--- title: "UCE Fine Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/uce-fine-builders-pfvwus-pf~1478985171 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1478985171.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "UCE Fine Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/65b31f5b09089696_3109-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "111 Thomaston Road, Litchfield, Connecticut 06759, United States" latitude: 41.7541 longitude: -73.2 phone: "(860) 489-7273" website: http:// rating: 5 review_count: 1 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # UCE Fine Builders > BUILDING INFINITE POSSIBILITIES > Uniquely Crafted Environments Original Houzz profile: [UCE Fine Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/uce-fine-builders-pfvwus-pf~1478985171) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Litchfield, CT - **Serves:** CT, MA, NY - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - Family owned - Award winning - Offers Custom Work UCE Fine Builders offer complete commercial and residential building services. Since 1957, first as United Steel Erectors and then as United Construction and Engineering, we have prided ourselves on exceptional workmanship, across industrial, educational/institutional, municipal and distinguished residential projects. We offer general construction, construction management and design/build services, utilizing our own staff, equipment and facilities. Learn more about what UCE can do for you. Tour our gallery of projects. Then let us take your vision from the drawing board to reality, with the skill, craftsmanship and attention to detail it deserves. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Countertop Installation - Shower Installation - Exterior Door Installation - Deck Repair - Drywall Installation - Barn Design & Construction - Carport Installation - Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Attic Restoration - Sustainable Design - Shed Design & Construction - Baseboard Installation - Structural Engineering - Roof Repair - Brick Masonry - Fireplace Installation - Concrete Flooring - Cedar Siding - Composition Roofing - Concrete Repair - Drywall Texturing - Basement Waterproofing - Earthquake Retrofitting - Electric Fireplace Installation - Roof Waterproofing - Aluminum Siding - Brick Siding - Roof Flashing Installation - Fireproofing - Rubber Roofing - Pellet Stove Installation ### Areas Served - CT - MA - NY ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | UCE Fine Builders | | Address | 111 Thomaston Road, Litchfield, Connecticut 06759, United States | | Phone | (860) 489-7273 | | Website | http:// | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ucefinebuilders - Blog — https://ucebuilders.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [UCE Fine Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/uce-fine-builders-pfvwus-pf~1478985171) - **Website:** http:// - **Phone:** (860) 489-7273 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HOBI Award Winner 2021 - Best Custom Home 9-10,000 SF, Taconic Lodge, Northwest Connecticut; Best Builder Website https://ucebuilders.com - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2026), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review** ### All 1 review **★★★★★ — Rick Kearns, Sept. 2018** > I've worked with United Construction on several projects over the years. This is a 1st class well run organization top to bottom. > > Attention to detail from the initial planning of a project through completion is what makes this construction company one of the best I've ever worked with. > > Highly recommended! ## Selected projects - [Luxury Hilltop Home Renovation in Northwest, CT \| High On A Hilltop](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxury-hilltop-home-renovation-in-northwest-ct-high-on-a-hilltop-pj-vj~7753696) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Historic Home Renovation in Sheffield, MA \| Old Meets New](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-home-renovation-in-sheffield-ma-old-meets-new-pj-vj~7753681) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Contemporary Lakeside Home in Northwest, CT \| House on the Lake](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-lakeside-home-in-northwest-ct-house-on-the-lake-pj-vj~7753672) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Stone House Addition in Washington, CT \| Stone House Refuge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-house-addition-in-washington-ct-stone-house-refuge-pj-vj~7753669) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Coal Barn Transformation to Modern Office Space in Salisbury, CT](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coal-barn-transformation-to-modern-office-space-in-salisbury-ct-pj-vj~7753175) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Coastal Maine Inspired Family Home in Lakeville, CT \| Maine Reflection](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-maine-inspired-family-home-in-lakeville-ct-maine-reflection-pj-vj~6408529) - Location: Salisbury, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: A short distance up a hill from a quaint northwest Connecticut village, this home sits secluded in the woods with expansive views of a magnificent lake and nearby private school. The home was designed to reflect the original owners’ affection for Bar