Tona does. Victorian row homes and brownstones in Forest Hill and the Ironbound, post-war two-family homes in Weequahic and Upper Vailsburg, mid-century apartments throughout the city’s residential districts, and emerging Downtown condo towers each require a fundamentally different renovation approach. Tona has spent 9 years building direct experience across all four property tiers in Newark and brings that knowledge to every project in the city.
310,178
CITY POPULATION
100,262
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
1880s–TODAY
FULL CONSTRUCTION ERA RANGE
Newark’s Victorian and pre-war row homes feature original hardwood floors under carpeting, plaster walls, non-standard pre-war kitchens, and period bathrooms unchanged since construction. Post-war two-family homes carry original builder kitchens, dated tile bathrooms, and hardwood under old flooring in nearly every property. Downtown condo towers and new residential buildings require coordination with building management and compact-space design expertise. Tona handles all three scopes throughout Newark: full kitchen gut renovations in Victorian row homes, complete bathroom tile replacements in post-war two-family properties.
Newark’s building department requires permits for kitchen layout changes, bathroom plumbing modifications, structural work, and basement finishing projects. Tona prepares all documentation, submits to the City of Newark Building Department, and coordinates every required inspection as a standard part of every project.
Victorian & Pre-War Row Home Expertise
Newark's Forest Hill, North Ironbound, and Clinton Hill neighborhoods contain some of New Jersey's finest surviving Victorian and pre-war residential architecture. Row homes and brownstones built between the 1880s and the 1920s require a crew that understands original plaster construction, non-standard floor plans, original hardwood floors, and the renovation logistics of attached homes on urban residential blocks.
Historic Hardwood Floor Recovery
Newark's Victorian and pre-war row homes contain original hardwood floors — oak, fir, and pine wide-planks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries — beneath decades of carpet, linoleum, and vinyl. These floors are structurally sound, historically irreplaceable, and consistently the most transformative renovation we complete in a Newark row home. We uncover, assess, sand, and refinish these floors as a complete service throughout the city.
Two-Family & Mid-Century Kitchen Specialists
Newark's post-war two-family homes and mid-century apartment units carry kitchens that have not been updated in 40 to 60 years. Original builder cabinetry, laminate countertops, outdated appliance layouts, and worn flooring are the starting point. We complete full gut renovations with semi-custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and durable LVP or hardwood flooring.
Downtown Condo & Tower Renovation
Downtown Newark's residential revitalization has added a growing inventory of condo towers, loft conversions, and mixed-use residential buildings that are now entering their primary renovation cycle. These properties require building management coordination, compact layout design, and premium finish selections.
Newark Permit Handling
Newark projects involving kitchen layout changes, bathroom plumbing work, basement finishing, or structural modifications require City of Newark Building Department permits. Tona prepares all documentation, submits to the building department, and coordinates all required inspections.
Newark Cost Guide 2026
Home Improvement Costs in
Newark, NJ — 2026 Guide
Real price ranges for Newark’s most popular renovation projects. Newark condo work has unique cost factors — compact spaces, building access logistics, and permit fees. All estimates are free and written.
Kitchen Remodeling in Newark, NJ
From $8K → $75,000+
- Minor update (cabinets, countertops, paint): $8,000–$18,000
- Mid-range condo renovation (full interior): $18,000–$40,000
- Full gut renovation with layout change: $40,000–$75,000+
- Permit fees in Newark: $460–$2,770 depending on scope
Newark condo kitchens typically run $15,000–$40,000 for a complete renovation due to compact 60–100 sq ft layouts and building logistics.
Bathroom Remodeling in Newark, NJ
From $5K → $30,000+
- Basic refresh (tile, vanity, paint): $5,000–$10,000
- Mid-range condo bathroom renovation: $10,000–$20,000
- Full luxury gut renovation: $20,000–$30,000+
- Master bath with walk-in shower + heated floor: $18,000–$30,000
Newark’s older condo bathrooms (1960s–70s tile) are the most commonly remodeled space we work on in the borough.
Flooring Installation in Newark, NJ
From $3K → $20,000+
- Vinyl/laminate — full condo (800 sq ft): $3,500–$8,000
- Hardwood floor installation (800 sq ft): $6,000–$14,000
- Tile installation (kitchen + bath): $4,000–$10,000
- Wood floor refinishing: $2,500–$6,000
Newark high-rise floors often require sound-dampening underlayment per building rules — we handle material selection and compliance.
