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Colonial Carpentry Innovations Inc. is a trusted and experienced contractor that values the importance of home as a major investment. They take pride in helping clients make decisions that protect and enhance the long-term value of their homes. The company believes in getting to know their customers well to understand their wants and needs, and they carefully research products to educate clients about their options. The team at Colonial Carpentry Innovations has successfully completed a variety of projects, including home additions, bathroom remodels, and historic home renovations. They handle complex projects with skill and attention to detail. For example, they managed a 400-square-foot addition near water, navigating environmental studies and permitting smoothly, working well with inspectors and the town. Their work was completed on time and within a reasonable budget, with special care taken to minimize disruption, keep the worksite clean, and protect the home. They paid close attention to matching the new addition seamlessly with the original house, such as aligning cedar shakes and ensuring smooth transitions inside. In a historic farmhouse renovation, Colonial Carpentry Innovations demonstrated their expertise in preserving the character of older homes. They collaborated with clients and architects to incorporate modern amenities while maintaining historic features like a tin ceiling and soapstone sink. The project involved carefully salvaging and repurposing original wood, including chestnut planks used for custom shelving, a vent hood, and a large island countertop. The team managed phased renovations to allow most of the house to remain functional during construction, even with major demolition work like removing chimneys and old siding. They worked diligently to address issues that arose, always keeping clients informed and involved. The completed project resulted in a beautiful, energy-efficient home that respects its 200-year history. Another example of their quality work includes installing new windows that significantly increased natural light and improved the home's appearance. The crew is described as helpful, careful, detail-oriented, and professional, with a good sense of humor, making the renovation process smooth and enjoyable. Overall, Colonial Carpentry Innovations Inc. is recognized for their craftsmanship, professionalism, clear communication, and ability to handle projects of varying complexity. They prioritize understanding their clients’ needs, offering expert advice, and executing projects with care and precision. Their work consistently results in beautiful, functional, and well-crafted spaces that meet and often exceed client expectations.
Bob and his team at Colonial Carpentry did incredible, high-quality work on our home that will last decades. It all looks gorgeous, and hiring them to remodel our house was the best decision we ever made! Bob was the only contractor who believed in us and our idea (to take down a load-bearing wall between the kitchen and living room). All the other contractors said it was too much work, it wasn't worth it, they didn't want to do it. Bob and his crew put a massive support beam in the attic and pulled it off, and we couldn't be more grateful. It opened up the entire space and made it livable. They also revamped our full and half bath, finding a way to make both work in the original footprints. Chris, Oliver, and all the crew members gave excellent attention to details, and any hiccup was an issue from the manufacturer which they cleared up right away. Bob always picked up his phone and went the extra mile to make sure the project kept moving along. This crew is knowledgeable, talented, and friendly. It was a pleasure just having Chris and Oliver around as they worked. Every penny of the cost was worth it; Bob takes care of his employees and charges exactly what makes sense for the project. Rising costs are unavoidable in this world, but we were so happy to support a business that really does put people over profits. HIGHLY recommended! Thank you Bob, Chris, Oliver, and the whole crew! *note: The before-and-after photos don't even look like the same house, but believe me, they are taken from the same viewpoint. Incredible!
Colonial Carpentry did a kitchen and bathroom remodel last year. When our dryer vent became disconnected due to being jarred loose, it only took one call to Bob and his team. They immediately scheduled a time to come back to our house and made the repair even better than the connection was before. Bob Szklarz and his team truly stand behind the work they do, and they go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. We are proud to show the work that Colonial Carpentry did for us, and this was just another example of how outstanding their customer service is.
Colonial Carpentry Innovations (CCI) did an exceptional job remodeling the west wing of our 200-year-old farmhouse! From our initial consultation to the project's completion, CCI demonstrated the craftsmanship, professionalism, communication, and transparency so essential when selecting a contractor. Bob, the owner/operator, clearly understands historic home construction and appreciates their inherent quirks, character, and charm. This was evident from the start. After contacting CCI, they connected us with an architect and collaborated with us to achieve our design goals: modern amenities integrated with our home's original historic features. Detailed project planning was crucial as we had two critical needs: (1) minimize disruption to our kitchen & laundry room utility and (2) preserve and reuse existing historic elements in the remodel. The project was strategically phased, allowing us to use most of the house throughout the renovation. Our functional downtime was minimal, even with major demolition needs, such as the removal of two chimneys, deteriorated flooring, exterior siding, two-thirds of the attic, a porch, an old outhouse, and more. The CCI carpenters assigned to our project were professional, friendly, and meticulous. Throughout the demolition, they carefully salvaged as much wood as possible, including historic chestnut planks. These were beautifully repurposed in our kitchen, creating custom shelving, a vent hood, an accent wall, and a spectacular 9-foot island countertop that our family will enjoy for generations. We also retained our original tin ceiling and soapstone sink. They even reglazed and incorporated an original attic window into the redesign. Inevitably, issues arose (as they do in older homes), but Bob and his team were always readily accessible. They promptly answered our questions, involved us in decision-making, and worked diligently to manage costs. The CCI team are true problem solvers. The end result is a stunning transformation of our home that is now more energy-efficient, functional, and maintains the historic beauty that honors its 200-year history. We are incredibly grateful that Bob and the entire Colonial Carpentry Innovations team were such valuable partners in this project!