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C & J Custom Builders Inc

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C & J Custom Builders Inc

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.

"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."

Gary O on October 2021

C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.

"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."

Gary O on October 2021

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McLean Woodworking

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McLean Woodworking

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19 years of experience

I'm a carpenter, woodworker, and contractor. I do interior and exterior projects, repairs, and renovations. I install windows and doors, build decks, outbuildings, additions, do finish trim and custom woodwork. My career began in boatbuilding and restoration. For the last eighteen years I've been applying my skills to the areas homes as owner-operator of McLean Woodworking.

I'm a carpenter, woodworker, and contractor. I do interior and exterior projects, repairs, and renovations. I install windows and doors, build decks, outbuildings, additions, do finish trim and custom woodwork. My career began in boatbuilding and restoration. For the last eighteen years I've been applying my skills to the areas homes as owner-operator of McLean Woodworking.

Helping Hand

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Helping Hand

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Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.

Helping Hand services can help any home and anybody complete a project on their property and in their home. Water management drainage, driveways and walkways, landscape and hardscape projects (exterior patios), and all interior and exterior home remodeling and repair. Home improvements including siding, deck construction, new windows and home remodeling. Please contact us for your next project. We have great relationships with other contractors and are happy to help.

Paul Kennedy Construction LLC

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Paul Kennedy Construction LLC

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We build homes from the ground up. And serve all your renovation needs

"It started off well, but the tile was incredibly substandard. When I voiced my concern, Paul refused to fix the work, apologize, or reimburse me for the cost of labor to remove it, purchase new tile, and have it installed by a professional. He is blaming me for not purchasing bullnose tile, but the issue is the layout and horrible cuts. Furthermore, due to our own naïveté, we had overpaid Paul for work not yet completed, which he refuses to reimburse us now that we’ve decided to part ways. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves."

David H on July 2021

We build homes from the ground up. And serve all your renovation needs

"It started off well, but the tile was incredibly substandard. When I voiced my concern, Paul refused to fix the work, apologize, or reimburse me for the cost of labor to remove it, purchase new tile, and have it installed by a professional. He is blaming me for not purchasing bullnose tile, but the issue is the layout and horrible cuts. Furthermore, due to our own naïveté, we had overpaid Paul for work not yet completed, which he refuses to reimburse us now that we’ve decided to part ways. I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves."

David H on July 2021

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Ashley Homes Construction Co., LLC

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Ashley Homes Construction Co., LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Welcome to Ashely Homes. Located in Saugerties, NY, in Ulster County, Ashley Home Construction Company has over 20 years of experience in modular homebuilding. Our knowledgeable and courteous sales staff and expert construction services will help you and your family find the home of your dreams. Whether it's a complete turnkey home or solely an Excel Modular Home purchase with a homeowner build, you can rest assured we will be there to help you every step of the way.

"We had our home built by John Hommel Ashley Builders. They were wonderful to work with. I’d definitely use them again and would recommend them to all."

Leslie B on March 2020

OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST Welcome to Ashely Homes. Located in Saugerties, NY, in Ulster County, Ashley Home Construction Company has over 20 years of experience in modular homebuilding. Our knowledgeable and courteous sales staff and expert construction services will help you and your family find the home of your dreams. Whether it's a complete turnkey home or solely an Excel Modular Home purchase with a homeowner build, you can rest assured we will be there to help you every step of the way.

"We had our home built by John Hommel Ashley Builders. They were wonderful to work with. I’d definitely use them again and would recommend them to all."

Leslie B on March 2020

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J R Keough Construction LLC

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J R Keough Construction LLC

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

J R Keough Construction LLC has over 15 years experience in various areas of the construction field. Building a home right from scratch to additions or garages. We specialize in completely renovating bathrooms, kitchens or the whole house...making the space in your home more comfortable and better utilized for everyday use. Skilled in various aspects of the field, " for a home becoming to you... you should becoming to us"!!

"It was perfect I could be any happier. The deck was beautiful and the wine rack, it was like it belongs to the kitchen cabinet. they were very professional."

Levi K on December 2018

J R Keough Construction LLC has over 15 years experience in various areas of the construction field. Building a home right from scratch to additions or garages. We specialize in completely renovating bathrooms, kitchens or the whole house...making the space in your home more comfortable and better utilized for everyday use. Skilled in various aspects of the field, " for a home becoming to you... you should becoming to us"!!

"It was perfect I could be any happier. The deck was beautiful and the wine rack, it was like it belongs to the kitchen cabinet. they were very professional."

Levi K on December 2018

Braley Restoration

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Braley Restoration

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29 years of experience

We specialize in bringing your old building back to it once was. We love any challenge,we cover from fixing repairs in old shaker barns to designing modern 12 ft glass doors in a famous artists studios One of our favorite jobs is the restoration of of 1860 mansion in Kinderhook .

We specialize in bringing your old building back to it once was. We love any challenge,we cover from fixing repairs in old shaker barns to designing modern 12 ft glass doors in a famous artists studios One of our favorite jobs is the restoration of of 1860 mansion in Kinderhook .

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Home Building questions, answered by experts

Renovating or remodeling an existing structure is usually less expensive than the cost to build a new house. That’s because you can save on the costs of new building materials, laying a foundation, framing the entire building, and installing new materials and utilities throughout the house. However, if a home is in very poor condition or is incredibly old, you could spend more on upgrades and restoration compared to building from scratch.

When you compare traditional houses to prefab homes, the latter can be more sustainable for many reasons. For example, manufacturers have a more streamlined construction process for modular homes, which means there’s less waste. Additionally, some prefabricated housing manufacturers strive for energy-efficient buildings, and others produce off-the-grid capable homes that produce their own energy. 

Some companies even offer net-zero buildings, which are arguably the most sustainable. So if sustainability is important to you, prefab homes can be a great fit.

Modular homes can be a great investment, especially for those who find the prices of stick-built real estate too high. Modular homes are usually much more affordable because they’re mass-manufactured and then assembled on-site or delivered mostly assembled. If they’re installed properly and by professionals, they can last for between 50 and 100 years, potentially making them an outstanding investment.

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.

As long as you pull the appropriate permits to build your ADU, it will contribute to your property’s total livable square footage. This is even true for basement conversion ADUs despite the living area sitting below grade. Keep in mind that permanent improvements, especially those that add square footage, tend to increase your home value, which can affect your property taxes.

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