Start from a developed project direction, then browse, compare, select, and shape it around your home. Submit the resulting plan for BBRI review when you are ready.
Residential planning + construction
Built for residential projects that require coordinated planning, trades, and construction.
BBRI plans and coordinates complex residential remodeling, additions, structural integration, and whole-home functional change. The work begins by aligning scope, timeline, and investment before a site visit or construction commitment.
Legal nameBernier Building & Remodeling, Inc.
Founded1999 • Jason Bernier, Founder / President
Project approachBBRI-led residential construction with qualified trade partners
Service areaConnecticut shoreline with selective Fairfield County work through Norwalk
Project pricingProvided after project review
CT CertificateNHC.0017108 • current through March 31, 2027
PROJECT DIRECTIONSChoose and compare a project directionOpen a project, compare up to three, then apply one to your home.
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1 • CHOOSE A PROJECT DIRECTION12 developed project types • common homeowner projects shown firstNot sure? Choose the closest option—you can change it later.
EVERY PROJECT TYPE INCLUDESProject image • floor plan • four interior or exterior elevations
PLAN 01 • Kitchen remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Rebuild the kitchen as a complete working system—cabinetry, island, surfaces, lighting, ventilation, utilities, flooring, and storage—without automatically expanding the project across the entire main level.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$189,000–$236,250Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME52 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 16–22 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 02 • Bathroom remodel
Primary Bathroom Remodel
Replan the primary bathroom around a larger shower, useful vanity storage, private circulation, durable waterproofing, quieter lighting, and a coordinated fixture and finish system.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$151,200–$189,000Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME38 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 12–17 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 03 • Bathroom addition + package
Bathroom Remodel / Addition Package
Coordinate two related bathroom projects as one controlled scope so plumbing, ventilation, tile, fixture selections, protection, and trade sequencing are resolved together instead of as disconnected room jobs.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$194,400–$243,000Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME55 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 17–24 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 04 • Kitchen + main level
Kitchen + Main-Level Remodel
Rebuild the kitchen and the rooms around it as one connected living system with clearer circulation, more storage, and coordinated structural and finish work.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$264,600–$330,750Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME80 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 24–30 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 05 • Whole-home transformation
Whole-Home Remodel
Retain the useful shell while rebuilding circulation, structure, systems, and finishes into one coherent home instead of a collection of room-by-room projects.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$567,000–$708,750Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME170 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 44–60 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 06 • Residential addition
Home Addition
Add useful first-floor living space while making the new room, circulation, structure, envelope, and building systems read as one house.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$307,800–$384,750Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME90 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 28–36 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 07 • Second-story expansion
Second-Story Addition
Create a complete new bedroom level while controlling the structural load path, stair, weather exposure, mechanical routing, and disruption to the existing home.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$459,000–$573,750Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME135 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 40–52 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 08 • Primary suite expansion
Primary Suite Addition / Remodel
Build a complete private bedroom, bath, and wardrobe zone above an existing garage while making the stair, structure, exterior massing, and building systems feel original to the home.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$340,200–$425,250Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME100 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 32–40 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 09 • Lower-level conversion
Basement / Lower-Level Remodel
Turn a viable lower level into bright living space with a family room, flexible guest or office zone, full bath, storage, and controlled moisture and egress.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$210,600–$263,250Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME65 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 20–28 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 10 • Porch + four-season room
Porch / Four-Season Room
Turn a porch or underused exterior edge into durable conditioned living space while resolving foundation, structure, windows, roof drainage, insulation, heating and cooling, and the connection back into the house.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$232,200–$290,250Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME66 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 20–28 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 11 • Universal living + multigenerational
Accessible / Multigenerational Addition
Add a dignified, step-free first-floor suite that supports independence while remaining structurally, visually, and operationally connected to the main home.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$378,000–$472,500Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME115 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 34–44 weeks after project details are confirmed
PLAN 12 • Building envelope + exterior
Exterior / Building Envelope Remodel
Rebuild the exterior as one coordinated weather-management system—siding, windows, roof transitions, entry, trim, drainage, and selective porch or deck work—while preserving the home’s character.
INITIAL PROJECT RANGE$253,800–$317,250Based on this project type. Your choices in Configure help refine scope, cost, and timing.
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME75 days
PRELIMINARY TIMELINEAbout 3 months to prepare • then 22–30 weeks after project details are confirmed
2 • COMPARE DIRECTIONS
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0/3 added • select one direction to carry into Apply to My Home.
Nothing added to Compare yet.Use `ADD TO COMPARE` on a project image. Add one to save a direction, or two to three to compare them here before applying one to your home.
NO PROJECT DIRECTION SELECTEDReview a project direction when you are ready.
Opening a project shows its image, description, starting price, included work, and estimated time. Apply to My Home carries the direction into Configure.
CUSTOM / NOT SURE YETDescribe a different projectChoose this near-final option when none of the project types above is a close match.
Tell us what makes your project different and what you need the finished home to do. BBRI will review the information and let you know whether the project is a fit. This first review does not schedule a site visit or create a proposal.
PLANS + PROJECT PHOTOS
Add the plans, photos, or files that explain this project.
PROJECT VISUALYour first selected image will appear here.
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ABOUT THESE FILES Add current plans, photos, survey, engineering, specifications, selection plans, or permit records that help explain the different project. Uploading files does not create a proposal, site visit, or construction agreement.
MY HOME • PROJECT INFORMATION
Tell us about the home and what should change
SAVE SECTION 01
Save this home and check its address.
