--- title: "Rappa Construction, LLC. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rappa-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~185229526 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~185229526.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Rappa Construction, LLC." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e2e3e67f0afefc55_6351-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "23 Dorset Dr., Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, United States" latitude: 40.6759 longitude: -74.2944 phone: "(908) 768-3975" website: http://www.rappaconstructionnj.com rating: 5 review_count: 44 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 15 last_updated: 2026-08-09 --- # Rappa Construction, LLC. > New Jersey's Highly-Qualified General Contracting Professionals Original Houzz profile: [Rappa Construction, LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rappa-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~185229526) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Kenilworth, NJ - **Serves:** West Orange, Montclair, Livingston, Westfield, Maplewood, Scotch Plains, Summit, Millburn, Morristown, Colonia, Iselin, Madison, Clark, Hanover, Short Hills, New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Union, Cranford, Springfield, Union County and Morris County - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (44 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Industry Research - Barometer - Recommended on Houzz - 250 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Award winning - Offers Custom Work - Verified Hires ### Business highlights - Award winning - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 2 Verified Hires Rappa Construction is a FULL SERVICE home remodeling contractor. We specialize in, but are not limited to: Custom Kitchen and Bath Remodeling ▪ Additions ▪ Add-A-Level and Alterations ▪ Basement Finishing ▪ All types of Custom Woodworking. We also provide emergency assistance and response for storm damage. We have expert experience in all phases of home remodeling and building and will be sure to work closely with you during your project from the beginning of the design phase, all the way through to the final inspections. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Home Restoration - Roof Replacement - Green Building - Attic Conversion - Siding Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Roof Installation - Sliding Door Installation - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Attic Restoration - Vinyl Siding - Cedar Siding - Basement Waterproofing - Custom Home ### Areas Served - West Orange - Montclair - Livingston - Westfield - Maplewood - Scotch Plains - Summit - Millburn - Morristown - Colonia - Iselin - Madison - Clark - Hanover - Short Hills - New Providence - Berkeley Heights - Union - Cranford - Springfield - Union County and Morris County ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 500,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Rappa Construction, LLC. | | Address | 23 Dorset Dr., Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033, United States | | Phone | (908) 768-3975 | | Website | http://www.rappaconstructionnj.com | | License Number | 13VH09443100 | | Followers on Houzz | 15 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pg/RappaConstuction/photos/?ref=page\_internal - Blog — www.RappaConstructionNJ.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Rappa Construction, LLC.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rappa-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~185229526) - **Website:** http://www.rappaconstructionnj.com - **Phone:** (908) 768-3975 ## Credentials **Verified License** - Number: 13VH09443100 - Type: Home Improvement Business Contr - Issued by: New Jersey Home Improvement Contractors **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz in Service Award- 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/better-business-bureau-pfvwus-pf~1830530549) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 44 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Anne Sisbarro, May 2018** > What an outstanding job from beginning to end! Vinnie is a true professional with unlimited construction knowledge and expertise. He is a true perfectionist and is reliable, and trustworthy. The quality of his work is impeccable and he always goes the "extra mile" to satisfy his customers. It is with great pleasure that I give Rappa Construction even a higher rating than 5 stars! Simply THE BEST who will make your home beautiful. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Annie!! That is a wonderful review! Nothing makes us feel better than making a customer feel that way. It was our pleasure working for you for sure! ### All 44 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-723076539, June 2026** > We recently underwent a major renovation of our home, including the kitchen, a powder room and the main living area. The work was done by Rappa Construction and we are so ecstatic with the way it turned out. The quality of work was outstanding, from the custom cabinetry and tile work to the attention to detail and finishing touches. > > Vinnie Rappa, the owner of the company, provided excellent communication throughout the entire process. Any questions that came up were addressed immediately and professionally. The workers were respectful of our home and always kept the work area as clean as possible during construction. > > The project was completed on schedule and Vinnie was very cognizant of making things as comfortable for my family as possible. > > Our outdated space has been rejuvenated into a contemporary, functional