When Do I Need a Permit for My Home Project in NJ? Your 2023 Guide
Planning a home improvement project can be intimidating - you have to think about exactly what you want to accomplish, while also planning around construction and ensuring that your family can still be comfortable in your home while the work is being done. At RWC, we don’t want confusion about permits to add to your stress, so we’ve created this guide to help clear things up in terms of the services we provide and when you might need a permit in NJ. Remember that permit requirements differ based on the town you reside in. We encourage you to contact your town’s building department for more information about the particular permit you may need.
Why Do I Need a Permit to Update My Home in NJ?
When planning to install new windows or remodel your bathroom, you might wonder why you need a permit. Towns throughout the state require permits for construction projects in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code of the State of New Jersey (UCC). This statewide code was signed into law in 1975 and has been maintained and updated over the years to ensure that construction projects in New Jersey are completed safely. The UCC contains technical subcodes referencing national performance standards for technical processes completed during a home renovation project. The UCC is upheld by those involved in all parts of a renovation process, including municipal officials, construction officials, subcode officials, and inspectors. Some towns have their own department dedicated to enforcing the UCC. Their other responsibilities in the town may include:
- Issuing permits
- Scheduling and conducting inspections
- Condemning properties
- Registering contractors who are not yet state-licensed
Although it might seem like a hassle, permits ensure that work is completed safely for both your contractor and your family. When work is completed according to state codes, you can trust that elements of your project, like plumbing, gas, and electrical work, were completed according to the right safety regulations. Smaller-scale projects, like painting a room in your home, repaving your driveway, or installing new flooring, do not usually require a permit.
Permits for Window Replacement and Installation in NJ
Those looking to modernize and refresh the exterior of their home in NJ have convenient access to our window installation and replacement services, with window products from the top brands on display at our West Caldwell showroom. But how do you know if you need a permit for your windows project in NJ? In most cases, a permit is not required if you are planning a direct window replacement - when the size of the window space does not change (or when window inserts are fitted directly into the previous window frame). If you are changing the size of your windows, you will need a permit because your wall structure is also changing. If any electrical work is included in your window project, you will need an electrical permit.
Permits for Door Replacement and Installation in NJ
Our team at RWC has experience installing and replacing all types of doors, including entry doors, patio doors, and storm doors in NJ. We also provide hardware from top brands such as Yale, Schlage, Emtek, and Baldwin. Door permit requirements are similar to windows in that you do not normally need a permit if you plan a direct door replacement with no sizing change. You should not need a permit if you are replacing the glass portions of an exterior door. Types of projects like those listed above are considered to be “ordinary” and do not require a permit since no change to the wall/structure of the house needs to be made. A more significant project which would require a permit in terms of doors would be the addition of a door where there was not one before, as this would require cutting a hole in the wall of the home. If you plan on enlarging your door, whether the project is focused on your entry door or backyard patio doors, you will need a permit due to the necessary wall alterations.
Permits for Kitchen Remodeling Projects in NJ
Regarding permits, kitchen and bathroom projects are a bit more complex than windows and doors. This is because these types of projects have many moving parts and often require plumbing and electrical work (if a full remodel is planned). Smaller kitchen projects, like removing and replacing cabinets in the same location or replacing a faucet, do not require a permit. If you are planning a small update and wondering whether or not a permit is required, it is best to call your town’s Building Department and confirm before you get started. Certain aspects of a kitchen remodeling project will require a permit to follow all relevant construction codes properly.
- Door and window work - As we discussed above, direct door and window replacements do not normally require a permit. However, if you are changing the size of doors or windows in your new kitchen, or creating space for a new window or door, you will need a permit from the town.
- Electrical work - New lighting in your kitchen will require a permit, along with rewiring your kitchen for a new appliance. Permit requirements in this area are usually more strict because there is a high risk of fire if electrical work is not up to code.
- Plumbing work - Plumbing permits will be needed for certain aspects of your kitchen remodel, such as adding a new sink, changing the location of your sink, and adapting sewer lines.
