We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Guill was experienced, responsive and really focused on my detailed small deck. He helped me turn my vision into a reality and offered great suggestions. It was finished in 6 days with great workmanship! I highly recommend his services."
Misia D on May 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Guill was experienced, responsive and really focused on my detailed small deck. He helped me turn my vision into a reality and offered great suggestions. It was finished in 6 days with great workmanship! I highly recommend his services."
Misia D on May 2023
With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Simply put, Bill builds from the heart. We had a major renovation that entailed reconfiguring the entire 2nd floor with the addition of a bed and bathroom. We also had our 1st floor reconfigured with a wall removal and a master ensuite established. With a project of this size there are challenges and Bill and his team worked as professionals through each one. The quality of build that Bill and his team establishes is top notched and stands with the best in the business, We did have some hurdles with finishing details, however, with continued communication with Bill and some realignment, the project came out better than our expectations. We're very happy with our overall results."
Thomas F on May 2023
With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Simply put, Bill builds from the heart. We had a major renovation that entailed reconfiguring the entire 2nd floor with the addition of a bed and bathroom. We also had our 1st floor reconfigured with a wall removal and a master ensuite established. With a project of this size there are challenges and Bill and his team worked as professionals through each one. The quality of build that Bill and his team establishes is top notched and stands with the best in the business, We did have some hurdles with finishing details, however, with continued communication with Bill and some realignment, the project came out better than our expectations. We're very happy with our overall results."
Thomas F on May 2023
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
Here at Floors And More By Erick LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Proud member of BNI-Connecticut chapter
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Floors And More By Erick LLC, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience! Erick, the owner, demonstrated exceptional communication throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer my questions and provided valuable guidance on installing the right flooring for my needs. The quality of work delivered by his team was outstanding, and they completed the project on time and with great attention to detail. It's clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority for Erick and his team. I highly recommend Floors And More for anyone looking for reliable flooring services. Five stars for an excellent experience!"
Kenneth S on February 2025
Here at Floors And More By Erick LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Proud member of BNI-Connecticut chapter
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Floors And More By Erick LLC, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience! Erick, the owner, demonstrated exceptional communication throughout the entire process. He was always available to answer my questions and provided valuable guidance on installing the right flooring for my needs. The quality of work delivered by his team was outstanding, and they completed the project on time and with great attention to detail. It's clear that customer satisfaction is a top priority for Erick and his team. I highly recommend Floors And More for anyone looking for reliable flooring services. Five stars for an excellent experience!"
Kenneth S on February 2025
Nel's buff and shine is 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.
"I hired Nelson to install vent covers on my house and he did a great job "
Tara I on March 2025
Nel's buff and shine is 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.
"I hired Nelson to install vent covers on my house and he did a great job "
Tara I on March 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
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
" Job done professionally and timely. No worries. Very satisfied."
Ray A on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
" Job done professionally and timely. No worries. Very satisfied."
Ray A on April 2025
Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry by HERCULES RESTORATION, LLC. Our company creates unique designs and builds every piece of wood furniture always putting a strong emphasis on our customer’s needs, tastes and desires. We are a dependable, reliable, and experienced company that specializes in creating and restoring custom made wood furniture. We build, restore, and repair any kind of furniture you desire and will advise you every step of the way. We only work with high quality products. Our fine selection of seasoned wood, oils, lacquers, environmentally friendly shellacs and dye-paint creates the basis for a high quality result. Because we are so confident that you will be completely satisfied with our work and its quality, Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry offers you a 2 year warranty for any product we design, limited to our own labor.
"My husband and I reached out to Carlos to build us a custom 12-foot, floor to ceiling built-in in our condo and we could not be happier! The craftsmanship and quality is outstanding and overall, Carlos was a pleasure to work with. He understands the details and is incredibly talented/hardworking. He has elevated our space and we 100% will be using him for any additional custom projects that come our way."
Makenzie B on September 2024
Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry by HERCULES RESTORATION, LLC. Our company creates unique designs and builds every piece of wood furniture always putting a strong emphasis on our customer’s needs, tastes and desires. We are a dependable, reliable, and experienced company that specializes in creating and restoring custom made wood furniture. We build, restore, and repair any kind of furniture you desire and will advise you every step of the way. We only work with high quality products. Our fine selection of seasoned wood, oils, lacquers, environmentally friendly shellacs and dye-paint creates the basis for a high quality result. Because we are so confident that you will be completely satisfied with our work and its quality, Carlos Ponce’s Fine Carpentry offers you a 2 year warranty for any product we design, limited to our own labor.
