--- title: "Wiser Home Remodeling" description: "Wiser Home Remodeling is a remodeler in New Canaan. The company says on its website that it has built and remodeled in Westchester and Fairfield County for" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Wiser Home Remodeling **Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 72 Grove St, New Canaan, CT 06840 · **Phone:** (203) 594-7814 · **Website:** https://www.wiserhomeremodeling.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.3/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 7 sources. 95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Wiser Home Remodeling is a remodeler in New Canaan. The company says on its website that it has built and remodeled in Westchester and Fairfield County for over 60 years and has completed over 4000 projects. A ctpost.com item placed Wiser Home Remodeling, of New Canaan, among 50 remodeling companies picked by Remodeling magazine for the Remodeling Big50. Its BBB grade is A+. A recent Google customer had a bathroom remodeled and said Taylor, the project manager, kept the project moving along. A 2025 customer said they had used the company for two projects, built-ins and applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel, and that the work was done on time. A 2024 customer who bought a house in Thornwood said they had all the floors redone and a full kitchen. A 2024 customer said Wiser helped them finish a basement as a playroom and gym, getting it done in a matter of months. A 2024 customer wrote that when water damage destroyed "my parent's home," the company worked with the insurance company and gutted and renovated the entire home. A 2024 customer said the company handled a mold remediation job and had earlier done a garage remodel that removed a center post and installed an I-beam. A 2023 customer had sliding glass patio doors replaced and said Derek was patient while they decided on the doors. A 2023 Google customer wrote that the contractor does not pay his subs, and warned homeowners that professionals hired by Wiser were not paid and are putting liens on property. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0614995, as active, held by Wiser Home Remodeling Inc. **Strengths:** - A bathroom remodel — a recent customer said Taylor kept the project moving - Kitchen and built-ins — a 2025 customer said the work was done on time - Water-damage rebuild — a 2024 customer said they gutted and renovated the home **Concerns:** - Unpaid subcontractors — a 2023 customer warned of liens from unpaid subs ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it has built and remodeled in Westchester and Fairfield County for over 60 years and completed over 4000 projects _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.wiserhomeremodeling.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): For over 60 years, Wiser Home Remodeling has maintained the highest standards in building and remodeling in…” - Named among 50 remodeling companies picked for Remodeling magazine's Remodeling Big50 _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Remodeler-receives-award-from-magazine-14044117.php) — “ctpost.com — Wiser Home Remodeling, of New Canaan, is among 50 remodeling companies that have been picked by Remodeling magazine to join the…” - BBB grade A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-canaan/profile/construction-services/wiser-home-remodeling-inc-0111-87126270) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - A recent customer said project manager Taylor kept a bathroom remodel moving along _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaQllucHhkVTVMVjFNNVpXdzRYMjVMZFhaYWNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZBYnpxdU5LV1M5ZWw4X25LdXZacFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Wiser completed a bathroom remodel for us and we are very satisfied with the result! Every tradesman was skilled, meticulous and seamless…” - A 2025 customer said built-ins, applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel were done on time _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKU1kzZ3RZMjFTY1U5aWRraE5PRk10TFcxdVVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJSY3gtY21ScU9idkhNOFMtLW1uUnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used them for two projects. Built-ins and applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel. They are very easy to work with and the qu…” - A 2024 customer said the company gutted and renovated a water-damaged home and worked with the insurance company _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNidkt1Rmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbvKuFjwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ When my parent's home was destroyed by water damage, I was in a state of panic. However, Wiser Home Remolding's professionalism and exper…” - A 2024 customer described a basement finished as a playroom and gym _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3ck9pck1nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7rOirMg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ When my husband and I moved into our new condo we knew our first big job would be to finish our basement to transform it into a playroom …” - A 2023 customer wrote that the contractor does not pay his subs and that unpaid professionals are putting liens on property _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaMEllcVlBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ0IeqYA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Homeowners BEWARE!! This contractor does not pay his subs and they will come after you for payment. Once the work is done and completed d…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0614995, as active, held by Wiser Home Remodeling Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0614995 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: WISER HOME REMODELING INC” - Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3dE9PNGRREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7tOO4dQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I highly recommend Wisher Home Remodeling. They did a great job on our house. It was a complete gut job and it came out beautiful. Wha…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNieWZXd3pRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbyfWwzQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ It has been four years since Wiser did a gut renovation of our 8-room coop apartment in a 100-year-old building. We are as delighted with…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNidkt1Rmp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbvKuFjwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ When my parent's home was destroyed by water damage, I was in a state of panic. However, Wiser Home Remolding's professionalism and exper…” - Specializes in Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaQllucHhkVTVMVjFNNVpXdzRYMjVMZFhaYWNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlZBYnpxdU5LV1M5ZWw4X25LdXZacFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Wiser completed a bathroom remodel for us and we are very satisfied with the result! Every tradesman was skilled, meticulous and seamless…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cWZTV09REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7qfSWOQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We were in the need to remodel our hall bathroom soon after we moved in. We were met with the utmost professionalism, a fantastic work et…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3ek1fa1V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7zM_kUw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely outstanding experience with Wiser Home Remodeling! They remodeled a bathroom for our children. Their work is nothing short of…” - Also offers Kitchen Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKU1kzZ3RZMjFTY1U5aWRraE5PRk10TFcxdVVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJSY3gtY21ScU9idkhNOFMtLW1uUnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used them for two projects. Built-ins and applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel. They are very easy to work with and the qu…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NjQtOWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID764-9fg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We bought a house in Thornwood and all the floors redone, and a full kitchen. They were amazing! Always in contact with us. No surprises.