Saves the home information, formats the address, and checks connected official parcel and permit records. It also provides the relevant town offices when anything still needs review.
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PROPERTY CONTEXT • EXISTING CONDITIONS
Property records and official town offices
Enter any complete address above to populate its property-record workspace.
0 SAVED • 0 IMAGES
ADDRESS RESEARCHEnter a complete address to begin.The search checks connected official parcel and permit records.
ADDRESS NEEDED
Enter any complete street address, municipality, and state; the property-record workspace loads automatically.
PROJECT SOURCE RECORDNO SOURCES RECORDED YET
NO VERIFIED RECORDS SAVEDOnly a confirmed address-matched record or a source you add manually will appear here.
MORE OPTIONS • COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTProducts, finishes + project additions
A project-matched selection set is ready to review. Nothing is added until you choose it.
OPEN CURATED OPTIONSREVIEW BEFORE SUBMITTING
PRODUCTS + FINISHESReview the current direction set, then add only what fits
CURATED PICKS READY • NOTHING ADDED YET
COMMON SELECTIONS • CURRENT PROJECT • SOURCE-REVIEWED AUGUST 2026
Durable, adaptable + efficient
Cleanable surfaces, accessible controls, efficient equipment, dependable ventilation, and long-life materials lead this set.
Apply an inspiration direction above and this set will repopulate automatically.
6COMMON PROJECT PICKSSuggestions only • choose ADD to carry an item into this project.
PRODUCT SEARCH
Need something different?
Search current sources by category, material, manufacturer, model, size, finish, or performance need.
DirectionCustom direction not yet describedReturnCurrent source links and short result summaries
The current direction set is above. Search here only when you want a different product.
REVIEW BEFORE SELECTING. Confirm the exact model, dimensions, compatibility, code requirements, finish, live price, availability, seller, accessories, delivery, return terms, and warranty before approval or purchase. Search results do not change the project automatically. Items BBRI does not install may be researched for coordination, but they are excluded from the selections list and Budget.
IncludeSelection / sourceQty / configurationAvailable after approvalOwner order timingOwner status
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTHARDWARE • INTERIOR DOORSSELECT L-Square lever setEMTEK • Tribeca lever • rosette / finish TBDPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTMILLWORK • BATHLinear floating bathroom vanityROOM & BOARD • Linear • White oak / oak • configuration TBDPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTBATHROOM FIXTURES • TOILETToilet selectionKOHLER • Category selection • height / bowl / rough-in / flush TBDPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTPAINT • INTERIORUniversal Khaki color directionSHERWIN-WILLIAMS • SW 6150 • sheen / coating system TBDPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTPLUMBING • BATHAnthem digital shower controlKOHLER • K-28214 • finish / valve system TBDPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
COMMON FOR THIS PROJECTSURFACE • KITCHEN / BATHCalacatta Nuvo quartzCAESARSTONE • 5131 • Polished • 2 cm / 3 cmPRODUCT SOURCE ↗
AVAILABLE AFTER APPROVAL
SELECTION COORDINATIONAVAILABLE AFTER AUTHORIZATIONDetailed project workspace
CLIENT PROCUREMENT: Product purchase, tax, freight, delivery, receiving, damage, returns, and warranty remain client responsibilities and stay outside the BBRI contract. Client-added web products enter as pending BBRI review with $0 installation and 0 project days until confirmed. Appliance and glass products and installation are excluded.
PROJECT ADDITIONSAdd work beyond the selected project direction
No project additions selected
Your selected project direction already includes its standard work.
Add an option only when your home needs something beyond that starting scope. The Budget and Timeline will update, but the option remains a planning choice until it is reviewed and approved.
Additional bath or powder room
Project-specific allowance when the selected template does not already include the room, fixtures, licensed trades, and finish installation.
WORKING DAYSLOCKED
Additional structural opening or layout alternate
Allowance for an added opening, beam, or layout alternate beyond the selected project direction; engineering and field review are still required.
WORKING DAYSLOCKED
Custom built-ins or feature-wall package
Allowance for project-specific cabinetry, shelving, fireplace-wall integration, or similar finish carpentry outside the assumed template scope.
WORKING DAYSLOCKED
Exterior living or entry connection
Allowance for an added deck, landing, covered entry, patio connection, or related exterior tie-in beyond the selected project direction.
WORKING DAYSLOCKED
Occupied-home phasing or temporary kitchen
Allowance for temporary facilities, additional protection, sequencing, and repeated mobilization when the project must remain occupied.
WORKING DAYSLOCKED
Project-option amounts and timing are estimates until BBRI reviews them. If the project proceeds, approved changes are documented in writing before the added work begins.
LOCAL COST COMPARISON • END OF 03CHOOSE A PROJECT DIRECTIONAvailable after one project is applied to My Home
Apply one project direction to My Home to compare its projected agreement amount with compatible published numeric project-cost information.
AVAILABLE AFTER SELECTION
END OF 03 CONFIGURE • FREE BBRI REVIEW • $0 DUE
Submit the applied project for BBRI review.
BBRI will review the project currently applied to My Home for either Build with BBRI or a Builder Package. Only this lead or new project request is submitted. You’re welcome to continue working in the same 01–03 workspace and submit when ready. This request creates no agreement, invoice, payment obligation, schedule, permit, purchase, or construction authorization.
Open Sections 04–07 with authorized project access.
Public planning stays open through Section 03. Sign in to save or return later; the project already on this screen remains intact. Sections 04–07 open only with BBRI authorization.
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