Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Excellent! Zach designed our extension and it was everything we could have hope for!"
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Gil Mill is fantastic! They seriously do such amazing work and weâ re so helpful during the design phase of our project!!!"
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Lloyd is very knowledgeable about both plants and design. He had a vision for my space and didnâ t try to sell me what I did not need. He listened to what I wanted and the result exceeded my expectations. He was upfront with the pricing. The install was done with care and precision. I look forward to working with him again."
Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We have been working with Cecy Gillen Designs for a full year now and have only positive things to say! We started out with a relatively small job updating and remodeling our primary bathroom and walk-in closet. Not only was Cecy's quote reasonable from a cost standpoint, but she was also so helpful with choosing fixtures, tile, paint/stain colors, closet design, etc. Not only is Cecy a very capable and organized business owner, she is also a talented, creative designer. Similarly, her team of craftsmen and painters are very professional; they care about the quality of their work and always leave the workspace as clean and orderly as possible overnight. As time went on, our project kept expanding to include every room in the house! There is hardly a task that Cecy cannot tackle, and she is always quick to respond to any request. We highly recommend Cecy Gillen Designs for all home refinishing and repair."
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Small jobs welcome
Customers say: Quality work
"He designed a paradise from a blank slate"
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"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."
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Michael helped me out in a pinch. Just like every other contractor I always need drawings asap. He was honest and up front with me on how he could handle the situation. He got the job done for me sooner then he had told me. I highly recommend him."
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent work for a fair fee . I worked with David who has a gift for home design and repair projects. He is very good at analyzing a project and setting out an efficient way to proceed with it. David has excellent manners and is punctual and hard working."
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Customers say: True professional
"Huge help with our home renovation! Very talented creating floor plans, exterior designs, and estimating construction costs!"
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Serving Bridgeport, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Resourceful, responsive and was able to source materials that were harder to find. I will be definitely using again in the future"
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Yes, working with an interior designer can help you save money. Designers prevent costly missteps, secure trade discounts on furniture and finishes, and coordinate the project so you don’t pay twice for the same work. Their upfront fee often pays for itself in avoided change orders, tighter timelines, and materials purchased at below-retail pricing.
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