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McClurg Remodeling

About us

The McClurg team has a long-standing reputation in Central New York for offering well-conceived, knowledgeable solutions that meet their clients’ design, remodeling and construction needs. The company, which was established in 1978, undertakes about 200 remodeling projects a year. These projects are of all sizes and include kitchens and bathrooms, exterior living spaces, basement conversions, additions, and large-scale renovations - both inside and out. The company also handles commercial remodeling and renovations and builds two or three custom homes each year. Additionally, McClurg operates a Home Repair division that specializes in small household and office projects. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional contact name - Jon Bristol.

Business highlights

46 years of experience

Services we offer

Bathrooms, additions, basement conversions, custom homes & handyman., exterior living spaces, interior exterior alterations, kitchens, large scale renovations, light commercial renovations, solar water heating system

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.885 Reviews
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Nancy S.
Sep 2011
1.0
We used a different company.
Response from McClurg Remodeling
"I am sorry we were unable to meet your expectations."

Penny D.
Aug 2011
1.0
$2,000
I searched Angie's List for someone who could take our our existing 5 foot patio sliding glass door, and put in a 6 foot french door. I contacted Mc Clurg, and heard back from them in a decent time frame. We made an appointment for them to come out to the house and give us an estimate of the job. 2 men showed up. I showed them the old door and told them what I wanted. I even showed them the new french door I had purchased, and wanted installed in the old door's place.I could NEVER get them to give me a price. Instead I got one of their pre-made ditto sheets that read that they get $74.00 per hour. When I asked how long it would take them, they told me about 3 or 4 days! I WAS actually offended. I knew that this job only take ONE day,MAYBE a day and a 1/2.In the end I was told to "earmark about $2,000.00 - $2,500.00" for this job.So in the end, I showed them the front door.Mc Clurg wouldn't put ANYTHING IN WRITING EITHER, so that was a RED FLAG for me.With a contractor like that, it leaves to much room for them to run up a never ending bill. I have since signed with another local company.I will give a review of them when the door is completed. 
Response from McClurg Remodeling
"I understand that you were unhappy with the way our Project Consultant handled pricing on the door installation at your home. When people provide their own material, we find that often the best way to keep labor costs down is to give them a price range and do the work on an hourly basis. This is to the benefit of the homeowner, since our in-house carpenters may work faster than our "estimating manuals" predict. That being said, we should have realized you were not comfortable with an hourly charge arrangement and given you other options. I hope in the future you will call us if we can be of assistance."

Alec G.
Aug 2011
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Went with another contractor, not on Angie's List, but highly recommended. Work was done well and slightly under budget.

Sally D.
Jul 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were good. I hired them not knowing that they would be doing two sides of the drain tile installation and thought I would need it. I had a problem with leaking in my foundation built to live in the bottom floor. They were just very professional. We found the right person to do the job. They oversaw the job and made sure everything was paid before hand and also after. There were actually two people who kept track of it and the people who did the actual digging work were great as it was very hard to dig right by the foundation. When they took out my deck they just dismantled it and carried it to the truck and they didn’t do anything to our yard which was pretty impressive. I saw that they were in Angie’s List before I contacted them. I had different estimates and the way all dealt with the problem was completely different from what McClurg dealt with it and finding the real problem. They are very good in finding out problem if we didn’t know the source of the problem. Their price was not cheap.

Jeanne H.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
It couldn't have been more perfect.  They came in and did their work, cleaned up and when we got home from work, you could see progress.  Besides that, it was always very clean!  They are very neat and meticulous about their work.  Perfectionists at the least.  It was awesome.  It was a little more than we were wanting to pay out but we knew in the end it was going to be worth it.  The turnaround time was unbelievable.  We had graduation coming up and needed them done and out by a certain date and everything was complete, as promised.   The first visit was a consult.  They sat down with us and we explained what we wanted done.  Then, they would offer input and ideas and cost cutting ideas as well, based on our budget.  It was always about us and our budget.  They were very accomodating.  They were always at the other end of the phone and provided cell numbers as well as office hours to reach them.  Communication was superb.  We can in within budget and we absolutely love it.  It could not have turned out better.  We were new at contacting a contractor and weren't sure but we went with references as well.  We were more surprised at the cost of materials than anything, therefore we were a little more flexible on stuff.  We were able to shop and purchase every item ourselves and they took care of the delivery.  A couple of items we ordered online because its what we wanted and the price was right.   They were always helping us find the lowest price.  We went to their facilities and learned a lot about their products and services.  We couldn't have asked for better treatment.

Zach S.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
It was great and they had good workmen. They handled all the permits and code guys. There were no problems dealing with them whatsoever. They were very clean and very thorough. It was a little pricey but you get what you pay for. I would use them again if I could afford them.

Andy R.
Feb 2011
4.0
They were very responsive and punctual. They were similar to another company that we talked with.

