New home under construction at golden hour, timber framing against a warm sky
General Contracting · Excavation

Where plans become projects.

We grade the site, set the foundation and frame it straight, then finish clean. One crew and one standard carry your project from the first stake in the ground to the final walkthrough, here in Oxford.

10+
Years On The Job
250+
Projects Completed
4.9
Google Rated
Licensed
Bonded & Insured
What We Build

Heavy work.
Clean finish.

From breaking ground to the final trim board, we self-perform the work that matters, so the schedule, the quality and the cleanup remain our responsibility, not yours.

Carpenter cutting framing lumber on a residential build
01 / Framing

Framing & Structure

Plumb, level and square, without exception. Floor systems, walls, roof trusses and structural repairs built to code and engineered to carry load for decades.

Excavator digging earth on a job site
02 / Earthwork

Excavation & Grading

Site preparation, trenching, pad building and final grade. We bring the equipment and read the ground so your foundation begins on solid footing.

Worker on an exterior with a ladder installing siding
03 / Exterior

Siding

Lap, board-and-batten or fiber cement, installed weather-tight with true lines and crisp corners that stand up to New England winters and summer storms.

Composite deck boards being installed
04 / Outdoor

Custom Decks

Composite or hardwood decks engineered for the long term, with concealed fasteners, solid footings and railings built to last.

Covered front porch on a custom farmhouse
05 / Outdoor

Porches

Covered porches and screened additions with proper rooflines and finished beam work, designed to become a defining feature of the home.

Renovated modern kitchen and living interior
06 / Whole-Home

Remodeling & Additions

Kitchens, baths, room additions and down-to-the-studs renovations, managed from start to finish by a single crew and one point of contact, with no surprises along the way.

Who You're Hiring

A disciplined team, honest work, and a site left clean.

AW began with a single excavator, a flatbed and one principle: do what you say you'll do. A decade on, the company is run the same way, with the owner on site, direct answers, and a jobsite held to a standard we're proud to put our name on.

We self-perform the foundational work, earthwork, foundations and framing, so every trade that follows builds on ground that is properly prepared. No excuses, no surprise change orders, just a build that holds up through every Connecticut season.

250+
Projects Delivered
4.9
Avg. Client Rating
10+
Years In Business
Arek WentaFounder & Lead Builder
Tradesperson working with sparks at golden hour
100%
Owner On Every Site
Why AW

Built on trust,
not just lumber.

The difference between a good contractor and a costly one is how they handle what isn't written into the contract. These are the standards we hold to, every time.

01

Clear Communication

A defined schedule, a single point of contact, and a same-day response. Your calls and messages are answered, before and after the deposit clears.

02

Upfront Pricing

Detailed, line-item estimates before any work begins. The figure we quote is the figure you plan around, with change orders made only at your request.

03

Built To Last

The right materials, fasteners and details throughout. The work you never see is precisely where we invest the extra hour. Every project is warrantied.

04

Respect For Your Home

Drop cloths, dust barriers and a broom-clean site at the end of every day. We treat your property with the same care we would give our own.

How It Goes

From dirt to
done in four steps.

Clear and predictable at every stage. You'll always know what's happening this week and what comes next.

01

Consultation

We walk the site, discuss your goals and budget, and give you an honest assessment of what's realistic.

02

Planning & Quote

Detailed scope, line-item pricing, permits and a schedule you can hold us to, all in writing.

03

Construction

Work begins. Owner on site, daily updates, and a clean jobsite from the first dig to the last nail.

04

Final Walkthrough

We inspect the work together, complete every punch-list item, and hand over a spotless, finished project, warranty included.

Recent Work

Proof in the pour.

Start Your Project
Finished custom home exterior
New Build · Southbury

Naugatuck Valley Custom Home

Framing crew working on site
Framing · Newtown

Two-Story Frame & Truss Set

Excavator preparing a building pad
Earthwork · Seymour

Pad & Foundation Prep

Remodeled modern interior
Remodel · Middlebury

Down-to-Studs Kitchen

Custom outdoor living deck at dusk
Deck · Monroe

Multi-Level Composite Deck

Finished modern custom home at dusk
New Build · Woodbury

Modern Farmhouse, Turnkey

In Their Words

Homeowners who'd
hire us again.

They dug a pad on a tricky slope nobody else wanted to touch, and the foundation came out dead level. Owner was there every morning. That tells you everything.

Marcus Bell
New Build · Southbury

Our kitchen remodel came in on budget with no surprise charges. Every estimate line matched the final invoice. After two bad contractors, that felt like a miracle.

Deena Ramos
Remodel · Middlebury

The deck they built has zero squeaks two winters later. They hid every fastener and cleaned up so well you'd never know a crew had been here. Worth every dollar.

Tyler Okafor
Custom Deck · Monroe

Added a covered porch and a room over the garage. Permits, inspections, all of it handled. They made a complicated job feel boringly smooth, exactly what you want.

Greg Hassel
Porch & Addition · Newtown
Where We Work

Connecticut, covered.

Based in Oxford and working throughout the Naugatuck Valley and the I-84 corridor. If you're nearby and don't see your town listed, please reach out.

  • Oxford
  • Seymour
  • Naugatuck
  • Southbury
  • Middlebury
  • Newtown
  • Monroe
  • Beacon Falls
  • Shelton
  • Derby
  • Ansonia
  • Woodbury
AW General Contracting and Excavation. From dirt to dreams come true.

Let's break
ground.

Free, no-pressure estimates. Tell us what you're planning and we'll walk your site, review the numbers, and give you a clear, honest answer, typically within 48 hours.