Klaus Larsen bought his first apartment building in Denmark at the age of 21, renovating every single one of the 13 apartments in it in less than three years. At the age of 32, he immigrated to the US with his tools and $300 in his pocket to live the American Dream. Little did he know those metric tools would do him little good in a country that only used inches and feet. By 1998 he was able to start his own home improvement business, becoming a roofing-only company in 2010 and Owens Corning's very first Platinum Preferred Contractor in Connecticut. Platinum Preferred Contractors make up the top 2% of roofers in the US, and the process for their selection is meticulous, and this was quite an accomplishment for Klaus, though not surprising if you know him.
Couto Construction is a family owned and operated company started more than 30 years ago by founder Gil Couto. Two of his sons, Derek and Jason Couto, own the company today. Fun fact: Gil still works for the company, delivering containers and greeting customers at job sites.
We have built a history of offering knowledgeable and professional level of service. We are enthusiastic about what we do and like to share our best practices with you.
Began Operations in SouthKingstown Rhode Island 02879 in 1985, Learning the self taught skills of Skills of Shingle Application in Rochester NY. Former Sea Bee USN United States Naval Sea Bee. 1970-1973 USN War Veteran. Member Of CertainTeed Corporation Professional Roofing Advisory Council. Incorporated State of RI 2001. RI Reg. # 4035 RI Commercial/ Industrial License # 149
Think over your project in detail. Before starting work, check the approved plans to make sure they fit your project exactly. Any changes to the project during construction or changes to the estimate must be documented and attached as amendments to the contract. These amendments are called “change orders” and must be signed by both you and the contractor.
Before you acknowledge the work done with the contractor, check that all contract work and any amendments have been done properly. Make sure your municipality or county's building supervision department has completed all or any necessary checks.
Obtaining a building permit:
Most home improvements require a building permit from the city building board. Your contract should state who will get the permits. Usually contractors do this because they know what permits are required. But homeowners are allowed to obtain permits on their own in most cases.
Building permits ensure that plans and specifications comply with State Building Regulations. Inspections during and after construction will ensure that the minimum applicable code requirements are met and therefore you are protected.