- Building permits - The last of the three types of permits normally needed for a kitchen project (along with electrical and plumbing permits) is a building permit. You will need this type of permit for your kitchen project in NJ if you are taking down a wall or making other changes to the structure of your home. A building permit is also needed for flooring and tile updates. This is all to ensure that your kitchen updates will not compromise the structural integrity of your home.
This may all seem complicated, but obtaining a permit is a simple process that is essential to any successful renovation project. Please contact your town for more specific information about the permit process and costs.
Permits for Bathroom Remodeling Projects in NJ
If you plan to make a minor bathroom update in your home, such as directly replacing your faucet or toilet, you will not need a permit. However, just like with kitchen remodels in NJ, larger bathroom updates will require a permit so that all work completed is done so in accordance with the UCC. A permit will be required in NJ for more extensive updates, such as changing the fixtures' locations or altering your bathroom's floor plan. You will need some combination of electrical, plumbing, or building permits if you are planning the following updates as part of your bathroom renovation:
- Changing the location of bathroom fixtures such as your sink, toilet, or shower/bath
- Structural changes to the bathroom walls
- Installing new electrical wiring/adding circuits
- Adding skylights
- Adding new doors or windows
- Putting in a new water heater
By default, most bathroom remodels in NJ will require a permit of some kind because they normally involve plumbing or electrical work. Whether working with a contractor or planning a DIY project, you should contact your town’s Building Department to ensure you have the permits you need before you start. RWC is licensed and certified to perform permit work in New Jersey and will ensure that every part of your home remodeling project is completed safely.
How Do I Get a Permit for my NJ Renovation Project?
In most cases, you can obtain a permit for your kitchen, bathroom, windows, or door project through your town’s Building Department. Each town is slightly different, so the exact process may vary depending on where you live. Your town’s officials will also let you know when you need to schedule inspections of the space you plan to renovate. Once your permit has been paid for and approved, you should be ready to start your project! We advise you to be wary of any contractors who dismiss the need for permits or insist on operating without them - this is a sign that they may regularly perform unsafe and unregulated work. Working with a licensed and certified team like ours at RWC is the best way to ensure that your project will be completed according to state codes and safety standards.
Get Your Next Home Project Done Right with RWC
Homeowners planning a kitchen, bathroom, windows, or doors project in NJ can trust RWC to help them get the job done right. We will gladly answer any questions you have about permit requirements for your project and will walk you through our showroom so you can choose the products and brands that best reflect your vision. We take the stress out of home remodeling by providing comprehensive and transparent service while maintaining communication with our clients throughout the project. We would love to hear about your next project and help you get started - contact us by calling (973) 227-7123 to schedule a free consultation today!
Project Spotlight: Pine Brook, NJ Kitchen Remodel
When we tackle a project at RWC, we go into it with dedicated knowledge and a keen interest in ensuring our client gets precisely what they want in an end result and the materials used. Our showroom allows clients to pick out the materials they want from one place instead of having to rely on multiple vendors. Our goal is to always eliminate the frustration from a remodeling project.
RWC Windows, Doors & More was established in 1959. Since that time, customers have relied on our professional remodeling services, including kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling. Customers rely on us to provide quality window and door installation - and we always make sure to deliver just that. Recently, RWC stepped into a client's outdated home in Pine Brook, NJ to make some incredible changes.
Kitchen Remodeling in Pine Brook, NJ
When it comes to kitchen remodeling in Pinebrook, RWC has got our clients covered with a full selection of cabinetry, flooring, and everything you want to make your kitchen look more like home. The custom project in this Pine Brook, NJ home involved a major kitchen overhaul. The kitchen in this home was outfitted with faded wooden cabinetry, bland beige countertops, and matching tile flooring.
During the remodel, RWC professionals took down the old cabinetry and replaced it with solid white cabinetry. The countertop setup was reconfigured with a new design layout, including a rectangular kitchen island in the center of the space. Natural stone style countertops brought a new layer of texture to the room to highlight the more updated design. The flooring was replaced with a polished stone-style flooring to tie the new natural look together.
Bathroom Remodeling in Pine Brook, NJ
To further upgrade the house, bathroom remodeling in the Pine Brook home took place during this RWC project. An older style vanity and mirror were replaced with a sleek, wider vanity with a squared inset sink and dark granite countertop.
