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A local news site has quoted Helio Mota of HM Construction & Painting in Danbury on what drives up the cost of kitchen remodeling in Connecticut. A 2023 Houzz customer described a basement renovation that included moving pipes and plumbing, changing a staircase, installing a new window, and creating a half bathroom and laundry room, with a project manager named Van. A 2024 customer said Helio's work added a full set of stairs, dropped a ceiling and finished an attic into third-floor living space. A 2021 customer said HM Construction remodeled an old kitchen and adjoining bathroom after earlier working on their den, and called the quote fair with no hidden costs. A 2016 Houzz customer said the company updated their bathroom in 2015 and later painted the exterior of their house. A 2026 customer who paid a $14,500 deposit wrote that the designer arrived without paper, pen or laptop to take measurements, and that the designer later did not show up or call for an appointment. A 2025 customer whose small master bathroom was expanded said cutting tiles and mixing thinset in their garage left dust coating stored tools and bikes, and found the contract a little confusing. A 2020 Houzz customer who had a sun room expanded into a family room said communication was difficult at times and that LED movie lights began flickering 1.5 years after completion. The Better Business Bureau grades the company C+ and lists one complaint. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0622968, held by HM Construction Services LLC, as expired.
“Helio Mota of HM Construction & Painting in Danbury shared that anything custom will drive up the cost of CT kitchen remodeling, as opposed to using pre-built stock cabinets.”
I responded to Angies list referral Feb 27, 2026 for (NAMED REMOVED) of HM Construction and Painting. I met Tuesday 3-3-2026 with (NAMED REMOVED) I reviewed his license information, signed a contract and wrote a deposit check for $14,500. He scheduled a designer named (NAMED REMOVED) to come out Monday 3-9-2026. She arrived without paper, pen or laptop to take measurements. I discussed repurposing my China cabinet vs building another. On Monday (NAMED REMOVED) called to say the designer (NAMED REMOVED) will complete the design and send it to me in the current week. After the design is completed and innovation and adjustments are made then we were to discuss refrigerator spacing for a possible wider one. After the design, we can review the flooring, ceiling fan, back splash for stove and wall cabinet, plumbing water line for the refrigerator when making one for the dishwasher. On Saturday 3-21-2026 I called and emailed (NAMED REMOVED) regarding not hearing from anyone since he and designer Beatrice came out 3-9-2026. They were to contact me Monday 3-16-2026. I reminded him I paid $14,500. Helio emailed me Sunday 3-22-2026. He apologized and said (NAMED REMOVED) had a death in her family and went to Columbia. she has returned and would call me. (NAMED REMOVED) called Wednesday 3-25-2026 and apologized and we made an appointment for Friday 3-27-2026 at 5:30 pm. (NAMED REMOVED) did not show up or call. I contacted Helio via text, email and voicemail. I also texted and and called (NAMED REMOVED) and left voicemail. I called Angies List 888-811-2644 at 6:28 pm EST and spoke to (NAMED REMOVED); and filed a complaint. On Saturday 3-28-2026 (NAMED REMOVED) called me at work at 11:47 a.m. She said to call her when I got home and she would come by. I called her at 2 pm and she said she would get dressed and come by in 30 minutes. (NAMED REMOVED) arrived at 2:35 and left at 2:50 pm. She took the same measurements as before but this time she had an I-pad. She complained that (NAMED REMOVED) had not paid her yet. I told her that was between her and her employer contractor. My concern is that she does not show up or notify me that she was not coming. (NAMED REMOVED) said she texted me today and I said that our appointment was yesterday Friday at 5:30. (NAMED REMOVED) said that she fell down yesterday and she also has a daughter that she must be with at 5:30. I told her that she should not make an appointment that she can not keep. Also, she should not call me the next day to cancel yesterdays appointment. I inquired if she is the only designer that a large firm like HM Construction and Painting has. She asked why and would I like someone else. I said yes I would like someone that keeps their appointments and keeps me informed. She said she would tell (NAMED REMOVED) that I wanted someone else. I called (NAMED REMOVED)again 2:51 pm and left a voicemail to ask if a large firm like his has only one designer. Frustrated I called Angies List again and this time spoke with (NAMED REMOVED) She said she would reach out to HM Construction and Painting on the 4 contact numbers she had and if there was no answer, then I could proceed with with a complaint dispute or get another referral. My position is that I had already paid this contractor $14,500 and I want him to do the job or refund my deposit. Helio called at 3:24 pm while I was on the phone with Angies list. (NAMED REMOVED) said that he had 2 other designers working on projects and that he would see who was available and that he would call me back for next week. I requested Monday 3-30-2026 on my day off from work. We decided on 2pm Monday 3-30-026. (NAMED REMOVED) and the designer (NAMED REMOVED) came by together. Measurements were taken and a 3-D design was sent to me Tuesday 3-31-2026. I looked it over and responded April 1,2026. My kitchen design does not show a place or drawers for utensils (knives or forks) on the same side as the sink. Also on the wall where the TV is to be, there should be drawers that slide under the TV to recycle bottles and cans. Also in this draft I do not my current China cabinet repurposed and placed on the wall. I realize this is a draft and you told me to contact you. Helio responded that they would fix it. On Friday 4-3-2026 I inquired What is next? Are you beginning my project Monday April 6,2026 or am I awaiting another designer visit or a 3-D email? Also the draft 3D design displayed is not the Honey Spice Oak Wood or Shortbread Cherry Wood I selected. Whatever matches my China cabinet.
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Last 5 months our house project done by H.M construction company in Danbury located many years experience. Total renovation done by H.M construction took care our kitchen, bathroom, foyer open up and degine with beautiful balusters, storage room,and many others areas needed,. Company fixed ,took care beautiful brand new now construction. My first time working with builder and staffs experience, lot to learn also .coordinates and passions. We are extremely happy with this company owner Mota Helio and his Amezing workers staffs has professional 👏 skills 👏 words are not enough 👏 Coming on time and finishing and cleaning after job by job we always expect ,they are very carefully took care 👌 every jobs. extremely happy with H.M construction and we HIGHLY recommend 100% . Thank you Helio and your Amezing staffs for finishing our house, all projects on time before holidays this year 2025. Great 👍 experience 👏
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Typical Connecticut range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from HM Construction & Painting. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Finished floor area of the rooms in scope — not wall area.
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$6,050 – $9,100
Typical painting project around $7,600
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Painting of Hardy Plank siding and Azek trim4.9
Bathroom waterproofing done properly4.8
Basements fixed after water damage4.5
Wallpaper installed in several rooms4.5
