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title: "Tougas Timberworks"
description: "Tougas Timberworks describes itself on its website as a one-man shop that mills timber, dries it and builds furniture, and it says it has been in business "
doc_version: "2026-10-14"
last_updated: "2026-10-14"
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# Tougas Timberworks

**Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (203) 712-5717 · **Website:** https://tougastimberworks.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (high confidence) — from 31 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 12 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Tougas Timberworks describes itself on its website as a one-man shop that mills timber, dries it and builds furniture, and it says it has been in business 20 years. The stated service area covers Newtown, Trumbull, Shelton, Easton, Monroe, Westport, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stepney and Fairfield.

A recent customer said Eric fit a little over 900 board feet of pine into his drying schedule on about two weeks' notice and touched base ahead of time to confirm the schedule. A recent first-time live-wood customer said Eric guided the slab pick and explained how to get the most out of the wood and preserve it. A recent customer who bought an oak slab for a desktop said Eric gave tips on sanding and finishing it. A recent customer thanked the shop for fixing a tabletop.

In a 2025 review, a customer wrote that a coworker recommended Eric, a craftsman from Monroe who had built the coworker's fireplace mantel, for a live-edge kitchen island and countertops. A 2026 customer said they could not be happier with a black walnut mantel from Eric. A 2024 customer said Eric took a major mid-project change to a desk's dimensions without missing a beat and gave updates throughout. A 2025 customer said a kiln-drying job finished early and that Eric helped load nearly 2,000 board feet of maple flooring.

On Google the shop holds 5 stars from 33 ratings. A recent customer noted that Eric runs the business out of his house and advised being mindful when planning to inspect wood in person.

**Strengths:**
- Kiln-drying schedule — a recent customer got 900 board feet in on two weeks' notice
- A mid-project change — a 2024 customer said a major desk resize went smoothly
- Slab-picking guidance — a recent first-time customer said Eric explained preservation
- An early kiln job — a 2025 customer said it finished ahead of the promised time

**Concerns:**
- Home-based shop — a recent customer advised care when inspecting wood in person

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Describes itself as a one-man shop that mills timber, dries it and builds furniture _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tougastimberworks.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Tougas Timberworks is a one-man shop that mills the timber, dries it right, and builds furniture that outla…”
- Says it has been in business 20 years _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tougastimberworks.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business”
- Stated service area includes Newtown, Trumbull, Shelton, Easton, Monroe, Westport, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stepney and Fairfield _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://tougastimberworks.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Newtown, Trumbull, Shelton, Easton, Monroe, Westport, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Stepney, Fairfield”
- A recent customer said Eric fit a little over 900 board feet of pine into his drying schedule on about two weeks' notice _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNNVFWVnBSRzVMUlVWNFNqQkhlV1I2ZERaQ1NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkM5QVVpRG5LRUV4SjBHeWR6dDZCSVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Eric was extremely easy to schedule with and very communicative. He was able to fit a little over 900 bf of pine into his drying schedule…”
- A recent first-time live-wood customer said Eric guided the slab pick and explained wood preservation _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkSlNWZzBkM1ZKTjE5UGJHdHZOWHBwUnpOWU1HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdJSVg0d3VJN19PbGtvNXppRzNYMGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ From the initial phone call, Eric was a true professional.  Yes, we spoke on the phone!  Can you believe that in this age and time, he to…”
- A 2025 customer described a live-edge kitchen island and countertops by Eric _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCWFkxWlBVbVYwVFdoU2VXSktTMkpyVkRKdFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBXY1ZPUmV0TWhSeWJKS2JrVDJtUVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A couple of months ago, I was searching for a company to take on a unique kitchen project: live-edge island and countertops. A coworker r…”
- A 2026 customer described a black walnut mantel from Eric _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNd1RrdHdXa0ZSTFdVNVExb3pTMFY0YTJOc1pXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkMwTktwWkFRLWU5Q1ozS0V4a2NsZWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Could not be any happier with our Black Walnut Mantel from Eric. His attention to detail is second to none and every part of our transact…”
- A 2024 customer said Eric handled a major mid-project change to a desk's dimensions and gave updates throughout _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNucEpqVWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnpJjUbw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ If I could give 6 stars I would. Eric is a master of his craft. If you’re looking for a woodworker who personally sources an amazing vari…”
- A 2025 customer said a kiln-drying job finished early _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VNVGdoWTIzaE9iVHB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMTghY23hObTpwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Working with Eric at "Tougas Timberworks" was an absolute pleasure! He was patient and accommodating to our particular kiln dried needs a…”
- 5 stars from 33 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tougas%20Timberworks&query_place_id=ChIJ9zRMgTj37gIR_ibZh3KnM7M) — “Google: 5★ from 33 ratings”
- A recent customer noted the business is run out of Eric's house _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aWVVrbzVTVXRrUWpWNGJHZzFkbEI0U1hFM2RGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZYUko5SUtkQjV4bGg1dlB4SXE3dFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Eric was very helpful. I purchased an oak slab for a desktop from him at a fair price, and he even gave me helpful tips and information r…”
- Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://tougastimberworks.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Tougas Timberworks is a one-man shop that mills the timber, dries it right, and builds furniture that outla…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tNd1RrdHdXa0ZSTFdVNVExb3pTMFY0YTJOc1pXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkMwTktwWkFRLWU5Q1ozS0V4a2NsZWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Could not be any happier with our Black Walnut Mantel from Eric. His attention to detail is second to none and every part of our transact…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCWFkxWlBVbVYwVFdoU2VXSktTMkpyVkRKdFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBXY1ZPUmV0TWhSeWJKS2JrVDJtUVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A couple of months ago, I was searching for a company to take on a unique kitchen project: live-edge island and countertops. A coworker r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmako3dXVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICfjJ7uugE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Eric is an incredibly masterful wood worker. He was responsive throughout the entire process, insightful when feedback was needed and fas…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNucEpqVWJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnpJjUbw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ If I could give 6 stars I would. Eric is a master of his craft. If you’re looking for a woodworker who personally sources an amazing vari…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xCWFkxWlBVbVYwVFdoU2VXSktTMkpyVkRKdFVWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlBXY1ZPUmV0TWhSeWJKS2JrVDJtUVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ A couple of months ago, I was searching for a company to take on a unique kitchen project: live-edge island and countertops. A coworker r…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNYbVBmLXFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xb333a77287d926fe!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICXmPf-qAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I love my countertop.... It is beautiful. I appreciate Eric's knowledge, professionalism and creativity.

