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Borough of Bergenfield, New Jersey

Home Improvement Contractors in Bergenfield, NJ

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About homes in Bergenfield

Census and NOAA figures for the borough of Bergenfield in Bergen County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1954Median year built1U.S. 1980
85%Built before 198014% built since 2010
1954Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1958
70%Detached single-family114% in 5+ unit buildings
71%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$492kMedian home value1New Jersey median $454k

The median home in the borough of Bergenfield was built in 1954, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Jersey median of 1970.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 85% of Bergenfield's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Bergenfield are older than rentals: a median build year of 1954 against 1958.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Bergenfield is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 14% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 71% of occupied homes in Bergenfield are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Bergenfield is valued at $491,500 (ACS), above the New Jersey median of $454,400.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Teterboro Ap station averages 89 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 29 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 46 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,735 heating degree days against 1,255 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Bergenfield is about 11 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

Bergenfield sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).6 Building permits in Bergenfield are normally issued by the borough building department.7,8

Share of Bergenfield housing units by year built
Before 194019%
1940-195949.3%
1960-197916.6%
1980-19996.8%
2000-20094.3%
2010 or later4.1%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Teterboro Ap, 6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Bergenfield, NJ?

Most home remodeling projects in Bergenfield, NJ land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Bergenfield?

The median home in the borough of Bergenfield was built in 1954, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Jersey median of 1970. The stock is old by national standards: 85% of Bergenfield's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 4% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Bergenfield climate like for exterior work?

The Teterboro Ap station averages 89 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 29 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 46 inches a year, 13 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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