Old faux marble wallpaper was removed and the walls were coated with a fresh coat of caramel paint to complement the honey hue of the new wooden vanity. According to Zillow, funky hues on the walls can be a major sign that a bathroom needs to be remodeled, and this bathroom was definitely suffering from the dated wallpaper.
Window Installation in Pine Brook, NJ
The project on this home involved replacing the outdated wooden windows with updated versions to enhance efficiency and the aesthetic appearance of the home. The living room got a brand new open portrait window with seamless glass to accent the interior and bring some natural light into the space. Paired with matching casement windows on each side, this change really opened up the room and gave it a new look.
Door Installation in Pine Brook, NJ
The front doors in the Pine Brook home were a bit dated. Two wooden panel doors with glass storm doors were removed and replaced with a much more modern set of half-glass French double doors in a rich cherry hue.
Takeaways
The Pine Brook, NJ home received some pretty drastic upgrades during this remodeling project, giving the house an entirely updated appearance. This home received:
- New custom cabinetry and countertops in the kitchen
- New windows in the kitchen and living room to bring in more natural light
- New French half-glass doors to elevate curb appeal
- New bathroom vanity and mirror, as well as a new wall color
If you have a planned remodeling project that you want to ensure turns out just right, reach out to us at RWC Windows, Doors & More to schedule a consultation. Whether your project is commercial or residential, we help you tackle your project with the professional guidance you need and the quality materials necessary.
Project Spotlight Featuring Facelift for Crown View Manor in West Orange, NJ
Here at RWC, we value being able to get for our clients top-quality materials and workmanship with the convenience of one-stop shopping. We want to be that stop when it comes to your windows, doors and remodeling projects. We offer materials suitable for your upcoming residential and commercial projects. It can be pretty frustrating to rely on several vendors and contractors when it comes to getting the materials and professionals to work on your projects. Let our family-owned company take the frustration out of the equation for you.
RWC has been providing customers with great service since we opened in 1959. The difference in what we provide is that we honestly listen to what our clients are trying to accomplish with their projects, whether they want to give a building a cosmetic facelift to increase curb appeal or create an entirely new space. We then work with you by taking your ideas, needs and wants for a project, and by helping you work through your options based on your particular budget. The services that we offer for commercial and residential projects include windows, doors, decorative glass and pre-finishing, along with kitchen and bathroom remodels.
One of our most recent commercial projects is a true gem in our portfolio as we helped with a facelift of a large apartment building, the Crown View Manor in West Orange, NJ.
Crown View Manor in West Orange, NJ
The project at Crown View Manor in West Orange, NJ involved removing the old doors and windows and replacing them with high-quality French doors and Palladian windows.
This large-scale replacement project provided a necessary upgrade to the building facade. These beautiful new windows and French doors provide the apartment building itself with a new look that will attract more tenants through the modernized look. These new upgrades not only look amazing, but offer functionality that is often not available with older windows and doors. Installing new windows and doors on the units provides savings when it comes to the energy bills for heating and cooling, whether your complex pays the utility bills or has the renters pay them.
You may not think that a family-owned business like ours is able to tackle such as large project, but our company is able to go toe-to-toe with the larger companies due to our excellent experience and contacts in the field thanks to our many years in business. Our attention to detail and skilled experts were perfect for such a large apartment building in West Orange, NJ.
Bathroom Renovations
New windows and doors aren’t the only way to revitalize a way that a building looks when it comes to attracting potential tenants. Our bathroom renovations can change the whole look of a rental unit. Old bathrooms can look outdated and turn off potential tenant from renting while a new-looking bathroom has a lot to say. Most bathroom remodels include energy efficient fixtures, and that can be a huge selling point when it comes to signing a lease for some renters, especially if they are in charge of paying the utility bill.
A new bathroom also represents the reputation of the rental company. Residents want a company that takes pride in their buildings. This tells your tenants that you care about their comfort and well-being while they are residents in the buildings you own. A new bathroom shows that issues and potential problems are taken care of in a timely fashion.
