KRAMER LANE: QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Dedication to his work has always been the motivating factor behind the success of Zibi Surowiec. A former logger in Poland, Zibi now owns and operates Kramer Lane Construction, a luxury construction firm serving Greenwich, Connecticut. Kramer Lane constructs beautiful, high-end homes that reflect Zibi’s preternatural attention to detail and his insistence that every home he builds be perfect. Whether a project is appreciated by everyone who passes by, or unseen, Zibi understands his work is fundamental to the stability, value, and enjoyment of the home, and he’ll do whatever is necessary to make it so.
Zibi began his journey working on demolition crews, first in Brooklyn, then in Westport. Day after day, he tore structures down, but in his heart, he knew what he really wanted was to be a builder. Seeing the structural flaws of so many buildings firsthand as he dismantled them sparked a vision that he follows to this day. Zibi imagined building luxury homes himself, ready to go above and beyond to satisfy his vision, because that was the only way he could ensure the job was done right. In 2007, his vision became reality; Kramer Lane
Construction was born.
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Build or remodel the house of your dreams.
CUSTOM MILLWORK
Create custom designed kitchens, built-ins and cabinetry while meeting the needs of your unique taste.
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Provide you with all the construction services you may require. New roof, siding, trim, home addition, patio – you name it, we do it.
After learning the lumber trade as a young man in Poland, Zibi began Kramer Lane by framing houses. Soon after, as he watched other construction companies fall short of his highly imaginative vision, Zibi expanded Kramer Lane’s offerings to include all aspects of luxury home construction. Under Zibi’s leadership, Kramer Lane services range from construction management for both new builds and remodels to general contracting. Whether he’s building an entirely new addition to an existing home or installing cabinetry in a remodeled kitchen, Zibi applies the same passion and attention to detail to any project he takes on.
The work speaks for itself. As a home builder, Zibi is both
Whether it be framing, exterior trim, siding, roofing, patios, cabinetry, tiles, or anything else Zibi and his clients agree that their luxury home needs, the work is always astonishingly sublime, yet under strict control.
Complete project control remains a constant as Kramer Lane continues to grow. Zibi is still hands-on when it comes to conceptualizing projects with clients and working on the job. Kramer Lane’s expert contractors have been hand-picked by Zibi because they similarly possess his passion and attention to detail. As a team, Kramer Lane’s holistic service model presents their clients with something truly special.
“We take regular plans and bring them up to something really cool and one of a kind,” says Zibi. “We work with clients to build unique properties and put character in homes.”
The commitment to excellence that defines Zibi’s life’s work at Kramer Lane doesn’t stop once construction is complete. A Kramer Lane build is something that resonates not just with their clients, but with Zibi himself. Zibi takes pride in the craftsmanship and artistry of these homes, knowing he’s creating his clients something special from first stud to final touches. That’s why Kramer Lane continues to maintain homes throughout their lifetimes, for everything from future renovations and home additions to the little touches that make a house feel like home.
“We’ll fix everything from a single screw or a loose drawer,” says Zibi. “Whatever you need to keep your home looking great. Once we start a build or a project, we never abandon it.”
He recalls a build in Greenwich where the client needed an outbuilding to store pool equipment, however the architect’s plans left Zibi
feeling underwhelmed.
Located in Stamford, this one-of-a-kind woodworking facility enables Kramer Lane to produce large, customized pieces completely in-house.
“Having our own workshop gives us total control over the cost, timing, and quality of the entire project,” says Zibi. “Everything is in our hands. If you need a trench dug out for a power line, we do it in a snap. We don’t have to call someone else, schedule them, and wait. We just go and do it. We never have to wait for anything.”
Zibi wouldn’t have it any other way. His service model begins and ends with his expertise and extends holistically, exemplified in every project he produces.
“The architect had a tool shed for the owner’s pool equipment,” remembers Zibi. “I’m walking around this $10-million home, and I’m not about to build a square box.”
True to form, Zibi understood this basic square box did not live up to the high standards of himself nor his client. Instead of a dull tool shed, Zibi constructed a lighthouse that has become an iconic neighborhood fixture (pictured right).
“I designed them something truly one of a kind—and I didn’t charge the owner an extra penny,” he says.
engineer and artist. Like an engineer, Zibi fixes problems. Consider a recent challenge Zibi faced while working on a waterfront home in Riverside. The home came with a 2,000-square-foot basement that the engineer said would be nearly impossible to finish due to waterproofing issues. Undeterred, Zibi discovered a way to seal the space and proceeded to build out a beautiful, functional living area.
As an artist, Zibi is passionate about the aesthetic look and feel of his work, believing in the power of both form and function.
The beauty of the work itself is what inspired him. “Now all of Greenwich knows this house.” inspired him. “Now all of Greenwich knows this house.” Everything Zibi does begins at Kramer Lane’s state-of-the-art, 6,000-square-foot mill shop.
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