Basement Remodeling in Newark, NJ
From $12K → $15,000+
- Basic finishing (drywall, floor, paint): $12,000–$22,000
- Full basement renovation with bathroom: $22,000–$40,000
- Luxury basement (home theater/bar/gym): $40,000–$50,000+
Applies to single-family homes in Newark and to certain condo buildings with private basement storage units.
Interior Painting in Newark, NJ
From $1.5K → $10,000+
- Single room painting: $400–$1,200
- Full condo unit (2BR): $1,500–$3,500
- Full single-family home interior: $4,000–$10,000+
- Premium prep + multiple colors: add 20–30%
We include full surface prep, primer, and two finish coats on every Newark painting project — no shortcuts.
Tile Installation in Newark, NJ
From $2K → $15,000+
- Bathroom tile (shower + floor): $2,500–$7,000
- Kitchen backsplash: $800–$2,500
- Full floor tile (kitchen + bath): $3,000–$8,000
- Heated floor tile (master bath): add $1,500–$3,500
Most Newark bathroom remodels include complete tile work — we coordinate tile selection, procurement, and installation as a single service.
11 Services in Newark, NJ
All Home Improvement Services
in Newark, NJ
Every service below is available in Newark, NJ — condos, high-rises, and single-family homes. Newark ZIP code: 07102.
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Kitchen Remodeling in Newark, NJ
Complete kitchen renovations throughout Newark, NJ. Victorian and pre-war row homes receive custom cabinet layouts tailored to the original floor plan, quartz or butcher-block countertops, a tile backsplash, and hardwood or LVP flooring. Post-war two-family homes receive full gut renovations with semi-custom cabinetry and durable finishes. Downtown condo units receive compact, efficient kitchen renovations with smart storage layouts and premium specifications,
Cabinets
Countertops
Tile Backsplash
Condo-Ready
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Bathroom Remodeling in Newark, NJ
Full bathroom renovations throughout Newark, NJ, including complete tile replacement, shower installation, vanity upgrades, and gut remodels. Newark’s Victorian row homes receive either period-sensitive restorations or complete modern renovations. Post-war two-family homes receive full tile and fixture replacements. Downtown condo bathrooms feature large-format tile, frameless glass enclosures, and updated vanities and fixtures, all matched to a modern urban interior.
Shower Install
Vanity
Heated Floors
Tile Work
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Hardwood Floor Installation Newark
Hardwood floor installation, engineered wood flooring, and floor refinishing throughout Newark NJ. Historic hardwood recovery in Newark’s Victorian and pre-war row homes is one of our most active renovation services in the city. Original wide-plank hardwood from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is consistently found beneath carpet and vinyl throughout Forest Hill, North Ironbound, and Clinton Hill. We refinish and restore these floors as a complete service.
Hardwood
Engineered Wood
Refinishing
Underlayment
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Vinyl & Laminate Flooring Newark
Waterproof LVP and laminate flooring installation throughout Newark NJ. LVP is the preferred choice in Newark’s two-family kitchens, bathrooms, and basement renovations where moisture resistance and durability are essential. Also widely used in Downtown condo renovations and mid-century apartment upgrades throughout the city.
LVP
Waterproof
Laminate
Fast Install
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Tile Installation in Newark, NJ
Expert tile installation for kitchens, bathrooms, showers, and floors throughout Newark NJ. We work with ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, mosaic, and large-format tiles across Newark’s full range of property types. Complete bathroom tile replacement in Newark’s post-war two-family homes and historic row home bathroom renovations are among our most consistently active tile scopes in the city.
Porcelain
Natural Stone
Shower Tile
Kitchen Backsplash
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Drywall Installation in Newark, NJ
Professional drywall installation, sheetrock hanging, taping, and repair throughout Newark NJ. Newark’s Victorian and pre-war row homes often require full plaster removal and sheetrock replacement before kitchen and bathroom renovation work can proceed. Our drywall crew coordinates directly with the painting team to deliver a clean, paint-ready finish on every Newark project.
Sheetrock
Taping & Mudding
Patching
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Interior Painting in Newark, NJ
Interior painting throughout Newark NJ including single rooms, full-home repaints, and multi-room projects across all residential property types. Premium surface preparation, primer, and two finish coats on every project. Newark’s historic row homes receive thorough plaster and drywall prep before paint application. Painting is most frequently paired with flooring and drywall for a complete interior refresh across all Newark property types.