Tracy V.
Jan 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Looking for Mike Holmes & Co. from HGTV? You may have found them with McClurg. We bought a house that supposedly needed $5K in repairs. After 7 bids on the work, McClurg's guy (Mark) was the only one who talked about all the permits we'd really need, was willing to offer multiple bids on the same job to give us options with costs, voluntarily talked about their references and insurance, and seemed to know Syracuse codes the best. In advising us about doing demo ourselves on our "minor" project, Mark also realized our deck & porch were attached to the house by a small piece of rotting wood - could have lost the back of our house if we'd done demo, waited until Spring, or went with other bids. Ended up being cheaper and safer to remove our 4-season back porch and deck entirely (and relocate laundry to the basement), instead of trying to make repairs. They ran into many problems with our 100+ year-old house, including hidden electrical and HVAC, completely rotted floors, three back doors that were covered up, improperly done prior remodeling and plumbing, etc. Handled it all professionally, work looks great, responded to questions and issues that always seem to come up during reno, and kept a communication book so we could always remember our questions. They even gave us a few free tips for home repairs we could do ourselves with the basement to cut energy costs. From start to finish, we knew McClurg would cost more, but we'd never have to redo the work or worry about it later - I'll pay extra for peace of mind (that's why I graded them an A instead of a B for price). They were creative to help us save costs in the long run - e.g., created new gorgeous wooden stairs in the back that are sturdy but actually able to move, so when we can afford to add a deck, the stairs will move and attach to the deck, saving us the cost and energy of doing them again (even the city inspector liked that idea). They also saved some of the finishing (e.g., Tyvek instead of siding on the house...just for now), so we can replenish our savings before we call them back to complete the job. We've already recommended McClurg to others - and have warned friends to not be put off by the price. Go back and see what your other bids were missing, and think about whether you'd want anyone else handling the many inevitable problems that arise. Maybe watch a few episodes of Mike Holmes, too. And after all of that, you'll probably go with McClurg. Next time, they'll be the first ones we call instead of the last ones.

Barbara B.
Dec 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very good, thorough, professional and very nice to work with but were very expensive. I didn?t really check them out because they were hired by my insurance company. I didn?t spend anything - it was all paid for by insurance. I only used them that one time, and I would never have been able to afford them if it wasn?t for the insurance. They have a very good reputation in our area. They provide full service. They do everything from planning to the actual repair work or design. They do new construction as well. I would recommend them except that they are expensive. There are probably other companies in the area that are good and may not cost as much. I would rate them highly and would consider using them in the future if the cost is no consideration.

Jim R.
Dec 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We contacted McClurg about a door problem; we were looking to get the door repaired or replaced. McClurg responded right away, sent two polite, knowledgeable professionals over to do the measurement and estimate. They recommended replacing the door. They called with an estimate in excess of $2,000, about twice what we expected. We decided not to hire McClurg for the job; the price was too high. The estimate was free.

Kathleen F.
Aug 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We haven?t yet received an estimate from them and so we haven?t yet got the work done. I was very impressed with them during the interview. They were very professional, detailed and thorough. Their punctuality was fine too.

ED M.
Aug 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
They always to top quality work and stand behind their jobs. They are pricey.

Christine H.
Jul 2010
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
They were very good and very efficient. They were very professional and I would give them high marks.

Kate C.
Jul 2010
4.0
$42,000
They were very professional. I went with another company because they followed up. A person from the other company came and sat down with me to go over the quote. He went into much more detail. McClurg quoted $14,000 for the bathroom and $28,000 for the kitchen. I don?t think I will use them in the future.

Kelly S.
Jun 2010
5.0
$11,000
They were very professional and the gentleman that came out was extremely nice.

Zach S.
Jun 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Could not have asked for anymore from a contractor from start to finish. They are among the most expensive in the area, but the work speaks for itself.

Troy F.
Apr 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
They removed the basketball assembly and repaired the roof underneath. They did an excellent job and even took the assembly with them so my mother did not have to figure out a way to throw it out.

M C.
Nov 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very professional, responsive and punctual. They also gave me lot of information.

Marilyn B.
Jan 2009
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
Professional job, well-executed. Highly recommend.

Chris K.
Dec 2008
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were very good, very professional but I would not go with them because of their price. Their prices were twice the nearest competitor so I had no interest in talking with them any more than that. They probably would do great work. I would not likely use them in the future.

John W.
Sep 2008
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
My chimney is about 5 feet by two feet, and they did a really neat job. They cleaned it up really well, and it looks great. I had it done before by another company who did a lousy job, and McClurg made it look great. Their prices are fair, and they did it when they said they were going to do it. He even did a little extra work for me, which I really appreciated. I was really with their service.

Thomas E.
Jul 2008
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Overall, we were pleased. They were not the cheapest, but we were confident that they would do a great job. They rearranged their schedule to accommodate us, and I would definitely consider calling them again in the future.

BARRY W.
Mar 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
The project was completed exactly as they said it would. They completed the repairs and painted the fence the same color so you couldn't tell the repaired parts of the fence from the original fence. The project also cost less then originally estimated.
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FAQ

McClurg Remodeling is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
McClurg Remodeling accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, McClurg Remodeling does not offer free project estimates.
No, McClurg Remodeling does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, McClurg Remodeling does not offer a senior discount.
No, McClurg Remodeling does not offer emergency services.
No, McClurg Remodeling does not offer warranties.