Demolition Contractors in Bridgeport

“Working with Keith and the whole Kling team was the best thing we could have asked for. Remodeling our kitchen was a huge project for us to undertake. Keith, Steve and Kyle were incredibly patient with us from the architectural design work to the laborious process of picking cabinets, through to the management of the project itself. Every person they had working with and for them was courteous, professional, and most importantly of all, competent. Communication was terrific and no detail was too small for them to listen to our input and provide us with the best direction. Great people, great service, we won’t be going to anyone else for our home improvement needs from now on.”

“I was completely clueless when I was looking into renovating my apartment, so I did a lot of research initially. I might have gone overboard but I think I got 5 or 6 estimates from as many different companies. I received my quote from Plinio Design Corp at the beginning of April 2022, and I signed a contract with PDC around mid to late April. PDC was not the most expensive nor was it the cheapest; I thought PDC's prices were fair and it included a lot of things so that I didn't have to worry about continuously paying out of pocket for things and surprise add-ons (we've all heard the horror stories). After getting approval from my co-op, the work started at the beginning of May. I was quoted a 7-week estimate; the job was done around mid to late October 2022. Here is a list of the work that was done: 1. Demolition: This involved removing old flooring, old cabinets, old appliances, old blinds, light fixtures, old closet doors, a gigantic mirror that was hanging on the living room (very 80s?). 2. Flooring replacement. Old flooring was removed; new laminate wood flooring was installed in the majority of the apartment, and I chose tile for the kitchen and bathroom floors. 3. Kitchen renovation. A wall was partially removed. An induction stove was installed, which involved an electrician due to the extra electrical capacity required by that. I got new cabinets, countertop, backsplash, and a new light fixture. 4. Bathroom renovation. As with the kitchen, I got the works: a new tub, new tiles, new light fixture, new vanity, new toilet, new door, an electrical outlet because there was previously no outlet. 5. Painting. I got everything repainted, including the ceiling. 6. I got radiator covers made as the radiators are painted over and gross-looking. 7. They were also nice enough to install my closet, some curtain rods, blinds, a dish drying rack, and a coat hook. I had lots of questions throughout the process, and I found that PDC was overall pretty good about responding. There were times when I didn't get a response back to emails or texts but that was not frequent, and I knew I could eventually get an answer via phone call. Sometimes there was a language barrier when I spoke with Plinio but there was always someone who could translate, whether it was his son or his assistant. There weren't too many miscommunications but the one that jumps out is I had asked for an accent wall in the living room but all the walls ended up being painted. I decided to keep the walls because the color looked so nice - a happy mistake! They also coordinated with my co-op's management so I didn't have to worry about that. I haven't fully moved into my apartment yet but visually the apartment came out well. Everything looks well done, and they addressed my remaining concerns at the final walk-through. I highly recommend Plinio Design Corp. Plinio is very nice and more importantly, he and his team are honest.”

“Completely gutting and rebuilding a bathroom is not my idea of fun. It involves a lot of time and money. Most of all, it requires a competent contractor. We chose Hampton Bay Construction / Babylon Bay Construction over other contractors we interviewed because of AJ’s attention to detail. His walkthrough of the work he envisioned was very precise and included things other contractors usually glossed over or missed completely. His estimate was by far the easiest to read yet was very detailed. AJ gave me a sense that if issues arose, they’d be dealt with fairly. Finding good people isn’t easy. You often hear stories of broken promises, jobs that never get done, and extra unforeseen work that causes costs to spiral. That last one isn’t necessarily the fault of the contractor doing the new work. Some problems won’t reveal themselves until the demolition phase. You can never completely know what’s hidden underneath the floor and walls. When problems inevitably arise, you want to deal with people you can trust. There was damage to some of the studs caused by carpenter ants. A baseboard radiator from our heating system was routed under the old tub and had to be removed. The previous homeowner apparently paid to have insulation blown into the walls from the outside of the house, but whoever they hired either didn’t do the job or used such cheap insulation that it turned to dust. AJ and his team were able to fix all these issues without gouging me like other contractors are apt to do. I’m not a designer, nor am I an expert in bathroom furniture and fixtures. AJ helped point us in the right direction. He gave us a list of suppliers he recommends and provided suggestions whenever we needed them. AJ and his staff always showed up on time and put in the hours they promised. They were always available if we had a question or issue. We had the same group working on our project and all of them were top notch. I can recommend Hampton Bay Construction / Babylon Bay Construction wholeheartedly.”