Welcome to Build Better Live Happier
A premier provider of luxury remodeling.
Custom homes, additions, and full renovations across Bergen County, NJ — designed and built by Yakup and the BBLH team.
Quality Craftsmanship
Premium materials and finish work that holds up for decades.
Customized Design
Built to your vision — every detail considered, every trade coordinated.
Reliable Timelines
Tight project management. We respect your schedule and your home.
Where to start
Build something new, renovate what you already love, or explore the work we've delivered across Bergen County.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
About BBLH
Build Better Live Happier is a luxury custom home builder and general contractor headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Founder Yakup leads a multi-trade team that handles the full scope of residential construction across Bergen County's premier markets.
Open communication, transparent pricing, and respect for your home and routine — every project, every time.
On-Time Delivery
Tight schedules, weekly progress, no slipping milestones.
High-Quality Service
Premium materials and finish work that holds up for decades.
Verified Professionals
Licensed, insured, and trade-certified — every team member.
What we do
From custom new construction to full kitchen, bath, and basement renovations — every project managed end-to-end by Yakup and the BBLH team.
Selected projects
Custom homes, full renovations, and design-build projects across Bergen County's premier addresses.
In motion
Founder
Yakup
Build Better Live Happier
Meet the founder
Yakup founded Build Better Live Happier on a simple principle: when a homeowner trusts you with the place they live, you show up — at the consultation, at the first dig, at the final walk-through, and at every problem that surfaces in between.
Across fifty-plus completed Bergen County projects, the approach hasn't changed. He's on every job site, running every quality review, and on the line for every homeowner's outcome.
From our clients
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Yakup and the team at Build Better Live Happier. Together we customized multiple spaces throughout our home — master bathrooms, powder rooms, en-suites, and Jack & Jill bathrooms. Yakup truly understood my vision and helped transform each space with beautiful tile, porcelain, and contemporary finishes that elevated the entire home.
Elio Barrera
These guys can handle everything A–Z and do it at a top level. Very professional, easy to work with, and the quality of work really shows. Highly recommend Build Better Live Happier.
Michael
We hired this company for a full home renovation, and the results were exceptional. From demolition to the final finishes, every step was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. The team managed the entire project smoothly.
Kean
Jacob and his team deliver high-quality work and pay attention to details that most contractors overlook. The process was smooth, organized, and stress-free. We would confidently recommend them for renovations of any size.
Tony Kim
Had an excellent experience working with Jacob and his team. He handled a full gut renovation of my condo, and the results exceeded my expectations.
Oran Luft
Build with us
Build better. Live happier.
Schedule a free consultation. Yakup walks the project with you, scopes the work, and answers every question — no pressure, no rushed pitch.