I founded American Pioneer Construction in July 1993 to give my customers top quality design and installation in a timely manner and at a fair and competitive price. Our goal is to help you create your dreams.We are fully licensed in Westchester and Putnam counties in New York. We have a multi million dollar insurance policy which has never been used in 30 years. The reason is that cleanliness and safety are our top priorities. We are on site every day until the job is completed. We have massive experience in indoor and outdoor renovations for your home. Indoors includes kitchens, bathrooms, basements, doors, windows, moldings, additions, and custom cabinet and shelving units of any size. Also, outdoors we build decks, covered porches, walkways, patios, and fire pits. We have built over 300 Koi ponds that have been featured in international magazines and huge pond tours. We also frame/build garages,sheds, and outdoor bars. Give us a call so you can find out how we can help you.
I founded American Pioneer Construction in July 1993 to give my customers top quality design and installation in a timely manner and at a fair and competitive price. Our goal is to help you create your dreams.We are fully licensed in Westchester and Putnam counties in New York. We have a multi million dollar insurance policy which has never been used in 30 years. The reason is that cleanliness and safety are our top priorities. We are on site every day until the job is completed. We have massive experience in indoor and outdoor renovations for your home. Indoors includes kitchens, bathrooms, basements, doors, windows, moldings, additions, and custom cabinet and shelving units of any size. Also, outdoors we build decks, covered porches, walkways, patios, and fire pits. We have built over 300 Koi ponds that have been featured in international magazines and huge pond tours. We also frame/build garages,sheds, and outdoor bars. Give us a call so you can find out how we can help you.
Frank D'Aleo is the founder & owner of Finishing Touch Contracting. With 20 years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry, we can help you improve your home, inside and out.
"Prompt, courteous and helpful, this was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Frank & his crew at Finishing Touch were great to work with."
Christine M on March 2016
Frank D'Aleo is the founder & owner of Finishing Touch Contracting. With 20 years of experience in the home building and remodeling industry, we can help you improve your home, inside and out.
"Prompt, courteous and helpful, this was one of the best contractor experiences I've had. Frank & his crew at Finishing Touch were great to work with."
Christine M on March 2016
With years of experience serving Westchester County and NY Metro Areas, Salem Ridge Construction is your solution for all your home improvement needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!
"John and his crew did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"
Uresh S on January 2024
With years of experience serving Westchester County and NY Metro Areas, Salem Ridge Construction is your solution for all your home improvement needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!
"John and his crew did an excellent job. I highly recommend them!"
Uresh S on January 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very good work!"
Kim . on March 2019
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very good work!"
Kim . on March 2019
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.
"He did a fantastic job.I am more than satisfied."
Robert R on April 2025
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.
"He did a fantastic job.I am more than satisfied."
Robert R on April 2025
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
Gallery of kitchens specializes in interior and cabinetry design and has remodeling experience for over 40 years. We assist you in increasing the value of your home and creating a timeless look with a full service turn-key solution. We welcome homeowners, designers and contractors to benefit from our products and services with free consultation and design. Our showroom is full of many cabinet lines to choose from. Additional hours - Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. 1027 Post Road East, Westport, CT. 06880 203-226-7550. Website. Galleryofkitchens.com. Email. Info@galleryofkitchens.com
"Our kitchen went from drab to fab just in time for our holiday party! The Bauformat cabinets and Grabrill countertops completely transformed the space. Guests couldn’t stop complimenting the sleek design, and we’re thrilled to show off our modernized kitchen. A huge thanks to the team from this company!"
Brian P on January 2025
Gallery of kitchens specializes in interior and cabinetry design and has remodeling experience for over 40 years. We assist you in increasing the value of your home and creating a timeless look with a full service turn-key solution. We welcome homeowners, designers and contractors to benefit from our products and services with free consultation and design. Our showroom is full of many cabinet lines to choose from. Additional hours - Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. 1027 Post Road East, Westport, CT. 06880 203-226-7550. Website. Galleryofkitchens.com. Email. Info@galleryofkitchens.com
"Our kitchen went from drab to fab just in time for our holiday party! The Bauformat cabinets and Grabrill countertops completely transformed the space. Guests couldn’t stop complimenting the sleek design, and we’re thrilled to show off our modernized kitchen. A huge thanks to the team from this company!"
Brian P on January 2025
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Great Alaska Tree Company is an experienced tree service specialist, who offers professional and affordable tree care in Fairbanks AK. Do not hesitate and call us today! Tree Maintenance, Tree Care, Tree Specialist, Tree Expert, Tree Trimming College AK;Ester AK;Fox AK;North Pole AK;Moose Creek AK Tree Service, Tree Trimming, Tree Specialist, Tree Surgeon, Tree Maintenance http://greatalaskatreecompanyfairbanksak.com/
When you’re dealing with a remodeling contractor, you need someone who answers your questions and is on-site to make sure the work is done right. The owner of Loti Contracting is involved in every job. He has 22 years of experience as a carpenter. He trusts his crew but checks behind them on all work that’s done. As a homeowner, you’ll always see things you want to change or improve. When you’re interested in renovating an entire room, talk to an experienced remodeling contractor. Loti Contracting LLC will transform your existing space into an area you’ll be proud of. A skilled remodeling contractor takes care of home remodeling projects of all sizes.
"Really enjoyed working with Ronan and his crew. They communicated early and often, answered all of our questions patiently, and did excellent work."
Matt S on April 2024
When you’re dealing with a remodeling contractor, you need someone who answers your questions and is on-site to make sure the work is done right. The owner of Loti Contracting is involved in every job. He has 22 years of experience as a carpenter. He trusts his crew but checks behind them on all work that’s done. As a homeowner, you’ll always see things you want to change or improve. When you’re interested in renovating an entire room, talk to an experienced remodeling contractor. Loti Contracting LLC will transform your existing space into an area you’ll be proud of. A skilled remodeling contractor takes care of home remodeling projects of all sizes.
"Really enjoyed working with Ronan and his crew. They communicated early and often, answered all of our questions patiently, and did excellent work."
Matt S on April 2024
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Marcus L on August 2023
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Marcus L on August 2023
A garage apartment represents a valuable addition to your property when properly constructed according to local regulations. The potential benefits include additional living space for family members, rental income possibilities, and increased property value.
Your specific return depends on local housing market conditions, construction quality, and ongoing maintenance. Consider consulting with a real estate professional regarding potential returns in your neighborhood.
Building a garage apartment requires multiple permits, with basic residential garage permits starting at $74 in most locations. You'll need separate approvals for structural elements, electrical systems, plumbing installations, and mechanical components.
Many jurisdictions also require specific approval for accessory dwelling units. Contact your local building department early in your planning process to understand all requirements and associated costs.
Converting an existing garage into living space presents an alternative to new construction. The feasibility depends on your garage's structural condition, foundation type, and local zoning regulations. Key considerations include insulation requirements, utility connections, and moisture control. Research local codes thoroughly, as many municipalities have specific requirements for garage conversions.