--- title: "Praxis Home Builders" description: "Praxis Home Builders is a New Canaan, CT builder that pitches itself as an alternative to traditional home contractors, remodeling contractors, design-buil" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Praxis Home Builders **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 24 East Ave #261, New Canaan, CT 06840 · **Phone:** (203) 570-4394 · **Website:** https://www.praxishomebuilders.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.2/5** (low confidence) — from 2 reviews across 7 sources. ## The honest read Praxis Home Builders is a New Canaan, CT builder that pitches itself as an alternative to traditional home contractors, remodeling contractors, design-build firms, construction managers and custom home builders. The company says it serves homeowners in Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Stamford and Fairfield, and its Houzz profile says founder Chris Barymow has over 20 years of experience in the home construction business. A 2022 customer who said they had known Chris for over 10 years wrote that he completed a host of projects for them, including building a new home. That 2022 customer also said Chris stayed on budget, finished their projects on time and was fair on price. A 2022 customer called Chris very organized and very available, and said any issues were handled efficiently. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0625483, as active, held by Praxis Home Builders LLC. **Strengths:** - A new home build — a 2022 customer said Chris built their new home - On budget, on time — a 2022 customer said their projects finished on time - Organized and available — a 2022 customer called Chris very organized and available ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a New Canaan, CT alternative to traditional home contractors, remodelers, design-build firms and custom home builders _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.praxishomebuilders.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Praxis Home Builders, located in New Canaan, CT, is a refreshing alternative to traditional home contractor…” - Says it serves Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Stamford and Fairfield _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.praxishomebuilders.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Stamford, Fairfield” - Its Houzz profile says founder Chris Barymow has over 20 years of experience in home construction _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/praxis-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~1479276603) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Praxis Home Builders was created from the ground up with one purpose in mind: to bring …” - A 2022 customer said Chris completed a host of projects for them, including building a new home _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlN04ya2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fb1150fae57d77f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe7N2kigE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have known Chris for over 10 years and he has completed a host of projects for us, including building a beautiful new home. Perhaps th…” - A 2022 customer said Chris stayed on budget and finished their projects on time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlN04ya2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fb1150fae57d77f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe7N2kigE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have known Chris for over 10 years and he has completed a host of projects for us, including building a beautiful new home. Perhaps th…” - A 2022 customer called Chris very organized and said any issues were handled efficiently _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlM1pmWlhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fb1150fae57d77f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe3ZfZXg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Chris is very easy to work with, very organized and very knowledgeable. Any issues are handled efficiently. Chris is very available which…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0625483, as active, held by Praxis Home Builders LLC. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0625483 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: PRAXIS HOME BUILDERS LLC” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlN04ya2lnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fb1150fae57d77f!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDe7N2kigE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have known Chris for over 10 years and he has completed a host of projects for us, including building a beautiful new home. Perhaps th…” - [Official Website](https://www.praxishomebuilders.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Praxis Home Builders, located in New Canaan, CT, is a refreshing alternative to traditional home contractor…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0625483, 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=Praxis%20Home%20Builders&query_place_id=ChIJZwXODA2nwokRf9dXrg8VsV8): 4.3★ from 6 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Praxis%20Home%20Builders&query_place_id=ChIJZwXODA2nwokRf9dXrg8VsV8): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.praxishomebuilders.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.greenwichchamber.com/list/member/praxis-home-builders-5012799): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.newhomesource.com/on-your-lot/ny/new-york-area/westchester-county): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/praxis-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~1479276603): 5.0★ from 8 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Netherlands/comments/188mgke/home_construction_materials/): 0 community mentions discussing this business ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Architectural design is by Pivko Designs . Built by: Praxis Home Builders .” — homebunch.com — https://www.homebunch.com/classic-new-canaan-shingle-home/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vanessa Mix · 2022-10-17**: Chris is very easy to work with, very organized and very knowledgeable. Any issues are handled efficiently. Chris is very available which is not that common! Trusted him to help with many decisions that I had trouble making! Would work with him again - **5/5 · Google Reviews · matthew guttin · 2022-10-04**: We have known Chris for over 10 years and he has completed a host of projects for us, including building a beautiful new home. Perhaps the most important thing I can note for anyone reading these reviews is that I have recommended him to two good friends who have also built, or are building, new hom… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T09:09:25.170Z. 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