Smart Choice Corp
Smart Choice Corp
Launched by Benjamin in 2000, Smart Choice specializes in home remodeling, bathrooms, and kitchens, and has successfully completed over 300 projects since its founding.
Owner
Benjamin Martinez
Service areas
Bergen, Essex, NJ, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Putnam, Rockland, Somerset, Union
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Reviews
What people most often like about Smart Choice Corp
Gem R
We are very satisfied with his and his team’s work on our house remodeling. Benjamin and his team have done a fantastic job with our home. They are diligent and meticulous with their work. Furthermore, Benjamin provided us his list of suppliers and trusted affiliates who have all delivered great materials and performed work just as diligently as Benjamin’s team had done. Should you decide to work with Benjamin, ensure that you ask for his list of suppliers and also request for his recommendations. He’s been doing construction for more than 20 years, and rest-assured that he can provide you solid insights and discuss all possible options with you. As with any construction work, there were some setbacks as they opened up the walls and ceilings, but Benjamin immediately informed us of these issues and provided us with cost effective solutions. We highly recommend Smartt Choice Corp.—Benjamin and the rest of his crew—for all home contractor work: plumbing, electrical, painting, renovation and demolition, etc.
Ameesha C
They were simply wonderful. I particularly appreciated the straightforward and speedy communication, the suggestions for improvements to the original design, and their willingness to keep extra costs low and add items to scope according to my whims!
Robert S
Great communication and attention to detail. Everyone was courteous and a pleasure to work with. Very professional.
Project Highlights
Meet Benjamin
Benjamin started Smart Choice Corp after learning the trade from his brother-in-law. We caught up with him on an ongoing project site to chat about his love of working with his hands, his path to construction, and all things Block.
How’d you get your start?
"I got started around 21 years ago. I was a mechanic before I decided to get into construction, and that really set me up for the job by giving me exposure to things like electrical work. My brother-in-law, who was the person who first got me into the trade, taught me a lot. But the thing is, he was a really practical guy— he loved working in the field, but dealing with clients, city inspectors, architects wasn’t something he really enjoyed. So I ended up studying a lot of that stuff by myself, teaching myself the business side of things. Eventually, after I had enough experience, I started my own business and brought him on board. So the tables turned a bit where he was now working for me.
What drew you to this work?
"I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. Growing up, I would fix up motor scooters, computers, printers, work on cars, all that. I always loved working with my hands. So construction work was a sort of natural extension of that passion. I still love doing electrical and plumbing work, since that was the kind of work that initially drew me to this space."
What’s it been like working with Block?
"I was one of the first contractors you guys started working with. So I’ve really gotten to see the company grow. When I first came on board, Block was basically a 4 person team. You guys have good people on board, and so everything’s been smooth so far. The operational work Block offers is particularly helpful— construction plans, handing off clients, etcetera."
