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Essential Renovations
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About
Essential Renovations was established in 2020. Essential Renovations is a woman-owned business who proudly serves Morris, Bergen, Essex, Middlesex, Passaic and Union counties of New Jersey. We renovate all interior areas such as attics, rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, etc. of the home and, as well as, deck design builds. We look forward to continuing to provide you with our home improvement services.
Overview
Hired 17 times
Serves Pine Brook, NJ
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3 employees
6 years in business
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Home Improvement Contractor (Business)
License state: NJ
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Passed by Courtney Spencer on Jun 4, 2023.
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Residential
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Al F.
Aug 11, 2026
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Courtney was our first female/black contractor. She was professional and did an amazing job fixing a hole in the sheet rock including painting the finished product. Perfect! We plan on additional work for her.
Details: Patch damaged drywall • Replace one or more sheets of drywall • 1 room • Wall(s) • Residential • Renter, with owner's permission to do this job
Drywall Repair and Texturing
Weilun S.
1 month ago
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If I could give 10 stars I will, Courtney and her team doing phenomenal job and take care of the clients, she and her team will be my top picks contractors from now for long time! Keep going Courtney! Proud of you and your team !!!!!
Will Su 08/17/2026
Drywall Repair and Texturing
Osato b.
3 days ago
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Courtney did an excellent job with securing my shower head from vibrating, replacing bathroom ventilator fan, compounding and sanding wall. She is very dedicated and have great work ethics. I will definitely hire her again.
Details: Fill in cracks • Patch damaged drywall • 1 room • Wall(s) • Residential • Owner
Drywall Repair and Texturing
Rosemary W.
Sep 23, 2025
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recently had the pleasure of working with Courtney and her team at Essential Renovations, and I couldn't be more impressed with their work. Courtney, in particular, is a standout – as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, she exudes confidence and expertise when it comes to installing cabinets. She really knows her craft and is hands-on throughout the entire process, ensuring every detail is perfect.
Her subcontractors, Brandon and Manuel, were equally impressive. They were incredibly precise and meticulous with their work, paying attention to even the smallest details. It was clear that they take great pride in their work, and their commitment to quality shows.
Throughout the project, the entire crew was punctual, respectful of the space, and cleaned up after themselves daily. They gave me a clear timeline, estimating that the work would take a week, and they delivered on time without any issues.
For a team that's led by such a talented young woman, I can't recommend Essential Renovations enough. If you're looking for a professional, reliable, and skilled team, look no further. I would absolutely hire them again in the future!
Details: Installation of new cabinetry or fixtures • No, plumbing will not need to be relocated • No, electrical will not need to be relocated • Already have plans - just need installation • Residential
Kitchen Remodel
Tony F.
Jul 10, 2024
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We hired Essential Renovations to handle a major improvement of our home, finishing off a large basement as well as a complete renovation of the second floor to create a master suite. From the beginning, Courtney was an absolute pleasure to work with! She guided us through everything we needed to do to finish the basement, from fully waterproofing to finishing it off. For the master suite, she has been more than willing to accommodate every idea we’ve thrown out to her, and has made our dreams into a reality. Whenever we had questions about what was going on, she took the time to explain what was happening, and she has been able to handle every problem and unexpected hurdle that has popped up with confidence and ease. Her work is beautiful quality, and she has honestly completely changed the function of our home with the work she has done. We cannot recommend her enough if you have work you need done! No one else will be as open, honest, and understanding about your needs as her and her people!
Details: Residential • 500 - 1,000 sq. ft. • Yes, I will be adding structural or weight-bearing features to my basement • Yes, I will be modifying or adding living space to my basement • No, my basement finishing or remodeling project will not require electrical or plumbing work • No existing plans, but have a good idea of what I want
Basement Finishing or Remodeling