Thanks”

## 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

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tougas%20Timberworks&query_place_id=ChIJ9zRMgTj37gIR_ibZh3KnM7M): 5.0★ from 33 ratings
- [Official Website](https://tougastimberworks.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tougas%20Timberworks&query_place_id=ChIJ9zRMgTj37gIR_ibZh3KnM7M): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://www.acresoftimber.com/rig): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.TougasTimberworks.144831947.html): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brenden Lucas · 2026-10-11**: Fantastic communication and a beautiful piece. Strongly recommend
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Waring · 2026-10-11**: Thank you so much for fixing our tabletop and giving us a beautiful piece of furniture we love using. Great customer service and good pricing as well.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mick McDonough · 2026-10-03**: I used Tougas Timberworks for their kiln drying service and would highly recommend them. Eric is super knowledgeable , professional and a pleasure to work with. Will definitely use again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Weiss · 2026-09-26**: Eric was extremely easy to schedule with and very communicative. He was able to fit a little over 900 bf of pine into his drying schedule with only about two week's notice and he touched base with me a couple of times ahead of time to make sure that we were still on schedule. I shopped around a bit …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Luis Vidal · 2026-08-27**: From the initial phone call, Eric was a true professional.  Yes, we spoke on the phone!  Can you believe that in this age and time, he took as long as I needed to guide me in the right direction knowing this was my first time using live wood for a project.  Very easy process picking out a slab, expl…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Chandler · 2026-08-21**: An excellent woodworker and stand up guy. He has a nice selection of slab wood to choose from and is helpful in selecting the right piece for whatever project you may have. I highly recommend him.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Reynolds · 2026-07-13**: My wife & I needed some planing done on some rough cut lumber. TT was a pleasure to deal with; professional & really took the time with us. I HIGHLY recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Colin Villamana · 2026-05-24**: Eric was very helpful. I purchased an oak slab for a desktop from him at a fair price, and he even gave me helpful tips and information regarding sanding and finishing the slab. Eric runs his business out of his house, so just be mindful if you plan to inspect wood in person. Overall, I will likely …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin Smith · 2026-05-21**: Great local spot to get a variety of quality slabs of wood. Eric is flexible, knowledgeable and communicates well. Definitely recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Gary Krasilovsky · 2026-05-21**: High quality work on a piece of red oak. Great to work with.

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T08:12:08.589Z.
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