Full Unit Painting
Premium Prep
Quiet Hours Compliant
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Basement Remodeling in Newark, NJ
Basement finishing and remodeling for Newark’s Victorian row homes, brownstones, and post-war two-family properties. Newark’s historic row homes often have full-height basement levels with original brick foundations that can be converted into finished living space, home offices, or recreational areas with proper waterproofing, framing, drywall, flooring, lighting, and painting. All Newark Building Department permits coordinated by Tona.
Framing
Drywall
Flooring
Full Finish
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Cabinets Installation Newark, NJ
Kitchen and bathroom cabinet installation throughout Newark NJ. Victorian and pre-war row homes support custom cabinetry adapted to non-standard floor plans and original architectural details. Post-war two-family homes receive semi-custom cabinet layouts that maximize storage within original kitchen dimensions. Downtown condo kitchens receive compact, high-efficiency cabinet configurations. Every installation includes hardware selection and countertop coordination.
Space Maximizing
Bathroom Vanity
Kitchen Cabinets
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Stair Remodeling in Newark, NJ
Staircase renovation for Newark’s Victorian row homes, two-family properties, and multi-story residential buildings. Newark’s 19th-century row homes often feature original carved-wood staircases with worn treads, damaged risers, and deteriorated railings that benefit from careful restoration or complete replacement. We coordinate stair renovations with hardwood floor refinishing to achieve a fully matched result across all levels of the property.
Tread Replacement
Railing
Newel Post
Newark, NJ · Bergen County
Interior Door Installation Newark, NJ
Interior door installation and replacement throughout Newark, NJ, including prehung, bifold, barn, and French doors. Newark’s Victorian row homes often receive period-appropriate solid-core door replacements that complement the property’s original architectural character. Coordinated with drywall and painting for a completely finished result on every Newark project.
Prehung Doors
Barn Doors
French Doors
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Local Knowledge
Newark Neighborhoods We Know & Serve
We have worked throughout Newark’s most active residential neighbourhoods, from the Victorian row homes of Forest Hill and the Ironbound to the post-war two-family blocks of Weequahic and Upper Vailsburg and the emerging condo market of Downtown Newark.
Forest Hill & North Ironbound
VICTORIAN ROW HOMES · PRE-WAR
Newark’s most architecturally prestigious neighborhoods, where Victorian row homes and brownstones built between the 1880s and the 1920s line the residential streets. Original hardwood floors under carpet, plaster walls, non-standard kitchens, and period bathrooms define the renovation scope throughout both neighborhoods. Forest Hill’s median home price of $624,950 and North Ironbound’s median home price of $577,000 reflect active investment in these areas.
Top: Historic Hardwood Recovery · Kitchen Gut Renovation · Bathroom Renovation
Weequahic & Upper Vailsburg
POST-WAR TWO-FAMILY · MID-CENTURY
Newark’s mid-century residential heartland, where post-war two-family homes and single-family colonials built in the 1940s through the 1960s carry original kitchens, dated tile bathrooms, and hardwood floors under old carpet. Weequahic’s median home price of $599,000 and Upper Vailsburg’s strong appreciation reflect consistent homeowner investment in these properties.
Top: Kitchen Remodeling · Bathroom Renovation · Hardwood Refinishing · Interior Painting
Downtown Newark & South Broad Street
CONDO TOWERS · LOFT CONVERSIONS
Downtown Newark’s rapid revitalization has produced a growing inventory of residential towers, loft conversions, and mixed-use condo buildings that are now entering their primary renovation cycle. Compact unit kitchens, updated bathroom renovations, engineered hardwood or LVP flooring, and full interior repaints are the dominant renovation scopes in this zone.
Top: Condo Kitchen Renovation · Bathroom Update · LVP or Engineered Hardwood
Upper Clinton Hill & West Side
MIXED RESIDENTIAL · ACTIVE RENOVATION
Newark’s Upper Clinton Hill and West Side neighborhoods contain a dense mix of two-family homes, brownstones, older apartment buildings, and post-war residential stock with active renovation demand across all property types. Kitchen updates, bathroom renovations, drywall and painting, and full flooring replacements are the most consistent renovation scopes throughout this zone.
Top: Kitchen Renovation · Bathroom Tile Replacement · Flooring · Drywall & Painting
11 Services in Newark, NJ
What Newark Homeowners Say
About Tona
Real reviews from real customers across Bergen County, Hudson County, and Essex County, NJ.
★★★★★
“We own a 1904 Victorian row home in Forest Hill and the kitchen had never been properly renovated — original plaster walls, a layout from the 1930s, and linoleum over what turned out to be absolutely beautiful original oak floors. Tona gutted the entire kitchen, opened the layout slightly without touching any load-bearing walls, installed custom white cabinetry with period-appropriate hardware, quartz countertops, a handmade ceramic subway tile backsplash, and refinished the oak floors throughout the kitchen and into the hallway. The result looks exactly right for the house. We could not be more pleased.”
