--- title: "Tradecraft VT" description: "Tradecraft VT says it has been building and remodeling homes for over 50 years. Its Houzz profile says it is based in Essex Junction, VT and serves homeown" doc_version: "2026-10-25" last_updated: "2026-10-25" --- # Tradecraft VT **Trade:** Carpentry · **Phone:** (802) 585-9112 · **Website:** https://www.tradecraftvt.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.3/5** (high confidence) — from 28 reviews across 6 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Tradecraft VT says it has been building and remodeling homes for over 50 years. Its Houzz profile says it is based in Essex Junction, VT and serves homeowners across Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Washington, and Addison counties. On Houzz it holds 5.0 stars from 25 ratings, and on Google 5 stars from 5 ratings. A 2026 customer said Tim removed and replaced a large built-in pantry and the drywall behind it so a plumber could repair a water leak, and had since built a half-wall by a stairwell, added a hand rail and repaired a water-damaged ceiling. A 2026 Houzz customer said Tim put in a glass block wall in their client's primary bath, on time and on budget. A 2025 customer said Tim repaired a 3-story porch that had rot around the footings and rim joists, keeping the porch supported while he poured new footings and replaced the rim joists. A 2025 customer said Tim installed a 175 ft self-regulating heat cable for an occasional ice dam on the roof, and replaced a rotting door frame with material that resists rot. A 2025 customer said Tim Chila and the team turned a sunroom into a screened-in porch. A 2025 customer said Tim Chila redid their kitchen, installed a reclaimed wood floor, managed the plumbing and electrical work and the installation of new countertops, and completed the project ahead of schedule. A 2025 customer said Tim Chila renovated three bathrooms in a 70's vintage home, with a new shower, three new shower doors and three new tile floors. A 2025 customer said Tim Chila was project manager on the renovation of a condo near Stratton VT from 2018-2019, hiring and supervising the electricians, tilers, plumbers and carpenters. A 2025 customer said Tim retiled the shower and tub at their home in Winooski. Vermont lists its residential contractor registration, 173.0000644, as active, held by Timothy Chila. **Strengths:** - A porch rebuild — a 2025 customer said footings and rim joists were replaced - Kitchen ahead of schedule — a 2025 customer said the project finished ahead of schedule - A screened-in porch — a 2025 customer said a sunroom became a screened porch - Condo project management — a 2025 customer said Tim supervised the trades on site ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it has been building and remodeling homes for over 50 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.tradecraftvt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Tradecraft VT has been building and remodeling homes for over 50 years. If you have a project in mind, big …” - Its Houzz profile says it is based in Essex Junction, VT and serves Chittenden, Grand Isle, Franklin, Lamoille, Washington, and Addison counties _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “About (Houzz profile, the business's own statement): Tradecraft VT LLC is based in Essex Junction, VT, a licensed general contractor and cus…” - 5.0 stars from 25 ratings on Houzz _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 25 ratings” - 5 stars from 5 ratings on Google _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tradecraft%20VT&query_place_id=ChIJk346nbg1f20RmvrOu-40IKc) — “Google: 5★ from 5 ratings” - A 2025 customer said Tim repaired a 3-story porch, pouring new footings and replacing the rim joists _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWa1VYbGlSa0ZGYjBSMmNWVmtUMkkzVldSbVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa72034eebbcefa9a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVkUXliRkFFb0R2cVVkT2I3VWRmX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Tim did an incredible job repairing a 3-story porch for me last summer. The porch had some rot and was structurally compromised around th…” - A 2026 customer said Tim replaced a built-in pantry and drywall, built a half-wall and repaired a water-damaged ceiling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRNVgxaElOSEpuZVVKMmVtdFRXRlZhWnpSUFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa72034eebbcefa9a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQ5X1hINHJneUJ2emtTWFVaZzRPVHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Initially we contacted Tim for a small project in our kitchen which entailed removing and replacing a large built-in pantry (and the dry …” - A 2025 customer said Tim Chila redid their kitchen and completed the project ahead of schedule _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila and his crew receives only the highest praise from me. We totally redid our kitchen in VT and Tim’s work both in terms of the d…” - A 2025 customer said Tim Chila renovated three bathrooms with a new shower, shower doors and tile floors _(confidence: high)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila renovated three bathrooms in our 70’s vintage home neat Stratton, VT. It involved removing a fiberglass shower enclosure, insta…” - A 2025 customer said Tim Chila managed a condo renovation near Stratton VT, hiring and supervising the trades _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila worked as the Project Manager on the renovation of our 4 bedroom/4bath condo near Stratton VT. He was responsible for numerous …” - A 2025 customer said Tim Chila and the team turned a sunroom into a screened-in porch _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GcVRIVktUVmRITlV4T1RXWklSVWx2WDNwUlRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa72034eebbcefa9a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFqTHVKTVdHNUxOTWZIRUlvX3pRTkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We couldn’t be happier with the work Tradecraft VT LLC did on our home. Tim Chila and the team transformed our under-utilized sunroom—pre…” - A 2025 customer said Tim retiled the shower and tub at their home in Winooski _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim retiled my shower and tub at my home in Winooski. He did a fantastic job. He was a great communicator about the progress and ensured …” - Vermont lists its residential contractor registration, 173.0000644, as active, held by Timothy Chila. