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MODERN BUILDING & CONTRACTING
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"????? After another company came in and completely messed up our deck project, we were frustrated and unsure who to trust. Thankfully, we called Modern Building & Contracting, and honestly, we only wish we had found them first! James and Mike came out, listened to our concerns, and immediately put us at ease. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and committed to doing the job right. The quality of their workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the finished deck turned out absolutely beautiful. My family and I couldn?t be happier with the results. It?s clear that they take pride in their work and truly care about their customers. If you?re looking for a reliable contractor who delivers quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service, we highly recommend Modern Building & Contracting. Thank you again, James and Mike?we love our new deck!"
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ITHACO Builders LLC
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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"As a local landlord- (I own and manage five multi-unit properties) I am constantly balancing between getting a job done as quickly as possible, getting a job done for a fair price, and getting extremely high quality work for my money. After having worked with multiple contractors I am excited to have found Greenspun Building and Design as they manage to consistently perform above and beyond my exacting expectations. They are attentive of my needs, respectful and accommodating of my tenants and most importantly their work is of top quality. In terms of bang for my buck I have not found anyone who can beat them. For example they remodeled two of my bathrooms last year and as expected I have never had to look back- they still look like they were built yesterday despite a year of heavy college student use. I can't recommend Greenspun Building and Design enough."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merrill Home Renovations & Contracting
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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Small jobs welcome

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your remodeling and repair needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Merrill Home Renovations & Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
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Choice Home Warranty
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

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"Preston of G-1 Plumbing performed the services and addressed the toilet & drain problem. He was unable to stop leak(made it worse) & submitted his recs to Choice Home for review. I was unable to understand Choice Home's response regarding the faucet leak. Their review stated faucet needed to be replaced BUT it was under "builder's warranty." I built this home in 2005. There is no "builder's warranty" now. I cancelled the proposed work order & paid out-of-pocket. A Friend, who was familiar with my builder and knows faucet components, came to my home, adjusted/cleaned the faucet cartridge and stopped the leak. The CHW tech, Preston, is conscientiuos, however, IMHO lacked the knowledge & experience to stop my leak. Home Warranty Companies, at least in my area, hire owner/operators who need the work to build their business and are NOT the most experienced/knowledgeable & are willing to work for less money. In my experience, Home Warranty Companies want the CHEAPEST resolution, not the BEST. I would recommend G-1 Plumbing for most plumbing issues."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Farr Construction Co.
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Emergency services offered

Roofing and construction services. More than 32 years of roofing and construction experience. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service and ensuring peace-of-mind to each customer. Call to schedule your free estimate or learn more today!

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Bovt Construction
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Had a full kitchen remodel done with an interior partial wall removed. Quality of work is very good. Everything was done in a timely manner. Overall very happy with the service and would highly recommend."
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Home Building questions, answered by experts

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

Modular homes are a type of prefab home. Specifically, manufacturers first build modular homes in sections and then deliver them to the job site. The modules, or sections, are usually at least 70% finished before they arrive on your property.

In comparison, prefab homes arrive in panels or segments, and workers assemble them on-site. Generally speaking, modular homes tend to be more durable, and their consistent construction standards may mean you’ll have an easier time getting conventional home loans.

A carriage house is a freestanding building, while a townhouse is connected to other units. A townhouse is a full single-family home and typically shares a parcel of land with other connected homes. A carriage house is rarely used as the sole single-family home on a property and is most often an additional building sharing property with a traditional single-family home. 

Above all, the downside to building a new house is a longer timeline. You need several months to finish the build, depending on the supply chain and labor availability in the meantime. Building a home compared to buying one is also more expensive, both in the building process and when it comes to mortgage rates and property taxes.

One starting point to find a local home builder is to collect suggestions from friends and neighbors. However, it’s still wise to do some more research before you hire a builder. Read reviews to supplement any word-of-mouth recommendations. Check sources like Angi that have standards and criteria in place to screen the pros it lists can also help you find more reputable local home builders.

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