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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Sterling Associates LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Cabinets are roughly 30% of a kitchen budget.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical kitchen remodel around $29,000
A ranch turned into a two-story Nantucket-style colonial in six months: that is how a 2015 Houzz customer described the rebuild Eric Salvesen and Sterling Associates did from their architect's plans, with the budget kept "well within reason." The company says it was founded in 1996 by Eric and Jerry Salvesen and is managed and operated by Eric Salvesen. A 2015 customer said the company raised their roofline, converted an old garage into a great room, and added a new kitchen, patio, windows, siding and a fourth bedroom. That 2015 customer said the job was done a few weeks ahead of schedule. A 2015 reviewer said the company removed the whole second floor and did a total renovation of the kitchen, with completion taking about 7 months. A 2015 customer said Eric and Gerry put in all new windows, doors and siding, converted a three-season room into a family room, and kept the premises clean and neat. A 2015 reviewer said Eric met them at a lake front house they were weighing and prepared a "budget estimate" before any formal bid. A 2015 customer said Eric and Jerry's pricing on a large addition and renovation was very fair and the work was completed on time. In 2020, a Houzz customer wrote that Eric and his team did a huge renovation and were efficient, honest and respectful. On Houzz it shows 5.0 stars from 13 ratings, and its BBB grade is A+. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0565021, as active, held by Sterling Associates LLC.
Eric and his team did a huge renovation for us. They were efficient, honest, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. The end product was better than we could have hoped. I would recommend him to anyone. Truly a pleasure to work with.
Eric and Gerry completed a total makeover of our home including all new windows, doors, siding and converting a 3 season room into a family room. They and their crew are courteous, respectful and kept the premises clean and neat. They managed to incorporate numerous change orders and made many suggestions on how we could further improve our home during the renovations. We highly recommend Sterling Associates and their team and have made numerous referrals who have also hired them for their construction projects, all with the same opinion after the job was completed.
Eric Salvesen of Sterling Associates was recommended to me by long time friends who are very knowledgeable and discerning in regard to home construction, design and decorating. At the time, I was considering the purchase of a lake front house that needs a gut renovation. I needed some idea what the cost of the renovation would be and an assessment of the structure itself. I wanted be sure that the cost of the purchase plus the renovation would not exceed the approximate market value. Eric and I met at the site and he prepared a thorough "budget estimate" which enabled me to make the decision to proceed with the purchase. Eric did this with the knowledge that we were not at the formal bid or proposal phase of the project. That is actually in progress as I write this review. Based on my experience and that of friends that have used Sterling associates on several separate projects, I recommend them without hesitation.
We highly recommend Sterling Associates, Eric and Jerry Salvesen, to any of our clients in the CT & NY areas. Their attention to detail and the quality of work has led to many sussesful collaborations between us. Anthony Totilo Anthony Totilo Architects & Associates Darien, CT
We are pleased to be asked to Rate Sterling Associates LLC as a general contractor. They performed a major renovation for us. It involved total removal of the second floor, including 4 bedrooms, total renovation of the kitchen bathrooms and increased living area on the first floor. Sterling was a joy to deal with in all aspects including design, building, and completion which took about 7 months. The craftsmanship was excellent and the work was performed in a timely manner. If a verbal comment is desired, please contact us through Sterling.. Marion & Jim
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Home extension with bedroom, laundry room and bath3.9
BBB A+3.1
Exterior renovation with siding, stonework and a patio3.6