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Dolphin Home Improvement LLC is a family owned and operated company that has been serving Connecticut for over 20 years.We all know there are plenty of options when choosing a contractor whether you're in the market for Roofing,Siding or Windows but we feel that our service, products, workmanship and industry knowledge is a tough package to beat.Honesty and integrity always come first when you’re dealing with Dolphin Home Improvement LLC.You’ll get a contractor that has the experience and expertise to create superior quality . We stand behind the quality of our work and guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.
"Very professional and personable! They were very detail oriented and did the job in a very reasonable time. They made sure that everything was to how we wanted and explained everything. Would absolutely use them again with some other work in the future!"
Brandon T on March 2025
Dolphin Home Improvement LLC is a family owned and operated company that has been serving Connecticut for over 20 years.We all know there are plenty of options when choosing a contractor whether you're in the market for Roofing,Siding or Windows but we feel that our service, products, workmanship and industry knowledge is a tough package to beat.Honesty and integrity always come first when you’re dealing with Dolphin Home Improvement LLC.You’ll get a contractor that has the experience and expertise to create superior quality . We stand behind the quality of our work and guarantee 100% customer satisfaction.
"Very professional and personable! They were very detail oriented and did the job in a very reasonable time. They made sure that everything was to how we wanted and explained everything. Would absolutely use them again with some other work in the future!"
Brandon T on March 2025
Expand your living space with our expert sunroom and patio enclosure remodeling services! We specialize in designing and transforming outdoor areas into beautiful, functional sunrooms and enclosed patios that you can enjoy year-round. Our skilled team delivers high-quality craftsmanship, using durable materials and personalized designs to enhance your home’s comfort and value. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy sunroom or a versatile patio enclosure, we’re committed to making your vision a reality. Contact us today for a free consultation and start planning your dream space!
"First meeting went very smoothly so far had a great experience with Jason Now will be working with Don the project manager."
Dee A on February 2025
Expand your living space with our expert sunroom and patio enclosure remodeling services! We specialize in designing and transforming outdoor areas into beautiful, functional sunrooms and enclosed patios that you can enjoy year-round. Our skilled team delivers high-quality craftsmanship, using durable materials and personalized designs to enhance your home’s comfort and value. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy sunroom or a versatile patio enclosure, we’re committed to making your vision a reality. Contact us today for a free consultation and start planning your dream space!
"First meeting went very smoothly so far had a great experience with Jason Now will be working with Don the project manager."
Dee A on February 2025
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Unilock is the leading North American manufacturer of concrete paving stones and segmental wall units. Our versatile palette of colors, textures and European-inspired styles help to create your own custom outdoor living space. For over 50 years, Unilock has remained a family-owned company that puts quality first. For us, it’s not just a matter of dollars and cents, it’s our personal reputation that’s on the line. Our customers – Homeowners, Contractors, Landscape Designers and Architects, across North America – can rely on us to supply them with quality product every time. That is why Unilock provides a transferable lifetime guarantee on the structural integrity of our paving stones, slabs and retaining wall units. That is also why we developed the Unilock Authorized Contractor program, designed to help homeowners connect with professional contractors who can be trusted to do the job right. All Unilock Authorized Contractors offer a minimum two-year guarantee on their workmanship.
Unilock is the leading North American manufacturer of concrete paving stones and segmental wall units. Our versatile palette of colors, textures and European-inspired styles help to create your own custom outdoor living space. For over 50 years, Unilock has remained a family-owned company that puts quality first. For us, it’s not just a matter of dollars and cents, it’s our personal reputation that’s on the line. Our customers – Homeowners, Contractors, Landscape Designers and Architects, across North America – can rely on us to supply them with quality product every time. That is why Unilock provides a transferable lifetime guarantee on the structural integrity of our paving stones, slabs and retaining wall units. That is also why we developed the Unilock Authorized Contractor program, designed to help homeowners connect with professional contractors who can be trusted to do the job right. All Unilock Authorized Contractors offer a minimum two-year guarantee on their workmanship.
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quick, one day service, cleaned up after, friendly they even double checked with us before installing safety handles and shelves to make sure they were exactly where we wanted them."
Shelley A on March 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Quick, one day service, cleaned up after, friendly they even double checked with us before installing safety handles and shelves to make sure they were exactly where we wanted them."
Shelley A on March 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"He was one of the best contractor I have had the pleasure of working with. He is still working on my basement, he is reliable and very easy to work with. He was very reasonable in his pricing and let me know whenever something was extra when there were changes to the original understanding. I would definitely work with him on future projects and would recommend him to my friends and family."
manohar p on March 2025
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"He was one of the best contractor I have had the pleasure of working with. He is still working on my basement, he is reliable and very easy to work with. He was very reasonable in his pricing and let me know whenever something was extra when there were changes to the original understanding. I would definitely work with him on future projects and would recommend him to my friends and family."
manohar p on March 2025
We proudly offers a wide range of home improvement and repair services across. Whether it's fixing small issues around the house or tackling larger projects, we specialize in making sure your home is fully functional and well-maintained. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service, always going the extra mile to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Your home is our priority, and we strive to provide quality results every time. With years of experience and expertise, we bring a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. We won’t rest until you’re 100% happy with the work we’ve completed.
