Updated: Jun 07, 2026
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481 RIVERSIDE AVE, Westport, CT, 06880
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Ward French Construction
For over three decades, Ward French has provided residential construction services in Westport, Connecticut. Specializing in home building and renovation, the company works with homeowners on a range of project types, from custom renovations to new home construction. Based in Westport, Ward French serves clients throughout Fairfield County, focusing on residential properties. With 33 years of industry experience, the firm brings practical knowledge to projects such as kitchen remodeling, bathroom upgrades, additions, and general home improvements. Each project is managed with an understanding of the local architectural style and building requirements unique to the Westport area. Clients value Ward French’s familiarity with the region’s permitting process and established presence in the Fairfield County community.
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Address: 481 RIVERSIDE AVE, Westport, CT 06880
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Quality
97
82nd percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Ward French has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Construct gym potting shed addition at basement level with timber pergola deck above miscellaneous interior cosmetic improvements
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD-2025-00488
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,565
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major interior renovation (carriage house) and major exterior renovation
Valuation:
$360,000
Permit #:
BLD-2019-85253
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,694
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two-story single family dwelling with finished attic 4 bedrooms. (fema compliant)
Valuation:
$780,000
Permit #:
BLD-2017-82507
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,984
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Front porch renovation one-story addition for covered porch with roof deck
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
BLD-2022-02274
Status:
applied
Fee:
$1,796
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 story s/f dwelling w 6 bedrooms finished attic & partially finished basement. renovate existing pool house
Valuation:
$1,300,000
Permit #:
BLD-2012-74823
Status:
final
Fee:
$13,338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 s/f dwelling with 5 bedroom finished attic slab on grade/retaining walls
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
BLD-2012-75427
Status:
final
Fee:
$15,390
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story garage addition with unfinished attic. major interior renovations 2 story addition for bedrooms bathrooms with finished attic new foundation (move existing house)
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
BLD-2019-86063
Status:
final
Fee:
$20,520
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Major interior renovations to existing s/f dwelling - 6 bedrooms unfinished attic part finished basement
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
BLD-2012-75381
Status:
filed
Fee:
$15,390
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations to include rewire plumbing hvac 4 new baths 3 car garage w/finished room above; w. side addition and rear addit mud room; demolish exist. spaces per demolish permit-sjs permit upgraded 10/26/98 for 8 x 26 addition-rdb
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
BLD-1998-57255
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,442
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition for garage storage foyer & porch carport covered front porch 3rd floor dormers 2nd floor additon for bedroom bathroom interior renov
Valuation:
$420,000
Permit #:
BLD-1998-56927
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,362
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove portion of house 2-story addtion for kitchen family room on 1st fl master suite on 2nd fl 2 sty attach. garage w/mudroom psh mecck r30, 19, 30
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
BLD-2001-60816
Status:
filed
Fee:
$6,096
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two-story addition for family room music room and art room. connector with misc. interior renovations
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLD-2017-82699
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,565
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
6 x 41 front porch 24 x 31 2 story addtn on first fl garage/2nd fl unfinished area 44 x 91 overall dim of 2nd fl.; interior renovations rjy r13/r30
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
BLD-1999-58902
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,861
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
8 x 14 frnt porch; 11x26 din room ext/laundry rm; 6x10 entry platform; removal of 2nd kit to convert house back to single fam; bilk0 dr to cellar; interior renovations - fsb mecck r38 15 15 uncondit r30
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
BLD-2000-59513
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,880
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove back section of house new 2 sty. addition for foyer/exer.rm./pub rm./sun room master suite on 2nd. floor. 8/01/03 permit upgrade to change crawl to basement
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
BLD-2003-63668
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2-sty addtn for 2-car garage expansion/2nd fl master bedroom exp 2 bay windows/new siding & extension trim - psh other: permit ammendment to addition 3 dormers in attic -sjs r-38, 15, 30
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
BLD-2002-62239
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,778
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove garage - replace w/3 car garage w/storage above addition 2nd sty mbr above existing kitchen and family rm; new portico dbg
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
BLD-2001-60785
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,642
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2-sty s/f dwelling w partially finished attic partially fn. cellar 6 bdrms rear cov. porch frnt cov. porch
Valuation:
$1,150,000
Permit #:
BLD-2004-64892
Status:
final
Fee:
$11,684
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story rear addition for 1st floor mudroom dinning room study with master suite avove and balcony. new fron t entry
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
BLD-2008-69866
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,896
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations; kitchen extension; 2-story addtn for 2 car garage w/bdrm above - sjs mcck: r-30/19
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
BLD-2002-62818
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,620
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | NHC.0014481 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | New Home Contractor |
| Date Issued | 04-01-2026 |
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Inactive License
| License # | HIC.0531872 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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97
BuildZoom Score
54
Permits
- Building permit records show that Ward French has worked on 54 permitted projects.
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