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Catherine and James M.Newark, NJ
Forest Hill Victorian Row Home, Kitchen
★★★★★
“Our two-family home in Weequahic had original bathrooms from 1958 in both units that had never been renovated. Tona gut-renovated both bathrooms back-to-back: large-format tile on floors and walls, walk-in showers with frameless glass enclosures, floating vanities with quartz countertops, and all-new fixtures throughout. They were efficient, clean, and completely professional on every day of the project. Both bathrooms look outstanding.”
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Anthony and Rosa V.Newark, NJ
Weequahic Two-Family, Dual Bathroom Renovation
★★★★★
“We bought a 1912 row home in the North Ironbound and discovered original pine and oak floors throughout under three layers of flooring material that had been installed over the decades. Tona uncovered, assessed, and refinished all the floors from the ground floor through the second level — wide-plank pine in the back rooms, classic oak in the front parlor and dining room. The results were exceptional. They also handled a kitchen tile backsplash and a full interior repaint as part of the same project. Couldn’t ask for more.”
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Marco and Elena D.Newark NJ
North Ironbound Row Home, Hardwood Floor Recovery
Our Proximity to Fort Lee
Based in Cliffside Park — 15 Miles from Newark, NJ
Based at 206 Knox Avenue, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 — serving the entire Bergen County, NJ area.
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Frequently Asked Questions About
Home Improvement in Newark, NJ
Real questions from Newark homeowners — answered with local expertise.
Does Tona Home Improvement serve Newark NJ?
Yes. Tona Home Improvement has been serving Newark NJ for over 9 years. We offer free estimate scheduling throughout the city with no travel fees and a lifetime workmanship guarantee on every project across all Newark neighborhoods and property types.
What home improvement services are available in Newark NJ?
All 11 Tona services are available throughout Newark NJ: kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, hardwood floor installation, vinyl and laminate flooring, basement remodeling, tile installation, drywall installation, interior painting, stairs remodeling, cabinet installation, and interior door installation — across Newark’s Victorian row homes, post-war two-family properties, mid-century apartments, and Downtown condo buildings.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Newark NJ?
Kitchen remodeling in Newark NJ typically ranges from $10,000 for a focused two-family unit update to $85,000 or more for a full gut renovation in a large Victorian row home with custom cabinetry and premium finishes. Post-war two-family kitchen gut renovations most commonly run $15,000 to $38,000. Victorian and pre-war row home kitchen renovations typically run $22,000 to $60,000 depending on custom cabinetry and the scope of plaster and flooring work. Call (201) 682-6543 for a free written estimate.
Does Tona work in Newark's Victorian and pre-war row homes?
Yes. Victorian and pre-war row home renovation is one of our most active service categories in Newark. Properties in Forest Hill, North Ironbound, and Clinton Hill built between the 1880s and the 1920s require direct experience in original plaster construction, non-standard floor plans, wide-plank hardwood floor recovery, and period bathroom renovation. Our crew has completed extensive work throughout Newark’s historic residential neighborhoods.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost in Newark NJ?
Bathroom remodeling in Newark NJ typically ranges from $9,000 for a focused tile and fixture update to $48,000 or more for a full historic row home master bathroom renovation. Post-war two-family bathroom gut renovations most commonly run $12,000 to $26,000. Free written estimates are available for all Newark neighborhoods.
Does Tona refinish original hardwood floors in Newark row homes?
Yes. Historic hardwood floor recovery and refinishing is one of our most consistently requested services in Newark’s Victorian and pre-war neighborhoods. Original wide-plank oak, fir, and pine floors from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are regularly found beneath carpet, linoleum, and vinyl throughout Forest Hill, North Ironbound, and Clinton Hill. We uncover, assess, sand, and refinish these floors as a complete service.
Does Tona handle Newark building permits?
Yes. We handle all permit documentation for Newark renovation projects including kitchen layout changes, bathroom plumbing work, structural modifications, and basement finishing. We submit directly to the City of Newark Building Department and coordinate all required inspections as part of every project at no additional coordination charge.
Is Tona licensed and insured for Newark NJ renovation work?
Yes. Tona Home Improvement is fully insured for all home improvement work in Newark and throughout Essex County and New Jersey. We back every Newark project with a lifetime workmanship guarantee for as long as you remain in your home.
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