Spaces, LLC is a Hartford-area design/build general contracting firm based in East Hartford, Connecticut, headed by CEO and chief project coordinator Andrew Stoddard. The company maintains a core team of licensed carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and project managers in-house, while also working with a select group of subcontractors who the company says share its work ethic and business values — a transparent acknowledgment that even full-service general contractors typically rely on outside trades for portions of complex projects.
Home additions are a central specialty, with particular technical depth in dormers and bump-outs — two addition types that solve different space problems. Dormers convert underused attic space with slanted ceilings into more functional, standing-height rooms by extending the roofline; bump-outs are smaller-scale additions, typically pushing a wall out 2-3 feet, that can create room for a kitchen pantry or a larger bathroom without the cost and complexity of a full addition. When property boundaries or existing conditions prevent building outward, Spaces LLC’s in-house structural engineers and licensed architects assess whether building up — adding a second story or converting attic space — is a viable alternative.
The company’s process is built around clear communication throughout construction: clients receive daily updates, progress photos, and weekly check-ins, along with frequent inspections intended to maintain consistent quality standards. This level of proactive communication addresses one of the most common sources of homeowner frustration during renovation projects — not knowing what’s happening on-site when they’re not physically present.
Beyond additions, Spaces LLC offers a comprehensive service range including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom home construction, architectural design services, deck building, garage construction and conversion, and insurance claim and restoration work. Customer reviews consistently praise the team’s responsiveness, attention to detail, and willingness to handle both major renovations and smaller repair requests that other contractors might turn away.
For homeowners in the Hartford area planning an addition, dormer, bump-out, or larger remodeling project, Spaces LLC offers a design/build relationship led by an in-house team of licensed tradespeople, architects, and engineers, backed by a documented process for communication and quality control throughout the project.