LJ Reynolds Contruction Company

Kitchens
Custom kitchens have become one of our specialties with over 50 kitchen installations.

Bathrooms
Nothing says luxury quite like a beautiful bathroom. We can accommodate any requests.

Property Positioning
We are multi-unit property pros. Call us in to help you reposition your entire building.

Condo Conversions
Knowing exactly how to position a property for condo conversion should not be taken on by the uninitiated. We know the many pitfalls and money traps with this work.

Excavations
When manpower and efficiency matter, trust us to get the job done.

Hardscapes
Outdoor spaces require special attention to detail our craftsmen can construct a hardscape to WOW!

Masonry
Restoration of period style brick buildings and structures as well as all new construction. We are able to meet your needs.

562 Morningside Road Ridgewood, NJ 07450
TEL: 201-988-8382
FAX: 866-433-3671
EMAIL: Lou@LJRConstruction.com

 

Gallery: 1125 Washington Street Project
  • Custom railings

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    Custom designed and hand forged wrought iron railings

    Custom railings
  • Door detail

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    All doors had custom knobs and plate with mortise locks

    Door detail
  • Hinge detail

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    Detail of hinges on each door. Victorian era design

    Hinge detail
  • View of dining room

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    Looking to the elevated dining room from living room

    View of dining room
  • Custom fireplace

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    Copper fireplace with custom mantle and granite surround

    Custom fireplace
  • Custom wiring

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    Detail of whole house A/V wiring

    Custom wiring
  • Custom marble shower

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    Marble shower with multiple faucets and custom marble design.

    Custom marble shower
  • Color videophone

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    Color videophone system installed in entire house

    Color videophone
  • Kitchen

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    Kitchen with all copper elements, hand rubbed glaze cabinet finishing.

    Kitchen
  • Kitchen view

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    view of kitchen from the dining room

    Kitchen view
  • Copper ceiling

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    Custom copper ceiling in kitchen

    Copper ceiling
  • 18’ wainscoting

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    Custom installed mouldings to accentuate dramatic ceiling heights.

    18’ wainscoting
  • Loft bedroom

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    view of the lofted bedroom above the living room

    Loft bedroom
  • Living room ceiling

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    Extra large ceiling fans with four piece crown mouldings.

    Living room ceiling
  • Finished addition

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    New framed addition is completed.

    Finished addition
  • Finished planter

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    Custom built retaining wall with flower box to define the view from the new addition.

    Finished planter
  • Copper lighting

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    All copper exterior lighting

    Copper lighting
  • Brick laying

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    Installation of new brick veneer from salvaged brick.

    Brick laying
  • Brick laying

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    Installation of new brick on all exterior walls.

    Brick laying
  • Masonry stairs

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    Building all new 6 foot wide stairs leading to back yard

    Masonry stairs
  • Masonry

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    Construction of the new retaining walls and planters.

    Masonry
  • New retaining wall

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    New 10’ retaining wall

    New retaining wall
  • Masonry

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    Beginning stages of masonry construction

    Masonry
  • Excavation

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    Excavation is in full swing. Found 6’ x 6’ slab of blue stone buried in the back yard

    Excavation
  • No addition yet

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    Rear of building without the new addition.

    No addition yet
  • Addition framed

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    New addition framing is completed and ready for finishing

    Addition framed
  • Addition framed

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    Inside the new addition.

    Addition framed
  • Spray foam insulation

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    All walls and ceilings had spray foam insulation for maximum heating efficiency.

    Spray foam insulation
  • Spray foam insulation

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    Additional detail of spray foam insulation installation.

    Spray foam insulation
  • Custom built closet

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    All closets were custom built to maximize storage

    Custom built closet

TIMELINE

Project was completed in 14 months from the time contract was signed to the date final Certificate of Occupancy was delivered. Considerable time and energy was spent crafting many of this homes details by hand. Very few elements were mass produced.

1125 Washington Street Project

Property was featured on the Hoboken Historical Society House Tour. An annually held showcase of the best homes in Hoboken. Over 300 toured the property on the day of event.

The owner of this property wanted to create old world Victorian style craftsmanship with all the conveniences of a modern home. This home featured cutting edge home entertainment and home automation technology. All rooms were wired for central audio, all televisions could be synced to display the same images from a central media server, network wiring at all appliances for future internet capabilities, all lighting, fireplace, and media is controlled from a single remote control.

In addition to the cutting edge home electronics close attention was paid to each and every detail of this magnificent home. All door hardware was custom manufactured to achieve an authentic Victoria era aesthetic. Real copper ceiling, range hood, cabinet hardware and faucets were installed in the kitchen. All railings were custom designed from a sketch of the home owner and fabricated by a local Jersey City iron artist.

End result of this home was simply stunning.