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Permits & Inspections
We pull the permits your project needs and schedule the inspections, so the work is done to Vermont code and signed off properly. No corners cut, no problems at sale time.
Serving Chittenden County, Vermont
General Contractor in Chittenden County, Vermont
Most people call us when they need one person they can trust to run the whole project. That's what a general contractor is , the single point of contact who makes sure everything actually happens. I'm Tim Chila, and I've been managing home projects across Chittenden County for over 50 years.
What We Do
One Person Accountable for the Whole Job
A general contractor isn't the person who does one trade , it's the person who makes sure every trade shows up, every permit is pulled, every material arrives, and every decision gets made without you having to chase anyone. On most projects, that's the difference between a job that runs smoothly and one that drags on for months.
You shouldn't have to call the plumber, then the electrician, then the tiler, and try to get three schedules to line up. That's my job. I coordinate the trades, set the timeline, handle the permits and inspections, and keep you informed at every step. You make the decisions that matter to you , I take care of getting everything else done right.
Before anything starts, you get an open-book, line-by-line estimate, so you know exactly what you're paying for and why. If something changes mid-project, you hear it from me before it costs you , not after. After 50 years, that's still how we work.
Scope of Work
What General Contracting Covers
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Trade Coordination
Plumbers, electricians, tilers, painters , we hire, schedule, and manage every trade on your job, so they show up in the right order and the work flows without gaps.
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Scheduling & Timeline
You get a realistic schedule before work begins, and we hold to it. If weather or a material delay shifts something, we tell you why and what it means.
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Materials & Ordering
We source and order materials, track lead times, and make sure what's needed is on site when the trade is ready for it , not three weeks after.
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Budget & Open-Book Estimates
A detailed, line-by-line estimate before anything starts, and honest updates throughout. You always know where your money is going.
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On-Site Management
Someone who's actually accountable is watching the work , catching issues early, keeping quality up, and making sure your home is respected while we're in it.
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Final Walkthrough & Sign-Off
We walk the finished project with you, fix any punch-list items, and don't call it done until you do.
How It Works
How a Project Runs With Us
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Free Consultation
We sit down with you, walk the space, and talk through what you want to accomplish. No pitch, no pressure , just an honest read on what's involved.
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Open-Book Estimate
You get a detailed, line-by-line cost breakdown before anything starts. You know exactly what you're paying for and where every dollar goes.
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We Run the Project
Permits, trades, scheduling, materials , we coordinate all of it and keep you updated at every milestone, so you're never left wondering what's happening.
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Final Walkthrough
We go through every detail together, sort any last items, and don't consider the job finished until you're happy with it.
Why Tradecraft VT
Why Homeowners Hand Us the Whole Project
One Point of Contact
You deal with Tim , not a project coordinator, not a call centre, not a rotating cast of subs. One person who knows your job and answers for it from start to finish.
50+ Years of Experience
Five decades of running jobs in Vermont means we see problems before they cost you , the permit issue, the trade conflict, the material delay , and head them off.
No Surprises on the Bill
Open-book pricing from day one. Fully insured. Vermont Contractor Licence No. 173.0000644. You always know the number, and the number doesn't move on you without a reason you've agreed to.
Common Questions
General Contracting FAQs
We manage your entire project for you , permits, hiring and scheduling trades, ordering materials, keeping the timeline on track, and the final walkthrough. You have one point of contact instead of coordinating a dozen workers yourself.
If your project involves more than one trade , say a remodel that needs plumbing, electrical, and tile , a general contractor saves you the headache of coordinating them and makes sure the work is sequenced and inspected properly. For a single small task, you may not.
Yes. Tradecraft VT holds Vermont Contractor Licence No. 173.0000644 and is fully insured on every project. In Vermont, any contracting work over $10,000 requires a licensed contractor , you can verify ours through the Office of Professional Regulation.
With an open-book, line-by-line estimate before any work starts. You see what each part of the job costs. If something changes during the project, we tell you before it affects the bill , no surprises at the end.
We serve Chittenden County, Vermont , including Burlington, Essex Junction, Williston, South Burlington, Winooski, and the surrounding towns. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at (802) 585-9112.
Let's Talk
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether it's a remodel, an addition, or a build you need someone to run from start to finish, give us a call or send the details. We'll get back to you within one business day.
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