Plaster and lath repair
Older Teaneck homes have original plaster on lath. We repair cracks, re-tape failed sections, and skim-coat for a flat finish.
Licensed contractor serving Teaneck. Bathroom remodels, kitchen renovations, drywall, painting, handyman work, basement finishing — one trusted local call. NJ HIC #13VH13595500.

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Teaneck is a diverse Bergen County town with strong owner-occupied housing — Tudors, Colonials, and ranches from the 1920s through the 1960s. Bathroom remodels, kitchen updates, and drywall work on older lath construction dominate the call list here.
Housing stock: Mix of pre-1940 Tudors and Colonials with mid-century ranches, high owner-occupancy, established neighborhoods.
Most-requested Teaneck work is drywall and plaster repair on pre-1940 Tudors and Colonials, interior painting with careful brushwork on original trim, and full bathroom remodels in older homes where the original plaster walls need full demo. Layout-change kitchen remodels are also common in pre-1940 galley kitchens.
Bathroom remodeling in Teaneck, NJ depends heavily on the era of the home. Pre-1940 Tudors and Colonials around Cedar Lane, West Englewood Avenue, and the Glenpointe area need full plaster-wall demos and complete plumbing replacement — these remodels run $25,000–$45,000 over 3–4 weeks. Mid-century ranches in East and West Teaneck typically take refresh-tier work in $14,000–$24,000 over 2 weeks.
Teaneck bathroom detailsKitchen remodeling in Teaneck, NJ ranges from refresh-tier on mid-century ranches ($14,000–$22,000, 2–3 weeks) to full Tudor and Colonial kitchen modernizations ($38,000–$65,000, 5–7 weeks). Pre-1940 Tudor and Colonial galley kitchens typically need full demos because original plaster walls and old wiring/plumbing all need replacement together.
Teaneck kitchen detailsFraming, drywall, flooring, lighting, basement baths, egress, code-compliant builds.
Basement across Bergen CountyDrywall repair in Teaneck, NJ depends on home era. Pre-1940 Tudors and Colonials around Cedar Lane and West Englewood have original plaster-and-lath that needs plaster-specific repair techniques. Mid-century ranches across East and West Teaneck have standard drywall. Small Teaneck drywall patches start at $375; plaster repair $500–$700; seam re-tape $500–$700.
Teaneck drywall detailsInterior painting in Teaneck, NJ frequently involves Tudor and Colonial homes with original trim that needs careful prep and paint technique. A standard Teaneck whole-home repaint (3-bedroom Colonial or Tudor) runs $5,000–$10,500 over 5–8 working days. Mid-century ranch repaints are faster — $4,000–$8,000 over 4–6 days.
Teaneck interior paint detailsHandyman services in Teaneck, NJ frequently involve Tudor and Colonial repair lists — plaster wall mounting, original trim work, sticking doors on settled framing. Mid-century ranches in East and West Teaneck get standard residential maintenance scopes. Single-task Teaneck handyman visits start at $125; half-day $295–$495; full-day $650–$1,000.
Teaneck handyman detailsLVP, hardwood, laminate, tile. Subfloor prep included. Quoted on site.
Flooring across Bergen CountySiding, trim, doors, decks, fences. Surface prep included. Seasonal in NJ.
Exterior Paint across Bergen CountyRecurring maintenance, rental turnovers, small commercial. One contractor, one schedule.
Maintenance across Bergen CountyNot in Teaneck? We cover the whole county — see Bergen County home repair & remodeling.
Older Teaneck homes have original plaster on lath. We repair cracks, re-tape failed sections, and skim-coat for a flat finish.
Many Teaneck kitchens and baths haven't been updated since the original build. We refresh fixtures, tile, and layout where possible without ripping out walls.
Tudors and Colonials from the 1920s-30s settle slowly. We use flexible compound and proper tape to repairs that hold.
Areas of Teaneck we work in regularly:
Cedar Lane and Teaneck Road are the main commercial corridors. Teaneck has an active building department that we work with regularly on permits for kitchen and bath remodels.

Most calls scheduled inside 2–4 business days.
NJ HIC #13VH13595500, full liability coverage.
Drywall to full remodels — one trusted local call.
Most weeks we have appointments available within 2–4 business days. Route 4 and Route 80 keep us close.
Free written estimate. Same-business-day response. Most repairs finished in one visit; larger projects scheduled tight.