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Last update on May 02, 2025
Finding the right NYC residential renovation contractor can be a difficult and stressful undertaking. We at Fine Construction simplify the process of renovation, clarifying condominium and cooperative requirements, obtaining city permits as needed, and ensuring the construction is carried out in a clean and environmentally friendly manner. We work with top subcontractors and designers to coordinate all phases of the construction process—ensuring your vision becomes reality. Visit us at www.finecs.nyc to view more of what we can do to make your dreams a reality.
"I highly recommend Fine Construction Services. Ciaran and his team are detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working together again!"
Jonathan P on February 2021
Finding the right NYC residential renovation contractor can be a difficult and stressful undertaking. We at Fine Construction simplify the process of renovation, clarifying condominium and cooperative requirements, obtaining city permits as needed, and ensuring the construction is carried out in a clean and environmentally friendly manner. We work with top subcontractors and designers to coordinate all phases of the construction process—ensuring your vision becomes reality. Visit us at www.finecs.nyc to view more of what we can do to make your dreams a reality.
"I highly recommend Fine Construction Services. Ciaran and his team are detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working together again!"
Jonathan P on February 2021
We are a team of mixed experts who take on custom and unique renovation projects from high gloss paint to Venetian plaster. We paint, build, and refurbish cabinets and furniture , we do interior and exterior painting as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling . We are also licensed for mold assessment/testing and mold removal/ and remediation and are fully insured.
"This is not a paid review. This was my first time working with DKC Design and certainly won't be my last. I had a small entryway that needed to be refreshed and tiled. Marco was extremely meticulous, neat and clean. I couldn't be happier with the final results.. I would highly recommend DKC for your next home project."
April F on March 2025
We are a team of mixed experts who take on custom and unique renovation projects from high gloss paint to Venetian plaster. We paint, build, and refurbish cabinets and furniture , we do interior and exterior painting as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling . We are also licensed for mold assessment/testing and mold removal/ and remediation and are fully insured.
"This is not a paid review. This was my first time working with DKC Design and certainly won't be my last. I had a small entryway that needed to be refreshed and tiled. Marco was extremely meticulous, neat and clean. I couldn't be happier with the final results.. I would highly recommend DKC for your next home project."
April F on March 2025
We specialize in custom cabinets, carpentry services, wood working, trim work, crown-molding, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Nathan does tremendous work, at a fair price, and in a timely manner. We had a section of our exterior rot out under our siding and he made the necessary repairs with a quick turn around, and also took steps to mitigate the risk of this issue occuring again. We would recommend Nathan to our friends and family any day."
Ryan W on August 2024
We specialize in custom cabinets, carpentry services, wood working, trim work, crown-molding, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Nathan does tremendous work, at a fair price, and in a timely manner. We had a section of our exterior rot out under our siding and he made the necessary repairs with a quick turn around, and also took steps to mitigate the risk of this issue occuring again. We would recommend Nathan to our friends and family any day."
Ryan W on August 2024
We are an interior renovations company. We have been in business for over 15 years. We have a strong focus on the quality of our work and strive to make each and every customer happy.
We are an interior renovations company. We have been in business for over 15 years. We have a strong focus on the quality of our work and strive to make each and every customer happy.
Great Alaska Tree Company is an experienced tree service specialist, who offers professional and affordable tree care in Fairbanks AK. Do not hesitate and call us today! Tree Maintenance, Tree Care, Tree Specialist, Tree Expert, Tree Trimming College AK;Ester AK;Fox AK;North Pole AK;Moose Creek AK Tree Service, Tree Trimming, Tree Specialist, Tree Surgeon, Tree Maintenance http://greatalaskatreecompanyfairbanksak.com/
Great Alaska Tree Company is an experienced tree service specialist, who offers professional and affordable tree care in Fairbanks AK. Do not hesitate and call us today! Tree Maintenance, Tree Care, Tree Specialist, Tree Expert, Tree Trimming College AK;Ester AK;Fox AK;North Pole AK;Moose Creek AK Tree Service, Tree Trimming, Tree Specialist, Tree Surgeon, Tree Maintenance http://greatalaskatreecompanyfairbanksak.com/
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
Omega Development is a Fairfield, County staple. With over 20+ years of experience Omega is your one stop shop for all things construction.
"I recently had an asphalt driveway put in. The crew was very professional. The driveway is smooth and very happy with the quality of the new driveway. They even went above and beyond and put in a small drainage area for water runoff. It has definitely improved the appearance of my home."
Elaine A on February 2025
From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.
"The team at Dynamic Design & Remodeling were superb. I hired them to do our basement and could not be happier with the result. Great craftsmanship, on budget, and on time. I'll definitely be using Justin and team for our next renovation."
Gabe R on March 2025
From start to finish let us help you with your home renovation and home remodeling project. Whether you need your kitchen remodeled, your bathroom remodeled, a roofing project or any other home improvement project completed, our licensed home renovation contractors will be with you every step of the way. We are happy to provide design work for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, basements or any other home project you are seeking. We will provide you with multiple photo realistic renderings and 360 degree views as well as complete floor plans and elevation maps so you can see your vision brought to life before the project begins. We take a comprehensive approach to your home renovation project, guiding you along the way, so that we come in on time and on budget. We pride ourselves on three things that set our work apart from all the rest. Communication. We will provide a detailed estimate and keep you updated throughout the entire project so you are confident in our process and are never left wondering where we are on the timeline. Highly skilled craftsmanship. Our licensed, experienced, and insured home remodeling contractors with direct references will ensure you get the highest quality of work for your project. Competitive pricing. With detailed and transparent pricing estimates we will deliver quality results at competitive prices. We are excited to work with you to bring your home remodeling vision to life. Contact us today for your estimate and to make your vision a reality.