Harbor and the homes along the coast of Maine utilizing stone, cedar shingles, and a slate roof. The private context is the perfect environment for peaceful family gatherings, outdoor adventures, and quiet reflection. We were delighted to return to… - [Contemporary House Between Forest and Field in Stanfordville, NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-house-between-forest-and-field-in-stanfordville-ny-pj-vj~7586630) - Location: Stanfordville, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: Situated on a 13-acre site in Stanfordville, NY, the House Between Forest and Field is a testament to blending modern design with the natural surroundings. This 3,600 square-foot residence, designed by nARCHITECTS, features a barn-inspired silhouette and a cedar rain screen façade harmonizing with the landscape. UCE Fine Builders played a crucial role in realizing this vision, expertly navigating the site’s topography and integrating the home’s slender 27-foot width with the expansive views of t… - [Refreshed Interior Home Renovation in Avon, CT \| Refined Avon Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/refreshed-interior-home-renovation-in-avon-ct-refined-avon-renovation-pj-vj~6812552) - Location: Avon, CT - Photos: 16 - Description: Located in a lovely Connecticut town, the Refined Avon Renovation exhibits high-class style with beautiful amenities. This project included renovating the kitchen, laundry room, mudroom, and bathrooms, as well as painting in other areas. A careful approach to selecting every detail was at the forefront of the process. Each element including the built-in cabinets, decorative tiles, detailed light fixtures, and ornamental molding reflect this focus. The polished, crisp neutral color scheme is elev… - [Bright Summer Beach House Getaway in East Lyme, CT \| Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-summer-beach-house-getaway-in-east-lyme-ct-beach-house-pj-vj~6700065) - Location: East Lyme, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: Beach House is a naturally calming and bright space for an interior designer and their family to escape to in the hot summer months. Lofty ceilings and spacious rooms help to circulate the salty sea breeze and echo the soft waves crashing nearby. The airy feel provided by the classic but contemporary design perfectly accentuates the house’s coastal setting. Exposed wooden beams and a shady pool are just two of this house’s show stopping features. - [Peaceful Single-Story Home with Scenic Views in Sharon, CT \| Grander Views](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/peaceful-single-story-home-with-scenic-views-in-sharon-ct-grander-views-pj-vj~6442984) - Location: Sharon, CT - Photos: 8 - Description: Grander Views is a refreshing change of pace for a New York City couple. Bird’s-eye views of Connecticut’s meadows and valleys connect the home with its grand scenery. Stretching across this linear, single-story house are cedar siding and full-height windows and doors. Wooden posts break up the interior and assemble its grid-like form: with the carport and guest quarters on one side, and the primary residence on the other, the arrangement exposes the charming outdoors and pool on the south side.… - [Charming Farmhouse Expansion in Litchfield, CT \| Farmhouse Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-farmhouse-expansion-in-litchfield-ct-farmhouse-addition-pj-vj~6817047) - Location: Litchfield, CT - Photos: 6 - Description: Preserving the ambience of the original 1800s home and expanding on the existing space were essential objectives of this charming farmhouse’s building plan. A collaborative approach, fueled by careful consideration and communication with the client, contributed to a successful marrying of the old and new. This Farmhouse Addition included building out a spectacular living room, restful master bedroom, capacious garage, and graceful porch to create the expansive and alluring space the family neede… - [High-Class Cottage Expansion and Renovation in Farmington \| Ivy End Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-class-cottage-expansion-and-renovation-in-farmington-ivy-end-residence-pj-vj~6410987) - Location: Farmington, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: The Ivy End Residence is cherished for its tasteful, finely detailed millwork and Gothic style. This addition doubled the size of the home, while taking design cues from the existing structure to enhance the high-class style of the addition and renovation. Through the use of antique bricks and an embellished roofline, the new project impeccably matches the character of the initial cottage. The result? An unparalleled update for a bucolic house, fitting beautifully into its scenic context. - [Bucolic Suburban Renovation in Historic District, CT \| Norfolk Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bucolic-suburban-renovation-in-historic-district-ct-norfolk-renovation-pj-vj~6442853) - Location: Norfolk Historic District, CT - Photos: 12 - Description: Our alluring Norfolk Renovation was a complete structural and architectural gutting and rework of the existing 1800s colonial residence. The family bought the home to escape New York City, and wanted a space that was a complete contrast to their city living style. The complete and modern makeover combines beautiful antique restorations