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address: "PO Box 1361, Norwich, Vermont 05055, United States"
latitude: 43.7404
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# Riverlight Builders, Inc.

Original Houzz profile: [Riverlight Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/riverlight-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040344936)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Norwich, VT
- **Serves:** Hartford, Norwich, Hartland, Wilder, Woodstock, White River Junction, Thetford, Sharon, Strafford, Fairlee, Quechee, North Hartland, East Thetford, Enfield, Etna, Hanover, Lebanon, Lyme, Lyme Center, North Pomfret, Pomfret, South Strafford, Sunapee, Taftsville, Thetford Center, West Hartford, West Lebanon
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

BEST OF HOUZZ 2016, 2017 and 2018
Residential Building, General Contracting, Project Management, Architectural Design

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- Home Extensions
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Flooring Installation
- Garage Building
- Custom Home Bars
- Countertop Installation
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Exterior Door Installation
- Demolition
- Foundation Construction
- Crown Molding Installation
- Fireplace Installation
- Cedar Siding
- Gas Fireplace Installation
- Custom Cabinets
- Door Installation

### Areas Served

- Hartford
- Norwich
- Hartland
- Wilder
- Woodstock
- White River Junction
- Thetford
- Sharon
- Strafford
- Fairlee
- Quechee
- North Hartland
- East Thetford
- Enfield
- Etna
- Hanover
- Lebanon
- Lyme
- Lyme Center
- North Pomfret
- Pomfret
- South Strafford
- Sunapee
- Taftsville
- Thetford Center
- West Hartford
- West Lebanon

### Typical Job Cost

$25,000 - 2,500,000.00

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Riverlight Builders, Inc. |
| Address | PO Box 1361, Norwich, Vermont 05055, United States |
| Phone | (802) 649-1615 |
| Website | http://www.riverlightbuilders.net |
| Followers on Houzz | 38 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Riverlight Builders, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/riverlight-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040344936)
- **Website:** http://www.riverlightbuilders.net
- **Phone:** (802) 649-1615

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471)
- [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655)
- [AIA Vermont](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-vermont-pfvwus-pf~1511418982)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 16 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### Reviews

**★★★★★ — Sally Todd, Dec. 2020**

> Excellent workmanship and attention to detail. Highly competent sub contractors. Demonstrated ability to budget time and expenses. Always courteous and punctual.

**★★★★★ — Amy Mancini, Dec. 2020**

> We had a basement remodeled as well as two closets by Riverlight Builders.  The work was fantastic.  Deb and Chris are reliable and a pleasure to work with.  They listened to our needs and were able to meet those needs and wants all while staying within our budget.  Their crew of carpenters were all skilled and highly professional.  They were unobtrusive, courteous and kind.  We will definitely use Riverlight Builders when our next carpentry need arises.

**★★★★★ — Jessica Brooks, Dec. 2020**

> We have used Riverlight over and over again for each project we do.   I can’t say enough wonderful things about them.  They are on time and on budget.   Everything they do is extremely high quality.  They take care of everything and we trust them 100%.  I’ve already recommended them to everyone we know.

**★★★★★ — Frank Drescher, Feb. 2018**

> Riverlight Builders is a local business with an excellent reputation. Our remodeling project after we bought a house  included multiple bathrooms, moving walls and creating new doors and spaces.  Riverlight Builders gave us  the whole package including design and contracting.  Very trustworthy and reliable people that are respectful of ones budget and can provide high quality and  high end work as requested. Everything can be customized including carpentry.   We have stayed with this business for all our remodeling project. Riverlight Builders have helped to transfer our house into a space that we love.

**★★★★★ — Donna Steed, Dec. 2017**

> We hired Riverlight Builders to renovate our vacation home in Woodstock, Vermont. The job detailed renovation to the kitchen, master bath, laundry room and every floor in the home. The plan was to achieve a home that would eventually be our full time residence.
> Deb and Chris were amazing to work with, they saw the vision and helped us work to the final product. We are very pleased with everything and would highly recommend their company!

**★★★★★ — Jessica Brooks, Dec. 2017**

> I can't say enough good things about Riverlight Builders.  They are finishing up a huge remodel in our home and they have been fantastic.  They are on budget, on time, reliable and totally get us.   Deb and Chris have spent countless hours making sure the design and execution were perfect.   They understand both our style and budget needs.  They are, by far, the best design and contract folks I have ever hired.  Would recommend them highly to anyone.

