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
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door 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!
"Got quote and put down deposit"
Susan H on June 2025
With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door 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!
"Got quote and put down deposit"
Susan H on June 2025
Hi, my name is Todd. I developed a love for remodeling homes from the time I started helping my dad when I was a kid. He's also a contractor and taught me everything I know. And now, I have over 30 years experience in all phases of remodeling including electrical and plumbing. There's not much we don't do. Absolutely love my job ! Please feel free to reach out anytime at 860 856-0413. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide (attention to detail is incredibly important to me), while delivering great customer service. We are licensed and insured, and please feen free to reach out for as many referrals as you'd like. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today. We also do DECKS, PATIOS, WINDOWS, HARDWOOD, VINYL PLANK, and TILE FLOORS, DRYWALL, PAINTING, CUSTOM TRIMWORK, ROOFING, SIDING, AND of course FULL KITCHENS and BATHROOMS. Also, I'm very accessible and respond promptly. Thank you so much ! Todd
"Todd and his team did an outstanding job remodeling our kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and truly attentive to our needs. The final result is a perfect blend of style and functionality, transforming our kitchen into a space we now love to spend time in. Todd's expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, and the team worked seamlessly to bring our vision to life. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch kitchen remodel!"
Michael L on March 2025
Hi, my name is Todd. I developed a love for remodeling homes from the time I started helping my dad when I was a kid. He's also a contractor and taught me everything I know. And now, I have over 30 years experience in all phases of remodeling including electrical and plumbing. There's not much we don't do. Absolutely love my job ! Please feel free to reach out anytime at 860 856-0413. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide (attention to detail is incredibly important to me), while delivering great customer service. We are licensed and insured, and please feen free to reach out for as many referrals as you'd like. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today. We also do DECKS, PATIOS, WINDOWS, HARDWOOD, VINYL PLANK, and TILE FLOORS, DRYWALL, PAINTING, CUSTOM TRIMWORK, ROOFING, SIDING, AND of course FULL KITCHENS and BATHROOMS. Also, I'm very accessible and respond promptly. Thank you so much ! Todd
"Todd and his team did an outstanding job remodeling our kitchen! From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and truly attentive to our needs. The final result is a perfect blend of style and functionality, transforming our kitchen into a space we now love to spend time in. Todd's expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the process, and the team worked seamlessly to bring our vision to life. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch kitchen remodel!"
Michael L on March 2025
Honest hard worker that lives to support family needs and loves what I do. I don't see it as a job it's more like a hobby or therapy, thank you for your time hope we meet soon. Call or click for your quote today.
"I loved the work he did on my basement. It looks just how I wanted it. Great prices too! I would recommend to everyone who needs remodeling and improvements."
Denise D on January 2025
Honest hard worker that lives to support family needs and loves what I do. I don't see it as a job it's more like a hobby or therapy, thank you for your time hope we meet soon. Call or click for your quote today.
"I loved the work he did on my basement. It looks just how I wanted it. Great prices too! I would recommend to everyone who needs remodeling and improvements."
Denise D on January 2025
East Bay Home Repair provides professional handyman and home renovation services to its clients. We offer quality repairs and maintenance and take pride in our work with service you can trust. We have years of experience in home improvement and renovation services. We have established strong and lasting relationships with our clients through our professionalism, attention to detail and ensuring customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whatever your project, we'll make sure it is done right. My Handyman services offers high quality at a reasonable price to meet your budget. In addition:- No estimate fee. Financing always an option. Reliable and highly skilled professional. We enjoy working with people and we are extremely committed to meet our client's satisfaction. Thank you for your business. We look forward to working with you.
"Adie was a pleasure to work with, and his crew really knew what they were doing. His quote was far below quotes by other contractors (normally a warning sign), but he clearly knew his stuff and my confidence in him was well-founded. I changed several details as the project went on, and Adie was happy to work with me and make any adjustments. There were delays caused by tile suppliers, but Adie worked to find other sources, and rearranged other commitments to make sure our project was completed as soon as possible. My only constructive criticism is that the quote was not itemized (which was ok for me at the time), but that caused an underestimated cost of the glass enclosure to go unnoticed in the budget until the end of the project. We’d made many changes over the course of the project, so were not unprepared for the higher cost of the glass, but I’d have known sooner if the budget had been itemized. Overall a great experience though and I would use East Bay again in a heartbeat!"
