Home Improvement Contractors in Passaic, NJ
Every trade we cover, for homes in Passaic. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Passaic home dates from 1938, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Passaic
Requests for Passaic go through the same national line. Each New Jersey service page carries the local range and the detail of the work.
Home Remodeling in New Jersey
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$25,550 - $134,900
ADU Construction in New Jersey
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$120,700 - $440,200
Garage Door Repair & Installation in New Jersey
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$250 - $3,400
Chimney Sweeping & Repair in New Jersey
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $5,550
Kitchen Remodeling in New Jersey
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$19,900 - $110,750
Bathroom Remodeling in New Jersey
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$13,500 - $59,650
Roofing in New Jersey
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$9,650 - $48,300
Handyman & Home Repair in New Jersey
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$200 - $4,550About homes in Passaic
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Passaic in Passaic County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Passaic was built in 1938, 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: 86% of Passaic's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010.1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.
Owner-occupied and rented homes in Passaic are of similar age: median build years 1938 and 1938.1 Most housing units in Passaic are not detached houses: 45% are in buildings of five or more units and only 16% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work. Renters are the clear majority in Passaic: only 24% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1
The median owner-occupied home in Passaic is valued at $429,900 (ACS), close to the New Jersey median of $454,400.1 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.
Passaic is about 18 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. Passaic sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).6 Building permits in Passaic are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 58.4% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 17% |
| 1960-1979 | 11.1% |
| 1980-1999 | 8.2% |
| 2000-2009 | 2.6% |
| 2010 or later | 2.7% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Teterboro Ap, 3.6 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 Passaic, NJ?
Most home remodeling projects in Passaic, 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 Passaic?
The median home in the city of Passaic was built in 1938, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Jersey median of 1970. The stock is old by national standards: 86% of Passaic's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Passaic 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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