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Hill Top Remodeling, LLC

16 Unity Drive
4.68(
17
)
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Hill Top Remodeling, LLC

16 Unity Drive
4.68(
17
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"If you want sloppy incomplete and incorrect work hire Hilltop. Bill did not use the products contracted for- used less expensive options without telling us - and hardly ever showed up. The job went way beyond promised finish date. Paid the full balance, Bill then left the work unfinished and ghosted us!"

T P on July 2025

With over 30 years of experience in the Remodeling industry, Hill Top Remodeling, LLC is your industry expert. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"If you want sloppy incomplete and incorrect work hire Hilltop. Bill did not use the products contracted for- used less expensive options without telling us - and hardly ever showed up. The job went way beyond promised finish date. Paid the full balance, Bill then left the work unfinished and ghosted us!"

T P on July 2025

JC Builders, LLC

112 Roosevelt Street
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

JC Builders, LLC

112 Roosevelt Street
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I have recommended Jason multiple times to many family and friends. Overall, he is professional, a great guy and the results turn out great."

Dave . on September 2019

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I have recommended Jason multiple times to many family and friends. Overall, he is professional, a great guy and the results turn out great."

Dave . on September 2019

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JR General Contractor, LLC

22 Olive Street
4.83(
15
)
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JR General Contractor, LLC

22 Olive Street
4.83(
15
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

Louise R on May 2025

JR General Contractor LLC, is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Yes they did an excellent job"

Louise R on May 2025

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J A L Construction

334 Exeter St
5.00(
4
)
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J A L Construction

334 Exeter St
5.00(
4
)
•Approved Pro
50 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

J A L Construction has over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality construction and remodeling services. Our experience speaks for itself—we take pride in reliability, clear communication, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time. Whether you’re planning a full home addition, remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, or updating your exterior, we bring skill and dedication to every job. Our services include additions, major renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, deck and porch builds, siding installation, structural steel beam work, window replacement, and brick, stone, or paver patios and walkways. We work closely with homeowners to understand their vision and deliver results that exceed expectations. At J A L Construction, no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your trust and helping bring your next project to life.

"The job was done in a timely manor without any issues. This was important because it is my rental unit,"

Sharon Z on August 2025

J A L Construction has over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality construction and remodeling services. Our experience speaks for itself—we take pride in reliability, clear communication, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time. Whether you’re planning a full home addition, remodeling your kitchen or bathroom, or updating your exterior, we bring skill and dedication to every job. Our services include additions, major renovations, kitchen and bath remodels, deck and porch builds, siding installation, structural steel beam work, window replacement, and brick, stone, or paver patios and walkways. We work closely with homeowners to understand their vision and deliver results that exceed expectations. At J A L Construction, no job is too big or small. We look forward to earning your trust and helping bring your next project to life.

"The job was done in a timely manor without any issues. This was important because it is my rental unit,"

Sharon Z on August 2025

RNB Home Improvement, LLC

87 Farm Hill Rd
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RNB Home Improvement, LLC

87 Farm Hill Rd
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10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 10 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Daddona Construction

1044 Main St Unit 10
4.25(
12
)
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Daddona Construction

1044 Main St Unit 10
4.25(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

DADDONA CONSTRUCTION is a full service general contracting company with over 30 years experience. We work mostly in all of Western CT. We perform all aspects of residential & light commercial building & remodeling.

"All staff efficient, professional and provided extra assistance willingly Provided repairs timely and extra requests as project moved along Work completed timely and met expectations"

Nancy T on November 2023

DADDONA CONSTRUCTION is a full service general contracting company with over 30 years experience. We work mostly in all of Western CT. We perform all aspects of residential & light commercial building & remodeling.

"All staff efficient, professional and provided extra assistance willingly Provided repairs timely and extra requests as project moved along Work completed timely and met expectations"

Nancy T on November 2023

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Sky Remodeling

60 Clover St
4.25(
4
)
•Approved Pro

Sky Remodeling

60 Clover St
4.25(
4
)
•Approved Pro
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a great job "

John S on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Did a great job "

John S on August 2025

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Dynamic Design & Remodeling

500 Post Road
5.00(
14
)
•Approved Pro

Dynamic Design & Remodeling

500 Post Road
5.00(
14
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

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

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BCE Solutions LLC

29 Patrick Dr
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

BCE Solutions LLC

29 Patrick Dr
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

BCE Solutions LLC is a dedicated general contractor and construction management firm specializing in the meticulous planning and execution of custom homes and various residential projects. Our core focus is to ensure that every home project is delivered not only to the highest standards of quality but also strictly on time and within budget, providing our clients with peace of mind and exceptional results.

"John did exceptional work buidling a fire pit area that included a retaining wall. He was professional, punctual, and cost effective. I would hire him again. "

Michael H on June 2025

BCE Solutions LLC is a dedicated general contractor and construction management firm specializing in the meticulous planning and execution of custom homes and various residential projects. Our core focus is to ensure that every home project is delivered not only to the highest standards of quality but also strictly on time and within budget, providing our clients with peace of mind and exceptional results.

"John did exceptional work buidling a fire pit area that included a retaining wall. He was professional, punctual, and cost effective. I would hire him again. "

Michael H on June 2025

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Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

89 Putnam Park Rd
4.81(
277
)
•Approved Pro

Economy Handy Carpenter, LLC

89 Putnam Park Rd
4.81(
277
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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 consumer's 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

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FAQs for kitchen remodel projects in Hamden, CT

Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces. 

If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.

Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months. 

Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.

Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues. 

Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.

Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements. 

Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.

Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace. 

Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.

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