Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1984
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"steve and the crew did a great job, we are very happy with what feels like a new home, price was very fair compared to other companies, and time was not bad at all, start to finish in three months"
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1978
Free estimates
Owner operated, since 1978. We primarily focus on all General Remodeling projects. We're known for paying attention to details, responsiveness and customer satisfaction
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Worked closely with me from beginning to end explained everything step by step"
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I was very impressed with Sentri Homes - their customer service was excellent. They sent a subcontractor to install some vinyl laminate in my bathroom and he ended up getting glue all over the carpet in our bedroom. The sub ended up ghosting both me and Sentri, leaving me stuck with a ruined carpet. Sentri stuck with me for over a month to get the carpet replaced with the identical original and to get the vinyl job 100% completed. The carpet was a Home Depot exclusive and Sentri handled everything with them. I will be using Sentri for a much bigger renovation I have coming up soon, because I know that they will make sure everything gets done right no matter what problems come up. The vinyl looks great too."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Offers commercial services
Were a family owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We offer over 40 years of industry experience. We specialize in Asphalt Shingle Roofing installation, replacement, and repairs. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Better than we expected. We did it ourselves only because Wes was booked through 2nd week in July.
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 1980
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I cannot say enough about Bob. I've used him for many years. I feel that his work is extraordinarily good and his fees are not outrageous. I can trust him and leave him in the house even when we are at work. He will even let the dog out for us. He didn't even charge me for the cabinets, he wanted to take them back to the original maker since he recommended the maker, he didn't want to charge for taking them back or reinstalling them. He always backs up his work to the people he refers us to. He's impeccably neat with his clean up! He will even take his shoes off when he comes into the house, so he doesn't track anything in the house. It was important to us that he is an animal lover, when they were updating our house I had trust that the animals were fine."
Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2001
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Went way Above and Beyond the . Best of all fixed the problem. Great follow up and ensured my expectations were met."
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Henry’s construction did a wonderful job on my house. The workers were professional and Mr. Henry is very responsive. They listen to you and give you exactly what you want in a timely fashion."
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Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Credit card accepted
"Brian and his team did a very thorough job replacing the roof. The team stripped off the old roof quickly and kept the surrounding area clean. Brian paid particular attention to getting the job done in a way that would prevent damage from ice dams. The lead flashing he did around the chimney looks like it was done by a real artisan. New gutters, downspouts, and leaf-guards were installed with high quality materials an attention to detail."
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