Frequently Asked Questions

Where Do I Begin?

Start clipping pictures and getting ideas from the internet. Our Houzz profile is a great place to start! We will gladly meet with you to assess the feasibility of a certain project and offer our 34+ years of experience to help you achieve your dreams.

Do We Need Formal Building Plans to Do This Project?

For small baths and deck projects, we can provide plans to satisfy building officials. On larger additions or renovations, we have worked with many local architects and can suggest a few to interview. We strongly believe in being a part of the process from the beginning to more closely monitor feasibility and to assist with selections.

How Much Will It Cost?

A good general rule in this area is $200 per square foot. Kitchens and baths will skew that number upwards due to plumbing, fixture, and cabinet/countertop costs.

How Long Will It Take?

Bath projects and decks take a few weeks. Larger kitchen renovations can take 2-3 months. Additions or new construction can take 3-6 months or longer, depending on complexity and scope.

Will We Need Permits?

Most often we are going to need a permit to do work on your house and will work to secure them with you.

What Happens if I Make Changes Along the Way?

We provide a very detailed estimate laying out the scope of work in 30 different construction categories with labor, materials, and subcontractors broken down that we bring into the contract. Any deviation from the contract will be handled by a change order that will have just as much detail. See our page on Our Process to learn more about how we work with our clients.

What Are Your Qualifications?

We are a licensed New Home Construction Contractor (Reg.# NHC.0015169) as well as a licensed Home Improvement Contractor (Reg. #HIC.0565924) in the State of CT. We are also A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau. The Pratley Company, LLC has been in business since 1990.

Are You Insured?

We have all necessary insurance to complete your job and will present you with a Certificate of Insurance before work begins.

Do You Have References?

Please review our customer testimonials to see how our customers appreciate our work. Formal references will be provided upon request.

What Areas Do You Serve?

We do all of our work in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Contact Us Today

If your questions were not fully answered on this page, please contact us. We are always happy to give our customers as much of our time as they need. Additionally, we want you to be fully educated when it comes to your home improvement projects. Contact us whenever you need clarification regarding our services.