Blue Maple Masonry provides quality craftsmanship in a neat and courteous manner. With over 20 years experience and a 3rd generation mason, we can assure you that the quality of our work is exceptional. From retaining walls to brick and chimney repairs, we can do it all. Give us a call today, we would be happy to hear from you!
"Skilled professional service. They removed an indoor brick chimney and removed bricks in a clean way. Addressed safety concerns. No problems post-job."
Gina K on July 2020
Blue Maple Masonry provides quality craftsmanship in a neat and courteous manner. With over 20 years experience and a 3rd generation mason, we can assure you that the quality of our work is exceptional. From retaining walls to brick and chimney repairs, we can do it all. Give us a call today, we would be happy to hear from you!
"Skilled professional service. They removed an indoor brick chimney and removed bricks in a clean way. Addressed safety concerns. No problems post-job."
Boss Landscape is locally owned and operated, with over 15 years of residential and yard service. Let us show you our quick, reliable and professional touch for any of your home or business needs. What you see is what you get, and we ensure you will be satisfied with our work. We would like you to be our next happy customer!
"Totally professional, dependable and fairly priced. So grateful to have them !!"
Ken K on May 2025
Boss Landscape is locally owned and operated, with over 15 years of residential and yard service. Let us show you our quick, reliable and professional touch for any of your home or business needs. What you see is what you get, and we ensure you will be satisfied with our work. We would like you to be our next happy customer!
"Totally professional, dependable and fairly priced. So grateful to have them !!"
General contractor that performs any work from the foundation to the finish! We can complete any project from a basic deck, to a complete remodel, to a brand new home and can also include hardscape and landscape services!
"Great workmanship in the retaining wall Mike and Steve built for me. Very professional and took extra care to not rip up the lawn nearby the work area. Also was proactive to spread the extra crushed stone material in the driveway which needed some attention. Will definitely hire again as my list of additional work for Mike and Steve is growing. Highly recommend."
Caryn C on September 2020
General contractor that performs any work from the foundation to the finish! We can complete any project from a basic deck, to a complete remodel, to a brand new home and can also include hardscape and landscape services!
"Great workmanship in the retaining wall Mike and Steve built for me. Very professional and took extra care to not rip up the lawn nearby the work area. Also was proactive to spread the extra crushed stone material in the driveway which needed some attention. Will definitely hire again as my list of additional work for Mike and Steve is growing. Highly recommend."
Darn Good Services is a family owned business serving the residents and visitors to The Thousand Islands Area of New York catering to all forms of property maintenance.
Darn Good Services is a family owned business serving the residents and visitors to The Thousand Islands Area of New York catering to all forms of property maintenance.
Zimmerman Contracting LLC is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. Owner has 14 yrs of experience in the construction filed, We currently have 2 employees.Billing procedures are a deposit is due when contract is signed and when jobs is complete and up to customers standers remaining balance is due.Larger jobs may have payment schedules.
Zimmerman Contracting LLC is a fully licensed and insured contracting company. Owner has 14 yrs of experience in the construction filed, We currently have 2 employees.Billing procedures are a deposit is due when contract is signed and when jobs is complete and up to customers standers remaining balance is due.Larger jobs may have payment schedules.
For more than 10 years, Logan Balla has been working hard at making things work! Whether you need something fixed, replaced, installed, maintained, updated, or fully renovated, Owryen Interiors strives to exceed your expectations. Owryen Interiors is a husband and wife team that has been doing business in this area since 2004. I choose to work in this industry because I love to see a finished product that I can be proud of.
