--- title: "Dunbar Construction Co" description: "Dunbar Construction describes itself as a general contractor based out of Hamden, CT, offering home improvement and commercial services. Its website lists " doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Dunbar Construction Co **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 50 Overlook Dr, Hamden, CT 06514 · **Phone:** (203) 248-0387 · **Website:** http://dunbarconstructionco.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 8 sources. ## The honest read Dunbar Construction describes itself as a general contractor based out of Hamden, CT, offering home improvement and commercial services. Its website lists a service area that includes Cheshire, Prospect, Wallingford, North Haven and New Haven. On Houzz, the company says it was incorporated in 1968 and traces its roots to KayMar Inc., a masonry company founded in 1953. Its Better Business Bureau grade is A+. A 2026 customer said the company renovated their father's kitchen and did a deck, and praised the work and quality. A 2025 customer said Pete knew his stuff. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0552047, as active, held by Dunbar Construction Co Inc. **Strengths:** - Kitchen renovation — a 2026 customer praised the work and quality **Where sources disagree:** - The website says 58 years in business, while a BuildZoom profile says the company has been active for 25 years ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a general contractor based out of Hamden, CT, offering home improvement and commercial services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://dunbarconstructionco.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Dunbar Construction is a general contractor based out of Hamden, CT. Offering assistance to multiple commun…” - Website lists a service area including Cheshire, Prospect, Wallingford, North Haven and New Haven _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://dunbarconstructionco.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Cheshire, Hamden, North Haven, Wallingford, Prospect, Bethany, Woodbridge, Branford, New Haven, Milford…” - Says on Houzz it was incorporated in 1968, with roots in KayMar Inc., a masonry company founded in 1953 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dunbar-construction-company-pfvwus-pf~1545239469) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): The Dunbar Construction Company Incorporated in 1968 has roots that stretch back over 6…” - A+ grade with the Better Business Bureau _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/general-contractor/dunbar-construction-co-0111-66000154) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - 5 stars from 4 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunbar%20Construction%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJIbx3PpXa54kRorPQ2wPU_TY) — “Google: 5★ from 4 ratings” - A 2026 customer said the company renovated their father's kitchen and did a deck _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdlozRjZSa050ZDFkTlRFSjNjRzF5Tm14aFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x36fdd403dbd0b3a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRvZ3F6RkNtd1dNTEJ3cG1yNmxhVFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ renovated my father’s kitchen and did a deck amazing work and quality would highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0552047, as active, held by Dunbar Construction Co Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0552047 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: DUNBAR CONSTRUCTION CO INC” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdlozRjZSa050ZDFkTlRFSjNjRzF5Tm14aFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x36fdd403dbd0b3a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRvZ3F6RkNtd1dNTEJ3cG1yNmxhVFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ renovated my father’s kitchen and did a deck amazing work and quality would highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻” - [Official Website](http://dunbarconstructionco.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Dunbar Construction is a general contractor based out of Hamden, CT. Offering assistance to multiple commun…” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dunbar-construction-co-inc-hamden-ct) — “About (BuildZoom profile, verbatim): Serving Hamden, Connecticut, and surrounding areas, Dunbar Construction Co Inc has been active in the i…” - Also offers Masonry _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/general-contractor/dunbar-construction-co-0111-66000154) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Dunbar Construction Company provides residential and commercial construction services, inclu…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dunbar-construction-company-pfvwus-pf~1545239469) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): The Dunbar Construction Company Incorporated in 1968 has roots that stretch back over 6…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdlozRjZSa050ZDFkTlRFSjNjRzF5Tm14aFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x36fdd403dbd0b3a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRvZ3F6RkNtd1dNTEJ3cG1yNmxhVFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ renovated my father’s kitchen and did a deck amazing work and quality would highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/general-contractor/dunbar-construction-co-0111-66000154) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Additions, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Remodeling, Block, Brick, Brick Restoration, Building Re…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SdlozRjZSa050ZDFkTlRFSjNjRzF5Tm14aFZGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x36fdd403dbd0b3a2!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRvZ3F6RkNtd1dNTEJ3cG1yNmxhVFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ renovated my father’s kitchen and did a deck amazing work and quality would highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0552047, 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 - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunbar%20Construction%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJIbx3PpXa54kRorPQ2wPU_TY): 5.0★ from 4 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/1knhmuj/translink_takes_legal_action_over_dunbar/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dunbar%20Construction%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJIbx3PpXa54kRorPQ2wPU_TY): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://dunbarconstructionco.com): 58 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/hamden/profile/general-contractor/dunbar-construction-co-0111-66000154): Listed on this source - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dunbar-construction-co-inc-hamden-ct): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dunbar-construction-company-pfvwus-pf~1545239469): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2018/12/27/dunbar-construction-has-been-building-spartanburg-for-half-century/6441450007/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · William Valintas · 2026-03-20**: renovated my father’s kitchen and did a deck amazing work and quality would highly recommend 👍🏻👍🏻 - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Emma Panaroni · 2025-02-24**: Best company ever! Pete knows his stuff! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T11:28:55.010Z. Cite as: Dunbar Construction Co — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/dunbar-construction-co-hamden) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/dunbar-construction-co-hamden ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)