Primary Suite Additions

For 2026 in Bergen County, primary suite additions run $200,000-$450,000 for mid-range scope. Premium suites with steam showers, freestanding tubs, and custom millwork run $400,000-$800,000+.

Most run 8-13 months from permit issue to final walkthrough.

Yes, with proper structural reinforcement and access (stairs). Common in Bergen County where ground-floor expansion is limited by lot rules.

Yes. Building, electrical, plumbing, and ventilation permits all apply. Inspections at framing, rough-in, insulation, and final.

Yes. Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request, and homeowners should verify credentials before hiring any contractor.

Bedroom, bath, and real closets at minimum — the additions that satisfy add a sitting nook, laundry, and morning-kit independence. Program first, square feet after.

First-floor primaries are Bergen County's quiet trend: aging-ready, stair-free, and resale-friendly. Rear additions host them naturally where lots allow.

Walk-in dimensions come from inventory, not aspiration — measured linear feet of hanging and shelves. We size from your actual wardrobe count.

New-construction plumbing means the bath owes nothing to old walls — curbless shower, double vanity, water closet all draw fresh. It's the easiest luxury bath a house can get.

A dedicated zone or ductless head keeps the suite at its own temperature — additions tacked to old single-zone systems run hot-cold forever.

Legitimate and popular where footprints resist ground-floor wings — with insulation, floor isolation, and stair placement doing the comfort work. Done right it's a suite, not a room over cars.