You can instill this sense of pride thanks to our bath renovation services. We are able to help you with new tiling, tubs, showers, sink units, fixtures and more to get the bathrooms up to snuff. We can go through your budget, and help you find the pieces that will look great together in the unit while staying within your budget.
RWC Process
Our process makes it simple and easy to get started on your upcoming project. You start with an initial design consultation when we go over your needs and wants for your project. A basic budget is discussed, and we start the brainstorming process of how we can accomplish what you’re looking for with a project. The second step is where we present you with our proposal that took in all of the information that we gathered during the design consultation. Then we get your approval on the project, and complete the paperwork. After that, we start working hard on getting your project completed on time and at the agreed upon budget.
Contact us today on how we can make that special difference in your upcoming project. We welcome commercial and residential projects of all sizes. Feel free to drop us a line about coming into our showroom for a free consultation or asking about how we can help you tackle your upcoming commercial or residential project.
Project Spotlight: Bathroom Renovation in Montvale, NJ
At RWC, we pride ourselves on jobs well done. We meticulously guide you, the homeowner, through every step of a home renovation, whether you want a little touch-up in one room or a complete remodel of the entire interior. No project is too big or too small for our experts here at RWC.
This beautiful home received a simple, contemporary facelift thanks to a new front door from RWC. We took out the old door, replaced it with a gorgeous, mahogany-colored fiberglass model and installed a new doorbell. This made the home more efficient and elegant at the same time.
We can do the same for your home. Here’s an in-depth look at a complete bathroom remodel we recently completed in Montvale, New Jersey. Our staff discussed options with the homeowner, drew up detailed plans and then added a room full of class to this little corner of the house.
Visually Appealing Tiles
The original bathroom contained all-white tiles with dark grout in between. The tiles were on the floor, along the walls and in the shower. They created a monotone throughout the space, and the huge mirror above the sink provided a ton of bright light for everyone to see. Although these white tiles brightened the room, they really didn’t match the look of the rest of this house in Montvale, New Jersey.
We went in and removed the old tiles from the floor and the walls. We also removed the huge mirror on the wall, so more visually appealing tiles could show off the beauty of the design. Darker tiles went on the floor to give the appearance of stained wood, while we installed a brick-like pattern in the shower itself. Meanwhile, the walls have a lighter tan color with a stripe of narrow tiles at eye level.
The entire look remains complementary with earth tones while varying the tiles to create an eye-catching design. The lighter brown tiles on the wall keep some of the brightness of the original room while matching the floor. Entirely new tiles were just one aspect of this complete bathroom remodel in Montvale, New Jersey.
New Vanity
After we laid down the new tile on the floors and walls, we replaced the old sink vanity with updated fixtures, cabinets and a countertop. The countertop has a marbled look that matches the floor and wall tiles. The cabinets remain a neutral white color to maintain some of the brightness of the original look.
The new cabinets underneath the sink give the homeowners better storage solutions with a swinging door on the left with drawers to the right. The previous cabinets had one larger space without much organization and two swinging doors. Storage was another aspect we designed into the new look of the room.
Better Storage
The old room had a shelf above the toilet as an extension of the sink. This made the room look confined and cluttered. We simply removed this thanks to the added options of the drawers under the sink.
We replaced the old corner shelves in the shower with a recessed spot for easier access to soap, shampoo and other necessities while showering. The recessed storage spot is deeper than the narrow corner shelves we took out of the old design. This makes the shower safer so no one is reaching far into one corner for stuff while the water runs.
Water Hardware
The sink hardware is easier to use and provides better temperature control for hand washing, shaving and tooth brushing. The shower hardware includes a larger shower head and a place to hang a mirror or accessory just above the water controls.The shower head sits on an assembly that could also serve as a handrail to hold onto during a shower.
Other Improvements
We replaced the shower doors with more ergonomic ones that have easy-to-grab handles. The handles also double as a handy place to hang washcloths and towels. One handle faces outward towards the rest of the bathroom, while the other faces inwards.
How RWC Can Help You
Much like this bathroom remodel in Montvale, New Jersey, we at RWC can take you through the entire remodel process from start to finish. We take a look at what you have in place and help suggest improvements to go along with the look you want to achieve. No matter how big or small your project is, we are there every step of the way to show you exactly what we’ll do, why we do it and what the final product should look like when we finish. We’re up front about costs and budgets, and we promise to deliver a project that exceeds your expectations.