"The team at Dynamic Design & Remodeling were superb. I hired them to do our basement and could not be happier with the result. Great craftsmanship, on budget, and on time. I'll definitely be using Justin and team for our next renovation."
Gabe R on March 2025
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Judy S on October 2024
We are a full service remodeling company. We specialize in kitchen and bath, tile, carpentry, painting exterior and interior, general and basement remodels. Call us we are here to address all your remodeling needs.
"All our projects were completed competently and on time. Communication was excellent. Work was efficiently done and areas left clean. Workers are nice people."
Judy S on October 2024
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Marcus L on August 2023
Connecticut Basement Systems is your trusted expert for basement waterproofing, crawl space repair, basement finishing, and foundation repair. Using patented, warrantied products, we provide permanent solutions for your home. Have a wet, flooded basement or crawl space? Tilted or bowing foundation walls? A basement you want to finish? We have a solution. We proudly serve homeowners and businesses all throughout Connecticut & Westchester County, NY. Call us today for a free inspection and no-obligation, estimate. Financing available. Additional phones - (203) 881-5090. Award winning.
"The visit to my home in West Hartford was a nice affair. The technician explained everything. He even mentioned that I had to get a plumber to remove the sink away from the wall, so the work could be done to repair the window and wall area, but I did not hear him mention that I had to pull permits. The problem with this permit pulling issue is that I never initiated the pulling of permits, and this also is a red flag for me. The pulling of a permit should always be done by the contractor who is doing the job. It ensures that the permit pulled is to code. It ensures that the permit pulled follows local ordinance and CT. laws and statutes regarding construction, and that also includes consumer protection mandates in the State of Connecticut. Having me pull the permit to allow the CT. Basement Systems to do the work is a big, red flag, and it can result in my home owner's policy being cancelled if the permits are pulled either after the fact, or the permits pulled do not line up with the inspection process. I can also be fined by the town for pulling permits after the fact too. I've had my furnace replaced. The plumbing company who replaced the furnace followed state law and guidelines. Especially, since funding provided through a loan from a Credit Union chosen by the State of Connecticut ensured that permits were pulled correctly, legally. The same applies to my roof being replaced. The roofing company pulled the permit. Having a customer whom you are charging in excess of $20,000 to pull a permit is putting that customer in legal jeopardy, which is unacceptable. If I sell my house, and I had the work done in my basement, and the permits were pulled by me. The person who bought my house could sue me for an incorrectly pulled permit. How would I answer questions from the town about the technical aspects of the job, which should be handled by the contractor directly? Why introduce another layer of bureaucracy that slows down communication? Have the contractor pull the permit, so that the contractor and the municipality, town or city can communicate directly, and the pulling of the permit is done correctly and legally. How would I know, when the town should be doing an inspection during or while the job is being completed or after the job is completed? This should never be a requirement of the customer to pull the permit for a job to be done. The tech who visited my home mentioned that I had to hire a plumber to move a basement sink, but they did not mention about pulling of permits, but I went and re-read the quote again, and it is at the bottom of the quote page under "Customer Will" that states not only hiring of the plumber but also pulling permits and scheduling inspections. I did not have this job financed by CT. Basement Systems. I, instead, decided to get a home equity loan. If I did not get the home equity loan, then decided to go with CT. Basement Systems financing, then I would be screwed. The best thing I did was slow the process down, seek my own financing, and ask larger, bigger, deeper questions that prevented me from making a mistake by allowing this work to be done."
Marcus L on August 2023
New York Carpentry is a company created in 1999 by Flavio to serve the best quality work in Cabinet Making, Carpentry – Unfinished, Carpentry – Woodworking, Ceramic Tile, Decks & Porches, Doors, Drywall, Handymen, Masonry, Painting – Exterior, Painting – Interior, Remodeling – General, Windows, Remodeling – Kitchen & Bathroom.
"Superb work, efficient, courteous. Would definitely hire again. Thank you."
john r on December 2024
New York Carpentry is a company created in 1999 by Flavio to serve the best quality work in Cabinet Making, Carpentry – Unfinished, Carpentry – Woodworking, Ceramic Tile, Decks & Porches, Doors, Drywall, Handymen, Masonry, Painting – Exterior, Painting – Interior, Remodeling – General, Windows, Remodeling – Kitchen & Bathroom.
"Superb work, efficient, courteous. Would definitely hire again. Thank you."
john r on December 2024
Generally, general contractors charge between $50 and $150 hourly, though not every contractor charges by the hour. If charging based on the project, you can expect a markup of 10% to 20% of the construction cost. You can expect to pay between $300 and $500 daily if charged by the day.
General contractors are the ones that coordinate home construction projects. They are in charge of the day-to-day oversight of the subcontractors to ensure that the project is completed on time and to resolve problems as they arise. General contractors:
Complete pre-construction planning, both with the customer and crew
Provide realistic cost estimates
Develop construction timelines
Ensure deadlines are met
Acquire permits as needed
Purchase supplies and materials
Before hiring a general contractor for your home project, it’s a great idea to write down a list of questions to discuss with each prospect. Some example questions to get you started include:
Which types of insurance do you carry?
Can you provide a list of references?
What is the expected timeline for this project?
How will my project be supervised?
Will you hire subcontractors for the job?
What is the best way to communicate changes?
Will you obtain all of the required building permits?
While city and state laws vary on general contractor licensing requirements, hiring an unlicensed general contractor could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local general contractor guidelines for your area.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
Yes, most general contractors require a down payment for project completion. A reasonable down payment for a contractor is 10% to 25% of the total project cost, though that will vary based on project size and location. The down payment helps cover the upfront costs of materials and permits and helps ensure payment for the project at hand.