"These guys are the best of the best. Quick, attentive, strong focus on detail, and extremely reasonable with pricing. I’d recommend them to anyone!"
Devonaire O on October 2024
We proudly offers a wide range of home improvement and repair services across. Whether it's fixing small issues around the house or tackling larger projects, we specialize in making sure your home is fully functional and well-maintained. We’re committed to delivering exceptional service, always going the extra mile to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Your home is our priority, and we strive to provide quality results every time. With years of experience and expertise, we bring a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. We won’t rest until you’re 100% happy with the work we’ve completed.
"These guys are the best of the best. Quick, attentive, strong focus on detail, and extremely reasonable with pricing. I’d recommend them to anyone!"
Devonaire O on October 2024
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Judy S on October 2024
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Judy S on October 2024
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
At JF Home Services we take pride in offering a wide range of home improvement services designed to elevate the functionality and aesthetics of your living space. From minor handyman tasks to extensive renovations, we’ve got the skilled personnel and expertise to handle it all. Diverse Expertise: Our team comprises experienced professionals specializing in various fields, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. No job is too small or too large for us, we’re here to address your home improvement needs with precision and care. Our Services Include: Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations Interior & Exterior Painting Hardwood Floor Staining & Polishing Deck Refinishing & Repairs General Handyman Repairs
"Excellent work!! They are not only professional but also reliable. The project was completed as expected and on time. I would definitely recommend them."
Fernanda R on December 2024
At JF Home Services we take pride in offering a wide range of home improvement services designed to elevate the functionality and aesthetics of your living space. From minor handyman tasks to extensive renovations, we’ve got the skilled personnel and expertise to handle it all. Diverse Expertise: Our team comprises experienced professionals specializing in various fields, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. No job is too small or too large for us, we’re here to address your home improvement needs with precision and care. Our Services Include: Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations Interior & Exterior Painting Hardwood Floor Staining & Polishing Deck Refinishing & Repairs General Handyman Repairs
"Excellent work!! They are not only professional but also reliable. The project was completed as expected and on time. I would definitely recommend them."
Fernanda R on December 2024
Guest house building services FAQs
In terms of construction, a log home and a stick‑built house often cost about the same. For example, a 1,500‑square‑foot cabin runs roughly $187,500 to $262,500. The price differences come from design choices and labor. Quality logs, complex rooflines, and specialty finishes add up, while a simple plan using local materials keeps costs close to those of a conventional build. Understanding these variables helps you decide whether a log structure meets both your style and budget.
Modern prefab kits streamline the build, but the upgraded finishes and design features mean they sit at the upper end of cabin pricing. You’re paying for precision cuts, insulated panels, and shorter build times, all of which raise the per‑square‑foot cost. While kits can still save on labor, expect the total price to fall within the higher range compared to a basic shell, especially if you choose premium add-ons or request design tweaks.
In many markets, building is the more budget‑friendly option. Purchasing a finished cabin means paying for someone else’s upgrades, profit margin, and often a prime‑location markup. When you build, you control the site, layout, and materials, allowing you to adjust costs as needed. Owners also tend to see a more substantial return on investment (ROI) at resale, particularly when the cabin is situated on ample land. Be sure to factor in land, permits, and any unexpected site work costs before making a decision.
The timeline for building a cabin depends on the design and site conditions. A prefab kit assembled on a prepared lot can be ready in a few weeks. A custom build on raw land—with clearing, utilities, and bespoke details—usually runs eight to nine months. Weather, material lead times, and permit approvals can extend the schedule, so budget for extra time when planning. Working with an experienced builder who lines up subcontractors early helps keep the project on track.
As cabins grow, the per‑square‑foot rate often stays steady, but the overall bill rises quickly. A compact footprint still needs a foundation, roof, and systems, so smaller cabins can feel more expensive per square foot than larger builds. Larger cabins, meanwhile, consume far more material, so even at $125 to $175 per square foot, the total cost rises quickly. Pinpoint your must‑have square footage before signing off on final plans.
Log cabins require more maintenance than conventional houses. Expect to inspect the exterior annually, clean and reseal it every three to five years, and address moisture issues promptly. The payoff for that extra care is longevity and character, but if you skip routine maintenance, small problems—like sun‑bleached logs or minor leaks—can turn into costly repairs. Budget both time and money for preservation to keep the cabin looking sharp and structurally sound.
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