General Contractor in Shelton, CT
New construction, additions, full-scale remodels, and the roofing, siding, and gutters we built our name on — one licensed contractor serving Shelton from foundation to finish.
Our Services in Shelton
PRC Builders is a licensed general contractor serving Shelton — the roofing, siding, and gutter work we built our name on, plus additions, full-scale remodeling, and new construction.
Full-Scale Remodeling
Whole-home renovations and gut remodels, one contractor start to finish
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Visit PRCdemo.com →PRC Builders is a licensed general contractor serving Shelton, CT — new construction, additions, and full-scale remodels from White Hills to Huntington and the redeveloping downtown along the Housatonic, plus complete exterior work. One contractor, one contract, foundation to finish, with our own W-2 crews.
Shelton Neighborhoods We Serve
Shelton combines mid-century subdivisions on wooded lots, hillside land still being built out, and a downtown in active redevelopment along the Housatonic River — three very different kinds of construction in one city.
As a full-service general contractor, PRC Builders handles additions, full-scale remodels, and new construction throughout Shelton.
White Hills
Mid-century Colonials and ranches on wooded lots, many now 40-60 years old. Closed floor plans and dated kitchens make these homes prime candidates for open-concept remodels, primary-suite additions, and whole-home updates.
Huntington
A blend of older suburban homes and newer development around Huntington Center. We handle everything here from kitchen and bath remodels to in-law additions that let families grow without leaving the neighborhood.
Downtown / River Road Corridor
Shelton’s downtown redevelopment along the Housatonic mixes renovated vintage buildings with new construction. We take on commercial build-outs, mixed-use fit-ups, and renovations of older structures in the corridor.
Hillside Subdivisions
Shelton’s hillsides hold newer contemporary Colonials and buildable land with river-valley views. We build custom new construction on sloped sites where drainage, foundations, and wind exposure have to be engineered, not assumed.
General Contracting in Shelton
Remodeling the 1960s-80s Housing Stock
White Hills and Shelton’s established subdivisions were built in the suburban boom, and it shows: compartmentalized layouts, one full bath serving four bedrooms, and kitchens walled off from the rest of the house. The framing is solid; the plan is the problem.
How we handle it: Engineered structural openings for open-concept kitchens and living space, bathroom additions, and second-story expansions on ranches with the foundation to carry them. Design, permits with the City of Shelton, and construction all run through one contract.
New Construction on Hillside Lots
Shelton still has what most of Fairfield County’s edge has run out of: buildable land. But hillside lots punish shortcuts — sloped sites need engineered drainage, stepped or reinforced foundations, and framing detailed for wind exposure above the river valley.
How we handle it: We manage the full build — site work, foundation, framing, and finish — and because our exterior crews built our reputation, the envelope that takes the weather (roofing, siding, gutters and drainage) is engineered into the house, not added onto it.
Downtown Redevelopment & Commercial Fit-Ups
Shelton’s downtown has become one of the Valley’s most active redevelopment stories, with the River Road corridor drawing new apartments, restaurants, and offices alongside surviving vintage buildings.
How we handle it: Commercial build-outs and tenant fit-ups on lease-driven schedules, plus renovation of older downtown structures where existing framing, masonry, and code upgrades have to be reconciled. When a building is past saving, our PRC Demolition division clears the way for new construction.
What Shelton Homeowners Ask Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you build additions in Shelton?
Yes. Primary-suite additions, in-law suites, garages with bonus rooms, and second stories are core work for us in Shelton — White Hills' wooded lots and Huntington's established properties usually have the room and the setbacks to build. We handle design, permitting with the City of Shelton, and construction under one contract with our own W-2 crews.
Can you handle a whole-home remodel in Shelton?
Yes. Most of our Shelton remodel work is transforming 1960s-1980s Colonials and ranches — engineered beam work to open floor plans, gut kitchen and bath renovations, and full electrical and plumbing updates through licensed trade partners. One contractor, one schedule, from demo to walkthrough.
Do you handle permits with the City of Shelton?
Yes, on every project. We prepare and file building permit applications, coordinate with Shelton's Building Department, and schedule all required inspections. For hillside new construction we also manage the site-specific requirements — drainage, erosion control, and foundation engineering — before the first permit is filed.
Do you build new homes in Shelton?
Yes. Shelton is one of the few nearby towns with real buildable land left, and we manage ground-up construction from site work to certificate of occupancy — including sloped hillside lots that need engineered foundations and drainage. If you're replacing an existing structure, PRC Demolition, our CT Class B licensed division (prcdemo.com), handles the teardown and PRC Builders manages the rebuild.
Do you do commercial work in downtown Shelton?
Yes. We handle commercial build-outs, tenant fit-ups, and renovations along the River Road corridor and downtown Shelton's redevelopment area. We're licensed and carry $2M in liability insurance (NHC.0016349, HIC.0661478, DMCR.003450), and we schedule around lease deadlines and operating businesses.
Do you still do roofing in Shelton?
Yes — roofing built our name. We still replace and repair roofs, siding, and gutters across Shelton, with algae-resistant shingles and gutter guards spec'd for the town's heavy tree coverage. Exterior work stands alone or folds into a larger remodel or addition under the same contract.
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Why Shelton Homeowners Choose PRC Builders
Licensed & Insured
Fully licensed in Connecticut with $2M liability insurance. NHC.0016349, HIC.0661478, DMCR.003450.
Fast Response
Direct line to the owner, same-day estimates available, and crews that show up when promised.
Quality Work
W-2 employees (not subcontractors), premium materials, and 5-year workmanship warranty.
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