**★★★★★ — Jennifer & Toby Kravitz, Sept. 2016**

> We love our new kitchen! From the design to the finished room, Deb and Chris were great to work with. They were professional, responsive,  patient, and have remarkable attention to detail. We truly got everything we wanted and when problems came up Chris solved them. He and his crew really do first rate work. Riverlight Builders was a fantastic find and we look forward to future projects with them

**★★★★★ — W Design Interiors, Sept. 2016**

> Riverlight Builders is an amazing building group!  Deborah and Chris are a dynamic team and all the employees and sub contractors are very professional, friendly and talented.  Deborah and Chris bring solutions to the table when unexpected issues arise and go beyond the expectation of what would be expected from any building group.  Communication is clear and consistent throughout the project and the final punch list was completed on time.  the In addition, Deborah and Chris are easy to work with and care deeply about the craftsmanship of their work.

**★★★★★ — Kimberly Chisholm, Sept. 2016**

> Deb and Chris are consummate professionals with amazing vision. Their work was thorough and timely. The number of compliments we receive on our home is astounding. Not only that, but Deb, Chris and all their subcontractors are the most kind, accommodating, skilled people. We cannot recommend them highly enough.

**★★★★★ — Simpson Cabinetry, June 2016**

> We have worked with Deb & Chris at Riverlight on many projects and we have been extremely impressed with the quality of their work, the attention to detail, and the well-run jobs that they manage.  It has been a pleasure to work with them on several kitchens and baths.

**★★★★★ — jenshepz, Feb. 2016**

> I hired Chris and his team to renovate a bathroom and to replace some windows in my house.  I am absolutely thrilled with the results.  The bathroom needed custom work done because of the odd shape of the room and they exceeded my expectations with what their work.  Everything was kept within the budget except for when the unexpected arose.  I had wood rot and Chris walked me through what was discovered, made recommendations on a repair, and gave me an accurate budget of costs associated with the repair.  All around a great guy - and team - to work with.  I highly recommend!

**★★★★★ — duftys, April 2015**

> We now have a beautiful master bathroom and walk in closet. Deb was able to hear our ideas for the old bathroom/closet/storage area and incorporate them into a functional design that fit with our image. They were efficient, and ultimately came in under budget! I would definitely use them again. Highly recommend!

## Selected projects

- [Modern Mountain Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-mountain-farmhouse-pj-vj~6454533)
  - Location: Hanover, NH
  - Photos: 5
- [George Washington House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/george-washington-house-pj-vj~515370)
  - Location: Nantucket, MA
  - Photos: 21
- [Timeless Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timeless-kitchen-pj-vj~453601)
  - Location: Norwich, VT
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: When the owners purchased this 1920’s large Victorian home, the kitchen was far too small for their active family and was hemmed in by a steep and narrower rear staircase. In addition, the couple cooks together and maintains a kosher kitchen so they needed room to spread out as well as storage for multiple sets of dishes, serving pieces and flatware. The homeowners insisted on working within the existing building footprint, so the staircase was removed in order to open up the space and fill it w…
- [Contemporary Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bathroom-pj-vj~2049188)
  - Location: Norwich, VT
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: A small, narrow hallway was reconfigured providing space for a small but functional first floor bathroom with a heated marble floor, large walk-in shower, and vaulted ceiling with a skylight that floods the space with natural light.
- [Light, Bright, White Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-bright-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2049178)
  - Location: Norwich, VT
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: The kitchen in this antique New England village home was very small, very dark and very isolated from the living spaces in the home. There was a large greenhouse attached to the existing dining room that was removed to make way for a small dining room addition with a clerestory window designed to allow more natural light into the dining room, kitchen and family room spaces. This also allowed for the footprint of the kitchen to be expanded providing great work flow and storage spaces. Walls were…
- [Country Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-kitchen-pj-vj~2049142)
  - Location: Hartford, VT
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: This 1800's era farmhouse was badly in need of a kitchen update. Dark blue rubber flooring sucked all the light from the room so a medium tone character oak floor was installed. Beautiful custom cherry and painted cabinetry break up the large space. A soapstone apron sink and countertops provide warmth and functionality.
- [Historic Brick Colonial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-brick-colonial-pj-vj~2107118)
  - Location: Hanover, NH
  - Photos: 17
  - Description: Whole house renovation, including new family room, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, laundry room and powder room.
- [Custom Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-cabinetry-pj-vj~2035282)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Carriage House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carriage-house-pj-vj~1622385)
  - Location: Norwich, VT
  - Photos: 9
  - Description: A newly retired couple wanted to set themselves up to age in place but their small house had a tiny cramped kitchen and while the bedrooms were all on the second floor, the only full bath was on the first floor. The existing undersized garage was torn down to make room for a new master bedroom addition. The design incorporated the existing full bathroom into the new master suite and a small 3/4 bath that could be used as a powder room was created by stealing space from other rooms. A structural…
- [Master Bath Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bath-oasis-pj-vj~1073409)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/riverlight-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1040344936)

## Community Q&A

**Q: what color are the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Benjamin Moore Black Satin

**Q: Floor.  What is this floor?** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is this floor?

A: The flooring is random width cherry with a clear satin polyurethane finish.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*