Lasting Strength have been servicing the Connecticut area for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on customer service and the quality of work that we do. We specialize in framing, trimming, tiling, flooring and all special custom cabinetry as well as making the "can't be done" projects a reality. Call us today for a free estimate. Fairfield county area only.
"The carpenter that did the job (Adam) was amazing. He had to expand the space for one window, narrow the space for another, and repair much cedar siding that had rotted away due to water damage. He also reshaped my patio door so it would close and lock more easily. He is a very talented carpenter and I have no qualms about highly recommending him."
Marilyn R on October 2024
Lasting Strength have been servicing the Connecticut area for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on customer service and the quality of work that we do. We specialize in framing, trimming, tiling, flooring and all special custom cabinetry as well as making the "can't be done" projects a reality. Call us today for a free estimate. Fairfield county area only.
"The carpenter that did the job (Adam) was amazing. He had to expand the space for one window, narrow the space for another, and repair much cedar siding that had rotted away due to water damage. He also reshaped my patio door so it would close and lock more easily. He is a very talented carpenter and I have no qualms about highly recommending him."
Marilyn R on October 2024
We provide a full range of contracting and construction management services. Planning, pre-construction and construction services can be delivered in a variety of ways to meet the specific needs of your project. Our projects include - New Homes - Additions, large & small - Renovations - New Kitchens - New Baths - Elevator Installations - Land Development - Sub-divisions - Home Repairs - Basement De-watering
"He was honest, completely upfront and trustworthy. He kept us informed of what was happening, and overall did a great job--very happy!"
Catherine N on August 2014
We provide a full range of contracting and construction management services. Planning, pre-construction and construction services can be delivered in a variety of ways to meet the specific needs of your project. Our projects include - New Homes - Additions, large & small - Renovations - New Kitchens - New Baths - Elevator Installations - Land Development - Sub-divisions - Home Repairs - Basement De-watering
"He was honest, completely upfront and trustworthy. He kept us informed of what was happening, and overall did a great job--very happy!"
Catherine N on August 2014
Michael Bogues Construction, LLC, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Michael Bogues Construction, LLC, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Michael Bogues Construction, LLC, is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Michael Bogues Construction, LLC, is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates is a full-service design and construction firm whose practice encompasses both new and existing buildings of residential and commercial use, as well as speculative housing and development. Mr. Cooper’s office is located in Pound Ridge, New York and includes a staff of himself, an associate partner, three assistants and a host of carpenters, masons, and laborers, in addition to various subcontractors that work on projects small to large. Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates roots are based in Construction, Design, Real Estate Investment and Development & Construction Management. Our portfolio includes a wide range of work across these fields. Our uniqueness comes from understanding what it is to be the Owner, the Developer and the Builder - a trifecta that is evident in DMC Associates core portfolio of prestigious residential, commercial, and corporate projects. Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates, LLC...a solid track record. A powerful future.
"I wish I could give zero stars. We hired Douglas for a kitchen remodel which involved installing a kitchen island, pantry, and all the related plumbing and electrical work. The communication between Douglas and his carpenter was terrible. We submitted sketches and agreed upon the design for the cabinets which were meant to be overlaid. When the island arrived, the cabinets were inset which did not match the rest of the kitchen. In addition, the kitchen island has split and cracked at more than half of the joints. The pantry cabinet has split and areas of unpainted MDF are showing. We have needed to paint and touch up many of these spots. Regarding the plumbing, we have had multiple significant leaks from piping and tubing that the team installed. Water has leaked even through the floor and into the basement. Upon review from other plumbers, all have confirmed the parts used were cheap and of low quality, and the workmanship was subpar. After a major leak in the middle of the night, we reached out to Douglas and respectfully voiced our issues and complaints. He ignored us for a full month, and then instead of simply stopping by to take a look at the problems (which would have been the first major step to alleviating our frustrations), he responded in a despicable manner. He even included the following quote from his lawyer, He laughed saying that perhaps you lost your job (due to the CoronaVirus) and were probably scrounging for any money you could scrape up. Who would want to work with someone like this?"
