Serving Derby, 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 Derby, 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 Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hired them to do the demo for my remodel job. They were excellent and even finished a day early."
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Serving Derby, 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 Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Paul Bloom from Bloom Design designed two separate major projects. Also, a minor project was provided by Paul. One being a complete bedroom remodel for my son. Paul provided us with top quality designs. He had terrific ideas and designed an awesome study space for my teenage son as well as abundance of storage space. Another project was a remodel of mine and my husband's office. Paul's design was very well detailed, thought out and provided us with all of the best conveniences of working from home. Paul also designed a magnificent attractive entryway chair, mirror and table that is both functional and eloquent. In general, Bloom Designs will give you superior workmanship. Paul is a very attentive, polite and a respectful person to work with. I am looking forward to another project and would absolutely want to work with Paul again."
Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did an excellent job replacing boards, power washing, sanding and staining deck. Looks great!"
Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Carlos and Luis, along with a few day workers, did a great job installing my new roof. They replaced and added copper as needed. They were professional and easy to deal with. I feel that their price was VERY competitive. Looking forward to utilizing their skills on other projects! E.Bednarz"
Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Laura is very personable and gets the job done in an efficient manner. She did a professional drawing/ layout for a building permit for my house in Bridgeport,CT. There were not any discrepancies. And she has reasonable prices!😀 Very satisfied customer! Thank you Laura"
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Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quick response
"Our experience with Bharti has been excellent. She is a great listener and is willing to work with you to come up with best design solutions. She has a great eye for detail and we will be happy to recommend her to our friends and family."
Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"We hired this firm to help design our landscape. Denise listened to what I was trying to accomplish and presented beautifully sketched ideas that really helped me visualize what the result would be. Stunning!"
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