We here at Giovanni & Sons Construction have been proudly serving Rhode Island and Connecticut since 1997. We are fully dedicated to our customers and each of their needs and wants. We fully communicate the details of each of our projects to our customers to ensure full satisfaction and make sure they feel like they are our priority. We pride ourselves on our quick response and the ability to handle any project large or small. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"They removed old pink tiles from my bathroom which took them a week to accomplish. They installed sheetrock and vanity and then repainted wall behind vanity. They installed new 12" x 24" tiles above the old tub and in separate walk-in shower next to tub. a new final plank flooring was put in. New medicine cabinet and towel racks were then install. I had purchased all equipment for bathroom. The estimate for the removal was about $15,000.00 In the middle of the project I was told an additional $7,000.00 was needed do to higher labor costs. I had no choice but to pay a 33 percent increase in order for them to finish the job. I would not hire them again."
Mark C on March 2025
We here at Giovanni & Sons Construction have been proudly serving Rhode Island and Connecticut since 1997. We are fully dedicated to our customers and each of their needs and wants. We fully communicate the details of each of our projects to our customers to ensure full satisfaction and make sure they feel like they are our priority. We pride ourselves on our quick response and the ability to handle any project large or small. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.
"They removed old pink tiles from my bathroom which took them a week to accomplish. They installed sheetrock and vanity and then repainted wall behind vanity. They installed new 12" x 24" tiles above the old tub and in separate walk-in shower next to tub. a new final plank flooring was put in. New medicine cabinet and towel racks were then install. I had purchased all equipment for bathroom. The estimate for the removal was about $15,000.00 In the middle of the project I was told an additional $7,000.00 was needed do to higher labor costs. I had no choice but to pay a 33 percent increase in order for them to finish the job. I would not hire them again."
Mark C on March 2025
M Adorno Construction LLC prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you educated throughout the scope of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We encourage you to call us today!
"Horrible work, horrible people. Unprofessional and incompetent "
Susie S on April 2025
M Adorno Construction LLC prides itself on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you educated throughout the scope of your task or project. We look forward to earning your business! We encourage you to call us today!
"Horrible work, horrible people. Unprofessional and incompetent "
Susie S on April 2025
With 30+ years experience, we offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential remodeling and outdoor living. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
With 30+ years experience, we offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential remodeling and outdoor living. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
The staff at Above and Beyond are here to make your vision a reality. We take care of the permitting, building, and finishing, including, plumbing and electical.We can even assist you in selecting paint colors, cabinetry, and fixtures. We try and make it as headache free as possible and fun and exciting at the same time. Here at Above and Beyond Remodeling we Love what we do so chances are we are going to be as excited if not more excited about the project then the customer. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, William & Ernest
"project not completed yet"
Walt and Marie W on April 2025
The staff at Above and Beyond are here to make your vision a reality. We take care of the permitting, building, and finishing, including, plumbing and electical.We can even assist you in selecting paint colors, cabinetry, and fixtures. We try and make it as headache free as possible and fun and exciting at the same time. Here at Above and Beyond Remodeling we Love what we do so chances are we are going to be as excited if not more excited about the project then the customer. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, William & Ernest
"project not completed yet"
Walt and Marie W on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bill and Edison were great!! We had an outdated 3 season room that they updated for us. They added windows, door, made handicapped accessible, painted, replaced old stairs etc. Communication with Bill was done through out the project. Edison was very knowledgeable and worked through any challenges we had. Both were pleasant to work with and we definitely would hire again in the future."
Richard S on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Bill and Edison were great!! We had an outdated 3 season room that they updated for us. They added windows, door, made handicapped accessible, painted, replaced old stairs etc. Communication with Bill was done through out the project. Edison was very knowledgeable and worked through any challenges we had. Both were pleasant to work with and we definitely would hire again in the future."
Richard S on April 2025
Fuery Development Group, LLC has over 20 years of experience. We handle all renovations from: Siding, Additions, Remodels for kitchen, bathrooms and every room between. Commercial renovations as well! We offer both pressure treated and composite decking. For new construction, we handle everything from start to finish for you. From Design, speaking with the towns to approve permits all the way to the finished build. We do both Residential and Commercial work! If you would like a quote, please give us a call at 860-889-6301 or send us a message at Office@fuerydevelopmentgroupLLC.com We are happy to put you on our schedule :) We encourage you to also visit our website at fuerydevelopmentgroupllc.com
"Really pleased with my new deck. The work was completed quickly and looks amazing. I wish they'd removed the leftover building materials but that's a minor thing. Definitely recommend"
Morgan N on January 2025
Fuery Development Group, LLC has over 20 years of experience. We handle all renovations from: Siding, Additions, Remodels for kitchen, bathrooms and every room between. Commercial renovations as well! We offer both pressure treated and composite decking. For new construction, we handle everything from start to finish for you. From Design, speaking with the towns to approve permits all the way to the finished build. We do both Residential and Commercial work! If you would like a quote, please give us a call at 860-889-6301 or send us a message at Office@fuerydevelopmentgroupLLC.com We are happy to put you on our schedule :) We encourage you to also visit our website at fuerydevelopmentgroupllc.com
"Really pleased with my new deck. The work was completed quickly and looks amazing. I wish they'd removed the leftover building materials but that's a minor thing. Definitely recommend"
Morgan N on January 2025
Additional e-mail - info@better-built-basements.com. Award winning. The Mission of Better Built Basements, LLC is to have Connecticut homeowners select us as their remodeling contractor by providing innovative and affordable basement solutions. We strive to build trust and confidence with our customers with precise quotes, honest and consistent communication, professional appearance and demeanor, and accurate time lines for every project.
