Veteran-owned · Monmouth & Ocean County, NJ

Built with strength.
Backed by integrity.

Iron Bear Projects handles new construction, commercial builds, renovations and remodels across the Jersey Shore — run with the discipline we learned in uniform, on a schedule you can hold us to.

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Licensed & insured in New Jersey · NJ HIC #13VH13140200 · Free on-site estimates

Building with the Bear

8+
Years on the tools
2
Counties served
5.0
Average Google rating
100%
Veteran-owned & operated

What we build

New builds, remodels, and everything outside the walls

One crew and one point of contact carry the job from permit to punch list. No handing you off to a stranger halfway through.

Finished living room in a home built by Iron Bear Projects.

New construction

Ground-up homes, from foundation and framing through the final walkthrough.

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Commercial construction

Buildouts, tenant fit-outs, and renovations for Shore-area businesses, scheduled around the days you need to stay open.

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Exterior of a New Jersey home with new siding and trim.

Exteriors

Siding, roofing, windows and doors, specified for salt air and coastal wind.

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Deck framing under construction in a back yard.

Deck building

New decks, rebuilds, and railings sized for the way you actually use the yard.

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Not sure where your project fits?

Tell us what you're planning. We'll walk the site with you and put a number to it — no charge, no pressure to sign anything.

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How a job runs

From first walkthrough to final sign-off

The part most contractors leave vague. Here is the order things happen in, and what you should expect from us at each stage.

  1. 01

    Walkthrough

    We come out and look at what's actually there — not photos, the real conditions. Usually 30 to 45 minutes, and it costs you nothing.

  2. 02

    Written estimate

    A line-by-line scope and price. What's included, what isn't, and the specific places a number could move once walls are open.

  3. 03

    Permits & schedule

    Permits filed and long-lead materials ordered before demo starts, so the job isn't sitting idle waiting on a township or a delivery.

  4. 04

    Build

    One point of contact for the whole job. You'll know who's coming, what they're doing, and the site gets swept at the end of every day.

  5. 05

    Punch list

    We walk the finished job with you, write down every small thing, and fix it. Sign-off happens when you're satisfied, not when we're done.

Step one is free and there's no obligation attached to it. Worst case, you get a straight answer about what your project involves.

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HEAR FROM OUR CLIENTS:

Julie Olters
4 months ago
John, Dave, and the teams they work with were all incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better experience, especially with this being our first major home project. Dave really ensured we felt comfortable throughout the project and had our backs. We didn't feel like just another client but taken care of. Certainly look forward to working with the entire Iron Bear team again in the future!
Pavlos A Dimitroulakos
6 months ago
John, Iron Bear Projects and his entire team were great to work with for my master bathroom remodel. Professional and clean work throughout the entire job. The final project exceeded expectations. The PM David was always responsive and always eager to get to the next phase in order to complete the job for us. I can now say I have a spa at home because of iron bear. Highly recommend and we will surely use again for our next project.
Donna Grando
6 months ago
Iron Bear just finished our kitchen, and we could not love it more. We originally set out to replace some cabinets, but decided to go for it on a complete expansion and reno. John and his crew were great to work with, and we are so happy with how our home turned out.
Denise Buchner
9 months ago
John & his team are the best! Iron Bear Projects came recommended to me by a friend and I’m so glad I called them. They are on time, professional, always leave a clean work site and are happy to work with you no matter how small or big the project. Iron Bear will be my go-to company anytime I need work done!
Scott McClay
10 months ago
Best in the business. Clean, efficient , and friendly. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Liam Higgins
10 months ago
John and his team at Iron Bear really knocked it out of the park. Excellent finishes at my home in Brick. He worked with us closely as we are selling and needed to meet a date. Exceeded expectations and will recommend to anyone in the area!
Eric Kane
11 months ago
John and the Iron Bear team built an incredible second-floor wraparound porch for us. The craftsmanship is top-notch—truly exceeding expectations. When unexpected conditions required adjustments to the original drawings, the team adapted seamlessly and still delivered everything in an impressive timeframe. They were reliable, showing up exactly when they said they would and putting in full days until the job was complete. Communication was another standout: the project managers kept us updated with clear timelines, weekly plans, and check-ins to make sure every detail matched what we wanted. Overall, the experience was excellent from start to finish. I’ll be recommending Iron Bear to friends without hesitation and fully plan to work with them again on future projects.
James Reuter
1 year ago
Our addition project was a big undertaking. John was all over it and his crew took care of everything. Excavating, framing, plumbing, electrical, tile, cabinets, countertops and finishing. Our finished project was perfection. On to the next project!
Melinda Kinhofer
1 year ago
John and the guys at Iron Bear Projects did an amazing job on our unexpected home renovation! From the time we started, someone was always there working on the project to ensure it was completed as quickly as possible. We worked a lot with Dave and Mike and were in constant contact with them throughout the renovation. Someone was always available to address any questions or concerns that we had which we really appreciated! Would definitely use them again for future projects!
Michelle DiBenedetto
1 year ago
John and team at Iron Bear Projects went above and beyond to make my bathroom reno exactly what I imagined! I was overwhelmed with the idea of this project and they were extremely patient with all of my asks, and had amazing suggestions for me to upgrade my space. Everything was handled by them with meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Couldn’t be happier with my modern beach vibe bathroom 🙂 I highly recommend John and Iron Bear Projects - pleasure to work with!

Where we work

Monmouth & Ocean County NJ.

Permitting timelines, inspection schedules and zoning rules change from one town to the next. Working inside two counties means we already know how yours runs — which is the difference between a job that moves and a job that waits.

Monmouth County

40 towns

Shore communities, established neighborhoods, and commercial space from the Bayshore down through the beach towns.

All Monmouth County areas

Ocean County

23 towns

Coastal and near-coastal property, outdoor living space, and year-round homes from Point Pleasant to Long Beach Island.

All Ocean County areas

Don't see your town? Call and ask. If you're just outside the line we'll tell you straight rather than waste your time.

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Construction Guides & Resources

Learn More With Iron Bear

Planning a construction project involves more than choosing a contractor. Zoning rules, permitting timelines, coastal conditions, and long-term planning all play a role in how projects move forward in Monmouth and Ocean County.

Our construction resources are designed to help property owners and decision-makers better understand the process before breaking ground or starting a renovation.