How many verified contractors does ProFix list in Jersey City, NJ?

ProFix currently lists 20 verified gold-tier contractors serving Jersey City, NJ. This city page covers Hudson County, 291,657 residents, and 6 trade categories from the current local pro shard. Use it to compare profiles, local Q&A, and state-level licensing before requesting quotes.

Local pros in Jersey City, NJ

Hudson County, New Jersey. Population 291,657.

Updated June 2026what's new

Hudson CountyFIPS 3436000291,657 residents

Top verified pros in Jersey City, NJ

20 gold-tier pros (confidence score 80+ — full NAP, license, and multi-source coverage). Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Trade breakdown

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 14
Lead Abatement Contractors: 3
Plumbers: 2
Roofers: 1
Electricians: 1
Painters: 1

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Top 10 Water/Fire/Mold Restoration in Jersey City, NJ

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Top 8 Lead Abatement Contractors in Jersey City, NJ

Ranked by ProFix data-confidence: complete licensed contact details and multi-source public-record coverage; ProFix verifies state licenses where available; never by payment.

Data-derived local notes

Hiring context for Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City is a large-city page in the top-2,000 launched-state city set, ranked #70 by the population value in all-cities.json. The city record places it in Hudson County; the pro counts below are exact city-name matches from the NJ gold shard.

Population in seed: 291,657.
Matched pro records: 20.
24/7 emergency flag count: 0.
Top matched trade buckets: Water/Fire/Mold Restoration (19) and Plumbers (1).
Hudson County hub has 53 state-shard records.

Trade counts from the shard

Water/Fire/Mold Restoration: 19
Plumbers: 1

0 records carry the 24/7 emergency flag.

County and permits

Jersey City is in Hudson County. This seed does not name a city-specific permit office, so use the authority having jurisdiction for the job address and cross-check state licensing through New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

Hudson County hub Nueva Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

Phone: +1-973-504-6200

Code adoption checks

State code context for Jersey City comes from the New Jersey NEC / IRC / IECC seed. Current adoption values in the seed: NEC: NEC 2020; IRC: IRC 2021; IECC: IECC 2021. The permit date and local amendments still control the job.

Seasonal scheduling notes

New Jersey's seasonal seed describes the climate zone as "Northeast coastal and inland climate with nor'easters, humidity, and tropical remnants". For Jersey City, the highlighted windows below are selected from plumbing inspection, hvac service / install, and roofing because those projects match either the city's top trade counts or the highest-urgency state calendar entries.

Plumbing inspection
Ideal: April, May, September, October · Medium urgency
HVAC service / install
Ideal: March, April, September, October, January, February · High urgency
Roofing
Ideal: May, June, September, October · High urgency

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Climate resilience context

Jersey City uses the New Jersey state resilience seed. The scenarios linked to this city page are flooding, freezes and winter cold snaps, and hurricanes / coastal tropical storms; they are state-level hazards, not city incident claims.

flooding
New Jersey flooding is coastal, tidal, riverine, and urban; basements can flood from surge, intense rain, or sewer backups.
freezes and winter cold snaps
New Jersey homes face coastal nor'easter freezes, basement water, older boilers, and pipes routed through garages or exterior walls.
hurricanes / coastal tropical storms
New Jersey's coastal and tidal-river homes face surge, wave action, sewer backups, and wind-driven rain, especially where Sandy-era repairs are aging.

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Emergency playbooks to keep handy

Emergency links for Jersey City are selected from New Jersey's state emergency scenarios and climate-relevant playbooks. They are planning links; call 911 or the serving utility first when life safety, gas, fire, downed lines, or shock risk is present.

State 24-hour guide

Flooded basement with possible electrical hazardCall 911
Sump pump fails during a stormPro today
Sewage backing up from a floor drainPro today
Frozen pipe with no visible burstPro today

Generated from all-cities, all-counties, state pro shards, state code updates, seasonal/climate seeds, emergency seeds, and licensing/permit-contact seeds.

Hiring Contractors in Jersey City, NJ — Local Q&A

Local source notes for permits, prices, trades, site conditions, and license checks. Source: ProFix Editorial Team. Last updated 2026-06-09.

permits

What permits do I need for a kitchen remodel in Jersey City, NJ?

For a kitchen remodel in Jersey City, start with Jersey City Construction Code. Cosmetic work is different from moving plumbing, electrical, gas, walls, windows, or ventilation, so ask the permit office which building, trade, plan-review, or inspection steps apply before work starts. Verify the contractor through the state licensing board before signing: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Permit office: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Keep the permit number, approved plans, inspection records, and change orders in the job file.

