--- title: "TR Building & Remodeling" description: "TR Building & Remodeling is a design-build firm in New Canaan, CT, according to its Houzz profile, which names it TR Design-Build, Inc. and says it handles" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # TR Building & Remodeling **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 28 Vitti St, New Canaan, CT 06840 · **Phone:** (203) 664-1303 · **Website:** http://www.trbuilt.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_campaign=local&utm_medium=organic · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 6 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read TR Building & Remodeling is a design-build firm in New Canaan, CT, according to its Houzz profile, which names it TR Design-Build, Inc. and says it handles residential renovations, additions and new construction in lower Fairfield County. Its website says it has been in business for 23 years and specializes in custom homes, whole home renovations, additions and accessory structures across Fairfield County, CT. A recent customer said Rick, Dom and Heather take the time to prepare detailed, thorough and accurate cost estimates. A 2023 customer said they used the company for two large projects, a poolhouse and a kitchen, and that both were finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed. A 2023 customer said Rick and the team did a new garage, a basement refit and an extension to the main house over the past few years, and kept them in the loop. A 2023 customer who had done many renovations in Manhattan and Connecticut said Rick and Todd did their jobs on time and on budget. A 2023 customer said Rick took time with his clients to shop for materials. A 2023 customer called Rick and Todd personable and said weekly meetings and phone access were huge for them. A 2023 reviewer who was not going to be a customer said Rick spent half an hour helping with attic problems. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0619425, as active, held by T R Building & Remodeling Inc. **Strengths:** - Accurate cost estimates — a recent customer said estimates are detailed and accurate - Poolhouse and kitchen — a 2023 customer said both finished on budget - Garage and extension — a 2023 customer described a garage, basement refit and extension - Kept informed — a 2023 customer said they were kept in the loop ## 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 design-build firm doing residential renovations, additions and new construction in lower Fairfield County _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tr-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1199626296) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): TR Design-Build, Inc. is an award-winning design-build firm in New Canaan, CT, speciali…” - Reports 23 years in business _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.trbuilt.com) — “Self-reported 23 years in business” - A recent customer said Rick, Dom and Heather prepare detailed, thorough and accurate cost estimates _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4MlRuZDJUbWd3WkhaSGF6QkdkbXR3ZDB4b1gwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk82Tnd2TmgwZHZHazBGdmtwd0xoX0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Working with TR Builders has been a great experience. Rick, Dom, and Heather all bring a thoughtful and detail oriented approach to their…” - A 2023 customer said a poolhouse and a kitchen were both finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwb04zaEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpoN3hAg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used T& R for two large projects: poolhouse & kitchen. Both projects were finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed. …” - A 2023 customer described a new garage, a basement refit and an extension to the main house _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKb2VEcmJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJoeDrbA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We’ve had extensive work done by Rick and the team over the past few years, including a new garage, basement refit and extension to the m…” - A 2023 customer said Rick and Todd did their jobs on time and on budget _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwcXQ2VmlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpqt6ViAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have done many renovations in Manhattan and Connecticut so when I say Rick and Todd are amazing, I speak from great experience. They no…” - A 2023 customer said Rick took time with his clients to shop for materials _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKbnF6NGZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJnqz4fg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We are about to embark on our 2nd round of renovations with TR Building. We wouldn’t use anyone else — Rick is extraordinarily trustworth…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0619425, as active, held by T R Building & Remodeling Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0619425 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: T R BUILDING & REMODELING INC” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.trbuilt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): At TR Design-Build, we elevate the design, construction, and renovation experience for homeowners. We speci…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwb04zaEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpoN3hAg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used T& R for two large projects: poolhouse & kitchen. Both projects were finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed. …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNKb2VEcmJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICJoeDrbA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We’ve had extensive work done by Rick and the team over the past few years, including a new garage, basement refit and extension to the m…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwb04zaEFnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xed70938ebc070a93!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpoN3hAg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used T& R for two large projects: poolhouse & kitchen. Both projects were finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed. …” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0619425, 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 - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/tr-design-build-pfvwus-pf~1199626296): 5.0★ from 21 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TR%20Building%20%26%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJBbEYxz-nwokRkwoHvI6TcO0): 5.0★ from 11 ratings - [Official Website](http://www.trbuilt.com): 23 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-canaan/profile/construction-services/tr-building-remodeling-inc-0111-87050202): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=TR%20Building%20%26%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJBbEYxz-nwokRkwoHvI6TcO0): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.qualifiedremodeler.com/master-design-award-winners-announced/): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jamie J · 2026-07-01**: Working with TR Builders has been a great experience. Rick, Dom, and Heather all bring a thoughtful and detail oriented approach to their work and they genuinely care about their work product and want their customers to be happy with the results. They take the time to prepare detailed, thorough, an… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karyn Feiner · 2023-08-01**: I have done many renovations in Manhattan and Connecticut so when I say Rick and Todd are amazing, I speak from great experience. They not only do their jobs, well, on time, with great subs, and on budget, they go the distance in making you feel special. They are truly trusted partners. No request … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stacey E · 2023-07-26**: We have used T& R for two large projects: poolhouse & kitchen. Both projects were finished on budget and within the timeframe discussed. They are a pleasure to work with and do excellent work! We highly recommend TR Building. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Suzanne Harrison · 2023-07-17**: We are about to embark on our 2nd round of renovations with TR Building. We wouldn’t use anyone else — Rick is extraordinarily trustworthy, honest and easy to work with. He takes time with his clients to shop for materials and is 100% devoted and committed to making the customer happy. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kate Licata · 2023-07-11**: Excellent experience from beginning to end! Rick and Todd are personable and know how to get the job done. Weekly meetings and accessible by phone was huge for us! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Brannan · 2023-06-28**: We’ve had extensive work done by Rick and the team over the past few years, including a new garage, basement refit and extension to the main house. All the work has been high quality and Rick and the team have always been great at keeping us in the loop. Highly recommended. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chris Irwin · 2023-05-05**: Rick and Todd do a fantastic job, with a great eye and attention to detail. Very thorough, thoughtful and honest. Great customer service as well. Would highly recommend to anyone! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · R D · 2023-01-11**: Rick is amazing. I am not even going to be his customer but he spent half an hour to help me with regard to my attic problems. Amazing! Both Rick & Todd gave me great suggestions! Thank you! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T23:46:01.365Z. Cite as: TR Building & Remodeling — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/tr-building-and-remodeling-new-canaan) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/tr-building-and-remodeling-new-canaan ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)