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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from J C Merritt Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Upgrades beyond the standard like-for-like swap included in the base scope.
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$27,500 – $45,000
Typical bathroom remodel around $36,300
J.C. Merritt, Inc. describes itself as a full-service general contractor specializing in structural repair, antique home restoration and foundation repair. Its BuildZoom profile says Jeff Merritt founded the company in Northwest Connecticut over 40 years ago and that it is still family-owned. The company's website lists a service area that includes Fairfield, Litchfield, Kent, Redding, Ridgefield and Wilton, and it advertises free estimates and 24/7 emergency service. On Google it holds 4.8 stars from 17 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. A recent customer used JC Merritt for a pool deck on a hillside commercial pool project that required detailed planning and engineering, and said Jeff discovered poor engineering by the first pool company. That customer said Jeff and Brandon helped build the pool along with a new metal roof and outdoor kitchen. A 2024 customer said Brandon came out to meet with them, and they had their roof replaced; that customer called the work neat and clean, then had their house and deck power washed by the company, which came out like new. A 2021 customer said the company tackled many challenges in building their garage and walked them through each step. A 2023 customer said the company canceled a first estimate appointment the day before, came a few days later, then never called back with the estimate after a couple of months. In a 2023 update, that customer said the owner had asked them to take the review down. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0603980, as active, held by J C Merritt Inc.
We used JC Merritt for a very difficult pool deck that was for a commercial pool project on hillside. This project required a lot of very detailed planning and engineering and Jeff actually discovered poor engineering for our first pool company and we ended up switching to shoreline pool. Shoreline did a great job on the pool and Jeff and Brandon went above and beyond to help build the pool of our dreams along with our new metal roof and outdoor kitchen. Highly recommend them and look forward to using them for next projects.
My family was in need of some work done on our home. We asked around and yes we googled some contractors. We called JC Merritt. Spoke to Brandon and set up a time for him to meet with us. He was the most professional and knowledgeable contractor I have dealt with. So, we had our roof replaced. They did a magnificent job. Neat and Clean. Because of that we had our house and deck power washed by them. It came out Like New. Couldn’t be more please. So…. Guess what Brandon… More work is coming your way. Anyone reading this that is in need of a great contractor. Please give JC Merritt a chance. You won’t be disappointed
These guys are awesome at what they do. You can tell they care and are always striving to get better and better at what they do to better help their customers.
I called them to have them come by to estimate some work. They canceled the first appointment the day before they were supposed to come. They came a few days later and we went over what I needed done. They said they would get back to me with an estimate. I never got a call back and at this point it's been a couple of months. If they treat prospective clients this way, I can't imagine what they will do once they have your money. _____________update Not sure why the owner asked me to take this down. It is my legitimate experience. If you wanted me to pay you for the estimate I would have paid you. I was looking to spend about $150,000 on a remodel that is now going to someone else because you couldn't be bothered to what? Call me to tell me that we aren't a good fit? Funny thing is, your reviews were all good until this year. My advice would be to figure out what changed over the last few months rather than trying to get honest opinions on the service provided removed.
I have consulted with Brandon on several occasions. He is extreme knowledgeable and I would highly recommend JC Merritt.
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