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address: "PO Box 1177, Millbrook, New York 12545, United States"
latitude: 41.7803
longitude: -73.6885
phone: "(845) 494-5561"
website: http://www.robertnilsen.com
rating: 5
review_count: 2
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# RA Nilsen Construction

Original Houzz profile: [RA Nilsen Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ra-nilsen-construction-pfvwus-pf~1862916260)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Millbrook, NY
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- 5 Ideabook Saves

General contractor building fine custom homes in Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Fairfield and Litchfield counties.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | RA Nilsen Construction |
| Address | PO Box 1177, Millbrook, New York 12545, United States |
| Phone | (845) 494-5561 |
| Website | http://www.robertnilsen.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 19 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [RA Nilsen Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ra-nilsen-construction-pfvwus-pf~1862916260)
- **Website:** http://www.robertnilsen.com
- **Phone:** (845) 494-5561

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 2 reviews**

### All 2 reviews

**★★★★★ — Mariel Clemensen, July 2014**

> COLONIAL FARM HOUSE RESTORATION, MILLBROOK, NY:  Project outcome far exceeded our expectations. Bob's attention to quality is superb, details fantastic, couldn't be more pleased with how everything turned out. High value for reasonable budget. Bob is super-conscientious and we learned we can totally trust him to completely execute our vision. He thoughtfully provided period details we hadn't dreamed possible.  He brought in Serge Young as architect (see review on Houzz) and we worked with Elizabeth Strianese (see review on Houzz) for interior design.  This is a Dream Team for any period restoration!  for more details, contact me at mariel@clemensen.com..

**★★★★★ — Crisp Architects, July 2014**

> We have worked with Bob Nilsen on a number of projects and have been happy with the result in all of those projects.  Our clients love the work he and his team put together as well as the personal service that makes the process a pleasure.  I would not hesitate to recommend him to any of my clients.

## Selected projects

- [Tree House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tree-house-pj-vj~589221)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
  - Description: The client presented Bob with architectural plans for a tree house, designed in layers of cut plywood. Being we are in the northeast, it didn't make sense to use plywood as it wouldn't be a project that lasted. We took the CNC plans to a fabricator who cut pieces out of metal. The end result is spectacular and will last for decades.
- [Swimming Pool Fence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swimming-pool-fence-pj-vj~593218)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Classic Greek Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-greek-revival-pj-vj~593216)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Farm House, contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-house-contemporary-pj-vj~593215)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Weekend Sanctuary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weekend-sanctuary-pj-vj~593214)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Modern Glass Building](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-glass-building-pj-vj~593213)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Glorious Barn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glorious-barn-pj-vj~593211)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Ridge House, Understated](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ridge-house-understated-pj-vj~593210)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~589240)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Carpenter Gothic Blacksmith Shop Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/carpenter-gothic-blacksmith-shop-renovation-pj-vj~589212)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: This fabulous 19th century Carpenter Gothic/Gothic Revival barn had been a vibrant blacksmith's shop, then storage for the local paper and then vacant for seven years. We knew if the roof wasn't replaced quickly, the building would be lost to our village.

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ra-nilsen-construction-pfvwus-pf~1862916260)

## Ideabooks

- [PV Parking](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58693451/list/pv-parking) — 2 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/bobnilsen)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-10.*