Design For Living Contracting LLC

General Remodeling, Interior Painting, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Design For Living Contracting is a privately owned company that is run primarily by owner Benjamin Maltzman. The employees of DFLC have been working together for a number of years, and have a healthy and close relationship with the owner. DFLC does not sub-contract jobs to any contractor, for we actually avoid sub-contracting at all costs. DFLC does "sub" out a small portion of its contracts to only two other companies, one of which is an active angle's list contractor with service awards since 2010, and the other who is backed by major companies like Lowes home improvement. Both companies have worked very closely with DFLC, and have provided only quality work in association with our company. DFLC accepts all cash, check, and money order payments. Specifics on billing details are stated in contracts, and are dependent upon job size, budget and deadline.

Business highlights

9 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Demolition, Debris Removal, Rough Carpentry, Sheetrock Installation, Taping & Speckling, Painting, Staining, Finish Carpentry, Crown, Base, Door And Window Moldings, Doors, Windows, Minor Electrical, Plumbing, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Tile Installation, Flooring- Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Repairs Of All Kinds, Mold Remediation, Waterproofing, Power Washing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.935 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 35 reviews

Sebastian B.
12/2022
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
Design for Living Construction was outstanding! Their work is excellent! They were very transparent and they finished on time. I would hire them again in a heartbeat! Ben was great to work with!
Description of Work: Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Remodeling - General, Painting - Interior
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda V.
11/2022
5.0
bathtub refinishing, electrician, plumbing, remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
It went very well. Ben is a true professional. The work was completed in a timely manner as promised. His partner, Andrew, was phenomenal. The bathroom looks beautiful.
Description of Work: Painting - Interior, Remodeling - Bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Remodeling - General
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Robyn K.
10/2022
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
Design for Living is amazing. On time, professional, neat and their attention to detail was over the top. Very easy to work with, and we absolutely love our bathroom.
Description of Work: Remodeling - General, Plumbing, Electrical, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Painting - Interior
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Matt D.
10/2022
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, house cleaning, plumbing, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 6 more
Ben and his team did an amazing job renovating both of our bathrooms. Very professional, stayed very close to timeline, easy to communicate with and kept us up to date throughout each project. We had a few contractors come out - his team was by far the best choice for us. Andrew was here essentially daily and made the experience as low stress as a reno could be. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a bathroom reno / remodel!
Description of Work: Plumbing, Electrical, Painting - Interior, Housecleaning, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gina P.
02/2022
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 3 more
I am very happy with all the work completed by design for living. I completely renovated my kitchen, removed a wall, flooring throughout, replaced doors and some updates in the bathroom. The quality of the work was good and Ben and the crew were professional and very pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting - Interior, Remodeling - General
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Patrick K.
11/2021
5.0
electrician, flooring contractor, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, interior painters
  + 4 more
Design for Living Contracting, top notch professionals! [*** Link removed ***] We contracted with Ben to do several jobs including: updating our family room with new tile floors, paint, gas fireplace, stonework, picture window, sliding doors, re-level pavers, rebuild a retainer wall, and a new front walkway. Ben coordinated all trades and kept everything on track. Everyone was great to work with and extremely professional. Thanks!
Description of Work: Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting - Interior, Handymen, Remodeling - General

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kush P.
11/2021
5.0
ceramic tile, countertops, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 5 more
Fantastic job by Ben! Very efficient, professional, and cost-effective. Highly recommend for all services. End product was of high quality.
Description of Work: Kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph K.
07/2021
5.0
remodeling, interior painters
  + 0 more
Great job. On schedule and cost. Beautiful bathroom.
Description of Work: Bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Val D.
06/2021
5.0
decks, drywall, electrician, handyman service, remodeling, replacement windows, home remodeling, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
  + 8 more
Excellent! We wanted to prepare our house for sale, and by the time they finished, we didn’t want to leave! The place looked brand new. They have a great eye for design, and the quality of their work is top notch. We are using Design for Living to do some work in our new home.
Description of Work: painting, handy man repair, electric
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Cameron R.
06/2021
5.0
ceramic tile, electrician, handyman service, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 5 more
Ben and his crew are amazing. On time, every day as promised from start to finish. They are meticulous about the details, and their area is cleaned and contained at the end of every work day. They have remodeled most of my home - full painting, kitchen, bathroom - all good it excellent! Ben will connect you with vendors and is extremely knowledgeable about the best ways to accomplish your goals. Beautiful work!
Description of Work: full remodel. baths, kitchen, carpentry
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anthony C.
06/2021
5.0
electrician, interior painters
  + 0 more
They did an excellent job. They are very professional, polite and very neat. Would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: painting, electrical

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Darlene K.
03/2021
5.0
countertops, drywall, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing, remodeling, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 7 more
Design for Living Contracting remodeled my old, tired kitchen and created a bright, modern space that exceeded my expectations. They provided excellent guidance on styles, and materials. The full project from demolition to finishing touches was completed ahead of schedule. All of the guys were respectful, pleasant and considerate. I appreciated their skill, attention to detail and overall quality of work. I would not hesitate to recommend them to others or hire them for another project in my home.
Description of Work: kitchen
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

RAJESH M.
11/2020
5.0
decks, electrician, interior designers, plumbing, deck cleaning, woodworking, home remodeling, interior painters, doors, basement remodeling
  + 8 more
I hit the jackpot when I hired Design for Living!!! The company should be named 'Design For Living Well' The work performed exceeded all my expectations and then some. The end product looked like a million dollars! I found Ben and Andrew to be extremely professional; knowledgeable; reliable and with a fantastic eye for detail. They are perfectionists who delivered more than I could have asked for or even imagined. EJ and Victor are specialists in their own right and complimented Andrew and Ben. Truly a dream team! The company was very sensitive to the current pandemic and went out of their way to be careful and were fully respectful of my home. I would easily hire them 100 times over. They transformed my home. Love it!! Thank you very much!
Description of Work: Finish Basement And Remodel Guest Bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph C.
11/2020
5.0
electrician, handyman service, remodeling
  + 1 more
Ben and team are very professional and did a great job on all aspects of the project. We ended up needing to add a few extra tasks to the project, and Ben accomodated without question.
Description of Work: Add side door to garage, install pull down attic stairs, install lights in bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,700

Joe A.
05/2020
5.0
contractors, handyman service, interior designers, woodworking, home remodeling, cabinet refacing
  + 4 more
Amazing work very professional and on time would highly recommend
Description of Work: Kitchen and barhroon
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tim L.
05/2020
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, interior painters
  + 2 more
I googled local contractors in the area and found Design for living. Ben and his team were professional, friendly and reliable. Playing google roulette for a contractor is scary and honestly I could not have found a better contractor than Design for Living. My Basement came out AMAZING and I have received endless compliments. . A true professional from A to Z that I’ll be recommending to all my family and friends.
Description of Work: basement remodel
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Dan Z.
03/2020
5.0
drywall, electrician, plumbing, interior painters
  + 2 more
Excellent job and cleanup. All jobs were completed quickly and they came when they said that they would. I would not hesitate to hire Ben again and would definitely recommend using Design for Living.
Description of Work: painting, minor electrical work and plumbing repair and replacements.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Howard Z.
01/2020
5.0
drywall, hardwood floor, remodeling
  + 1 more
Design for Living did a great job. The owner, Ben Maltzman is a true professional. Ben was attentive to all of my requests and made good suggestions. Ben was always available when I needed to reach him. I have hired numerous other contractors over the years and have had issues with the majority of them (ex. they didn't show up when promised). Ben runs a tight ship. His crew always showed up on time and did a great job. His right-hand man, Andrew, is a perfectionist. Design for Living has premium standards at reasonable prices. I would definitely hire Design for Living for any future jobs.
Description of Work: I had 2 bedrooms remodeled. Carpets were removed, hardwood flooring was installed w/base moulding. I had another electrician install highhats. Design for Living patched all the drywall. Design for Living also painted both bedrooms with double accent walls in both bedrooms. They also installed a custom made bookshelf in my office.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

Linda M.
01/2020
5.0
countertops, drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, hardwood floor, interior designers, plastering, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 9 more
Over a number of years I have contracted Design for Living for various improvements in my home. I have found them to be professional, punctual, knowledgeable and always polite. The work performed by Design for Living has been very, very satisfactory. Their work ethic was superior to other contractors I have used. I would have no hesitation in contracting them for future projects. I have recommended them 100% to my friends and family.
Description of Work: Painting - Interior, Electrical, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

Steve A.
01/2020
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
Excellent work. On time. On budget.
Description of Work: Remodeling - General, Plumbing, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom, Painting - Interior, Electrical, Roofing, Heating & A/C
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Sylvia K.
01/2020
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, interior designers, plumbing, remodeling, interior painters, cabinet refacing
  + 6 more
Design for living is an excellent contractor! I will definitely use them again if I need something done in the house.
Description of Work: Plumbing, Electrical, Painting - Interior, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anthony C.
01/2020
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
It went good and they did an excellent job. They were efficient, on time and very professional.
Description of Work: They did interior painting.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Vince G.
01/2020
5.0
home remodeling, cabinet refacing
  + 0 more
They did a great work and this is the best company I've ever used.
Description of Work: They refinished my kitchen and cabinets. They also did electrical works in my house.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Stacey B.
12/2019
5.0
flooring contractor, home remodeling
  + 0 more
They were fantastic. They were nice, accommodating and they did a beautiful job.
Description of Work: They redid my bathroom, fireplace, and floors.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Sarah L.
12/2019
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Excellent company. Benjamin, the owner, has done work for our house. He renovated our bathroom completely. He needed to re-cement and did reconstruction. He helped us pick out materials. He customized our cabinets for us. The house was completely clean. The house was left spotless. He also did painting. We are going to have them come back to do more work for us. I would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: They redid our attic stairs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
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Contact information

65 Warren Pl, Middletown, NJ 07748

http://dflcontracting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
13VH08901600
Trade License Locale
NJ
Trade License Authority
New Jersey Division Of Consumer Affairs
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

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Service Categories

General Remodeling,
Interior Painting,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Electrical,
Plumbing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Doors,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Ceramic Tile,
Hardwood Flooring Sales and Installation,
Unfinished Carpentry

FAQ

Design For Living Contracting LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Design For Living Contracting LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Design For Living Contracting LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Design For Living Contracting LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Design For Living Contracting LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Design For Living Contracting LLC offers emergency services.
No, Design For Living Contracting LLC does not offer warranties.
Design For Living Contracting LLC offers the following services: Demolition, Debris Removal, Rough Carpentry, Sheetrock Installation, Taping & Speckling, Painting, Staining, Finish Carpentry, Crown, Base, Door And Window Moldings, Doors, Windows, Minor Electrical, Plumbing, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Tile Installation, Flooring- Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Repairs Of All Kinds, Mold Remediation, Waterproofing, Power Washing

Contact information

65 Warren Pl, Middletown, NJ 07748

http://dflcontracting.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day