Remodeling & Drywall Contractor in West Hartford, CT
Colonials, capes and Tudors from the 1920s and 30s — plaster walls, small original bathrooms, and details worth keeping rather than covering.
Your West Hartford Remodeling Team
Much of West Hartford went up between the wars, and it shows in the walls. These are plaster houses with hardwood, thick trim profiles and bathrooms built to 1930s dimensions. They are also well kept, which sets the standard: work that would pass without comment in a newer house stands out immediately here.
Tico's repairs and skim-coats plaster rather than tearing it out by default, matches trim to what the house already has, and works around the details — picture rails, arched openings, original doors — instead of flattening them. When a bathroom or kitchen does need bringing forward, the goal is a room that works like a modern one and still belongs to the house.
The recurring question in these houses is whether to repair the plaster or tear it out for drywall. We answer it honestly per wall rather than by policy. Sound plaster with localised damage is cheaper and far less disruptive to repair and skim; plaster that has lost its key across whole sections is usually better replaced. What we will not do is quote a tear-out because it is simpler for us.
Serving West Hartford Center, Bishops Corner, Elmwood and the surrounding neighbourhoods, plus Hartford, Newington, Bloomfield, Farmington and Avon.
What We See Most in West Hartford Homes
- Fine crazing and hairline cracks spreading across plaster ceilings
- One small original bathroom serving the whole upstairs
- Cracks reopening each winter at the corners of doors and windows
- Plaster damaged around radiators, steam pipes and old chimney breasts
- Thick original trim profiles that no longer match anything sold off the shelf
- Kitchens and baths updated in the 90s that now sit oddly against the original detail
Our Services in West Hartford
The work West Hartford homeowners call us for most.
Plastering
Traditional and skim-coat plaster done right.
Learn moreCrack Repair
Permanent fixes for stress and settling cracks.
Learn moreBathroom Remodeling
Full bathroom transformations, start to finish.
Learn moreInterior & Exterior Painting
Clean lines inside, weather-ready finishes outside.
Learn moreTrim Installation
Baseboards, casing and trim done sharp.
Learn moreTile Installation
Walls, floors, showers and backsplashes.
Learn moreWorking in West Hartford
Should plaster be repaired or replaced with drywall?
In a 1920s or 30s house, usually repaired. If the plaster is largely sound, repairing and skim-coating is less disruptive and less expensive than tear-out, and it keeps the wall thickness and detail the house was built with.
My bathroom is tiny and original. What are the options?
Most homes of that era have one small bathroom, and there is usually more room in it than it looks. Rethinking the fixture layout and the door swing often gains real space without moving walls — we will show you what is possible before anything is opened up.
Will you damage the original trim and details?
No. Picture rails, arched openings, thick casings and original doors are why these houses are worth what they are. We work around them, and where something has been damaged we match it rather than replace the run.
Why West Hartford Homeowners Choose Us
Licensed & Insured
Every job is done to code and fully insured — so your home and your wallet are protected from day one.
Craftsmanship That Lasts
We treat drywall seams, tile lines and trim like they'll be inspected up close — because they will be.
Honest, Upfront Pricing
Clear written estimates with no hidden fees. You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start.
On Time & Tidy
We respect your schedule, protect your floors and furniture, and leave the space cleaner than we found it.
Local & Reliable
A local Hartford County team that answers the phone, shows up when we say, and stands behind every project.
Free Detailed Estimates
Tell us about your project and get a no-pressure, no-obligation quote — usually within 24 hours.
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