Recent projects across New Castle and Kent County, plus a few before-and-after notes and case studies so you can see how we plan, communicate, and finish.
Recent projects
Before & after
Four quick transformations: what we walked into, and what we left behind.
Drafty door, worn casing, uneven lighting that hit the floor wrong.
Re-hung and sealed door, new casing in a richer profile, layered overhead and sconce lighting on a dimmer.
Outdated single-handle faucet, mismatched cabinet hardware, dim under-cabinet fluorescents.
Pull-down faucet, unified brushed-nickel hardware on every door, dimmable LED puck lights. No demo, no downtime.
Splintering boards, a loose railing below code height, grey weathered surface.
New boards, code-compliant 36" railing, sanded and sealed with marine-grade stain.
Yellowed caulk, builder-grade fixtures, a loud exhaust fan that didn't clear steam.
Full reseal in mildew-resistant silicone, new rain showerhead, humidity-sensing fan that runs itself.
Case studies
Scope, the thing that went sideways, and how it ended.
Scope: Period crown molding restored in three rooms, baseboard fabricated for an added hallway, split door casings replaced, paint color-matched.
Challenge: Matching 1920s trim profiles meant a custom router setup to replicate the existing crown.
Result: Finished ahead of schedule. The new trim is indistinguishable from the original under paint.
Scope: Custom wall shelving, new circuits for track lighting, a 12-foot signage backer, and a sound system for a new boutique.
Challenge: A hard grand-opening date with tight material lead times.
Result: Done two days before opening with a clean punch list.
Scope: Deck boards replaced, two joists sistered for rot, railing raised to code, marine-grade stain.
Challenge: The rot ran further than the walkthrough showed. Scope was updated mid-project with a written change order before any extra work.
Result: Years added to the deck's life. The client came back for accent lighting on a follow-up visit.
Scope: Burst supply line under a kitchen sink. Water shut at the main, new shutoff valves and braided flex lines, dry-out check.
Challenge: Early water damage on the cabinet floor, flagged for follow-up while keeping the kitchen usable the same day.
Result: Morning call, on site within two hours, water back on by early afternoon.
Every project
Your project
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