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Elite Service

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Elite Service

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10 years of experience

Heating ventilation air conditioning contractor. Smaller but growing company with emphasis on integrity and customer relations. All major credit cards accepted. Financing available. In late spring we start our lawn mowing season.

Heating ventilation air conditioning contractor. Smaller but growing company with emphasis on integrity and customer relations. All major credit cards accepted. Financing available. In late spring we start our lawn mowing season.

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United Construction and Remodeling

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United Construction and Remodeling

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Allow United Construction & Remodeling to be your source for a professional contractor in Binghamton, NY. We offer a full menu of home renovation services from small repairs to complete remodels. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and our goal is to provide quality work at reasonable prices. At your initial appointment, we can give you a free estimate that clearly details our rates. We are a full-phase contracting company specializing in restoration, remodeling, and new construction. Quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. Locally owned & operated. 607-281-6973

"Everything went very well from the first call to completion. Estimator was very responsive, professional and helpful. Project manager and foreman were very good also. The men who did the work were professional, considerate of our home, polite and did a great job and great cleanup. We have an estimate for vinyl fencing installation and will use United Construction again for that, in the spring."

Marcia H on August 2018

Allow United Construction & Remodeling to be your source for a professional contractor in Binghamton, NY. We offer a full menu of home renovation services from small repairs to complete remodels. Customer satisfaction is our priority, and our goal is to provide quality work at reasonable prices. At your initial appointment, we can give you a free estimate that clearly details our rates. We are a full-phase contracting company specializing in restoration, remodeling, and new construction. Quality craftsmanship at an affordable price. Locally owned & operated. 607-281-6973

"Everything went very well from the first call to completion. Estimator was very responsive, professional and helpful. Project manager and foreman were very good also. The men who did the work were professional, considerate of our home, polite and did a great job and great cleanup. We have an estimate for vinyl fencing installation and will use United Construction again for that, in the spring."

Marcia H on August 2018

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NTB construction LLC

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NTB construction LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

From top to bottom , inside and out , NTB Construction is the best in affordablity and quality. branching from 20 Years of experience in all aspects of home remodeling, repair,and demolition. We work year- round. We accept cash checks all major credit cards or money orders.

"Workers showed up on time. Very pleasant and efficient. Respectful of my senior dogs through the process. They kept the workspace clean and were respectful of the rest of the house as they worked."

Nathan E on January 2025

From top to bottom , inside and out , NTB Construction is the best in affordablity and quality. branching from 20 Years of experience in all aspects of home remodeling, repair,and demolition. We work year- round. We accept cash checks all major credit cards or money orders.

"Workers showed up on time. Very pleasant and efficient. Respectful of my senior dogs through the process. They kept the workspace clean and were respectful of the rest of the house as they worked."

Nathan E on January 2025

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Isabel Construction

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Isabel Construction

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Customers say: Terrific value
37 years of experience

Isabel Construction is your local repair and maintenance service. We take pride in providing superior quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

Isabel Construction is your local repair and maintenance service. We take pride in providing superior quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

Bakers Plumbing & Heating

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Bakers Plumbing & Heating

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated company in business for over 20 years with a staff of 4 plumbing and heating service technicians. On call weekend and after hours emergency services available.

"I'm so happy with the service and pricing I got from Bakers Plumbing and Heating. It's a family-owned business but they have several crews dedicated to each of their services, so the furnace crew put in our new furnace quickly and professionally. But it's run like a small family business where you're likely to talk to the owner and he wants to make sure you're happy with the work. Can't recommend them highly enough."

Nancy M on January 2023

Owner operated company in business for over 20 years with a staff of 4 plumbing and heating service technicians. On call weekend and after hours emergency services available.

"I'm so happy with the service and pricing I got from Bakers Plumbing and Heating. It's a family-owned business but they have several crews dedicated to each of their services, so the furnace crew put in our new furnace quickly and professionally. But it's run like a small family business where you're likely to talk to the owner and he wants to make sure you're happy with the work. Can't recommend them highly enough."

Nancy M on January 2023

Schweikart Construction

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Schweikart Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Schweikart Construction is a owner run business, where one job is done at a time. We take pride and making sure the customer is completely satisfied before accepting the final payment. Schweikart Construction will also meet with the customer in helping design there projects.

Schweikart Construction is a owner run business, where one job is done at a time. We take pride and making sure the customer is completely satisfied before accepting the final payment. Schweikart Construction will also meet with the customer in helping design there projects.

Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning

4.15(
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Affordable Heating & Air Conditioning

4.15(
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Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience

Additional DBA - Affordable Heating.

"The first mistake was in their measuring and I ended up with too big of an insert. (This was almost eight years ago, and I let it go, although unhappy.) Because of the size miscalculation, installation took much longer. Come dark, the work quality seemed to change. In the end I was told nothing was getting in my chimney and they did not install an actual chimney cap. The resulting problem of 2018... This spring, a bird made it all the way down to my unit, alive. Affordable wouldn’t take care of anything except to say I could book a cleaning for inside the insert, which wasn’t the problem. Luckily I found a company that would help. Upon removing the insert, they found debris accumulated in the liner, and multiple dead birds. (The new bird had died, and there were apparently others prior.) This hazard had been ongoing for years, unbeknownst to me! Affordable said I should have called sooner?! Communication was drawn out for months, so it’s now October and I finally know Dave is not accepting any responsibility in my $891 repair bill that stated: *intake liner not to top of flue *open hole in top plate *no animal protection present *birds have entered into flue area, old smoke chamber, and have nested *unit must be removed and cleaned *new liners and termination cap required for safe, efficient venting. Needless to say I am very disappointed in my company choice and certainly do not recommend Affordable Heating."

Lynette W on October 2018

Additional DBA - Affordable Heating.

"The first mistake was in their measuring and I ended up with too big of an insert. (This was almost eight years ago, and I let it go, although unhappy.) Because of the size miscalculation, installation took much longer. Come dark, the work quality seemed to change. In the end I was told nothing was getting in my chimney and they did not install an actual chimney cap. The resulting problem of 2018... This spring, a bird made it all the way down to my unit, alive. Affordable wouldn’t take care of anything except to say I could book a cleaning for inside the insert, which wasn’t the problem. Luckily I found a company that would help. Upon removing the insert, they found debris accumulated in the liner, and multiple dead birds. (The new bird had died, and there were apparently others prior.) This hazard had been ongoing for years, unbeknownst to me! Affordable said I should have called sooner?! Communication was drawn out for months, so it’s now October and I finally know Dave is not accepting any responsibility in my $891 repair bill that stated: *intake liner not to top of flue *open hole in top plate *no animal protection present *birds have entered into flue area, old smoke chamber, and have nested *unit must be removed and cleaned *new liners and termination cap required for safe, efficient venting. Needless to say I am very disappointed in my company choice and certainly do not recommend Affordable Heating."

Lynette W on October 2018

See It N 3D Design & Technical Illustrations

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See It N 3D Design & Technical Illustrations

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18 years of experience

The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.

The end product will be your Blue Prints, Floor Plans, Notes or drawings (non-technical nor artistic required) designed and converted digitally into 3D (Isometric) full color digital images. (animation available). The purpose and value of my service is convey ideas and purpose of my Clients (Architects, Designers, Artists, Contractors, Home Owners etc.) into images from 8.5 to 11" to Large format such as Poster Board or Bill Board size for advertisement or demonstration, Video 3D animation also available. SEEIT N 3D before you build it SAVE $ and TIME. My illustrations are the last step before the project becomes a reality. I have saved my clients thousands of dollars by allowing a Virtual Reality Preview of the end product/ project using the proposed materials, colors and textures. Email for a free consultation, include samples for a quote.

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Fireplaces questions, answered by experts

Certain fireplace repairs will require that your contractor is licensed, including anything that involves moving, installing, or repairing gas lines. In that case, your professional will need to be a certified plumber. You can use Angi’s licensing lookup tool to confirm that the company you’re hiring is properly licensed. Most states don’t have specific license requirements for other fireplace repairs, but most demand at least a general contractor’s license. It’s also a good idea to look for companies certified by the National Fireplace Institute, as those pros tend to be more qualified to carry out the repair.

Your fireplace flue is open when the chimney is unsealed and open to the outside air and sky. That’s why one of the best ways to figure out if your flue is open is to visually check for daylight inside of your chimney—or to feel for a draft, which may be generated by the difference in temperatures inside and outside of your home.

Ideally, your chimney cap should be at least 8 inches above the top of the flue, though it's better if it's even higher. You want it to sit that high because it won't affect the chimney's draft, which pulls the smoke up and out of your chimney and away from your home.

There are six main choices of fireplace inserts: wood-burning, gas, propane, pellet, electric, and coal. Coal fireplace inserts aren’t as popular as they once were because burning coal emits a lot of carbon monoxide. Any fireplace insert will require proper supervision, and it’s a good idea to install a carbon monoxide detector in the room for added safety.

The best wood for a fireplace includes hardwoods, such as ash, birch, cherry, maple, and oak. These woods ignite quickly and put out the most heat. They also produce less smoke than other types of wood. Softwoods, such as eucalyptus, poplar, and willow, are poor choices for burning in a fireplace because they create a lot of smoke and have a high moisture content that makes it challenging to light.

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