Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC

basement contractor, home remodeling contractor, door installer,

About us

Drake Building and Remodeling is a owner operated contractor in Middlesex County with expertise in kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, windows and siding. Owner, David Drake has worked in the construction industry for over 30 years with building capabilities in all phases of general construction, particularly custom carpentry and finishes, as well as construction management, and estimating. He began building and installing custom kitchens and cabinets where attention to details is essential. David expanded his building knowledge installing windows and trim work, siding, kitchen remodels, additions, and new construction. He has estimated and worked on many commercial projects as well.

Business highlights

11 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes

Reviews

4.816 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
6%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
Showing 1-16 of 16 reviews

Jack C.
07/2022
5.0
We are thrilled with the bathrooms that David remodeled for us. David is a craftsman in the truest sense if the word. Extensive remodeling work was completed on schedule. David is a man of honesty and integrity. We highly recommend Drake Remodeling. Great job, David. Thank you again. Jack & Eileen Catalano, Killingworth, CT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000

Stephen A.
09/2019
5.0
They did a great job . They were on time, completed job within agreed budget. Great customer service and communication skills. I highly recommend this company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cathy C.
09/2018
5.0
We hired Dave to replace our aging deck. His quote was very detailed and the quality of his work was excellent. The deck is now the envy of the neighborhood. He completed the project on schedule and on budget. We would definitely hire Dave again for future projects.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$19,750

Josh D.
01/2018
5.0
Pleasure to work with. Great communication, very clean, and the finished product is better than I envisioned.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tori C.
01/2018
5.0
We hired Dave to do a kitchen and master bath remodel in our townhome. We had very specific ideas of what we wanted to do and had a specific budget in mind we wanted to do it in. Dave took our budget and was very upfront and honest about what we could and could not do and what the best use for our money would be. He helped us create a reno plan achieve the look we wanted within our budget. What we most enjoyed about Dave was that he was on site every day and did most of the work himself. There's definitely something to be said to know who is in your person and exactly who is doing the work each step of the way. Dave was very professional and communication was excellent. He did a great job staying on budget and within the original timeline. We are so happy with the work and would definitely hire him for another project in the future. We've already recommended him to a lot of our neighbors!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$38,000

bernard c.
07/2017
5.0
Mr. Drake was professional, easy to work with and trustworthy..he did an exceptionally great job on our kitchen remodel. I would highly recommend him and definitely will hire him again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Anna D.
04/2017
5.0
Hired Drake a basement finishing. He is a true professional and provided a very detailed contract, timetable and had all the suppliers' deliveries carefully organized. He and his team do great work, use the best possible quality materials and he is very knowledgeable.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000

Susan S.
03/2017
5.0
We hired Dave to replace an old block ceiling in our spare bedroom with new sheetrock and wood molding and trim to match the other ceilings in our house. He also patched the bedroom walls. In addition, he replaced the exterior plywood soffits on our home with vinyl and installed two vents. Dave was very easy to deal with, he started and finished the work when he said he would. He provided quality work that was priced fairly. Working with Dave was a good experience and we would highly recommend you hire Drake Building and Remodeling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

George B.
02/2017
2.0
We interviewed and received bids from five Contractors for an addition and whole house roof and siding replacement. While not one of the lower priced bidders, and having the longest schedule duration of all five, we hired David based on written reviews, talking to his references, and primarily, because he would be on site daily. Our project quickly fell behind schedule and he had obvious difficulty with finances. Three weeks into the project he stated he regretted taking the project. Owner assisted by making partial payments for incomplete work , paying directly for materials , and providing cash advances. The project continued miss schedule combined with poor quality control of work, concealed errors, and scope identified in Contract was not performed. Roofing,masonry and tile subcontractors did not arrive as promised and David did the work himself. The site was kept in such disarray that even the neighbors approached him directly to clean up the eyesore, which he did not do. Did damage to interior and was told to not continue with work inside house. He eventually walked off project without completing work, or correcting deficiencies with installed work, claiming he wasn't paid.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
responsiveness
1.0

$116,000

Jon E.
01/2017
5.0
Great to work with. We have used for a major addition plus kitchen remodel. We then used for a bathroom remodel and also a pool deck. Honest, very professional, fair and easy to communicate and work with. Would highly recommend.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Barry E.
01/2017
5.0
He is a good communicator

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathy R.
01/2017
5.0
We are very happy with the work that Drake Building and Remodeling did in our upstairs bathroom and bedroom. The owner gave us a clear idea of the necessary time and cost involved to complete the job, and he followed thorough as promised. We found him to be honest, dependable and considerate working in our home. The work was high quality and reasonably priced. We will hire him again and gladly recommend him to others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Claire S.
01/2017
5.0
Drake is reliable, honest, trustworthy and a highly skilled woodworker, carpenter and general contractor. He starts the job when he says, stays with it until the project is complete and customer is satisfied. He has worked on several projects in our home and I will continue to work with him anytime we have a renovation or remodeling project. Very high quality workmanship.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Cheryl H.
01/2017
5.0
Good job, 2 bathrooms excellent job cant speak well enough. Showed up on time everyday cleans up Very conscientious Easy to do business with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

    Contact information

    502 Foothills Road, Higganum, CT 06441

    http://www.drakebuildingandremodeling.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    HIC.0638918
    Trade License Locale
    CT
    Trade License Expiration
    03/31/2026
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    *Contact business to see additional licenses.

    All skilled traders and home improvement contractors operating in the State of Connecticut are required to be licensed or registered by the State Department of Consumer Protection. License or registration identification is required to be on all advertising, business cards, signage, and contracts. You can check to see if a contractor or tradesperson is licensed or registered by going to: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/

    Service Categories

    basement contractor,
    home remodeling contractor,
    door installer,
    woodworker

    FAQ

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Yes, Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC offers free project estimates.
    No, Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC does not offer emergency services.
    No, Drake Building and Remodeling, LLC does not offer warranties.

    Contact information

    502 Foothills Road, Higganum, CT 06441

    http://www.drakebuildingandremodeling.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM