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High Tech Construction Co
4.3(
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We shopped and spoke with many "facade restoration experts" before choosing to work with High Tech and we are so glad we did our research. Shaiful was by far the most knowledgeable contractor we spoke with and made us feel confident that he was capable of solving our issues.  When it was clear that there was no saving our original cornice, he offered up more than one suitable way forward. We decide to let his crew re-create the original piece from stone. The work they did left us with a beautiful and artistic facade the functions well in collecting rain water from the roof. The crew was respectful, clean and on time. They went above and beyond all of our expectations in touching up every minor detail so that the whole front of the house was left looking brand new. We could not be happier. Our home looks better than we could have imagined. I recommend High Tech Construction with no hesitation. 
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brownstone stoop and facade restoration

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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"service provider sent by American Home Shield was excellent. The only issue I have with home warranty services is that they do not send their repair companies out on the week-end, even in an emergency. The customer service personnel is less than enthusiastic or helpful."
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Strider Smith Restoration & Construction
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I am a full service contractor and mainly work with residential home owners. I am fully insured and provide free estimates for anything from remodeling, restoring and building from the ground up. I always leave a clean work site. The next time you need work done on your home, make sure you call Strider Smith Restoration and Construction! We are the reliable and skilled contractor in the area so don no’t wait, call today to get started.

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Anderson Builders of WNY, Inc.
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Anderson Builders of WNY, Inc., is committed to excellence in 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. With 30 years of experience our 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.

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Johnson Project

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JDS CONSTRUCTION
4.0(
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Serving Dunkirk, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

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A Complete Building and Repair business for over 30 years. We specialize in kitchen and bath remodel, finish carpentry, rustic & log accents, exterior & interior renovations, painting & staining, door & window installation, plumbing & electrical repairs & new installation

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

Historically, Tudor homes originally stemmed from the 15th and 16th centuries, while Victorians appeared during Queen Victoria's reign in the 19th century. The design and structural differences are significant as well. The many types of Victorian architecture—such as Italianate architecture—typically feature ornate trim, wood siding, wraparound porches, and tall towers on top, such as belvederes. On the other hand, Tudor-style homes feature white stucco exteriors with exposed wooden rafters marking the house frame both inside and out.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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