Best Manhattan Contractors for Personalized Renovations

Find a true partner for your next home renovation, from initial concept to final walkthrough. We connect you with handpicked Manhattan contractors—true experts in projects precisely like yours. Benefit from transparent pricing and clear scopes, so you can renovate with complete confidence.
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Contractors have supported thousands of renovations on Block
Contractors have supported thousands of renovations on Block
Renovating condos and co-ops in Manhattan is easier with Block

A better way to remodel in Manhattan
Plan your renovation
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Get curated Manhattan contractor matches for your project
Receive fast, competitive quotes with transparent pricing from vetted Manhattan contractors tailored to your exact needs.

Hire with clarity and confidence
Get expert-reviewed proposals that protect you from surprises down the line. Easily compare scopes side by side and understand the cost breakdown. See contractor reviews, project photos, and past project costs.

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Block provides a secure payment system where contractor payments are released upon project progression. We review change orders on demand. Renovate with peace of mind with Block Protections.
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Frequently asked questions about renovating in Manhattan
No! Contractors pay Block a fee when they successfully take on a project. Most everything we offer—such as pairing with pre-screened Manhattan general contractors, Block Protections, and our Renovation Consultant services—is free for homeowners. The only exceptions are bespoke interior designer consultations and visual renderings of home renovations; find pricing information here.
Manhattan seemingly has every type of residential architecture imaginable—from classic townhouses and spacious lofts to sleek modern penthouses and charming walk-ups. Luckily, general contractors within our network have renovated it all. There are almost no specific home-types off-limits to our Manhattan renovation pros.
Our research indicates that 85% of homeowners find home renovation stressful. Common constraints of Manhattan properties only add to this anxiety with added challenges ranging from limited floor space to the looming threat of HOAs. Block Renovations pairs Manhattan homeowners with general contractors experienced with circumventing and conquering such complications. Further rounding out your personalized team is a Renovation Consultant, available to evaluate contracts, coordinate home visits, and be your general remodeling guru. From the first conversation to the last walkthrough, Block Renovation makes Manhattan renovations less chaotic at every turn.
We recruited Manhattan general contractors with a broad range of renovation experience, including kitchen remodels, new bathroom construction, apartment redesigns, whole home renovations, and beyond. Whether you’re upgrading finishes, reconfiguring layouts, or executing a full gut renovation, our pros deliver high-quality work tailored to your space, style, and budget.
Manhattan—a borough of 1.6 million people—has contractor options, galore. But that doesn’t mean that they’re all equally equipped for your specific home renovation. We do the research and legwork on your behalf, carefully screening each contractor applicant. We visit their past remodeling projects to assess their true talents and talk to the homeowners about their experience working with the contractor. We conduct in-depth background checks and ensure all licenses, insurances, and paperwork is in order. Lastly, we talk one-on-one with the Manhattan contractor to confirm if they’ll bring professionalism and positivity to each renovation project. When we recommend a specific contractor for your Manhattan remodeling needs, we do so because they have had success with similar projects and consistently receive high marks from customers.
We work with trusted contractors across all of Manhattan, including the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Harlem, the Financial District, and more. No matter where you’re located in the borough, we’ll connect you with the right contractor for your project.
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