Custom Built-in Companies in Westport

“After purchasing several one-off furniture items from Gothic Cabinet over the years and being extremely happy with the quality/value of our items, my husband and I decided to take the plunge with Gothic for two major custom projects for our apartment: a home office and a lighted closet/shelving unit. And we are so glad we did - we got everything we wanted! Tony Stakis walked us through the process and designed both units to our exact specifications. He was in close contact with us as the units were being built and was always available to answer any questions and talk through any concerns. The installers were quick and efficient and left us with the office and closet of our dreams! The quality and craftsmanship are at high levels, and Tony’s follow-ups following installation have ensured that we are happy - and will be repeat! - customers.”

“This company was ideal for a restoration project on a historic home. Custom cabinets were made with modern amenities while maintaining the house's original look. The meticulousness with which the historical appearance was attained was astounding.”

“Fifteen years ago I was looking for a carpentry contractor. I had the opportunity to take a look at the finish carpentry at another house in town just nearing completion. I found the quality of the work outstanding, and I asked who the contractor was. It was Dmytro Dovgan, the principal at Abbott Builders. In the ensuing fifteen years, he and his team did all the finish carpentry on our 7,500 SF house in New Canaan, including two substantial remodels. This has included every aspect of residential work: installing doors and windows, interior partitions, installing hardware, shelving and cabinetry, and above all beautiful running trim and trim details. I found him a pleasure to work with: always willing to go the extra mile; always able to suggest solutions to any design or materials problems. His team of carpenters has changed over the period. But, not during any particular job. His lead carpenters have been dedicated, experienced craftsmen. Good at reading plans. Good at laying out jobs precisely before starting. His assistant carpenters have always been competent and efficiently used to keep costs down. Never pushed ahead of their experience level. We began working fixed price. But, I quickly found that working hourly was more cost effective. Abbott Builders has been one of the few contractors one could trust to fill every hour with an hour’s worth of work. If there is an unresolved design detail or missing materials, they’ll just switch to another task automatically. If they complete the current list, they’ll down tools and stop charging. They like doing their best work. Working hourly helps ensure they get to do it. Dmytro has always been very flexible. When I needed 5 carpenters, I got 5 carpenters. When I only needed one, I got one. If work could be done more efficiently at his shop – cabinetry, custom molding profiles, panels – then it would be done there simultaneously with the work continuing on site. Abbott Builder’s prices have always been very competitive: always adding value to the overall project. We all know vendors where work is not as fast as one would wish, but where invoicing is remarkably quick. If Dmytro has one fault, it’s that you sometimes have to remind him a few times to get an invoice. But the invoices are accurate and fair. Dmytro and his team are very experienced, businesslike, and efficient. He’s available when you need him and communicates well. Not all his carpenters are fluent English speakers. Where not, he teams them with others who are. Dmytro himself has always been patient, polite, reasonable and reliable on project after project. I never hesitate to recommend him to anyone considering a residential construction job from a whole house to a small remodel.”