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DW Construction
4.6(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Derek Woolever with DW Construction was hired to remodel a kitchen at ny residence. Derek did a beautiful job and is very honest friendly and dedicated to his work. I will be hiring him again in the near future. Thelma Jones :)"
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+35

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Ward's Construction, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DJ Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to say your work is amazing and thank you for all your hard work to make my mobile home look beautiful again. Between the flooring, cabinets, new paint job, and outside deck I couldn’t be more happier. Thanks again! I definitely would recommend Fowler’s contracting"
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+18

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PARLOR CITY DRYWALL & PAINTING, Inc.
3.8(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

"We hired Marc and Parlor City Construction to enlarge our living room, by installing a LVL beam in the ceiling, replacing/rerouting electric outlet, reworking our floor to match and drywall and plaster our entire living room ceiling. The job was completed very professionally, on time service and at a reasonable cost. Each and every employee of Parlor City Construction was professional, congenial and trustworthy. We will in the future be hiring Parlor City Construction for further remodeling of our home."
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+14

Recommended by75%of homeowners
Tri-County Remodelers
3.5(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Although a slight problem at the beginning with both ends finding a mutually agreeable time to meet to discuss the project, I felt a good job was done by TriCounty Remodelers. Initial options were asked about and a secondary solution was agreed upon after some more local research was completed. A slight push back was experienced, but that was due to uncooperative weatherfor the initial start of the project. Better options were also offered and accepted in the doing of the project. The project was fully completed in the time alloted. All demolished materials were removed after work was completed each day. I will be having more work performed by these professionals during the next constructuion season in 2010."
Custom Shower, Glass Door
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Ceramic Walls

+15

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Merrill Home Renovations & Contracting
4.9(
6
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Skyler was prompt and very professional. He responded quickly to the problem I needed corrected and was very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend his company and services for whatever project you need done. I will be calling on him in the future for numerous projects that I have."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
KMK Custom Construction
3.8(
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Serving Ithaca, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Thank you for coming and looking at the area for the fencing, I appreciated your time. I did expect to have a response for the estimate other than the rough estimate done at my house, as we had discussed with alternative materials. As I did not get a further response and needed to do something with my fencing needs, I had to look else where and have managed a solution which has been equitable to me. I would not normally rate you further as I felt that we really weren't to the stage of my being able to rate performance, nor be able to tell further if I would recommend you to a friend. Only answered to be able to process the form."
Timber Bridge
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+1

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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Yes, most general contractors require an initial down payment. A reasonable deposit is typically between 10% and 25% of the total project cost, although this can vary by project size and location. This upfront payment helps the contractor cover initial costs like materials, permits, licensing, and hiring subcontractors. The remaining balance is usually billed according to a schedule outlined in your contract, often tied to project milestones or completion dates. Be cautious of contractors who ask for a large deposit of 50% or more, as this could be a red flag for a scam.

While bathrooms and kitchens are nearly equal in terms of renovation difficulty, kitchens are the most challenging. Kitchen design, layout, electrical, and plumbing needs all depend on each other for the success of the entire project, and mistakes early in the project can cause trouble later on.

It’s less expensive to finish your basement than it is to build an addition to your home. The average cost to refinish a basement is $32,000 (between $7 and $23 per square foot) while building an addition to your home costs $50,325 ($80 to $210 per square foot). Depending on the size of your basement and other factors, like moving plumbing and electrical, refinishing a basement is a more cost-effective option in most cases.

For most basement remodels, you’ll want to hire a general contractor. This is for a number of reasons, but the main two are that general contractors have dedicated teams they are comfortable with, and hiring one means you only have to deal with one pro. You may also get a better project quote since they can lump all their work and subcontracting into a single quote. 

A walkout basement is considered to be partially below grade because at least one wall is entirely exposed. In some cases and in specific municipalities, inspectors and appraisers will still count walkout basements as below grade, which means the space can’t serve as living space or be rented out. If you intend on using the area as living space or a separate apartment, you should check with your local building department to make sure it’s legal to do so.

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