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser) — “VT hic license 173.0000644 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Timothy Chila” - Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tRNVgxaElOSEpuZVVKMmVtdFRXRlZhWnpSUFZIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa72034eebbcefa9a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQ5X1hINHJneUJ2emtTWFVaZzRPVHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Initially we contacted Tim for a small project in our kitchen which entailed removing and replacing a large built-in pantry (and the dry …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWa1VYbGlSa0ZGYjBSMmNWVmtUMkkzVldSbVgzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xa72034eebbcefa9a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVkUXliRkFFb0R2cVVkT2I3VWRmX3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Tim did an incredible job repairing a 3-story porch for me last summer. The porch had some rot and was structurally compromised around th…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chilla is a responsible manager and a leader who is so great to work with. He was always prompt with responses in a detailed and thou…” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](https://www.tradecraftvt.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Tradecraft VT has been building and remodeling homes for over 50 years. If you have a project in mind, big …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila worked as the Project Manager on the renovation of our 4 bedroom/4bath condo near Stratton VT. He was responsible for numerous …” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ I have worked with Tim Chila several times over the past 5+ years as our General contractor for various remodeling projects and wholehear…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila and his crew receives only the highest praise from me. We totally redid our kitchen in VT and Tim’s work both in terms of the d…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila renovated three bathrooms in our 70’s vintage home neat Stratton, VT. It involved removing a fiberglass shower enclosure, insta…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim Chila and his crew receives only the highest praise from me. We totally redid our kitchen in VT and Tim’s work both in terms of the d…” - Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_ - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ Tim has done a couple projects for me recently. The first was coming up with a solution to the occasional ice dam on the roof. After comi…” - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114) — “5★ We purchased a townhouse in Stratton, Vermont that was in excellent shape but needed some updating. We hired Tim Chila to handle several …” ## License Status: **active** (#173.0000644, hic) — verified against the official VT state registry on 2026-10-25, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://secure.professionals.vermont.gov/prweb/PRServletCustom?UserIdentifier=LicenseLookupGuestUser ## Sources - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tradecraft%20VT&query_place_id=ChIJk346nbg1f20RmvrOu-40IKc): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/tradecraft-vt-llc-pfvwus-pf~1385465114): 5.0★ from 25 ratings - [Local News](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/Performance/pdfs/WIOA%20State%20Perf%20Narr%20Rep%20PY22%201%2031%202024.pdf): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tradecraft%20VT&query_place_id=ChIJk346nbg1f20RmvrOu-40IKc): 5.0★ from 5 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/blueteamsec/comments/1uonetd/inside_kimsukys_chm_tradecraft_multistage/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Official Website](https://www.tradecraftvt.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Houzz · Champlain Valley Builders · 2026-04-20**: Tim and his crew were so easy to work with. Tim’s craftsmanship is phenomenal! He put in a gorgeous glass block wall in our client’s primary bath that came out better than expected, on time, and on budget. Tim is a true craftsman! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · annie roth · 2026-04-10**: Initially we contacted Tim for a small project in our kitchen which entailed removing and replacing a large built-in pantry (and the dry wall behind it) so that a plumber could repair a water leak. We were very pleased with Tim's work-- top notch! He has since completed several projects in our home… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Kallman · 2026-01-14**: We worked with Tim as we renovated our home in Stratton. He was easy to work with and did excellent work. We couldn't recommend him more highly. - **5/5 · Houzz · Jason · 2025-12-20**: Tim has done a couple projects for me recently. The first was coming up with a solution to the occasional ice dam on the roof. After coming up with different options, we went with a 175 ft self-regulating commercial grade heat cable. He followed the manufacturer's recommended layout, filled in the c… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Strobel · 2025-12-10**: Tim did an incredible job repairing a 3-story porch for me last summer. The porch had some rot and was structurally compromised around the footings and rim joists, so some of the load-bearing elements had to be replaced while keeping the porch supported. It was like a Tetris game, the way he strateg… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Edward St.Onge · 2025-11-15**: Tim was great to work with. His knowledge and experience made the project go smooth. He had to pick up the pieces when the first contractor did not complete the job. Always got back to you in a timely matter and completed what we had aggreed upon efficiently. I would highly recommend Tim for any pro… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Crow · 2025-10-25**: We couldn’t be happier with the work Tradecraft VT LLC did on our home. Tim Chila and the team transformed our under-utilized sunroom—previously just the pass-through to our deck—into a gorgeous screened-in porch that we now use all the time. The design is thoughtful, the craftsmanship is top-notch… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-980000618 · 2025-09-07**: Tim Chila and his crew receives only the highest praise from me. We totally redid our kitchen in VT and Tim’s work both in terms of the deconstruction and construction were top notch. He has the finest eye for design and made valuable recommendations when I had a decision to make. He is the finest m… - **5/5 · Houzz · William Ketcham · 2025-05-24**: Tim Chila renovated three bathrooms in our 70’s vintage home neat Stratton, VT. It involved removing a fiberglass shower enclosure, installing a new shower, three new shower doors. Three new tile floors, new vanity, three new toilets, and one refinished ceilings. He was extremely helpful with design… - **5/5 · Houzz · HU-48697722 · 2025-05-20**: Set a meeting quickly to review work. Established reasonable price scope. Arrived on schedule and managed a clean site. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-23T02:53:37.607Z. Cite as: Tradecraft VT — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/tradecraft-vt) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/tradecraft-vt ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)