…” - Also offers Remediation Services _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NWRfaEVBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID75d_hEA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Wiser responded quickly when we asked about mold remediation. Their crew showed up on time and worked each day until the job was finished…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3NjQtOWZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID764-9fg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We bought a house in Thornwood and all the floors redone, and a full kitchen. They were amazing! Always in contact with us. No surprises.…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3ek1fa1V3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7zM_kUw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Absolutely outstanding experience with Wiser Home Remodeling! They remodeled a bathroom for our children. Their work is nothing short of…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKU1kzZ3RZMjFTY1U5aWRraE5PRk10TFcxdVVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJSY3gtY21ScU9idkhNOFMtLW1uUnc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have used them for two projects. Built-ins and applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel. They are very easy to work with and the qu…” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: low)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-canaan/profile/construction-services/wiser-home-remodeling-inc-0111-87126270) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Windows & Doors, Roofing, Gutters, Siding, Kitchens & Baths, Additions, Full Home Remodeling, Dec…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-canaan/profile/construction-services/wiser-home-remodeling-inc-0111-87126270) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): Wiser Home Remodeling provides home improvement and maintenance services, including kitchen …” - Also offers Handyman _(confidence: low)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNieWZXd3pRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xecfc862ddd6abe39!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbyfWwzQE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ It has been four years since Wiser did a gut renovation of our 8-room coop apartment in a 100-year-old building. We are as delighted with…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0614995, 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 - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/wiser-home-remodeling-new-canaan-3): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Remodeler-receives-award-from-magazine-14044117.php): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wiser%20Home%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJV2cC3xCnwokROb5q3S2G_Ow): 4.7★ from 29 ratings - [Official Website](https://www.wiserhomeremodeling.com): 69 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Wiser%20Home%20Remodeling&query_place_id=ChIJV2cC3xCnwokROb5q3S2G_Ow): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/new-canaan/profile/construction-services/wiser-home-remodeling-inc-0111-87126270): Listed on this source - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/wiser-home-remodeling-inc-pfvwus-pf~2115941828): 5.0★ from 3 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “Wiser Home Remodeling, of New Canaan, is among 50 remodeling companies that have been picked by Remodeling magazine to join the Remodeling Big50.” — ctpost.com — https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Remodeler-receives-award-from-magazine-14044117.php - “Congratulations to third-generation local company Wiser Home Remodeling on being selected for “Remodeling” magazine’s “Big50.”” — newcanaanite.com — https://newcanaanite.com/did-you-hear-175-73170 ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sharon Silver · 2026-06-09**: Wiser completed a bathroom remodel for us and we are very satisfied with the result! Every tradesman was skilled, meticulous and seamless to work with. Taylor was an excellent project manager and kept the project moving along with customer satisfaction as the top priority. I highly recommend this co… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Pamela Herring · 2025-06-27**: We have used them for two projects. Built-ins and applied moulding and a full kitchen remodel. They are very easy to work with and the quality of the work is excellent. Work was done on time and all subs are very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ed Adam · 2025-05-17**: Great work at a great price. Highly recommend !!! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Allen · 2025-03-18**: Fast clean work - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin Snyder · 2025-02-26**: John did an excellent job coordinating, communicating, and making sure the final product was exactly what we wanted. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ryan Kahl · 2024-08-28**: We bought a house in Thornwood and all the floors redone, and a full kitchen. They were amazing! Always in contact with us. No surprises. Did what they said they would do. They will be the first call when I have another project for the house. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Arline Taplitz · 2024-08-27**: Excellent service, communication, workmanship and product from start to finish. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dean Surkin · 2024-08-26**: Wiser responded quickly when we asked about mold remediation. Their crew showed up on time and worked each day until the job was finished. We had previously used them for an extensive garage remodeling project (removing a center post and installing an I-beam). Their prices are reasonable, the workma… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Eger · 2024-08-25**: We were in the need to remodel our hall bathroom soon after we moved in. We were met with the utmost professionalism, a fantastic work ethic and great communication. They were punctual, and very neat. The job was done quickly with amazing detail and precision. They listened to our vision, but also o… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lori Akalski · 2024-08-22**: When my husband and I moved into our new condo we knew our first big job would be to finish our basement to transform it into a playroom and gym with ample storage space. We worked with Wiser to plan the job out and they helped us get it all done in a matter of months before our first child was bor… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T01:31:54.611Z. 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