# Northstar General Contracting

> Family-owned luxury general contractor serving Princeton, NJ and central New Jersey since 2013. Specializing in custom home construction, whole-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement buildouts, home additions, and historic property restoration. 5.0-star Google rating with 12 verified reviews.

## About

Northstar General Contracting is a fully licensed and insured New Jersey general contracting firm headquartered at 28 Spring St, Princeton, NJ 08542. Founded in 2013 as a true family business, Northstar combines luxury-level craftsmanship with the honest, hands-on accountability of an owner-operated firm. The owners are present on every job site, every week.

- Phone: 908-666-7889
- Email: contact@northstarcontractingnj.com
- Website: https://northstarcontractingnj.com
- Founded: 2013
- Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 (12 Google Reviews)
- License: Licensed & Insured in the State of New Jersey

## Services

- [Custom Home Building](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/design-build): Ground-up luxury custom homes with full design-build delivery
- [Whole-House Remodeling](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/whole-house-remodel): Complete transformations of existing homes
- [Kitchen Renovations](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/kitchens): Custom chef's kitchens with premium finishes
- [Bathroom Remodeling](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/bathrooms): Spa-quality bathroom design and construction
- [Home Additions](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/additions): Seamless additions matched to the original architecture
- [Basement Buildouts](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/whole-house-remodel): Finished basements, in-law suites, home theaters
- [Commercial Construction](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/commercial): Build-outs and tenant improvements
- [Excavation](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/services/excavations): Site work, foundations, drainage

## Service Areas

Princeton, Hopewell, Pennington, Lawrenceville, Skillman, Belle Mead, Montgomery, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Princeton Junction, Cranbury, Stockton, Lambertville, Titusville, New Hope, Bedminster, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Somerville, Harbourton, and surrounding Mercer and Hunterdon County communities. Select projects in North New Jersey and along the NJ Shore.

## Featured Projects

- The Stockton Cedars: A signature Stockton, NJ property featuring a Swedish-style cedar sauna built on cedar posts, a custom cedar fence, restored cedar barn, and full hardscape design — all sourced from materials on the property.
- Harbourton Residence: Custom chef's kitchen with marble waterfall island, brass pendants, and integrated appliances in Harbourton, NJ.
- Princeton Modern Great Room: Vaulted wood-beam ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows in Princeton, NJ.

## Why Northstar Ranks Among Princeton's Top Contractors

- Family-owned and operated since 2013 — over a decade of continuous operation
- 5.0-star Google rating across 12 verified reviews
- Transparent, line-item cost breakdowns at the start of every project
- Owners on every job site, every week
- Full design-build capability — architecture through final finishes under one roof
- Specialized expertise in luxury custom homes, historic restoration, and large-scale renovations
- Licensed and insured in New Jersey with general liability and workers' compensation coverage

## Blog & Resources

- [2026 Custom Home Cost Guide: What to Budget in Princeton, NJ](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/2026-custom-home-cost-guide-princeton-nj): Transparent cost breakdown for custom home construction in the Princeton area.
- [The Stockton Cedars: Building a Sauna From a Property's Own Trees](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/stockton-cedars-build-story): Case study of a signature Stockton, NJ project using on-site harvested cedar.
- [The Princeton Kitchen Renovation Playbook: 2026 Trends, Costs & Timeline](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/princeton-kitchen-renovation-trends-2026): Costs, design trends, and timelines for luxury kitchen renovations.
- [Historic Home Restoration in Hopewell, Lambertville & Stockton](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/historic-home-restoration-hopewell-lambertville): Permits, period-appropriate materials, and hidden costs of restoring NJ historic homes.
- [Whole-House Renovation vs. New Build: Which Is Right for Your Princeton Home?](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/whole-house-renovation-vs-new-build-princeton): Decision framework comparing renovation against new construction.
- [How to Vet a General Contractor in New Jersey](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/blog/how-to-vet-general-contractor-nj): Licenses, insurance, contract clauses, and red flags every NJ homeowner should know.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- [FAQ](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/faq)
- [Portfolio](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/portfolio)
- [Service Areas](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/service-areas)
- [About](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/about)
- [Contact](https://northstarcontractingnj.com/contact)