Contact us today to start talking and dreaming about your new room. Then leave the hard parts to us.
Bock Windows Project Spotlight
Family owned and operated since 1959, RWC Windows, Doors, Kitchens and Baths is dedicated to providing customers with a unique and stress-free home improvement experience. We offer many services, from replacing or remodeling doors and windows to kitchen and bath renovation. We even offer our services for commercial businesses. Our quick response to initial inquiries and our attention to detail makes us one of the most innovative companies in the home remodeling industry. It’s no wonder why RWC Windows, Doors, Kitchens and Baths has been the trusted leader in home remodeling services for the New Jersey area for over three generations!
This project spotlight is focused on a project that we did for a house in the town of Pine Brook, New Jersey, in the zip code 07058. Anthony Giampapa was the salesperson associated with this project. This project dealt with replacing the white vinyl double hungs, replacing the white vinyl casements, as well as remodeling the two-tone windows with a bronze exterior and the exterior white aluminum capping. All were remodeled and installed by members of RWC’s skilled, competent, and dedicated home improvement specialists.
Double hung windows are windows that have two operating sashes that can move up and down, allowing for ventilation on the top or bottom, or even both. They are an excellent and ideal choice for windows facing porches, decks, or walkways since they provide great views and can let in the most sunlight. Window capping is oftentimes needed as a part of window renovation or installation processes because it directs rainwater away from the underlying wooden materials of the windows, thus eliminating the need to frequently re-paint the wood trimmings, as well as reducing the risk of rotting the wood and any drafts coming through. In other words, aluminum window capping can better protect your windows against the harmful effects on wood of rain or snow and are more energy efficient by preventing rotting and drafts.
Window installation can take the form of many different types of processes or techniques. It can involve the total replacement of old windows for new windows, or it can involve either partial or total replacement of window materials, such as replacing wood that is easily rotted with sturdier and more environmentally efficient materials such as vinyl and aluminum.
If you like what you see, or you’re interested in visiting our showroom for a free consultation, give us a call or just stop on in! Our contact information can be found here.
Project Spotlight: Beautiful New Entry in Clifton, NJ
Here at RWC Windows, Doors & More we know family because we are family. Since 1959, as a family-owned and operated company, RWC has been providing a unique home improvement experience to our customers. We believe in educating you as a consumer, so you are empowered to make the best decisions for your home project and family.
This education includes product information and identifying products that fit your budget and fill your home improvement need. And, our life-sized samples and 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art showroom enable you to see, touch and experience our large selection of choices before you make your decision. Plus, you can count on our 50 years of experience offering the country’s leading home improvement products.
After all, creating a “Raving Fan Customer” remains our primary goal. Commissioned salespeople and high-pressure sales tactics find no place among the industry’s top professionals whose aim is to make your project a success. Whether a kitchen or bath remodel, or window or door replacement, our focus is on your satisfaction.
The words of a previous customer relay the sentiment we work to hear from you: “I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new door!!! Paul was great, beyond great honestly!! … I appreciated his precision!! You were great to work with also, definitely appreciated your insight to help with our decisions and all your follow up. … From the moment we walked into the showroom to the final installations, it was an absolute pleasure to work with everyone at RWC!!!!”
The sense of family built into RWC extends into every area of your home including the front door. Entryways invite guests into your family space. A front door project in Clifton, New Jersey illustrates the upgrade to beauty and safety for your family available through RWC.
A simple project of replacing the exterior door with a Therma-Tru Classic Craft ½ View Double Door welcomes guests with beautiful ½ Bella Water Glass windows. While the former solid surface entry door lacked character, the replacement invites with warmth and charm.
Before:
The mahogany wood grain fiberglass door prefinished in a rich tone a new sub-sill cover cleans up the whole entry. Furthermore, customizing the stain color, we gave the front door a unique look. The new Emtek hardware and doorbell provide a classic feel replacing the dated and limited handle of the before image.