and beautiful home that better suits our family's needs. > > We would highly recommend Rappa Construction to anyone looking for top-quality work, reliability and a smooth renovation experience. **★★★★★ — Marty Venturo, Feb. 2026** > We came across Rappa Construction when a neighbor was having a home project done and recommended them. I will say upfront that Vinnie Rappa and his team are exceptional and I would not hesitate to recommend them. The process from start was easy and friendly as we identified our renovation goals (a bathroom gut & rebuild, refreshing the wall, ceiling and floor finishes in 2 other rooms) and Vinnie quickly gave us a price and outlined the process to accomplish the project. The vendors he recommended for fixtures & tile were excellent and greatly assisted in the development of the project. The Rappa construction team is flat out exceptional - their attention to every detail transformed a vintage old bathroom into a newly renovated beautiful space. The same held true for the wall and floor refresh project. I cannot say enough about the exceptional tile work in the bathroom and the trim work in the other room that made for a great finished product that met and exceeded our project goals. The support vendors who came to perform the plumbing and electrical components as well as the floor sanding and refinishing were also excellent and contributed greatly to the completion of the overall project. Vinnie is a great communicator and his team will bring your project to life in my opinion. I can't wait to do more business with him again in the future. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Marty! What a wonderful experience it was working for you guys. You and your family are some of the nicest customers we have ever had! Enjoy your new rooms! **★★★★★ — Mike and Janice Astone, Jan. 2025** > We can’t say enough about the excellent workmanship Rappa Construction did on our three-season porch. Vinnie, Vincent, Odie and Alex were exceptional addressing all our requests and questions throughout the entire project. The job site was neat and clean at the end of every day. We were so impressed that we just had them back for another project. We highly recommend Rappa Construction and plan on using them on future projects. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Mike and Janice! We really appreciate the wonderful comments. It was our pleasure working with you, for sure! Enjoy your new space!! **★★★★★ — HU-753602949, Aug. 2024** > We would highly recommend Rappa Construction LLC to anyone looking for an honest working contractor who does superior work at a reasonable price. Vinny and his team went out of their way to make our kitchen remodel as painless as possible. They provided excellent recommendations to the project and most importantly completed the work in a timely manner. We will definitely be using Rappa construction in the future!!!! **★★★★★ — Gellert Toth, June 2024** > I am a repeat customer, and have hired Rappa Construction on multiple occasions at different properties. Vinnie and his company is a pleasure to work with. Vinnie's recommendations for materials, appliances, and general structure were spot on everywhere in the house and his crew completed work of the highest quality. Whenever needed, Vinnie brought in top notch professionals for specific tasks such as electricians and plumbers, etc. > Additionally, Vinnie solved unexpected issues (think chimney leak in the middle of the project), and has been extremely helpful when installing cabinetry or appliances the right way. > I trust Vinnie and his company, and that is a major reason why I keep going back and hiring him for a wide range of construction projects. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Gellert for that wonderful review! What a pleasure it has been over the years to work for you and Dayna. I hope you are enjoying your new home!! **★★★★★ — HU-314177795, March 2024** > We had a freestanding garage, designed and built by Rappa construction. Which included a skylight and baseboard heating . Our garage was built in winter during inclement weather. Somehow it all went seamlessly. We are happy with our beautiful new garage.. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you Nancy!! What an absolute pleasure it was working for you! The guys and I certainly enjoyed all of the treats and snacks you provided for us! We are so happy that you are satisfied! Enjoy your new Garage (which is more like an addition!) ; - ) **★★★★★ — Kathy Tintle, March 2024** > Vinnie and his crew did a complete re-do of my basement, including installation of a new bathroom, and refurbished an upstairs bathroom. I cannot say how happy I am with the results. The work was nearly flawless, with great attention to detail. What's more, Vinnie is very easy to work with. He answered texts and emails immediately, made changes promptly, and courteously answered my many stupid questions. Very highly recommended. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Wow, thank you so much for the awesome review Kathy!! I can promise you, your questions were not stupid!! It is all part of the most important thing regarding customer service: Communication!! It was such a pleasure working for you! Please enjoy your new basement and 2 new baths! **★★★★★ — stephanieprincipe, March 2024** > I've recently completed an extensive project with Rappa Construction, and highly recommend this company for any of your renovation needs. I originally met with a total of five contractors before starting this project. Vinnie Rappa was the only one who stood out as truly concerned for what I was looking to achieve. It was evident, from our first meeting, that my renovation was more than just another job to him, Vinnie was focused on what I actually needed and wanted in respect to my vision for the space. This was the connection I was looking for, and it was definitely a job WELL DONE! > > I was also very impressed with the overall management of my project, and the care that was shown for my property. Vinnie Rappa is extremely organized, and treated my renovation as if it was his own. His crew is very respectful, and meticulous! At the end of each day all debris was cleaned, and equipment and materials were organized, and secured. I never found any dust or loose screws on the floor, ever. > > An existing addition, foundation, and kitchen needed to come down before being rebuilt. Vinnie was on site every day with each of his sub contractors, even if his crew was not. He was aware of everything that was going on, at all times, and insured that inspections were scheduled in a timely manner, with him on site. It was evident throughout the process that Vinnie assured all levels of this project were exact to his high standards with the remaining area of my house, not being worked on, completely secured from any disruption. The open area of my house was also always very protected against weather, etc.. I was never concerned about incurring damage, or for the safety of my family; which was an enormous relief to me. > > I have done multiple renovations over the years and am sorry I did not find Rappa Construction sooner. My addition and kitchen are beautiful, and are now a very special area in my house. Rappa Construction checks all the boxes for a job well done. I will only use this company going forward and recommend them without reservation. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Stephanie for the awesome review!! It feels great for the whole team to know that our customer is completely satisfied! Thank you for your trust in us! Enjoy your new Kitchen/addition!!! **★★★★★ — HU-371629061, March 2024** > Very efficient work. Work done in a very timely fashion and cleanup was super. Would definitely use them again **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you Joe!! It was our pleasure working for you! Enjoy your new bathroom!! **★★★★★ — Lisa Cooper, June 2023** > We cannot speak highly enough about our experience working with Rappa Construction, LLC. We did a complete gut & rebuild of our 1st floor which includes kitchen, full bathroom, living room, dining room and staircase. Vinnie and his entire team were great to work with. They were polite, respectful and reliable. Arrived on time everyday & cleaned up at the end of each workday which was a huge help since we were living there throughout the renovations. Vinnie was easy to communicate with, kept us informed throughout the entire process. A true professional. 5 stars plus! We will work with them again in the future and highly recommend to everyone. He won’t disappoint and will go above and beyond for you! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you, Lisa!! We are so happy you enjoyed your experience with us!! You were great customers and so easy to work with. That really makes a difference in how smooth the process is. Enjoy your new Kitchen/bath/first floor!!! **★★★★★ — shenene21, June 2023** > Our dream kitchen and home came to fruition with Rappa Construction. Vinnie and his team were nothing short of spectacular. Contractors have a reputation for being unreliable or non communicative but Vinnie spoiled us with the opposite. If Vinnie said he would be in touch on a certain date, he was. if he said on this day, he'd be there doing something, he was. He estimated our project to last about 8 weeks and 8 weeks it lasted. Having someone in your home every day for a large scale project going above and beyond made us feel very good about making such a big investment. Vinnie and his team are easy to work with, open to collaboration and very clean. His crew would spend the better part of the afternoon cleaning and leaving very little trace of the crazy debris from demo hours earlier. We were referred to Vinnie by a friend and will absolutely be referring him to others and using him again in the future. you want someone you can trust - Rappa is the guy. Project: kitchen, wet bar, family room, bathroom, front door, floors throughout whole house, new stairs, lighting, window, custom mill work and painting **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Renee!!! Nothing feels better for us than to read an awesome review like yours! It was most certainly our pleasure working for you guys! What wonderful customers you were! And thank you very much also for the recommendation to your neighbor Ryan. We will hopefully be doing his kitchen/first floor in the fall. Enjoy your new home!! **★★★★★ — Pat Fleming, Jan. 2023** > Another professional and timely project completed by Rappa Construction, LLC. Vinnie Rappa and his team are professional and skilled in all areas of construction. My bathroom was a complete tear out and rebuild and the tile work in particular was outstanding. This was my second project with Rappa Construction and based on my experience with them on my kitchen renovation I did not even consider another contractor for this project. That should say it all. > Vinnie is always reachable and responsive to questions and concerns that arise during the project. This was particularly important to me and I would think it would be important to others as well. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Pat!! You have always been a wonderful customer. It is such a pleasure to work for you! Enjoy your new master bath!! **★★★★★ — Justin Teng, Dec. 2022** > Let me start off and just say my wife and I can't speak more highly of our experience working with Vinnie. > > We were in the process of closing on a house when Vinnie did an initial walkthrough with us back in March 2022. We wanted to remodel 2 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, convert one existing full bath into a laundry room/walk in closet, and convert one bedroom into a new hall bath. Out of the 3 contractors we met with, Vinnie was the most detailed oriented and willing to work with us on our designs. The other two contractors were more skeptical about what we wanted to do. Combine that with Vinnie being the lowest quote made him an easy choice to move forward with. > > We worked quickly on establishing a project timeline with Vinnie once we closed on the house in July. We were hoping to finish the job in roughly 8-10 weeks, so he gave us a rundown on all the materials we had to pick out to keep the project on track. While we hit a few delays in the supply chain (to no fault of Vinnie's team), Vinnie was great in giving us periodic updates and updated project timelines. We occasionally even found his team working on the weekends. He did a great job of keeping an open line of communication on any issues that popped up and potential solutions/incremental costs. Along the way we found out we needed to replace part of the roof which Vinnie gave us a more than reasonable quote for. Vinnie and his team also helped out with a few extra things such as installing new light fixtures we bought, taking down some unwanted bars, doing some light electrical work which was all greatly appreciated. > > We finally finished the project in October (there was a 1.5 month delay as we waited on materials) and we couldn't be happier with the finished project. Vinnie and his team even came back after the final payment to wrap up a few loose ends and help out with a few other small unrelated tasks to the initial job. We absolutely LOVED working with Vinnie and his team and have recommended Rappa Construction to a few friends already. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Wow! We can't thank you enough Justin for that amazing review! Hearing things like that from a customer is what it is all about for us. We really appreciate your kind words! Enjoy your new home and please let us know if you need anything in the future! **★★★★★ — janine, Dec. 2022** > Vinnie Rappa is exceptional! He is meticulous. His workmanship is wonderful. His employees are talented and pleasant to work with and is on time. I would use him again anytime I need a renovation. **★★★★★ — Russell Petersen, Dec. 2022** > Vinnie Rappa did a complete Kitchen remodel for me as well crown molding install and painting my second floor. All his work is top notch. Excellent communication, professional, punctual, and completes all work on time. The best contractor I have ever used. If you're looking for an honest contractor, who does not cut corners, use Rappa construction. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Russell! What a pleasure it was working for both you and Jackie!! Enjoy your new kitchen! **★★★★★ — alxjarman, Sept. 2022** > Vinnie and his team are amazing! On time, the work is really professional. When my neighbors came looking for little details that were off, they couldn’t find any. I appreciate that they keep the job site clean. We worked with his whole team on a large kitchen job over the winter and we couldn’t be more pleased. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Alex! You guys were certainly a pleasure to work for!! Enjoy your new kitchen! **★★★★★ — HU-951496308, June 2022** > Awesome experience ( AGAIN!) have you used them multiple times and always thrilled with the job. Vinnie's team is professional, on time, clean and pleasant. Cant ask more from a contractor. Highly recommend Rappa Construction ! Mike **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thanks Mike! As always, it was our pleasure working for you!! Enjoy your new first floor! **★★★★★ — Alyson Halter, Feb. 2022** > We hired Rappa Construction to do a full gut renovation of our 1950s pink tiled bathroom. From our very first interaction we realized that we were dealing with a true professional. Vinnie was quick to respond to my initial email, arrived to our consultation on time and got back to me with an estimate by the next day. After we signed the contract he advised us to order everything ahead of time so it would be ready to go when they started. He and his crew arrived on time every morning and left our house immaculate at the end of the day. His team is made up of some of the nicest, most respectful guys we’ve ever worked with and their attention to detail in the bathroom was amazing, especially the tile work. Vinnie is honest, easy to work with and has excellent communication with clients. We hope to do a kitchen renovation soon and will not hesitate to hire Vinnie and his team again. Highly recommended! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Alyson!! I really appreciate the awesome review! It was our pleasure working for you guys. Let us know when you're ready for the kitchen! **★★★★★ — William Upton, Nov. 2021** > Rappa Construction renovated our kitchen and bathroom, and they were an absolute joy to work with - and their work is phenomenal. Vinnie and team are highly skilled (crafting our fireplace mantle, columns, and built-in bench by hand from scratch!), fairly priced, highly attentive, and stuck to a timeline. Not to mention - the whole team is a wonderful group - just really nice people. > > Vinnie's familiarity with the town and permitting made for a very smooth process. It was clear from the beginning, and throughout the process, he cared about the vision we had for our home, and he wanted to deliver that for us - and he did! Vinnie's team is highly skilled, professional, and pay very close attention to detail. They cleaned up at the end of every day, which was a tremendous help to us, being that we were living at home throughout the renovation, and had 3 little kids in the house. > > I recommend Rappa Construction to anyone who is looking to renovate their home, and want to do so with someone that cares, is trustworthy, fair, timely, and skilled. We will work with Rappa Construction again in the future. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Bill for sharing that! I can't tell you how great it feels to make our customers as happy as you are! Together with the entire team, we made your kitchen, bath and home remodeling dreams come true. We were also equally impressed with how easy it was to work together with you guys during the entire process, and how nice of a family you and Gina have. Thanks again for the wonderful review and we certainly look forward to working for you in the future! **★★★★★ — HU-460335608, Nov. 2021** > Great company, highly recommend. Very fair pricing, work was completed on time as promised. Crew was very skilled, we couldn't be happier with the final project!!! Will always use them for any renovation!! **★★★★★ — Perri, July 2021** > We are so thrilled with the professionalism and quality of Rappa Construction on our new Kitchen. The renovation was completed in 5 weeks and looks marvelous. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Perri! It was our pleasure working for you. Enjoy your new kitchen!! **★★★★★ — Dennis Miller, July 2021** > Rappa Construction is the best! > > They completely gutted and rebuilt our kitchen. True professionals as they came when they said they would start the project. > The whole team was neat, polite and are highly skilled craftsmen. It was a pleasure having them in our home and they went above and beyond with full attention to detail. > > Final result was amazing from top to bottom and we will absolutely use them again. > > We couldn't be any more happier. **★★★★★ — thenugget, June 2021** > OUTSTANDING! We did a master bedroom remodel and a full bath remodel as well. Vinnie & his workers exceeded our expectations! The job was not only done to perfection, the professionalism was like no other work we have ever done before. ALWAYS on time, full communication, everything was cleaned after a workday, friendly, & just made the entire process pleasant! Don’t look any further, this is the company you want for your project hands down! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Cheryl for the awesome review!! It was certainly our pleasure working for you guys! From the constant daily offers of something to eat/drink to inviting my guys to stay for dinner, to the gifts you gave them at the end of the job, it was an equally excellent experience for all of us!! Enjoy your new master suite! Let us know when you are ready for the basement! ;-) **★★★★★ — George Montana, April 2021** > We recently had Rappa Construction complete a Kitchen renovation. I can’t tell you how happy we are. You can tell that Vinny and his team take great pride in their work. Vinny stayed on budget and remained flexible even when dealing with difficult timelines due to the pandemic. We also appreciated that Vinny kept the renovation space clean and safe for our young boys. Finally, Vinny was able to guide us in making decisions and quickly resolved unforeseen issues. We couldn’t be happier with the work and would absolutely recommend Rappa Construction for a home renovation. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much George for your awesome review! To say it was my pleasure working for you guys would be the understatement of the year. You guys were some of the most awesome customers we have ever had! I really hope you guys enjoy your new kitchen! We will see you when it's time for the bath. ;-) **★★★★★ — eric sandler, April 2021** > Vinny is very easy to deal with...very responsive and straight forward. He addressed all of my concerns and was very communicative with any issues that arose and suggestions on how to deal with them. Kitchen came out looking great. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you, Eric. It was our pleasure working for you. Enjoy your new kitchen! **★★★★★ — Carolyn Dantzler, March 2021** > When we were looking to choose a contractor for the installation of our kitchen renovations project we wanted more than price tag cost to be the main focus in our selection for service. > Our most important factors: > we wanted a contractor and team; honorable and respectful in their operation, skilled in their craft, a team we could easily communicate with, and shows up on time when scheduled, a team who takes pride and honor in customer service satisfaction, loyalty and follow-up on all concerns. > A team who would make our kitchen vision come to life.. > Rappa Construction and crew made it happen.. > He provided an accurate quote of the scope of work to be completed outlined in detail in our contract allowing us time to review before signing. > He provided a potential start date and time to begin each project and followed -up to insure we were on schedule. > We had a slight delay in getting the cabinet moldings however, Vinnie continued to update us on the status of delivery. Once the moldings were installed, the beauty of our new kitchen sparked.. > I am very pleased at the outcome of our new kitchen. I find myself spending more time sitting and relaxing while enjoying the view.. > Thank you Vinnie and crew for your beautiful creative style.... > I give you 5 stars. I definitely recommend Rappa Construction and his installation crew for your next home improvement project! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much for your very detailed review, Carolyn! Nothing feels better than making a customer feel the way you do about your experience! It was definitely our pleasure working for you! Enjoy your new kitchen! **★★★★★ — William Fischer, March 2021** > Overall they do excellent work. He's on time, does meticulous work to your specifications, provides recommendations and new ideas when needed and is very fair throughout the whole process. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thanks Bill! It was certainly our pleasure working for you guys! Enjoy your new bar!! **★★★★★ — Jacques Marra, March 2021** > Vinny Rappa & his team are TOP NOTCH! > > RAPPA Stands for: > RELIABLE AND RESPECTFUL > ABLE AND TOTALLY CAPABLE > PROFESSIONAL AND CURTIOUS > POLISHED, SKILLED & DETAIL > ORIENTED > ADAPTABLE AND THOROUGH > Job well, well done. Vinny and his team treated their workspace (my home) with the utmost of care, and possessed a total mastery of craft & skill. All T- s crossed and I-s dotted. It is obvious that this team takes care & pride in what they do. It shows in their final product. Customer satisfaction is paramount here. > Bravo to Vinny and his great team. > Thanks Again. > I would use The Rappa Construction Group again & again, and recommend them in a New York minute. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > WOW! Thank you sooo much, Jack!! I can't tell you how much a review like that means to us! It was certainly our pleasure working for you guys. Enjoy your 2 new bathrooms!! > Let me know when you are ready for those windows. ;-) **★★★★★ — kshutson, Jan. 2021** > Rappa Construction did a phenomenal job on our whole home renovation! From day 1, the team worked quickly and efficiently, knowing that we were on a tight schedule, needing to move in to the house in just 16 short weeks. They were always clean, polite, helpful, and professional. Mr. Rappa was always quick to respond to our texts and calls, and readily available to answer our questions (there were many!). The workmanship and carpentry was excellent. They turned a 1960 bi-level in need of every update, into a gorgeous custom home, complete with a new 3rd floor master suite addition. From the new siding, new roof, new HVAC, new kitchen cabinetry, and all the tiling, to the new hardwood floors, new stair railings, lighting, and fireplace, the house turned out spectacular! I highly recommend Rappa Construction! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Kate!! I really appreciate the awesome review. Nothing makes us happier than making all of our homeowners remodeling dreams come true. You guys definitely deserve A LOT of the credit for the way things turned out also. Together with the entire team, our design ideas and selections all came to life in the best possible way! It was my pleasure working for you and Josh, you guys are GREAT customers! We will see you again when it's time to do that last bathroom. ;-) Enjoy your new home!! **★★★★★ — Scott Savarese, Dec. 2020** > Vinnie and his team are incredible artist. The attention to detail in the preparation of the project with Vinnie was off the charts. When I needed a professional opinion on how the design would look or a color reccomendation, I knew I was in good hands to make the right choice! Vinnie treated my small bathroom like he would a large renovation. We were always in constant communication every step of the project. Rappa Construction came highly reccomended to me, I will be doing the same in highly reccomending him for your next project! > \- Scott and Tami **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much for your wonderful review, Scott! It was our pleasure working for you and I hope you enjoy your new bathroom! **★★★★★ — HU-94923845, Sept. 2020** > Rappa Construction did a total kitchen remodel for us. This included taking it down to the studs, putting in new window, door, flooring, cabinets, appliances and slightly closing in a wall. Vinnie's crew was professional at all times and thoroughly cleaned up at the end of each day. Vinnie directed us to the kitchen designer and to the dealers for flooring and countertops. Vinnie would always discuss and sometimes suggest different options regarding wood stain color, outlets, lighting, etc. The project went quite smoothly. If anything wasn't perfect, Vinnie had it corrected immediately. We highly recommend Rappa Construction LLC for any construction needs. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Sue! You guys were wonderful customers! It was our pleasure working for you! **★★★★★ — Theresa Parkhill, Oct. 2019** > Rappa Construction remodeled my bathroom recently and I could not be happier. The end result is beyond my expectations. The entire team was talented and detailed. I was most impressed by how clean they were. At the end of each day, it was as if they had not been there. The job was completed in a timely manner and matched our estimate. I highly recommend Rappa Construction and will be using them again when it is time to remodel our kitchen. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Theresa! It was certainly our pleasure working for you guys! Enjoy your new Bath! **★★★★★ — HU-933547556, Oct. 2019** > Rappa Construction does great work, they did our upstairs Bathroom it came out beautiful, there work is fantastic and I could not believe how Clean they are !!! I will definitely use them again for sure and recommend them to anyone !!! **★★★★★ — Arthi Swaminathan, Sept. 2019** > Cannot say enough about how professional Vinnie Rappa and his team are! We hired him for a kitchen project, and the work was done in an organized and timely fashion. He always updated on the status and responded to calls/ email before end of day. Sure to hire Rappa Construction when we think of our next project! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much for the kind words, Arthi! It was our pleasure working for you! **★★★★★ — Danielle Volpe, Sept. 2019** > Words cannot express how satisfied we are with our finished product! > We had a major kitchen/first floor renovation completed this summer, and everything was perfect down to the last detail. > Vinnie and his crew were professional, respectful, reliable, clean, and attentive. They were also very present; everything was done in a timely manner and we were always made aware of the schedule and process. > They are creative and helpful throughout the entire process, yet also extremely willing to listen and create the room of your dreams. > I couldn't recommend them more! **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Danielle!! You guys are OUTSTANDING customers. It was my pleasure working for you guys! Enjoy your new kitchen!! **★★★★★ — Tara Kennedy, Sept. 2019** > I love my new kitchen! We used Rappa based on a recommendation and they did not disappoint. We completely renovated our kitchen, which included knocking down a wall and impacted the entire first floor. They were highly professional. They showed up on time, put in full days, cleaned up before leaving. The quality of their work is excellent. All the people brought in (for floors, electric, plumbing) were equally talented and professional. They wanted it to be as perfect as we did. I would definitely use them again for future projects. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Tara!! It was our pleasure working for you guys!! Enjoy your new Kitchen!! **★★★★★ — HU-841805748, June 2019** > We had three windows replaced and an interior door installed heading upstairs. Excellent workmanship and the crew cleaned up very well after themselves. Would highly recommend and use again. Job was started and finished on time. **★★★★★ — Domenico Cuppari, March 2019** > Rappa Construction are extremely experienced, professional, detail oriented, helpful and cost conscious. Vinnie Rappa and his crew are hard working and very reliable. I had initially hired them for the our second floor renovation and most recently hired them for our attic renovation. We plan our renovating the first floor of our house and wouldn't think of calling anyone else. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much Dom! As always, you guys were great customers!! **★★★★★ — Daryl Berman, Feb. 2019** > Extremely pleased with the renovation of our basement - very high quality workmanship, neat and careful, work completed on time. We couldn't be more pleased and will be using Rappa again in the future as well as referring them to friends. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you very much, Daryl! It was our pleasure working for you! Enjoy your new basement! **★★★★★ — Cheryl Conklin, Sept. 2018** > Vinnie Rappa and his crew did an outstanding job with our home addition. They completed the project within the time frame and budget discussed. His crew was there each day and were always polite and respectful. Their craftsmanship was outstanding. Vinnie's suggestions added to our architect's plans and made our home exactly what we wanted. We recommend without any hesitation. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Cheryl! It was certainly my pleasure working with you guys! You were OUTSTANDING customers!! Please enjoy your new home! **★★★★★ — KITCHEN ELITE, May 2018** > We used Rappa Construction for an extension to make our kitchen larger as well as some roofing and stonework in the front of our house. They did a great job. Vincent was on top of everything and kept me informed about the day to day scheduling. We would definitely recommend them. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you Bill! I look forward to a long and prosperous working relationship together! You guys do awesome work and we are glad to be a part of it! **★★★★★ — Len Kaplan, May 2018** > We have used Rappa Construction several times. They are professional, on time and budget, very client focused, and they deliver as promised. We would not hesitate to strongly recommend them or use them again. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you so much, Len! You have been, and continue to be, one of our very BEST customers. It has always been my pleasure to do business for you guys. Enjoy your much improved home! **★★★★★ — Todd Bernstein, May 2018** > This was the second time we used Rappa Construction. Last time was a major addition and although a dozen years earlier we were very happy then and so went with him again. > > This time is was for updating our first level with hardwood floors, new matching trim, new stair rails on three short staircases , replacement solid doors on closets and between rooms. > His pricing was fair for the job requirements. I have found them very reliable meaning they show up when they tell you and always cleaned up before leaving for the day. The project was on budget, on time, and well done. **Comment from Rappa Construction, LLC.:** > Thank you Todd!! We really appreciate the great review. It was very nice working for you again. As always, you guys are perfect customers! Enjoy your new space!! ## Selected projects - [Complete Home Renovation - Cranford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-home-renovation-cranford-pj-vj~7603324) - Location: Cranford, NJ - Photos: 18 - [Kitchen/First floor - Watchung](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-first-floor-watchung-pj-vj~7411605) - Location: Watchung, NJ - Photos: 13 - [Kitchen/Living room/Dining room - New Providence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-living-room-dining-room-new-providence-pj-vj~6459386) - Location: New Providence, NJ - Photos: 10 - Description: Complete first floor remodel including kitchen, dining room, living room, stairs and rails, flooring, doors and trim. - [Kitchen - Cranford 5/26](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-cranford-5-26-pj-vj~7862897) - Location: Cranford, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Raritan Rd. Kitchen - Before and After](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raritan-rd-kitchen-before-and-after-pj-vj~5864376) - Location: Scotch Plains, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Master Suite addition - New Providence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-suite-addition-new-providence-pj-vj~6451592) - Location: New Providence, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: New master suite addition above existing garage in New Providence, NJ. - [Kitchen - Berkeley Heights 6/26](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-berkeley-heights-6-26-pj-vj~7862898) - Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Westfield - Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westfield-addition-pj-vj~7655036) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Master Bath - New Providence, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-new-providence-nj-pj-vj~6459233) - Location: New Providence, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Master Bath - Holmdel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-holmdel-pj-vj~6814103) - Location: Holmdel, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Master Bath - Morristown](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-morristown-pj-vj~6919238) - Location: Morristown, NJ - Photos: 6 - Description: Master bath remodel in Morristown, NJ. - [Addition - Westfield, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-westfield-nj-pj-vj~6451588) - Location: Westfield, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Kitchen/Bath/first floor - Cranford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-bath-first-floor-cranford-pj-vj~7231145) - Location: Cranford, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Chatham Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chatham-bathrooms-pj-vj~7084259) - Location: Chatham, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Master Bath - Greenbrook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-greenbrook-pj-vj~7373665) - Location: Watchung, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Porch renovation - Cranford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-renovation-cranford-pj-vj~7740743) - Location: Cranford, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Modern Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~5872427) - Location: Westfield, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Kitchen/first floor - Clark](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-first-floor-clark-pj-vj~7231157) - Location: Clark, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Kitchen/Bath/Bar - Clark, NJ](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-bath-bar-clark-nj-pj-vj~7278608) - Location: Clark, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Master Bath - Cranford](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-cranford-pj-vj~7749093) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 48 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/rappa-construction-llc-pfvwus-pf~185229526) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/909738298.m3u8?s=a4e71149edadff66858331762d8ec326f0ee23fb&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?** Yes, we are licensed, bonded, and insured. As licensed contractors, Rappa Construction, LLC ensures all our projects are fully covered, providing you with peace of mind throughout your renovation or new build. We prioritize professionalism and your protection. **Do you handle permits and inspections?** Yes, we absolutely handle all necessary permits and inspections for your project. Our team has extensive experience navigating local regulations, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish. We manage this crucial step so you don't have to worry. **What kind of projects you specialise in?** We specialize in full-service home remodeling, including custom kitchen and bath remodels, additions, add-a-level projects, alterations, and basement finishing. We also excel in all types of custom woodworking, from built-ins to custom bars, and even provide emergency storm damage assistance. **How do you help prevent projects from going over budget?** We prevent budget overruns by providing detailed written estimates upfront and maintaining constant communication. I personally manage all projects, overseeing every phase and keeping you informed. We also offer expert advice early on to avoid potential issues, ensuring your project stays on track and within budget. **Do you handle full home additions and major renovations?** Absolutely, full home additions and major renovations are a core part of our expertise. We are a full-service home remodeling contractor, experienced in everything from add-a-level projects and home extensions to complete gut renovations and new home construction. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [fireplace built ins](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31950844/list/fireplace-built-ins) — 13 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/vrappa) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-09.*