with brand-new finishes and new stylish pilasters. Set in bucolic Norfolk, the family wanted to bring some of the outside in, with the addition of an airy, breath… - [Sustainable Lakeside Residence in Amenia, NY \| Crystal Lake Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-lakeside-residence-in-amenia-ny-crystal-lake-residence-pj-vj~6532877) - Location: Amenia, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: The Crystal Lake Residence is a getaway home for a young family in Dutchess County, NY. The dwelling rests on a gentle slope and peers over a small lake. With red cedar exteriors and pre-weathered Galvalume metal roofing and siding, the Crystal Lake Residence blends in seamlessly with its surroundings. To complement the natural setting, the home integrates many state-of-the-art green building features as well: including triple glazed windows, double-stud exterior walls, high efficiency mechanics… - [Dream Home Reconstruction in Cornwall, CT \| Cream Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-home-reconstruction-in-cornwall-ct-cream-hill-pj-vj~6594127) - Location: Cornwall, CT - Photos: 15 - Description: The Cream Hill residence was fully rebuilt to replace a treasured original house that had fallen victim to a devastating fire. The new dream home contains all the character of the original, reflecting the owner’s goal of creating an homage to the building that once was. We helped source specific materials from all over the country to recreate the 19th century domicile. Millwork detail and an extension transport the residence into the 21st century. The outcome beautifully reflects the owner’s vis… - [Modern Hideout Home in Salisbury, CT](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-hideout-home-in-salisbury-ct-pj-vj~6725549) - Location: Salisbury, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: In rural Connecticut, A Modern Hideout provides a magnificent respite from the clients’ highly active lifestyle. Stone materials define this habitat, internally and externally, marrying its extended, elegant layout with a modern forest twist. The 8,000 square foot residence is configured to form two courtyards and consists of three memorable spaces: the living area, the sleeping quarters, and the guest/garage wing. A Modern Hideout’s exquisite pool and pool house integrate beautifully into its q… - [20-Acre Private Home in Litchfield, CT \| Marron Hill Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/20-acre-private-home-in-litchfield-ct-marron-hill-estate-pj-vj~6443006) - Location: Litchfield, CT - Photos: 20 - Description: An extended, winding, wooded drive leads to the 20 acre private Marron Hill Estate. With a commanding view of the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut and the New York hills beyond, the Marron Hill Estate hits every note as a superb, classic residential manor. From the formal cobblestone entry court, to the grand boulder waterfall that cascades behind the residence, every detail of fine craftsmanship redefines sophisticated living. The deliberately chosen earthtones, grey limestone walls, and horizon… - [Wooded Home Renovation Overlooking Lake in Salisbury, CT \| Twin Lakes Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wooded-home-renovation-overlooking-lake-in-salisbury-ct-twin-lakes-renovation-pj-vj~6552852) - Location: Salisbury, CT - Photos: 14 - Description: Sitting on a rock wall pedestal, the Twin Lakes Renovation overlooks a glassy lake beneath. Expansive windows and dreamy wood materials fill the home with a warm yet vibrant ambience. The rich timber and exquisite millwork details spotlight the clients’ personality and enhance their tasteful art collection, adding to the character of the house. Custom wooden closet systems, drawers, cabinets and desks beckon the feel of the original house, and exhibit a new motif that flows throughout each level… - [Sustainable Woodland Residence Built in Millerton, NY \| Star Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sustainable-woodland-residence-built-in-millerton-ny-star-hill-pj-vj~6443170) - Location: Millerton, NY - Photos: 14 - Description: Characterized by wood, internally, externally, and scenically, this striking residence enjoys the privacy and spectacle of the far reaching countryside and mountain terrain. Diagonal broad door openings strengthen the connection between the indoor living and the 18 acre outdoor environment. By purposely utilizing sustainable materials, our intention was to incorporate details that highlight the bold and reflective beauty of the residence and its surroundings. - [Soft Contemporary Home Built in Washington, CT \| Cloudscape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soft-contemporary-home-built-in-washington-ct-cloudscape-pj-vj~6725524) - Location: Washington, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: A soft, curved, idyllic structure makes up Cloudscape’s residence and guest house on 9.2 acres. The palette of gray materials aligns beautifully with the contemporary but soft design, blurring the distinction between home and the environmental backdrop. Cloudscape thoughtfully diminishes interference with the land and its wooden setting. This is a home that demands pause and reflection, and encourages a meditative state in both appearance and experience. 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