Tammy’s shower
The tile came off and there was mold behind the wall. She got a call that afternoon with photos — not a surprise line at the end. New substrate, new tile, done properly.
We show up on time, we always call you back, and we finish every job.
Family owned and operated in Rhode Island. You work directly with Ethan and Denis — no salesman, no showroom, and no wrapped trucks padding your quote.
Get your free estimate
Tell us what you need. Takes about 30 seconds.
- No job too small. A single window or a full ADU — we take both.
- Nothing we haven't seen. Mold behind the tile, a kitchen to the studs, a home theater in a waterfront house.
- On time, and clean. Your home is picked up at the end of every day.
- Licensed & insured. RI Registration #GC-50165.
What we do
Whatever the house needs.
Bathrooms, kitchens, additions, decks, and everything in between — across Providence, Newport, and all of Rhode Island.
Bathrooms
From a basement half-bath to a full primary suite — tile, fixtures, vanities, and everything between.
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Kitchens
Cabinet swaps, full gut renovations, islands, counters, and layout changes.
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Finish Carpentry
Trim, crown molding, built-ins, doors, and historic-home repair work.
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Decks & Exterior
New decks, rebuilds, porches, railings, stairs, and exterior trim.
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Bump-outs, family rooms, primary suites, and second-story additions.
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Detached units, garage conversions, basement apartments, and in-law suites.
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Home Theater
Media rooms, built-in cabinetry, wiring, and clean technology integration.
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How it works
No mystery, no runaround.
The same three steps whether it's a half-bath or a whole addition.
1
Free estimate
We come out, look at the job, and walk you through what it involves and what it should cost. No charge, no pressure.
2
We keep you in the loop
You'll know the scope and the schedule before we start. Projects change — that's normal — and when something comes up you'll hear it from us right away, not at the end.
3
On time, and clean
We show up when we say we will, and your home gets picked up at the end of every day. No job site is left a mess.
Why our quotes look different
Small on purpose.
Staying small is a choice. It means you get Ethan and Denis instead of a project manager — and it means your quote isn't carrying a showroom, a sales team, or a fleet of wrapped trucks.
You're paying for materials, for skilled tradespeople, and for the two of us running your job. That's the whole quote. There's no marketing budget buried in it because there isn't one.
★★★★★
“Shining Armor was quickly available, did a great job, and was very affordable. There was never a problem when we would make a change or addition to our “to do” list.”
What we take on
One window to a full ADU.
The smallest job we've done is replacing a single window. The biggest is building a full ADU. In between: bathrooms with water damage behind the tile, kitchens taken back to the studs, decks rebuilt from the footings, and media rooms wired before the drywall goes up.
Plenty of contractors won't return a call for the small stuff. Those jobs are how we've met most of our best clients — and they're why people call us back for the big ones.
- Free, no-pressure estimates
- On time, every time
- Straight answers as things change
- Cleaned up every single day
- Licensed, insured, permitted
- Trusted local trades
Recent work
Real jobs, real houses.
Our own photos — not stock. Drag the sliders to see the difference.
Tori’s doors
A storm door, exterior main door and porch slider, all replaced. The kind of job a lot of contractors won’t call you back about.
★★★★★
“Ethan took care of every detail, asking QUALITY questions on small details I hadn’t thought of but in the end knew would make a huge difference. … They cleaned up extremely well after each work day which was noticed and appreciated.”
Max’s studio
A finished basement studio — acoustic slat walls, integrated lighting, and the wiring run before anything closed up.
Reviews
What our customers actually said.
Verbatim from Google. Nothing edited, nothing invented.
★★★★★
“Ethan took care of every detail, asking QUALITY questions on small details I hadn’t thought of but in the end knew would make a huge difference. … They cleaned up extremely well after each work day which was noticed and appreciated.”
Tori S.Storm door, entry door & porch slider
★★★★★
“Shining Armor was quickly available, did a great job, and was very affordable. There was never a problem when we would make a change or addition to our “to do” list.”
Joan B.Repairs & upgrades after buying a home
★★★★★
“I love my new bathroom — it’s even more beautiful than I imagined it. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work to add value to your home.”
Tracy B.Bathroom update
Who you're hiring
The two people running your project.
Founder & Project Director
Ethan Avgerakis
Ethan handles planning, pricing, and communication — he's who you'll talk to from the first estimate through the last walkthrough. Ten years in home improvement, building, and design.
Head of Production
Denis Boiteau
Denis runs the work in the field. Thirty years as a master finish carpenter, much of it in historic Rhode Island homes, which means problems get spotted early instead of becoming change orders.
We work with a trusted group of local electricians, plumbers, plasterers, and tile setters we've used for years. Same standard, same accountability — and we coordinate all of them so you don't have to.
Let's talk about your project.
Free estimate, honest pricing, and a straight answer about what your job actually takes.