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Family Ties Contracting

943 State Route 34B
3.00(
2
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Family Ties Contracting

943 State Route 34B
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Super punctual
10 years of experience

We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.

"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."

Chad L on July 2020

We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.

"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."

Chad L on July 2020

*Renowned Renovations*

1 Hunt Grove Road
4.75(
4
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*Renowned Renovations*

1 Hunt Grove Road
4.75(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our mission is to ensure that your home or business revitalization gets the extraordinary quality, integrity and perseverance it deserves until the job is complete to your satisfaction. We renovate to the highest standards for a stress-free project, all the while walking you through your renovations step-by-step from start to finish. Our emphasis is on being GREEN whenever possible; to use local materials and businesses where and when we can. -Fully insured with ZERO claims ever. ***Where honesty and quality leaves you with smiles***

Our mission is to ensure that your home or business revitalization gets the extraordinary quality, integrity and perseverance it deserves until the job is complete to your satisfaction. We renovate to the highest standards for a stress-free project, all the while walking you through your renovations step-by-step from start to finish. Our emphasis is on being GREEN whenever possible; to use local materials and businesses where and when we can. -Fully insured with ZERO claims ever. ***Where honesty and quality leaves you with smiles***

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Dina Graham Design

Unknown
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Dina Graham Design

Unknown
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15 years of experience

Please visit www.dinagrahamdesign.com for more information including services offered, portfolio pictures and client testimonials.

Please visit www.dinagrahamdesign.com for more information including services offered, portfolio pictures and client testimonials.

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NTB construction LLC

5.00(
6
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NTB construction LLC

5.00(
6
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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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Nice Construction

213 N Tioga St #6861
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Nice Construction

213 N Tioga St #6861
No reviews yet
30 years of experience

We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.

We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.

Homestead Property Services

67 Ellicott St
5.00(
1
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Homestead Property Services

67 Ellicott St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Property services company handling all aspects of remodels and property maintenence. Friendly and professional employees. Flexable payment options to include, cash, check, card, paypal, and payment plans. Free estimates and job consulting. Hourly contracting of services available.

Property services company handling all aspects of remodels and property maintenence. Friendly and professional employees. Flexable payment options to include, cash, check, card, paypal, and payment plans. Free estimates and job consulting. Hourly contracting of services available.

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CCS Woodworks Inc.

259 Rock Hill Drive
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CCS Woodworks Inc.

259 Rock Hill Drive
No reviews yet
22 years of experience

CCS Woodworks Inc. has been serving the Hudson Valley and Tri-State NY region with Beautiful Woodwork and Cabinetry for over 20 years. We build " True" Custom Cabinets in any size, design, wood species, and finish you desire!

CCS Woodworks Inc. has been serving the Hudson Valley and Tri-State NY region with Beautiful Woodwork and Cabinetry for over 20 years. We build " True" Custom Cabinets in any size, design, wood species, and finish you desire!

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Alpine Home Improvement Co

268 Route 6N
4.80(
5
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Alpine Home Improvement Co

268 Route 6N
4.80(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
22 years of experience

Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .

Additional DBA - Painting Works. Alpine Home Improvement company is a place where home renovations can be done under one roof . From painting projects , kitchen and bath renovations , to carpentry , interior finishing work , up to additions and renovations .

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Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Although it’s not always necessary, it’s a good idea to use primer, especially if you choose to paint over an old layer of paint without sanding. Primer helps the new paint successfully bond with the surface, and it can even help hide darker paint colors so you need fewer layers to switch to a lighter color.

If you want to spray paint your cabinets without sanding, you have a few options to rough up the kitchen cabinet surface before priming. First, you can try using mineral spirits and a rough sponge on the cabinet surface to give it some grit for the primer. The second option is to use liquid sandpaper on the cabinet surface so it deglosses the finish and will be ready for primer.

If you have decided that hiring a professional to refinish your floors will be faster and more satisfactory, you can expect to pay between $1,000 and $2,500. To get a better idea of what your hardwood refinishing project will cost with a professional, multiply the project’s square footage by the average price of $4 per square foot.

For a smooth and long-lasting finish, opt for an 100 percent acrylic, semi gloss latex self-leveling paint. There are many brands and types of paint to choose from, so do research before deciding which one is best for your project. Some paints even have qualities that might save you time. For example, some paints have primer so you can skip priming separately and start painting right away. 

In many cases, you can use a roller to paint detached cabinet doors and cabinet sides more quickly. However, expect at least some brush or spray gun work to complete the project, especially if your cabinets have complex insets, which are difficult to paint with a roller.

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