Keri P on October 2020
Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates is a full-service design and construction firm whose practice encompasses both new and existing buildings of residential and commercial use, as well as speculative housing and development. Mr. Cooper’s office is located in Pound Ridge, New York and includes a staff of himself, an associate partner, three assistants and a host of carpenters, masons, and laborers, in addition to various subcontractors that work on projects small to large. Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates roots are based in Construction, Design, Real Estate Investment and Development & Construction Management. Our portfolio includes a wide range of work across these fields. Our uniqueness comes from understanding what it is to be the Owner, the Developer and the Builder - a trifecta that is evident in DMC Associates core portfolio of prestigious residential, commercial, and corporate projects. Douglas Marshall Cooper Associates, LLC...a solid track record. A powerful future.
"I wish I could give zero stars. We hired Douglas for a kitchen remodel which involved installing a kitchen island, pantry, and all the related plumbing and electrical work. The communication between Douglas and his carpenter was terrible. We submitted sketches and agreed upon the design for the cabinets which were meant to be overlaid. When the island arrived, the cabinets were inset which did not match the rest of the kitchen. In addition, the kitchen island has split and cracked at more than half of the joints. The pantry cabinet has split and areas of unpainted MDF are showing. We have needed to paint and touch up many of these spots. Regarding the plumbing, we have had multiple significant leaks from piping and tubing that the team installed. Water has leaked even through the floor and into the basement. Upon review from other plumbers, all have confirmed the parts used were cheap and of low quality, and the workmanship was subpar. After a major leak in the middle of the night, we reached out to Douglas and respectfully voiced our issues and complaints. He ignored us for a full month, and then instead of simply stopping by to take a look at the problems (which would have been the first major step to alleviating our frustrations), he responded in a despicable manner. He even included the following quote from his lawyer, He laughed saying that perhaps you lost your job (due to the CoronaVirus) and were probably scrounging for any money you could scrape up. Who would want to work with someone like this?"
Keri P on October 2020
With experience in project management, construction, and property management, we leverage our industry knowledge and vendor relationships to ensure your project receives the upmost quality to maximize your investment. Our management team and pre-qualified contractors possess the general characteristics of experience, reliability, and honesty. With outstanding communication skills, we coordinate the various trades, and assure the project meets the goals of on-time delivery, expected quality, and committed budget.
"Francis is very good! Polite, professional, considerate, and offers quality service!"
Juan S on April 2023
With experience in project management, construction, and property management, we leverage our industry knowledge and vendor relationships to ensure your project receives the upmost quality to maximize your investment. Our management team and pre-qualified contractors possess the general characteristics of experience, reliability, and honesty. With outstanding communication skills, we coordinate the various trades, and assure the project meets the goals of on-time delivery, expected quality, and committed budget.
"Francis is very good! Polite, professional, considerate, and offers quality service!"
Juan S on April 2023
We offer free estimates for any size project : kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, roofing, additions, decks, bedrooms, basements, or even an entire home. We also provide design work with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360° views along with full floorplans and elevations, so you can really envision your new space before you build it. We help to guide our clients through every stage of a renovation so that it comes in on time and on budget. Call us today at 203-644-9124.
"I highly recommend DDR. There are so many contractors out there and it is difficult to know what youâ ll get when you hire someone, from the quality of the work to the level of communication. This team did a great job from start to finish, and delivered a beautiful new space for my family. We selected DDR after getting multiple bids to update our walk-out basement into a more livable space. Key in this selection -- the price was competitive, and the team seemed attentive to the project needs as outlined. I had a tight budget and relatively aggressive timeline for this project. Admittedly the timeline was impacted by a few things that were out of DDRâ s control, including the Town building inspectorâ s schedule and a delivery delay (a new window arrived damaged and had to be reordered.) Nevertheless, the team stayed on budget and delivered a wonderful new basement. What a great project team -- led by Alex, the team (including John + Angel) truly transformed a dark dingy space into a bright fresh room. Alex was very thoughtful in suggesting options that would improve things and was exceptionally attentive to detail. He was super responsive to any texts or questions. In particular, I appreciated his high level of â perfectionismâ in how the finished product turned out. For phase 2, we need some custom cabinetry built for the space and I look forward to having the DDR team return to work on this next phase."