"My husband and I reached out to Carlos to build us a custom 12-foot, floor to ceiling built-in in our condo and we could not be happier! The craftsmanship and quality is outstanding and overall, Carlos was a pleasure to work with. He understands the details and is incredibly talented/hardworking. He has elevated our space and we 100% will be using him for any additional custom projects that come our way."
Makenzie B on September 2024
In 1995, MDF Painting started to paint homes in the neighborhoods of New Haven County. Since that time, MDF has grown into a national "leader in the residential painting industry." Today, we proudly provide painting, pressure washing, deck refinishing, carpentry and interior design services to residents throughout Connecticut. MDF is a business founded on the basic principles of honesty, integrity, and excellence in customer service. Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and find out more about the service and value we provide.
"Our experience with MDF Painting has been a nightmare. They promised a start date in a voice mail (which we still have) and were approx. 3 weeks late starting. We were told that if they could have access to the house 24/7 (it is vacant, so yes they could), they could “bang this job out in no time”. Our contact at the office was nearly impossible to get in touch with and constantly unresponsive to phone calls and emails. We contracted (and paid) to have popcorn ceiling in three rooms removed and reapplied. At the owner’s recommendation, he suggested “blending” the popcorn which we agreed to. Now the popcorn ceiling is literally falling into the floor in one room. As we live out of state, we asked the owner if he would come by on a Saturday when we are there to look at their shoddy work, but apparently, he doesn’t do weekends, only normal business days/hours. They insisted it was the same price to “blend” popcorn instead of all the labor/materials to remove and reapply which we find hard to believe. They finally agreed to give us a credit. We requested just the ceiling be painted white in one bathroom. They instead repainted the entire room (3 colors) which we had to pay to match the paint. In one bedroom, they painted the entire room as requested, but neglected to paint the sliding closet doors which really stand out now next to the newly painted walls. They started priming the walls in another room that wasn’t even contracted to be painted. They painted the attic access door shut, so when the stairs were pulled down, the paint came off around the edges. The utility door was also painted shut which took forever to pry open. They discarded the metal handle, so now it won’t stay shut. We specifically asked that they not clean their brushes in our house (we have a well), but they ignored that request and washed them in our kitchen sink which has metal scratches around the ceramic edge. We had to hire someone to come in and clean up after them not once, but twice. In the dining room, which was not part of the job, we had open boxes packed with all of our wall hangings which are now covered in dust from the sanding. Still finding splattered paint throughout the house. We go to the house on weekends to pack more items and arrived one morning to find the front door wide open. They helped themselves to ALL of the beverages we had left in our refrigerator. Obviously, there is very little, if any, communication between the office and the team. Very little respect for customers or their property. Please don’t get sucked in by the nearly 40 pages of testimonials and the salesman’s glorified pitch, which is what happened to us."
Cindy B on October 2019
In 1995, MDF Painting started to paint homes in the neighborhoods of New Haven County. Since that time, MDF has grown into a national "leader in the residential painting industry." Today, we proudly provide painting, pressure washing, deck refinishing, carpentry and interior design services to residents throughout Connecticut. MDF is a business founded on the basic principles of honesty, integrity, and excellence in customer service. Thank you for taking the time to explore our website and find out more about the service and value we provide.