After:
If you like what you see, or you’re interested in checking out our showroom for a free consultation, call or just stop in! Our contact information can be found here.
Project Spotlight: Luxurious Bathroom Remodel in Kinnelon, NJ
Our goal at RWC is to provide our customers with everything they need when it comes to doors, windows, and other remodeling projects. Your home is your castle, and should reflect that fact. We believe you’ll love our service as we not only educate our customers about their options, but we listen to what you really want when you contact us.
When you come to us with the ideas you have about making your castle fit your needs better in how it looks and feels, we let you know the choices that you have open to you without trying to pinhole you into a specific brand we carry. Our services will provide you with all you need for your kitchen and bathroom remodels, decorative glass, windows, doors, and pre-finishing. Below is a project spotlight from one of our very satisfied customers in Kinnelon, NJ.
One past customer states, "We found RWC through searching the Internet. Every aspect of the project from design to completion was handled professionally and to our satisfaction. Ours was a bathroom remodel of our only bathroom in the home. RWC worked diligently to minimize our inconvenience and completed the project in 10 working days. All of their workers were polite, professional and interested in doing their job to our satisfaction. Ashley was great and very patient with my 100's of texts and questions. We would highly recommend RWC they are a great family owned and operated business and we would use them again."
To get to this point of satisfaction, we take all of our customers through the same process. We start with our initial design consultation. We come into your home to help get a feel for the project. We listen to your wish list, and then help guide you through what the construction process will be like to achieve your desired changes. At this time, we take measurements and pictures along with examining any potential issues that could impact your design. A basic budget is then discussed.
Our next stage is the design presentation and draft proposal. This is when you come to us at our Design Center to pick the products we’ll install during the remodeling process. At this point, we’ll help you make your choices while keeping you within your desired budget.
The final stage is the project proposal and contract. This is when we take everything that has previously been determined and create your written proposal and the drawing of the proposed remodel. Additional ideas and designs can be gone over at this time to help you to get what you want out of your remodel. Then, after the contract is signed, we will order materials, introduce you to the Lead Carpenter, and go forward with creating the remodel timeline.
Our clients for today’s project spotlight entrusted us with their only bathroom, and now have one that fits their needs better. The new enclosed tub offers a luxurious spa feel with the enclosure, tile, and fixture choices. The vanity now offers a nice touch with plenty of bathroom storage space that will help give their bathroom a less cluttered look with a place for everything.
If you like what you see, or you’re interested in visiting our showroom for a free consultation, give us a call or just stop on in! Our contact information can be found here.
Project Spotlight Featuring the Slab-on-Grade Apartments of Englewood III South
At RWC, we know that it can be frustrating to have to go to a number of vendors to get everything you need, so we do the searching so you don’t have to. Our company is family-owned and has been relieving home improvement stress since 1959!
As a family-owned business, it’s always wonderful when we’re brought into larger projects that many might consider too big for our type of company, and we love proving them wrong. We believe our expertise and attention to detail is what brought us in on as the window and door experts for this large apartment complex in Englewood, NJ. This was a huge deal for our company, and we were pleased to offer such beautiful and functional windows and doors to the future residents of this complex.
The project with Englewood III South in Englewood, NJ, involved the following:
- Working with March Associates
- Apartment Project
- Slab-on-Grade Construction Type
- 195 Units in Total
- 1,400 Windows
- 100 Terrace Doors
- Completed by 2016
We were proud to be working with March Associates Construction, Inc. on this amazing apartment project. March Associates is considered one of the premier construction management and general contracting firms in their region of the Northeast. They are one of the fastest growing companies in their field and have a very diverse portfolio of clients with more than 1.5 billion dollars of construction projects completed. This number is sure to soar even higher.
March Associates was founded in 2003, and currently has a territory that covers Western Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the five boroughs of New York City, and Southern New York State.
What separates us from our competitors is our approach. We listen to what our customers want, and then work closely with them to build a plan for remodeling their space that makes sense for both the consumer’s desires and their wallets.