"Unfortunately I give BBB a 1 star rating. The project began October of 2021 with demolition, upon completion of each phase I sent an email to Better Built Basement management thanking them for their work effort and identifying items that either required further explanation and/or resolution. As the project went on, I became increasingly frustrated with their lack of communication, lack of accountability, lack of caring, and lack of skill. The straw that broke my back was when Jim (an owner) called me a f’ing c’sucker. Randy, (an owner) sent me the following email: No one has time to read your 3-page condensing e-mails. You have done nothing but complaint. It's obnoxious and draining to everyone you come in contact with. There isn't one person who cant wait to have you out of our lives. I terminated Better Built Basements on June 7th, 2022, here are some of the details of my experience: - The demo crew was excellent in and out in a day and did a great job cleaning up - The electricians were very consultative in their approach to the project, providing input on lighting and outlet placements. - Framing was mediocre. Despite using laser equipment, one wall was wavy and the ceiling grid has a large gap. Pictures attached. - New steel stud framing and pre-hung doors should be dead on straight as an arrow instead, two of the doors has an aesthetically noticeable skew. - The replacement to an existing door resulted in using the wrong hinge set for the existing mortices, inclusive of color – all the other hardware is brass they used chrome. Picture attached. - 3 of the four doors were either chipped or cracked. BBB was notified before the ‘final’ paint job, but they failed to address the issue. - I returned home the day they applied joint compound to find glops of joint compound on the floor, which I tracked around my house, and glops on wood work on a floor where no work was occurring. Pictures attached - Following the flooring installation, they left garbage in my basement for 2.5 weeks, then did not take it when they came back – in frustration I disposed of it myself. - Many of joints on the ¼ round trim molding were caulked excessively to cover up sloppy miters. - Cracked switchhplate was not replaced. Picture attached. - Sub-contractors have sub-contractors, who seem to be able to sub contract – direct employees of BBB other than the demo and electrical were rare. BBB demands using a lock box, Many people have the combination, providing little sense of security over access to the home. Overall, BBB does a bad job communicating, managing expectations and fails to deliver on their stated objectives at best they are contractors not craftsman."
Lou Z on September 2022
Additional e-mail - info@better-built-basements.com. Award winning. The Mission of Better Built Basements, LLC is to have Connecticut homeowners select us as their remodeling contractor by providing innovative and affordable basement solutions. We strive to build trust and confidence with our customers with precise quotes, honest and consistent communication, professional appearance and demeanor, and accurate time lines for every project.
"Unfortunately I give BBB a 1 star rating. The project began October of 2021 with demolition, upon completion of each phase I sent an email to Better Built Basement management thanking them for their work effort and identifying items that either required further explanation and/or resolution. As the project went on, I became increasingly frustrated with their lack of communication, lack of accountability, lack of caring, and lack of skill. The straw that broke my back was when Jim (an owner) called me a f’ing c’sucker. Randy, (an owner) sent me the following email: No one has time to read your 3-page condensing e-mails. You have done nothing but complaint. It's obnoxious and draining to everyone you come in contact with. There isn't one person who cant wait to have you out of our lives. I terminated Better Built Basements on June 7th, 2022, here are some of the details of my experience: - The demo crew was excellent in and out in a day and did a great job cleaning up - The electricians were very consultative in their approach to the project, providing input on lighting and outlet placements. - Framing was mediocre. Despite using laser equipment, one wall was wavy and the ceiling grid has a large gap. Pictures attached. - New steel stud framing and pre-hung doors should be dead on straight as an arrow instead, two of the doors has an aesthetically noticeable skew. - The replacement to an existing door resulted in using the wrong hinge set for the existing mortices, inclusive of color – all the other hardware is brass they used chrome. Picture attached. - 3 of the four doors were either chipped or cracked. BBB was notified before the ‘final’ paint job, but they failed to address the issue. - I returned home the day they applied joint compound to find glops of joint compound on the floor, which I tracked around my house, and glops on wood work on a floor where no work was occurring. Pictures attached - Following the flooring installation, they left garbage in my basement for 2.5 weeks, then did not take it when they came back – in frustration I disposed of it myself. - Many of joints on the ¼ round trim molding were caulked excessively to cover up sloppy miters. - Cracked switchhplate was not replaced. Picture attached. - Sub-contractors have sub-contractors, who seem to be able to sub contract – direct employees of BBB other than the demo and electrical were rare. BBB demands using a lock box, Many people have the combination, providing little sense of security over access to the home. Overall, BBB does a bad job communicating, managing expectations and fails to deliver on their stated objectives at best they are contractors not craftsman."
