--- title: "BOWER BUILDERS" description: "A 2018 Houzz reviewer said Bower Builders built their house in Greenwich, CT, completed in 2017, and that Mike Bower, the owner, was almost always on-site." doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # BOWER BUILDERS **Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** Newtown, CT · **Phone:** (203) 426-2626 · **Languages:** English, Spanish **Rating: 2.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 9 reviews across 5 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A 2018 Houzz reviewer said Bower Builders built their house in Greenwich, CT, completed in 2017, and that Mike Bower, the owner, was almost always on-site. That 2018 customer said phone responses usually came within minutes, and that when a question or challenge came up he laid out multiple options with their positives, negatives and costs. The company says on Houzz that it has worked since 1988 and serves Greenwich, Stamford and Fairfield and Westchester Counties. On Angi it describes home building, major remodels, trim carpentry, framing and deck building as its focus. A 2018 customer said Mike designed and installed a set of bookshelves and a mantle piece, then was hired a few years later to extend and redesign a dining room and finish a basement. A 2018 reviewer wrote of hiring Bower Builders in 1994 for a major renovation of a house on Shippan Point in Stamford, CT, and of calling on the company for many smaller projects during the following 23 years. A 2018 customer said Mike Bower remodeled and added on to their Greenwich home and was upfront about costs. A residential architect writing in 2018 said they had worked with Bower Builders Inc. since the late 1980s. A 2023 Houzz reviewer wrote of knowing the family for over 40 years, starting with the father and now his sons. Houzz shows a 5.0-star rating from 7 ratings, and Angi a 5.0 from 2. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0637928, as inactive due to non-renewal, held by Bower Builders Inc. **Strengths:** - Owner on site — a 2018 customer said Mike Bower was almost always there - A long repeat client — a 2018 reviewer kept calling them for 23 years - Upfront cost talk — a 2018 customer said he was upfront about costs ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Built a house in Greenwich, CT, completed in 2017, with owner Mike Bower almost always on-site, according to a 2018 customer _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Bower builders built our current residence in Greenwich, CT (completed in 2017). They were fantastic to work with and recommend them to a…” - Designed and installed bookshelves and a mantle piece, later extending a dining room and finishing a basement for the same customer, per a 2018 review _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Mike designed and installed a beautiful set of bookshelves and mantle piece in his first job, the work was both meticulous and unique. Th…” - A 2018 reviewer hired the company in 1994 for a major Stamford renovation and kept calling on it for smaller projects for 23 years _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ My husband and I hired Bower Builders in 1994 to do a major renovation of a large house we purchased on Shippan Point, Stamford CT. Our a…” - A 2018 customer said Mike Bower remodeled and added on to their Greenwich home and was upfront about costs _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Bower Builders are a creative, trustworthy , excellent building company with good leadership and the ability to do beautiful, creative an…” - Says on Houzz it has worked since 1988, serving Greenwich, Stamford and Fairfield and Westchester Counties _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Since 1988 Bower Builders Incorporated has established itself as a "Builder of Distinct…” - 5.0 stars from 7 Houzz ratings and 5.0 from 2 Angi ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 7 ratings” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/newtown/bower-builders-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 2 ratings” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0637928, as inactive due to non-renewal, held by Bower Builders Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0637928 registry-verified expired (registry's own word: "INACTIVE — DUE TO NON-RENEWAL OF CREDENTIAL") — registry holder …” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Mike designed and installed a beautiful set of bookshelves and mantle piece in his first job, the work was both meticulous and unique. Th…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/newtown/bower-builders-inc-reviews-1.htm) — “About (Angi, self-described): We are a locally owned and operated company with over 30 years of industry experience. We value honesty, integ…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Bower builders built our current residence in Greenwich, CT (completed in 2017). They were fantastic to work with and recommend them to a…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ My husband and I hired Bower Builders in 1994 to do a major renovation of a large house we purchased on Shippan Point, Stamford CT. Our a…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “5★ Bower Builders are a creative, trustworthy , excellent building company with good leadership and the ability to do beautiful, creative an…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “Listed certification: This Old House Kitchen & Bath Issue |” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556) — “Listed certification: Kitchens & Baths” ## License Status: **expired** (#HIC.0637928, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/bower-builders-newtown): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/GRE/comments/129a74d/awa_argument_essay_review/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/bower-builders-inc-pfvwus-pf~1577800556): 5.0★ from 7 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/newtown/bower-builders-inc-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [Local News](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-55894-1): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · Robert · 2023-01-08**: I have known this family for over 40 years, starting with the father, and now his sons, you can feel that your project weather, small, or a complete home will be done in a timely manner, with the highest standards in the construction industry. - **Angi · James R. · 2019-03-01**: I have worked with Bower builders on many projects over the years. If you are interested in fair, honest, knowledgeable no one compares.Michelle >. - **Angi · 2018-08-01**: They are the best. Their attention to detail is unbelievable. He listens to the client and understands the requests. - **5/5 · Houzz · Megan Kelly · 2018-05-15**: Bower builders built our current residence in Greenwich, CT (completed in 2017). They were fantastic to work with and recommend them to anyone looking to build or undertake a major renovation. Mike Bower, the owner, was almost always on-site and always available for questions - response time was usu… - **5/5 · Houzz · Monica McLean · 2018-03-09**: Mike is thorough, talented, hardworking and fair. We have enjoyed working with him. His workmanship and attention to detail are exceptional. Additionally, Mike's experience and insights were helpful in avoiding costly mistakes and selecting the best value for our project. Highly recommend Bower Buil… - **5/5 · Houzz · Stephan Frenkel · 2018-02-26**: I have been a residential architect in practice for more than 38 years. I have been involved with Bower Builders Inc. since the late 1980s. This company has worked on numerous projects that I have been professionally involved with as well as personal projects. Bower Builders has the highest standard… - **5/5 · Houzz · Trudie Prior · 2018-02-23**: My husband and I hired Bower Builders in 1994 to do a major renovation of a large house we purchased on Shippan Point, Stamford CT. Our architect identified Bower and several other potential contractors. Based on the review of qualifications by our architect, we selected Bower and could not have bee… - **5/5 · Houzz · Leah Marmon · 2018-02-21**: Bower Builders are a creative, trustworthy , excellent building company with good leadership and the ability to do beautiful, creative and long-lasting building projects. Mike Bower works well with you to figure out your building goals and needs and then creates or remodels your plan with efficiency… - **5/5 · Houzz · Patrick L. · 2018-02-20**: Mike designed and installed a beautiful set of bookshelves and mantle piece in his first job, the work was both meticulous and unique. This work gave me confidence to hire him a few years later to extend and redesign my dining room and finish my basement. Once again, the work was impeccable. I have … --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T12:45:40.209Z. Cite as: BOWER BUILDERS — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/bower-builders-newtown) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/bower-builders-newtown ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)