Larry K on June 2024
East Bay Home Repair provides professional handyman and home renovation services to its clients. We offer quality repairs and maintenance and take pride in our work with service you can trust. We have years of experience in home improvement and renovation services. We have established strong and lasting relationships with our clients through our professionalism, attention to detail and ensuring customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whatever your project, we'll make sure it is done right. My Handyman services offers high quality at a reasonable price to meet your budget. In addition:- No estimate fee. Financing always an option. Reliable and highly skilled professional. We enjoy working with people and we are extremely committed to meet our client's satisfaction. Thank you for your business. We look forward to working with you.
"Adie was a pleasure to work with, and his crew really knew what they were doing. His quote was far below quotes by other contractors (normally a warning sign), but he clearly knew his stuff and my confidence in him was well-founded. I changed several details as the project went on, and Adie was happy to work with me and make any adjustments. There were delays caused by tile suppliers, but Adie worked to find other sources, and rearranged other commitments to make sure our project was completed as soon as possible. My only constructive criticism is that the quote was not itemized (which was ok for me at the time), but that caused an underestimated cost of the glass enclosure to go unnoticed in the budget until the end of the project. We’d made many changes over the course of the project, so were not unprepared for the higher cost of the glass, but I’d have known sooner if the budget had been itemized. Overall a great experience though and I would use East Bay again in a heartbeat!"
Larry K on June 2024
Give us a call or click to request a quote today! Plow and Property Projects LLC is your go-to remodeling expert in Hartford. With our exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, we transform homes into stunning spaces. Contact us today for all your remodeling needs.
"Absolutely amazing. They were done in a week and turned my unfinished basement into a fully livable space!"
Katheryn C on July 2025
Give us a call or click to request a quote today! Plow and Property Projects LLC is your go-to remodeling expert in Hartford. With our exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, we transform homes into stunning spaces. Contact us today for all your remodeling needs.
"Absolutely amazing. They were done in a week and turned my unfinished basement into a fully livable space!"
Katheryn C on July 2025
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"My house is close to 100 years old. It has a lot of issues that took some creative construction problem solving. Mick was able to tackle each project and my house is beautiful as a result! Mick is hard working, pleasant and very skilled. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!"
Amy L on November 2024
We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"My house is close to 100 years old. It has a lot of issues that took some creative construction problem solving. Mick was able to tackle each project and my house is beautiful as a result! Mick is hard working, pleasant and very skilled. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!"
Amy L on November 2024
Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.
"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"
Arthur D on June 2025
Family owned and operated home improvement company, with a very simple mission: provide quality home improvement services at affordable prices. We truly care for our customers! We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, siding, roofing, gutters, and more! Call today for a free consultation.
"After a few delays because of rain they came they completed the job within two and a half hours cleaned everything up actually did some extra reinforcement on my porch at no extra charge highly recommend"
Arthur D on June 2025
Whether its finishing your basement, adding on to your home, or giving your home a total makeover , we're here to help you every step of the way. Dynamic Basements Plus is an established company based in Connecticut, and has a great team of people who have been in the industry since 2002, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. Contact us by phone or email and schedule a free quote today!
"Chris did an excellent job from start to finish. He worked with us to personalize the basement to our vision and he kept us informed every step of the way. We have been loving our new finished space and getting lots of compliments from friends. Can not recommend him enough!"
Justin M on May 2025
Whether its finishing your basement, adding on to your home, or giving your home a total makeover , we're here to help you every step of the way. Dynamic Basements Plus is an established company based in Connecticut, and has a great team of people who have been in the industry since 2002, so we really mean it when we say we're here to help you. Contact us by phone or email and schedule a free quote today!
"Chris did an excellent job from start to finish. He worked with us to personalize the basement to our vision and he kept us informed every step of the way. We have been loving our new finished space and getting lots of compliments from friends. Can not recommend him enough!"
Justin M on May 2025
Hello, I'm Scott. I've been in the construction services field for over 30 years. I'm happy to help with any of your remodeling needs. At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Working with Scott was outstanding. Scott impressed me with his reliability, thoroughness, and exceptional results. He's highly skilled, trustworthy, and even went above and beyond to fix issues he noticed that we were unaware of. I would hire him again without hesitation and enthusiastically recommend him to anyone in need of quality work!"
Jessica H on November 2024
Hello, I'm Scott. I've been in the construction services field for over 30 years. I'm happy to help with any of your remodeling needs. At our company, your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to completing every job to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and service. Discover our range of services and reach out today to book your free estimate. Let us show you the difference our dedication can make!
"Working with Scott was outstanding. Scott impressed me with his reliability, thoroughness, and exceptional results. He's highly skilled, trustworthy, and even went above and beyond to fix issues he noticed that we were unaware of. I would hire him again without hesitation and enthusiastically recommend him to anyone in need of quality work!"
Jessica H on November 2024
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