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Benchmark General Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brad and Ben are a fantastic team!! They return calls and arrive when they say they will be there. Very knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations for our deck. Clean up after the project was great. We love our deck and will hire them again for any project we have in the future!!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A second set of hands
New to Angi

Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality, I provide professional handyman services designed to make your home projects stress-free. With experience in a wide range of repairs and improvements—from small fixes to larger projects—I take pride in delivering workmanship you can trust.\n\nWhether it’s plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, or general maintenance, I approach every job with care, precision, and respect for your home. I show up on time, communicate clearly, and make sure the job is done right the first time.\n\nMy goal is simple: to provide dependable service, fair pricing, and results that last. No project is too small, and your satisfaction is always my priority.\n

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Fence
Fence

+7

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality Forced Cleaning
5.0(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He deserves his solid reviews. While I haven't yet had a chance to see the full effect (not tested with strong thunderstorm), it looks like he did a solid job quickly with cleaning gutters (not sure why gutter cleaning not an option under HomeAdvisor) and without hassle (despite HomeAdvisor's poor customer service - long story). I highly recommend him as he knows what he's doing and worked hard in the hot sun. He may be a new service, but worth a shot. Will go to him if we need it done again."
Wood renovation
Wood renovation
Vinyl siding
Foundation
Patio

+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
David Bean's Handywork, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cato, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

David Bean's Handywork LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

For the best results, stay off of your deck for at least 48 hours after sealing it. Giving the sealant at least two full days to cure ensures it can fully penetrate the wood, giving you the most protection from sun and weather damage later on. Walking on the deck too soon can prevent it from properly curing and cause your deck to weather prematurely.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

Yes, and in some cases, frozen ground may improve the digging process for footings due to sturdier conditions. It’s easier than working in muddy conditions, which are more common in the spring. Contractors may use machinery that makes this step a breeze, so harder ground shouldn’t affect the building process.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

Yes. Freestanding or floating decks are exactly what the name implies—structures with their own support beams. You can build a deck yourself and place it next to a house for the illusion of a connected deck without the hassle. Or you can construct it in a separate part of your yard for a dedicated outdoor entertainment space. For the purpose of removing a freestanding deck, the steps are the same as an attached deck, but you don’t have to cut the deck away from the home.

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