Our services include pre-finishing, decorative glass, windows & doors, plus remodeling and renovations of any bathroom or kitchen. We take great pride in our commercial work as well, although that side of our business hasn’t really been highlighted until now! Our raving fans know us for our quality work, attention to detail and dedication to understanding the wants and needs of our clients from start to finish so that they are not only satisfied but excited about our work. This same sentiment is shared when we work on bigger projects such as this monster industrial job that we’d like to share with you!
If you like what you see, or you’re interested in visiting our showroom for a free consultation, give us a call or just stop on in! Our contact information can be found here.
Project Spotlight: Front Door Renovation in Little Falls, NJ
We at RWC want to be your one-stop shop for your windows, doors, and other remodeling projects. We’re a family-owned company that has been in business since 1959. Some of the things that separate us from our competitors are that we listen to and educate our customers. We want you to come to us with your ideas for how you’d like your home to look and feel, and then we will help to educate you on your available choices while staying within your budget.
You can count on us for your home’s windows, decorative glass, doors, and pre-finishings, along with kitchen and bathroom remodels. We also work on commercial windows and doors for your business's needs. Below is a recent project that highlights how one project can change the way that you look at your home.
This project involved our company removing the old outdated door and replacing it with a beautiful new door that changed the whole front profile of the home.
This project involved:
- Therma-Tru Classic-Craft ¾ View Door with Sidelites
- Mahogany Wood Grain Fiberglass with ¾ Bella Water Glass
- Custom stained by RWC
- New Emtek Hardware and Doorbell
- New sub-sill cover
Therma-Tru Classic-Craft doors are built to last. These doors offer a classic design that is created by blending the beauty of a douglas fir with the durability of fiberglass. This is a sturdy door that will withstand the test of time. Another point to mention that helps to draw this look together is the custom staining that we did with this door install.
We’re able to help you pick a color that truly brings out the beauty of your home without having to make you pick a model color that is offered by the door company. The previous color did not add to the stately grace of the home, but this customized color does this nicely. This is truly personalized for your style and home coloring. The updated look is rounded out nicely with the Bella Water Glass, Emtek hardware and doorbell, and the sub-sill cover.
When looking at the home remodeled in Little Falls, NJ, you can see that this simple update made a huge difference in the presence of the home. You may not realize the curb appeal that can be added with something as simple as a door update, but these before and after pictures help to tell the tale. Imagine how we could change the way you see your home.
If you like what you see, or you’re interested in visiting our showroom for a free consultation, give us a call, contact us online, or just stop on in!
Project Spotlight: Kitchen Renovation in Closter, NJ
We've been in the home improvement business since 1959 and know the importance of attention to detail. That’s why, when we saw an opportunity to completely renovate a kitchen in Closter, New Jersey, we approached it with a willingness to work hard but also take time to achieve quality results. Throughout our project, we fully remodeled this home’s kitchen by stripping the old kitchen and putting in new cabinets, countertops and flooring.
Project Details
Before we began renovating this kitchen, the overall color scheme made for a somewhat drab and unappealing appearance, as the dark tile floor seemed uninviting. Furthermore, there was no sense of unification between the cabinets, counter, and floor. Thankfully, we were able to tackle this problem by selecting all-new materials that coordinated better and gave off a more open and light-filled appearance to the kitchen.
We began the project by consulting with the owners of the home to see what they wanted out of their remodel, as well as making our own assessment of what needed to be done. Then, we worked to carefully plan out what our new design would look like before beginning to dismantle the furnishings that already existed. Then came the hard labor - taking everything apart, and putting it back together again in a more satisfying and aesthetically pleasing way. Finally, we smoothed everything over and evaluated our progress to see if we had achieved our goals.
About RWC
RWC Windows, Doors & More is a family-owned, New Jersey-based home improvent business that has been helping people replace and renovate entire rooms, doors and windows for over 57 years. The basis for our success is the education of our customers, careful and quality product selection, and unparalleled service. We always strive to select the best materials for our clients, and are available for consultation at any time. Our goal is always to work with our clients to help them realize their home improvement dreams. Therefore, we are open to suggestions and will also provide our best advice that we feel will help you the most with your home.
If you like what you see or you’re interested in visiting our West Caldwell, NJ showroom for a free consultation, give us a call, contact us online, or simply stop on in!