Home Addition & Extension Contractors Near Middlebury

“We had the pleasure of working with Seth and his team at Inland Building on the restoration of our 1790s farmhouse, and the experience exceeded every expectation. We began the project while still living in Vancouver, which could have been challenging, but Seth’s communication, organization, and professionalism made the entire process feel seamless and well-managed from afar. What truly sets Seth apart is his ability to honor the history of a home while thoughtfully integrating modern design and functionality. He has a remarkable eye for uncovering and highlighting original architectural elements. In our case, that meant revealing 300+ year-old floorboards hidden beneath later flooring, and exposing the original post-and-beam structure by removing low ceilings and select walls—transformations that completely elevated the character of the home. At the same time, Seth brought the house up to modern standards with upgrades such as insulation, high-quality windows, and energy-efficient systems, along with carefully considered luxuries like heated floors, steam showers, and sun-filled window nooks. The result is a home that feels both historically authentic and incredibly comfortable to live in. His commitment to craftsmanship and sustainability was evident throughout. He collaborated with local artisans and used creative techniques—such as blasting the original beams with crushed walnut shells to restore their natural beauty. He also thoughtfully repurposed materials from a dismantled shed into a stunning living room mantel, custom stairs, and beautifully crafted bathroom cabinetry. Seth combines creativity, integrity, and attention to detail in a way that is rare to find. Beyond that, he is a pleasure to work with—collaborative, trustworthy, and genuinely invested in the outcome. We now have a spectacular home that reflects both its rich Vermont heritage and our vision for modern living. We would highly recommend Seth and Inland Building without hesitation.”

“It's been 6 months living with our new expanded kitchen and we are as thrilled as the day we moved back into the space. Overall the experience was better than expected for a multi-month renovation - communication was always clear, we felt in control of decision-making, and we knew that Lewis Creek were truly our partners in making the end result something we'd love. There are pros and cons listed below (no scenario, especially a large reno is without a few cons): Project scope: Bump out a 16' section of the front of our ranch house to expand the kitchen with a new layout; change the roofline & vault ceiling over the new kitchen area; integrate basement stairs into the main living space by removing a doorway & taking a wall down to half-height; custom cherry woodwork on half-wall & beams across kitchen ceiling; new windows; refinish floors; new cabinets, countertop, stove, integrated microwave, lighting, etc Pros: - They were responsive and listened clearly to what we were trying to achieve. LCB offered suggestions/designs that flexed beyond our initial vision (we had a very detailed vision) which helped improve the final outcome beyond what we had originally imagined. - The build team (lead carpenter to apprentices) were all wonderful to have around (we lived/worked at home thru the whole project) - They were considerate of our experience - good dust protection, daily clean-ups to ensure our dog could safely walk thru the workspace, confirmed we were cool with music playing while they worked, etc - Any issues or mistakes (humans are human) were communicated realtime and were always made right - this extended to an issue with the countertop provider where LCB went to bat for us and we love the end result - Project management & invoices were always clear - questions I had were always answered promptly - The subs they work with are all great to work with, too - We finished up basically on time (maybe 2 weeks past the planned date) - We ended about 15-20% above the planned max budget, but this was mainly due to decisions we made along the way and it was always clear where we were in control of the costs, so I'm putting it in the Pro category - The team is clearly HAPPY to be at work and it shows - I overheard a lot of training/support in ways that made me confident in the work being done. There were also a number of women involved, which was awesome to see :) Cons: - I had to be explicit with the information we needed in order to make decisions on what to keep, cut, and how to balance the budget. That said, whenever I was clear on the exact information we needed, we always got it quickly and LCB supported our decisions fully - The budget doc with all of the line items was a monster in Excel shared in PDF - I had to create my own version of the key line items to track more functionally on our side, which is something many people may not want to do We would happily go back to LCB for our next project.”

“The PDB team designed and completed a renovation on my house that included a complete new kitchen, bathroom upgrade, window replacement and opening up space under the roof to create additional living space by removing a wall and installing skylights. The project took three months, coming in on time and on budget. PDB provided great design ideas, excellent communication, commitment to quality and detail and attentive follow up to resolve finishing snags. I am delighted with the results!”