"At first, Logan appeared to be very dependable and timely. It took him a while to get back to us with a start date, but that part was okay as he was very busy. It was soon after he got started in which he began showing up later and later each day, leaving early each day, or not showing certain days with only a text message later in the afternoon stating he wasn't feeling well. He then text us and asked for more money as the project was "taking longer" than anticipated and was also "harder" than originally anticipated. Texting for more money is only slightly unprofessional, right? As he was nearing the end of his time in our home, I was looking through the work and began to notice paint all over the edges of my tile floors, on my wooden floors upstairs, and on my bathroom floor which wasn't even a room being painted by him. There is also paint in the carpet going up my stairs and under my railings. There was paint that was left in my bathtub from him rinsing his materials (which is fine, just clean up after yourself is all I ask). The paint has been chipping off of my molding and my stairs, the wall has cracked where he "repaired" and the work has to be re-done. Now, 3-4 months later, we have since hired another contractor and are paying additional money to correct Logan Balla's errors in our home. Professional and quality work is truly lacking in the area in which we paid Logan to repair within our home. This work is truly disappointing and I would highly suggest looking into another contractor if you have work to be done like mine."
Tyler Y on November 2018
For more than 10 years, Logan Balla has been working hard at making things work! Whether you need something fixed, replaced, installed, maintained, updated, or fully renovated, Owryen Interiors strives to exceed your expectations. Owryen Interiors is a husband and wife team that has been doing business in this area since 2004. I choose to work in this industry because I love to see a finished product that I can be proud of.
"At first, Logan appeared to be very dependable and timely. It took him a while to get back to us with a start date, but that part was okay as he was very busy. It was soon after he got started in which he began showing up later and later each day, leaving early each day, or not showing certain days with only a text message later in the afternoon stating he wasn't feeling well. He then text us and asked for more money as the project was "taking longer" than anticipated and was also "harder" than originally anticipated. Texting for more money is only slightly unprofessional, right? As he was nearing the end of his time in our home, I was looking through the work and began to notice paint all over the edges of my tile floors, on my wooden floors upstairs, and on my bathroom floor which wasn't even a room being painted by him. There is also paint in the carpet going up my stairs and under my railings. There was paint that was left in my bathtub from him rinsing his materials (which is fine, just clean up after yourself is all I ask). The paint has been chipping off of my molding and my stairs, the wall has cracked where he "repaired" and the work has to be re-done. Now, 3-4 months later, we have since hired another contractor and are paying additional money to correct Logan Balla's errors in our home. Professional and quality work is truly lacking in the area in which we paid Logan to repair within our home. This work is truly disappointing and I would highly suggest looking into another contractor if you have work to be done like mine."
We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder
We will build your dream home from the foundation to the roof.We specialize in custom masonry, USA Metal Roofing, log siding,and even log homes that are built in Europe and shipped to the US. Roofing Contractor, Deck Builder
Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.
Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.
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Patios questions, answered by experts
The average ROI you’ll see from a deck or a concrete patio is 70%, so from a value-add perspective, they’re about the same. However, decks are around double the price of a concrete patio, they require significantly more maintenance, and they have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, about half of what you’d see from a concrete patio. As such, a concrete patio is a better option in terms of up-front cost, long-term maintenance, and ROI.
In many cases, you will need a building permit for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered “permanent” will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered “temporary” improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.
Yes, concrete steps need rebar to reinforce the structure and ensure it can hold weight over time. Place a lattice of rebar inside the form before pouring concrete to give the steps their maximum strength. Tie each intersection together with rebar ties to hold the structure all together. Without rebar, concrete steps can sink, crumble, and lose their longevity.
Building a new staircase can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the complexity of the design, materials, and whether an old one needs to be demolished. Straight staircases are quicker to build than curved or spiral staircases, which require more intricate design and precise measurements.
It depends on whether you’re looking at residential or commercial buildings. For residential buildings, the 2018 International Residential Code asks for a maximum riser (or rise) height of 7 3/4 inches and a minimum tread depth (or run) of 10 inches.
For fixed stairs in commercial buildings, OSHA requires a rise between 6 and 7.5 inches, with a run between 10 and 14 inches. The standards are different for spiral staircases.
The Otsego, NY homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Is installing a pergola in your backyard renovation budget? Learn about the average cost to build a pergola, as well as ways to make it more affordable.
A concrete patio is an affordable addition for outdoor dining and entertaining, but cracks are unsightly. Learn the answer to the question, “Why is my concrete patio cracking?”
Sunken pavers can cause trip hazards and drainage issues, but in many cases, you can fix them yourself. This guide walks you through how to fix sunken pavers using basic tools and materials.