Lou Z on September 2022
Whether its finishing your basement, adding on to your home, or giving your home a total makeover , we're here to help you every step of the way. Dynamic Basements Plus is an established company based in Connecticut, and has a great team of people who have been in the industry since 2002, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. Contact us by phone or email and schedule a free quote today!
"We had been planning a basement remodel for almost ten years. Our basement was a large, cold, and dim space that, in our minds, was underutilized square footage in our 1950s ranch. After looking through past work and meeting Chris in person, we entrusted Dynamic Basements Plus to bring our dream basement plan to life. Chris and his crew worked with us throughout the process to make optimal design and layout decisions, make crucial choices for electrical and plumbing, navigate the inspections and give us as much basement as we could get for our budget. We were impressed with Chris's attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to make things right. While we did go a little over budget, the choices we made improved the original plan and were lifestyle design decisions. Basement remodels are no short-term project. Over the several months and different phases, Chris's crew was polite, on-time, and maintained a clean environment. My son even grew a fondness for Chris, giving him hugs when he'd arrive and missing him when the project was complete. We are thrilled with our new basement. We now have a warm, cozy, and well-lit place to work and relax and the kids have a space all their own to play. It's almost like having a new house. We enthusiastically recommend Dynamic Basements Plus."
Neil J on April 2025
Whether its finishing your basement, adding on to your home, or giving your home a total makeover , we're here to help you every step of the way. Dynamic Basements Plus is an established company based in Connecticut, and has a great team of people who have been in the industry since 2002, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. Contact us by phone or email and schedule a free quote today!
"We had been planning a basement remodel for almost ten years. Our basement was a large, cold, and dim space that, in our minds, was underutilized square footage in our 1950s ranch. After looking through past work and meeting Chris in person, we entrusted Dynamic Basements Plus to bring our dream basement plan to life. Chris and his crew worked with us throughout the process to make optimal design and layout decisions, make crucial choices for electrical and plumbing, navigate the inspections and give us as much basement as we could get for our budget. We were impressed with Chris's attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond to make things right. While we did go a little over budget, the choices we made improved the original plan and were lifestyle design decisions. Basement remodels are no short-term project. Over the several months and different phases, Chris's crew was polite, on-time, and maintained a clean environment. My son even grew a fondness for Chris, giving him hugs when he'd arrive and missing him when the project was complete. We are thrilled with our new basement. We now have a warm, cozy, and well-lit place to work and relax and the kids have a space all their own to play. It's almost like having a new house. We enthusiastically recommend Dynamic Basements Plus."
Neil J on April 2025
Guri Masonry LLC is a family owned and operated American business with roots in Europe. We strive to meet the needs of every customer, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality service which exceeds expectations.
"Very pleased with the wall built and the customer service received... Guri was polite, considerate (tarp under truck, kept area clean), and a true craftsman... The stones were chiseled and time was taken to create a beautiful stacked stone wall. In today's world where it's so hard to find good people to trust with your projects/investments - I highly recommend Guri...."
Danielle F on June 2023
Guri Masonry LLC is a family owned and operated American business with roots in Europe. We strive to meet the needs of every customer, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality service which exceeds expectations.
"Very pleased with the wall built and the customer service received... Guri was polite, considerate (tarp under truck, kept area clean), and a true craftsman... The stones were chiseled and time was taken to create a beautiful stacked stone wall. In today's world where it's so hard to find good people to trust with your projects/investments - I highly recommend Guri...."
Danielle F on June 2023
Start by asking a local contractor, architect, or interior designer for a detailed line‑item estimate. These pros can price out labor, materials, permits, and any specialty work, then flag areas where you can save. Once you have that breakdown, add 20% to the total to cover potential surprises, such as hidden water damage or code upgrades. This approach gives you a realistic budget before the first hammer swings.
In most cases, remodeling wins on price. Because you’re reusing the existing structure, you avoid foundation work, framing an entire shell, and many permit fees. Unless the home has severe structural problems, updating what you already own is the more budget‑friendly route than building an entirely new house from scratch.
Home renovation timelines hinge on scope. Cosmetic updates—such as new paint, fixtures, or flooring—can be completed in a few days or weeks. A multi-room gut renovation that involves moving walls or utilities can stretch to six months, and adding square footage can push the schedule past a year. Good planning and a clear contractor schedule help keep projects on track, so be sure to build extra time into the calendar for permit reviews and unforeseen repairs.
Before your home renovation work begins, contact your insurance agent to confirm that your current policy covers the project. Standard homeowners insurance usually protects against fire or storm damage during construction, but bigger upgrades—adding square footage, high‑end finishes, or new systems—can raise your home’s value beyond existing limits. If coverage falls short, ask about a renovation rider or a policy increase so you’re fully protected from day one to final walkthrough.