Mountainside, NJ Remodeling & Renovation Contractor
We are an owner-operated remodeling contractor serving Mountainside homeowners across Union County, from full bathroom and kitchen renovations to interiors, flooring, finish carpentry, and decks. Every Mountainside project is walked, scoped, and built by the owner — not handed off to a crew you never meet.
The owner answers the phone — and walks the site in Mountainside.
Remodeling built for Mountainside's housing stock.
Mountainside is a town of post-war single-family homes, and remodeling them well means understanding how they were framed, finished, and added onto over the decades.
Mountainside is one of Union County's most sought-after communities — about 6,967 residents, a median household income above $210,100, and homes with a median value near $755,600. At these values, renovation work has to be done right the first time.
U.S. Census data puts the median Mountainside home at roughly 1958 construction, about 87% owner-occupied, with values near $755,600. Homes of that era hide original bathrooms, closed-off kitchens, and dated trim behind premium addresses — exactly the work we do, built to match what these homes are worth. Our focus here: full-scope remodeling — bathrooms, kitchens, interiors, and the carpentry that ties it together. We are based in Roselle Park, roughly 6 miles away, and work in Union County regularly.
We approach a Mountainside remodel by reading the house first: how it was originally built, what previous additions touched, and where the plumbing and electrical actually run. That homework is what keeps a renovation on schedule once demolition starts and the surprises behind the walls show up.
What we build in Mountainside.
From a single bathroom to a whole-floor renovation, we handle the trades, permits, and finish work under one owner-operated contract for Mountainside homeowners.
Bathroom Remodeling
Full-scope bathroom renovations — demolition, rough-trade coordination, tile, finish carpentry, and fixture install.
Scope & process →Interior Renovations
Kitchens, living spaces, basements, and whole-floor renovations under one owner-operated contract.
Scope & process →Flooring Installation
Engineered hardwood, solid wood, large-format tile, and luxury vinyl — installed the way a finish carpenter expects.
Scope & process →Finish Carpentry & Trim
Crown, base, casing, wainscot, built-ins, and stair details — self-performed, not subcontracted.
Scope & process →Decks & Outdoor Living
New builds, deck restorations, privacy fences, and pergolas — permits handled, inspections coordinated.
Scope & process →Light Commercial & TI
Tenant improvements, office fit-outs, and small-to-mid commercial scopes — built to code, on schedule.
Scope & process →Building in Mountainside, by the book.
Most Mountainside renovations of any real scope need a permit, and we handle that paperwork and the inspection schedule so you don't have to.
In Mountainside, construction permits are filed with the municipal construction department. The department enforces the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and reviews work under its building, electrical, plumbing, and fire subcodes. We prepare the application package and coordinate it with the office for you.
Under the state Uniform Construction Code, most bathroom and kitchen remodels that touch plumbing or electrical require a construction permit, and so do basement finishes. Decks generally trigger both a zoning review and a construction permit when they're attached to the house or raised above grade — the kind of outdoor work that's common on Mountainside's split-levels and colonials. We confirm exactly which subcode permits a given project needs before we start.
Mountainside's construction inspections are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so we build the rough and finish inspection points into the project timeline from the start. That way trades aren't standing around waiting on a sign-off, and the job keeps moving toward closeout.
Permit requirements and fees change — we confirm the current Mountainside requirements with the municipal construction office before every project. This page is general information, not a code ruling.
Close by. Accountable.
We are based in Roselle Park, a short drive from Mountainside, which means the owner can get to your home for the first walkthrough, show up while the work is underway, and be back quickly if a question comes up after the crew has gone for the day. There's no regional dispatcher and no chain of subs between you and the person responsible for your project.
Being local also means we know the Union County rhythm — the municipal offices, the inspection cadence, and the older housing stock that defines towns like Mountainside. You get one accountable contact from the first quote through final closeout, the same person who scoped the job standing behind the finished work.
- Based InRoselle Park, NJ · a short drive to Mountainside
- NJ HIC13VH14168400 · registered, bonded & insured
- One ContactThe owner, from quote to closeout
- FreeOn-site consultation & written scope
Mountainside remodeling questions.
Do you serve Mountainside, NJ?
Yes. We are based in Roselle Park, just a short drive from Mountainside, and we take remodeling and renovation projects throughout Mountainside and the rest of Union County. The owner walks every Mountainside site personally.
Are you registered and insured to work in Mountainside?
Yes. RuLee Construction holds New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration 13VH14168400 and carries liability insurance. We provide a certificate of insurance once a contract is in place, and we pull the required permits through the local construction office.
Do I need a permit to remodel my bathroom or build a deck in Mountainside?
Most likely yes. Under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, bathroom remodels that touch plumbing or electrical generally require a construction permit, and decks that are attached or raised above grade typically need both zoning and construction permits. We confirm the town's current requirements before any work begins.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No. We provide a free on-site consultation in Mountainside and a written scope so you can see exactly what is included before you decide anything.
How does a project work from start to finish?
We start with a walkthrough and a written scope, handle permits and inspection scheduling, then build the work with the owner on site. You have one accountable contact from the first quote through the final closeout.
“Super clean and does amazing work!”
Hired Rui for multiple projects. He’s great! Reliable, trustworthy, super clean and does amazing work!!!
Kristian B. · Homeowner, repeat client · Google review 5.0 on Google · 6 reviews · read them all →Planning a remodeling project in Mountainside?
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- Rui gets back to you within one business day (two at most).
- A free on-site consultation at your home in Mountainside.
- A written, itemized scope, so you can see exactly what is included.
Rui Reis, owner. NJ HIC 13VH14168400 · Bonded & insuredPlanning a project in Mountainside?
One call, one accountable owner, one disciplined process — from the first walkthrough to the final closeout package.