Newark, New Jersey

The best local services in Newark

Newark is NJ's largest city: dense urban trades demand year-round. (Delaware's Newark is a separate smaller college town.)

27 service categories Updated October 2026

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27 service directories for Newark

Roofers in Newark Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… Plumbers in Newark Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water… HVAC Contractors in Newark HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… Electricians in Newark Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… Painters in Newark Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… Flooring Contractors in Newark Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… General Contractors in Newark General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… Pest Control in Newark Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… Cleaning Services in Newark Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… Tree Services in Newark Tree service companies handle removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm damage… Concrete Contractors in Newark Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and… Fence Contractors in Newark Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… Garage Door Repair in Newark Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… Appliance Repair in Newark Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… Moving Companies in Newark Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… Locksmiths in Newark Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… Auto Mechanics in Newark Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… Pressure Washing in Newark Pressure washing services clean driveways, siding, decks, fences, patios, and… Deck Builders in Newark Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… Solar Installers in Newark Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial… Dentists in Newark General and family dental practices for cleanings, fillings, crowns, emergencies… Hair Salons in Newark Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from… Physical Therapists in Newark Physical therapy clinics for injury recovery, post-surgery rehab, back and joint… Optometrists in Newark Eye exams, prescriptions, contact lens fittings and eyewear, from independent… Pool Companies in Newark Pool builders and pool service companies for openings and closings, weekly… Photographers in Newark Local photographers for weddings, family portraits, headshots, events, real… Chiropractors in Newark Chiropractic clinics for back and neck pain, adjustments, sports injuries and…

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Newark homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Newark has an older housing stock, with 54% of homes built before 1970, and about 86 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Newark

Median home built	1967
Homes built before 1970	54%
Homes built since 2010	8%
Owner-occupied	23%
Single-family detached	13%
Median home value	$396,600
Median rent	$1,475 a month

Weather in Newark

Typical last spring frost	April 2
Typical first fall frost	November 10
Nights at or below freezing	about 86 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 14 a year
Precipitation	about 51 inches a year
Snowfall	about 25 inches a year
Wettest month	July

When to book in Newark

Late winter, before about April 2: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. Tree Services, HVAC Contractors, Plumbers.
From about April 2 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Concrete Contractors, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, Pressure Washing, HVAC Contractors.
Before July, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Tree Services.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 10: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair, Pressure Washing.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Newark, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Newark

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271listings indexed264 businesses, 7 directory pages

0.9per 1,000 residents#14 of 14 in New Jersey

30/30trades covered0 with no local listing yet

47%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Plumbers (12 listed). Thinnest: landscapers, handyman services, flooring contractors. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Newark

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Newark, New Jersey

Newark is NJ's largest city: dense urban trades demand year-round. (Delaware's Newark is a separate smaller college town.) Popular neighborhoods include Downtown, Ironbound, North Ward, West Ward. The businesses we rank here serve all of Newark and nearby communities.

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