"Our experience with MDF Painting has been a nightmare. They promised a start date in a voice mail (which we still have) and were approx. 3 weeks late starting. We were told that if they could have access to the house 24/7 (it is vacant, so yes they could), they could “bang this job out in no time”. Our contact at the office was nearly impossible to get in touch with and constantly unresponsive to phone calls and emails. We contracted (and paid) to have popcorn ceiling in three rooms removed and reapplied. At the owner’s recommendation, he suggested “blending” the popcorn which we agreed to. Now the popcorn ceiling is literally falling into the floor in one room. As we live out of state, we asked the owner if he would come by on a Saturday when we are there to look at their shoddy work, but apparently, he doesn’t do weekends, only normal business days/hours. They insisted it was the same price to “blend” popcorn instead of all the labor/materials to remove and reapply which we find hard to believe. They finally agreed to give us a credit. We requested just the ceiling be painted white in one bathroom. They instead repainted the entire room (3 colors) which we had to pay to match the paint. In one bedroom, they painted the entire room as requested, but neglected to paint the sliding closet doors which really stand out now next to the newly painted walls. They started priming the walls in another room that wasn’t even contracted to be painted. They painted the attic access door shut, so when the stairs were pulled down, the paint came off around the edges. The utility door was also painted shut which took forever to pry open. They discarded the metal handle, so now it won’t stay shut. We specifically asked that they not clean their brushes in our house (we have a well), but they ignored that request and washed them in our kitchen sink which has metal scratches around the ceramic edge. We had to hire someone to come in and clean up after them not once, but twice. In the dining room, which was not part of the job, we had open boxes packed with all of our wall hangings which are now covered in dust from the sanding. Still finding splattered paint throughout the house. We go to the house on weekends to pack more items and arrived one morning to find the front door wide open. They helped themselves to ALL of the beverages we had left in our refrigerator. Obviously, there is very little, if any, communication between the office and the team. Very little respect for customers or their property. Please don’t get sucked in by the nearly 40 pages of testimonials and the salesman’s glorified pitch, which is what happened to us."
Cindy B on October 2019
Over 20 years experience working on homes throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties. Bellamax Inc. brings high quality work and craftsmanship at an affordable price. Work has been featured on NBC home shows. 100% guaranteed. Have never had an unhappy customer!
"My sister and I purchased a house in October of 2019 and moved into it in January of 2020. We hired Tim Fudale of BellaMax to do some work before we moved in. He was able to do all the work we needed done, which varied from sheetrock and painting, to installing a brick wall, to building shelves to match existing shelves in the kitchen. Everything he did was uniformly excellent and we could not have been happier with his work. Along the way, he noticed things we missed, and made suggestions that were helpful and productive, for which we were super grateful! He is seriously talented; not just a contractor but also a craftsman. In addition, he is kind, interesting, and easygoing, and my persnickety little dog really liked him- a big plus! We highly reccomend him!"
Lisa L on February 2021
Over 20 years experience working on homes throughout Westchester and Fairfield counties. Bellamax Inc. brings high quality work and craftsmanship at an affordable price. Work has been featured on NBC home shows. 100% guaranteed. Have never had an unhappy customer!
"My sister and I purchased a house in October of 2019 and moved into it in January of 2020. We hired Tim Fudale of BellaMax to do some work before we moved in. He was able to do all the work we needed done, which varied from sheetrock and painting, to installing a brick wall, to building shelves to match existing shelves in the kitchen. Everything he did was uniformly excellent and we could not have been happier with his work. Along the way, he noticed things we missed, and made suggestions that were helpful and productive, for which we were super grateful! He is seriously talented; not just a contractor but also a craftsman. In addition, he is kind, interesting, and easygoing, and my persnickety little dog really liked him- a big plus! We highly reccomend him!"
Lisa L on February 2021
Installing a single kitchen cabinet takes about 1.25 hours for professional installation, with an average kitchen usually requiring about 25 to 35 hours of labor to install a full set of cabinets. Custom work can easily take two or three times as long, including the time to design and build the cabinets.
Local cabinet installers who specialize in home remodel finishing work typically install cabinets. You can hire a general handyperson to install most cabinets, but it’s typically recommended to hire a cabinet specialist when installing custom cabinets. If you order your cabinets through a big-box retailer, they often supply the labor as part of the project cost.
The cost of kitting out the average kitchen runs anywhere from $1,340 to $38,400. “Kitting” means to package everything together and is another way to refer to full kitchen remodel costs. In terms of a kitchen, this means remodeling all the cabinets, floors, countertops, appliances, and fixtures at the same time.
Always hang the upper cabinets before installing the lower cabinets. If the lower kitchen cabinets are installed first, it can be challenging to work around them. Plus, if tools or materials are dropped while hanging the upper cabinets, the cabinets already installed beneath them may get damaged.
Base cabinets for kitchen islands and breakfast bars are attached to the floor (down to the underlayment and subfloor). This keeps them from shifting as you lean on them. The cabinet installer uses basic wood screws to secure these cabinets to the floor. However, cabinets that run along a wall don’t need to be fastened. Instead, the contractor secures them to studs in the wall.