¿Qué permisos necesito para remodelar una cocina en Jersey City, NJ?

Para remodelar una cocina en Jersey City, empiece con Jersey City Construction Code. El trabajo cosmético no es lo mismo que mover plomería, electricidad, gas, muros, ventanas o ventilación; pregunte qué permisos, revisión de planos e inspecciones aplican antes de iniciar. Verifique al contratista en la junta estatal: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Oficina de permisos: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Guarde número de permiso, planos aprobados, inspecciones y cambios por escrito.

pricing

How much does a plumber cost in Jersey City, NJ?

There is no single reliable plumber price for Jersey City; the cost depends on diagnosis time, access, fixture quality, emergency scheduling, permit requirements, and whether walls, concrete, or sewer lines are involved. Treat online averages as screening information, not a bid. Before paying a deposit, verify the plumber or plumbing contractor through New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/ and ask Jersey City Construction Code whether the job needs a permit or inspection. Permit office: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Get itemized labor, materials, trip charges, and warranty terms.

¿Cuánto cuesta contratar a un plomero en Jersey City, NJ?

No hay una tarifa única confiable para un plomero en Jersey City; el costo depende del diagnóstico, acceso, calidad de accesorios, urgencia, permisos y si hay muros, concreto o líneas de drenaje. Use promedios en línea solo como orientación. Antes de pagar anticipo, verifique al plomero o contratista en New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/ y pregunte a Jersey City Construction Code si el trabajo requiere permiso o inspección. Oficina: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Pida mano de obra, materiales y garantía por escrito.

trades

What types of contractors are most needed in Jersey City?

Jersey City homeowners most often need licensed trade help for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, drainage, restoration, and general remodeling, especially when work touches life-safety systems or the building envelope. In Hudson County, local permit history and inspection queues are the best way to spot active demand, so check Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. For any regulated trade, confirm license status with the state board first: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Ask bidders who will pull permits and attend inspections.

¿Qué tipos de contratistas se necesitan más en Jersey City?

En Jersey City, los propietarios suelen necesitar ayuda para plomería, electricidad, HVAC, techos, drenaje, restauración y remodelación general, especialmente si el trabajo toca sistemas de seguridad o la envolvente del edificio. En el condado de Hudson, el historial de permisos y las inspecciones muestran mejor la demanda local; consulte Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Para oficios regulados, verifique la licencia estatal: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Pregunte quién tramita permisos y atiende inspecciones.

conditions

How does Jersey City's climate, zoning, or housing stock affect home repair costs?

Jersey City's humidity, storm exposure, floodplain review, corrosion risk, and wind-resistant assemblies can affect repair sequencing. Costs can rise when a project needs engineering, concealed-condition repairs, phased inspections, utility coordination, or work in floodplain, historic, HOA, or zoning overlay areas. Do not rely on a contractor's verbal answer alone: confirm permit triggers with Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Then verify the contractor's license or registration with New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Keep photos of hidden conditions before walls or floors are closed.

¿Cómo afectan el clima, la zonificación o las viviendas de Jersey City a los costos de reparación?

La humedad, tormentas, revisión de zonas inundables, corrosión y componentes resistentes al viento en Jersey City pueden afectar la secuencia de reparación. Los costos pueden subir si el proyecto requiere ingeniería, reparación de condiciones ocultas, inspecciones por etapas, coordinación con servicios públicos o trabajo en zonas inundables, históricas, HOA o con superposición de zonificación. No dependa solo de una respuesta verbal: confirme permisos con Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Luego verifique la licencia en New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Guarde fotos antes de cerrar muros o pisos.

verification

How do I verify a contractor's license in Jersey City?

Verify the exact legal business name, license number, classification, expiration date, and any public discipline before you sign. Use the state licensing board lookup first: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Then confirm with Jersey City Construction Code that the same contractor can be listed on the permit and that the permit scope matches the contract; permit office: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Be cautious if the bid asks you to pull an owner-builder permit for paid work, skips inspections, or uses a different company name on documents.

¿Cómo verifico la licencia de un contratista en Jersey City?

Verifique el nombre legal exacto, número de licencia, clasificación, vencimiento y disciplina pública antes de firmar. Use primero la búsqueda de la junta estatal: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Home Improvement Contractors: https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/hic/. Después confirme con Jersey City Construction Code que el mismo contratista pueda figurar en el permiso y que el alcance coincida con el contrato; oficina: Jersey City Construction Code: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/ConstructionCode. Tenga cuidado si le piden sacar un permiso de propietario para trabajo pagado, evitar inspecciones o usar otro nombre comercial.