Based on 1,432 official home addition permit filings over the last 12 months. Rankings update weekly.
Jersey City is one of the most active home addition markets in the country. Over the past 12 months, 1,432 home addition permits were filed across the metro — representing competing for homeowners and commercial clients alike. That's up 276% year-over-year, driven by continued demand across the region. Total declared project value reached $286.5M in the last year, with an average project size of $203K. That's a significant addressable market for any home addition contractor serious about growth. The rankings below are based on official permit filings — not reviews or self-reported data. Every contractor on this list has pulled documented home addition permits in Jersey City within the last 12 months. Volume is the primary ranking signal; it reflects consistent, verifiable activity in the local market.
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Rankings based on official building permit filings. Last updated 2026-06-20. Source: open government data portals.
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