Home additions, remodeling, and exterior work — done right the first time, by a contractor who understands what Morristown homes demand.
Morristown isn’t a generic suburb. The homes here — many of them decades or a century old — have architectural character that took generations to build. Renovating them takes more than a hammer and a schedule. It takes experience with older construction, an eye for detail, and a contractor who knows when to slow down and do things the right way.
That’s how Temprano Construction works. We’re a licensed New Jersey general contractor led hands-on by Ray Temprano, a second-generation builder with over 35 years of combined family experience. We’ve worked in Morristown homes — we know the layouts, the quirks, and the standards that homeowners here hold their contractors to.
Morristown’s housing stock tells its own story. You’ll find brick Colonials from the early 1900s on James Street, sprawling Tudors near the Burnham Park area, and newer custom builds just outside the borough line in Morris Township. What they have in common: homeowners who care deeply about what they own and aren’t going to trust a renovation to just anyone.
We see that every time we work here. The expectations are high, the permit process through the Morris County building department has its own rhythm, and the clients we work with — many of them already engaged with an architect, already holding approved plans — come prepared. They’ve done the research. They’ve made their decisions. They want a contractor who can execute without drama.
That’s exactly where Ray’s background matters. Ray’s background before construction was clinical — a decade as a respiratory therapist in high-stakes environments. The discipline that comes from that kind of work shows in how Morristown projects run: no manufactured urgency, no vague answers when something is uncertain, no cutting corners on a detail that won’t be visible once the drywall goes up. He carries that same discipline to every job in Morristown, whether it’s a primary suite addition, a full kitchen gut, or a roofing project on a historic property.
Proof point: Ray has completed renovations across Morristown — including a complete 15×15 primary bathroom transformation featuring a soaking tub, frameless glass shower, private water closet, and custom vanity. The same attention to detail that goes into that kind of finish work goes into every project we touch, regardless of size.
We offer the full scope of residential construction services that Morristown homeowners actually need. Additions lead our work — they’re the highest-ticket, highest-complexity category and the one where the difference between a good contractor and a great one shows most clearly. We also handle the full range of interior remodeling and exterior envelope work.
Morristown’s real estate market makes moving expensive. A well-executed addition — whether that’s a master suite over an existing footprint, a rear bump-out, or a full second-level conversion — adds square footage and value without the transaction costs, school changes, and disruption of relocating.
We specialize in additions of all types: second-story additions, rear room additions, garage conversions, and multi-room expansions. Bigger projects are our preference, and Morristown homes — particularly in Morris Township, Madison adjacent, and the older neighborhoods within the borough — often have the lot coverage and structural foundation to support meaningful work.
Expect roughly $200–$400 per square foot on most additions, depending on finishes and materials. We’ll walk through every line of the estimate so there are no surprises.
Older Morristown homes weren’t designed for open living. Galley kitchens tucked behind dining rooms, load-bearing walls separating the kitchen from the rest of the main floor — these are common configurations, and removing them the right way requires structural knowledge, proper permitting, and real carpentry.
We’ve opened up closed floor plans, installed custom islands, and coordinated full gut-renovations in Morris County homes. Every structural modification is properly engineered and permitted through the municipality.
We’ve completed bathroom transformations in Morristown — including a full 15×15 primary suite renovation featuring a soaking tub, separate frameless shower, private water closet, and built-in linen storage. That kind of scope requires tile work, plumbing coordination, ventilation, lighting, and finish detail to all come together at the same level of quality.
That’s what we do. Whether you’re reconfiguring a tight guest bath or converting a master bathroom into something you’d find in a luxury hotel, the standard of work doesn’t change.
Basements in Morristown and Morris Township vary widely — some are full walkouts, others are partially below grade with limited natural light. We’ve finished large-scale basement spaces in the Morristown area, including a current project exceeding 3,000 square feet. The scope: open-plan living area, proper egress, full electrical, framing, drywall, and finish work throughout.
If you have unfinished square footage below your first floor, it’s almost always your most cost-effective path to added living space.
Older rooflines, complex pitch configurations, and the kind of nor’easter weather Northern NJ sees every winter make roofing in Morristown area homes something you want done by someone who knows the territory. We handle full replacements, storm damage repair, flashing, and ventilation — residential and commercial.
We install premium siding that holds up against the freeze-thaw cycles Morris County homeowners deal with every year. Materials sourced through established regional suppliers — installed with the attention to detail that Morristown’s older and higher-end homes deserve.
We won’t waste your time with vague timelines or estimates that leave half the scope undefined.
When you contact Temprano Construction, here’s how it works:
Morristown clients typically come in with high expectations — and often with an architect’s drawings already in hand. The proposal we deliver matches that standard. Every line item is named: what’s in scope, what’s out, what a change costs. Before the first permit is filed, you have a written document you can review with your architect and your family. That’s how a project of this complexity should start.
The timeline is honest. Some phases of larger projects — especially additions — are best handled with a temporary move-out window, typically one to two weeks. We’ll tell you that upfront so it’s not a surprise. We’ll also be direct about permit timelines: Morristown Borough and Morris Township run their own permitting processes on their own calendars. A historic property with a zoning variance adds another layer. We submit complete applications with accurate drawings — that minimizes back-and-forth — but we don’t give homeowners optimistic timelines on a process we don’t own. We give them honest ones. What we can control is everything on our end.
Scope changes are handled clearly. If you decide to upgrade materials mid-project or change your selection on finishes, we’ll tell you exactly what that means for the budget and the schedule before anything moves forward.
You have Ray’s number. He’s almost always on a job site or between sites. Call during business hours — Monday through Saturday, 9am to 5pm — and you’ll reach someone who knows your project.
Projects Completed
Home additions and major remodels in Bridgewater run through Somerset County permitting and local municipal approval. That process has its own timeline — and it’s not something any GC controls.
What we do control: clear communication at every step, a detailed proposal before a dollar changes hands, and a construction schedule built around your real life — not an optimistic sales pitch.
If you’re planning an addition or large remodel, the best time to have the first conversation is before you need it done. Plan for the permit process to take time. The projects that go smoothly are the ones where the homeowner came in with realistic expectations and a GC who set them correctly from the start.
In addition to Morristown Borough and Morris Township, we regularly work in:
If you’re in Morris County and not sure whether we cover your area, reach out — we’ll be direct about whether it makes sense.
Whether it's improving your home or upgrading your business space, we make every project simple, stress-free, and built to last.
