--- title: "Early New England Homes" description: "Early New England Homes describes itself on its BBB page as a provider of kit homes in traditional New England styles, including Cape, Saltbox, Colonial an" doc_version: "2026-10-29" last_updated: "2026-10-29" --- # Early New England Homes **Trade:** Carpentry · **Address:** 26 West Street (Rt. 85), Bolton, CT 06043 · **Phone:** (860) 643-1148 · **Website:** https://earlynewenglandhomes.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 7 sources. ## The honest read Early New England Homes describes itself on its BBB page as a provider of kit homes in traditional New England styles, including Cape, Saltbox, Colonial and Gambrel designs, along with handcrafted trim, flooring, doors, stairs and hardware. The company says it has been in business for 52 years. It holds 4.9 stars from 14 Google ratings and an A+ grade from the BBB. A 2016 Reddit commenter in r/Carpentry said the company's homes look like traditional post-and-beam homes but are conventionally framed. A 2026 Google customer praised the workmanship, writing that it "feels just like home." A 2023 Google reviewer wrote about going to the art show and said the building and grounds were beautiful. **Strengths:** - Conventional framing — a 2016 Reddit commenter noted the post-and-beam look - Praised workmanship — a 2026 Google customer said it feels like home ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a provider of kit homes in Cape, Saltbox, Colonial and Gambrel designs, with handcrafted trim, flooring, doors, stairs and hardware _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/bolton/profile/home-builders/early-new-england-homes-0111-87050099) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Early New England Homes provides kit homes with traditional New England architectural styles…” - The company says it has been in business for 52 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://earlynewenglandhomes.com) — “Self-reported 52 years in business” - A 2016 Reddit commenter said its homes look like post-and-beam homes but are conventionally framed _(confidence: low)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Carpentry/comments/48c3ei/early_new_england_homes/) — “r/Carpentry — This companies homes look like traditional Post and Beam homes but are conventionally framed, best of the old and best of the …” - A 2026 Google customer praised the workmanship _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGc1RGUllkMkpOVW5OelJqUjRSVE42UkVkdFFVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xfe0e078ca3326f32!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFsTFRYd2JNUnNzRjR4RTN6REdtQUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Beautiful workmanship feels just like home!” - 4.9 stars from 14 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early%20New%20England%20Homes%20by%20Country%20Carpenters%2C%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJbVBPqDlZ5okRMm8yo4wHDv4) — “Google: 4.9★ from 14 ratings” - BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/bolton/profile/home-builders/early-new-england-homes-0111-87050099) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/bolton/profile/home-builders/early-new-england-homes-0111-87050099) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Early New England Homes provides kit homes with traditional New England architectural styles…” - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/Carpentry/comments/48c3ei/early_new_england_homes/) — “r/Carpentry — This companies homes look like traditional Post and Beam homes but are conventionally framed, best of the old and best of the …” ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Exa](https://earlynewenglandhomes.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](https://earlynewenglandhomes.com): 52 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early%20New%20England%20Homes&query_place_id=ChIJbVBPqDlZ5okRMm8yo4wHDv4): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/bolton/profile/home-builders/early-new-england-homes-0111-87050099): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.mainstreetdailynews.com/news/what-was-on-the-first-thanksgiving-dinner-menu_id_4eeb8716-2f75-11eb-b891-67535026827b): Listed on this source - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Carpentry/comments/48c3ei/early_new_england_homes/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Early%20New%20England%20Homes&query_place_id=ChIJbVBPqDlZ5okRMm8yo4wHDv4): 4.9★ from 14 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Early New England Homes by Country Carpenters Inc.” — u/Different_Air2941 in r/connecticut (2026-05-21) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/1tjm1se/experts_in_built_in_wooden_gutters_on_historical/on495n0/ - “This companies homes look like traditional Post and Beam homes but are conventionally framed, best of the old and best of the new!” — u/Barrettr1 in r/Carpentry (2016-02-29) — https://www.reddit.com/r/Carpentry/comments/48c3ei/early_new_england_homes/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jacob Tedder · 2026-01-29**: Beautiful workmanship feels just like home! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marie King · 2023-05-22**: Went to the art show. Amazing. And the building and grounds are beautiful. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T10:43:33.930Z. Cite as: Early New England Homes — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/early-new-england-homes-bolton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/early-new-england-homes-bolton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)