Our Services in Connecticut

Cost depends on scope, materials and the condition of what is already there. Every estimate is free and written out before work begins, so there are no vague numbers. Masonry, painting, flooring and landscape work each price differently. Milton walks the job in person and quotes it clearly.

Yes. Every estimate is free and comes with no obligation. Milton comes to the property, looks at the job in person, and provides a written estimate you can review at your own pace. No pressure and no charge to have him out.

Timeline depends on the service. A single room repaint runs two to four days. A full exterior repaint or a masonry repair job usually takes one to two weeks. Whole property landscape or full house flooring takes longer. A firm schedule is included in the estimate.

Yes. M & J Home Improvement carries a Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor license and full liability and workers compensation insurance. Both are current on every job. Proof of insurance and license number are available on request before work starts.

Workmanship on every installation is backed by M & J directly. Materials carry manufacturer warranties, which vary by product. Specific warranty terms are written into the estimate for each project so nothing is left unclear.

Water is the main cause. Freeze and thaw cycles push loose mortar apart, poor drainage saturates the base of walls, and settling shifts the load path. Repairing the cracks without addressing the cause guarantees the problem returns. Every masonry job starts with finding out why it failed.

Most Connecticut chimneys need repointing every 25 to 40 years. Signs to watch: crumbling mortar between bricks, loose bricks, water stains on the interior wall behind the chimney and rust on the flashing. Repointing is far less expensive than a full rebuild if caught early.

Quality paint on properly prepped siding lasts eight to twelve years in Connecticut. Trim, porches and decks take more weather and typically hold for six to eight years. Preparation quality matters more than the paint brand. A skipped prep step is what shortens the life.

Late spring through early fall is the window. Ideal conditions are temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees, low humidity and no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Coating a wet or cold surface causes early failure. Work is scheduled around the weather, not against it.

A single room runs one to two days. A whole floor takes four to seven days. Full house repaints usually finish in one to two weeks. What determines the timeline is prep, not square footage. Patching, sanding and priming take longer than the finish coats.

The M & J crew handles small furniture, art and outlet plates. Very large or fragile pieces are best moved by you before we arrive, since we do not want to be responsible for damage on your grandmother’s dresser. Everything that stays in the room is covered and floors are protected.

A single room takes one to two days. A whole floor takes three to five days. Full house flooring runs one to two weeks. Subfloor condition changes the timeline more than the material. Uneven or damp subfloors need leveling and sealing before the new floor goes down.

Luxury vinyl plank is the honest answer for most basements. It is waterproof, handles the moisture that comes off a concrete slab, and installs directly over most subfloors. Ceramic tile also works well. Hardwood and laminate are not recommended below grade in Connecticut.