Alison F on November 2024
We offer free estimates for any size project : kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, roofing, additions, decks, bedrooms, basements, or even an entire home. We also provide design work with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360° views along with full floorplans and elevations, so you can really envision your new space before you build it. We help to guide our clients through every stage of a renovation so that it comes in on time and on budget. Call us today at 203-644-9124.
"I highly recommend DDR. There are so many contractors out there and it is difficult to know what youâ ll get when you hire someone, from the quality of the work to the level of communication. This team did a great job from start to finish, and delivered a beautiful new space for my family. We selected DDR after getting multiple bids to update our walk-out basement into a more livable space. Key in this selection -- the price was competitive, and the team seemed attentive to the project needs as outlined. I had a tight budget and relatively aggressive timeline for this project. Admittedly the timeline was impacted by a few things that were out of DDRâ s control, including the Town building inspectorâ s schedule and a delivery delay (a new window arrived damaged and had to be reordered.) Nevertheless, the team stayed on budget and delivered a wonderful new basement. What a great project team -- led by Alex, the team (including John + Angel) truly transformed a dark dingy space into a bright fresh room. Alex was very thoughtful in suggesting options that would improve things and was exceptionally attentive to detail. He was super responsive to any texts or questions. In particular, I appreciated his high level of â perfectionismâ in how the finished product turned out. For phase 2, we need some custom cabinetry built for the space and I look forward to having the DDR team return to work on this next phase."
Alison F on November 2024
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
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleriescollections of photos from previous construction projectscan attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.
"Lux Windoors did a great job on our windows. We love them. He explained everything to us and how they work. it was great communication too, anytime I texted him he answered me back really fast. I will definitely call them first for our next project. Thank you"
nathalie p on April 2025
A leading construction company in (LOCATION) focuses on providing optimum quality in various construction services. We take great pride in our work as we have during our () years in business. Thus, you can rest assured, that no matter what construction project we handle, we will be giving nothing but highly professional and expert works. Our galleriescollections of photos from previous construction projectscan attest to the amount of time, thought, and effort that we put into the services we provide.
"Lux Windoors did a great job on our windows. We love them. He explained everything to us and how they work. it was great communication too, anytime I texted him he answered me back really fast. I will definitely call them first for our next project. Thank you"
nathalie p on April 2025
With 25 yrs experience improving homes & businesses, we specialize in excellence & pride ourselves on craftsmanship while setting our standards of quality & customer service to the highest degree.
"Exactly what I was looking for, when I hired this company: they “delivered” a good quality product! They were fast, serious and did not overcharge. Yes! I would definitely ask for their service again and absolutely I would recomend them to my friends and family."
Luciana G on October 2018
With 25 yrs experience improving homes & businesses, we specialize in excellence & pride ourselves on craftsmanship while setting our standards of quality & customer service to the highest degree.
"Exactly what I was looking for, when I hired this company: they “delivered” a good quality product! They were fast, serious and did not overcharge. Yes! I would definitely ask for their service again and absolutely I would recomend them to my friends and family."
Luciana G on October 2018
How far you can push a room depends on the structure you choose. A cantilevered bump-out can extend 24 inches before building codes require its own footing or foundation. Anything longer needs engineered support and a permit. Check local codes or consult with a structural professional before finalizing plans to ensure your design remains safe and compliant.
Most bump-outs are completed within one to four weeks, even with minimal electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work. Their compact size means less demolition, simpler inspections, and fewer weather-related delays compared to a full-scale addition. Your contractor can provide a more precise timeline once they have determined the scope, materials, and permit schedule, but plan on having the extra square footage ready in approximately a month.