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Avatar for Corri General Construction
Corri General Construction
4.8(
138
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Corri General Construction. I hired them to paint two bedrooms in my home. Their prices were very reasonable. They were professional and able to start the project right away and completed in timely. I look forward to using them again for other upcoming projects in my home."
Walkway with Service Doors
Broom Finished Pad
Start of New Slab
Some Form Work
Collapsed wall

+72

Response time2 hrs
Response rate87%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Shamrock Painting & Wallpapering
Shamrock Painting & Wallpapering
4.5(
164
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Large

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"THIS is the place to call for a great wallpaper job. Kevin has the eye and the patience to do the job right. Prompt, courteous, professional, and experienced…. And he left the room cleaner than when he arrived (And my cat loved him!) I highly recommend Shamrock Wallpaper and Paint and will absolutely use again in the future for any painting or wallpapering. Prices are reasonable and the work is excellent. He was a genius working within a tiny bathroom space to make the prints match up. What a gem! Save yourself time, don’t even look elsewhere. And he left things so clean (I cannot stress that enough)"
Wallpaper Project
Painting - Interior Project
Wallpaper Project
Painting - Interior Project
Wallpaper Project

+115

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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CHAMPION HOME REMODELING
4.6(
162
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny Vitulli and his crew were excellent! They came into a disaster of a remodel left behind by a prior contractor and made everything right and beautiful. With changes mid stream and difficult city inspectors they got the job done in a timely manor at a reasonable cost. Neat and clean every day. I would recommend them high. Great to work with. Camille"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+1

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Loja Renovations Fine Carpentry LLC
Loja Renovations Fine Carpentry LLC
5.0(
22
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

With over 22 years experience providing quality home improvement and repair services, backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today.

Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom

+5

Response time1 day
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HANDYMACK Construction & Renovation
4.2(
133
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A friend advised that we check out Home Advisor, we had never heard about it before so we gave it a chance and I am so happy that we did. We went on their website to review the recommended companies and saw that Handymack Handyman Services stood out with their reviews. We can now see why, we are SO happy with our deck! There were a few minor scheduling mishaps throughout the process, but overall they did a wonderful job. They were willing to do a style of stairs off our deck that they had never done before and were very helpful with the planning process of it all. I was impressed that they did everything in their power to ensure our happiness with the results as well as making sure everything would be up to code, safe and sturdy. I think all parties are very happy with the result! They had great ideas throughout the process that added a personal touch to the deck and made it look even better than imagined. We will definitely use their services for future projects in a heartbeat and will refer to all of our friends as well! We are very satisfied customers that can not wait to enjoy our deck for many years to come!!"
During Framing Process
Newly Built Ramp
Before Ramp
New Stove Before Framing
New Stove After Framing

+80

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Raifa Construction
4.8(
16
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or StainExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work performed was great. I asked for special instructions and it was done as asked. I absolutely recommend this company. Very perfessional & on time. They cleaned & removed all the waste. Thank you to Raifa construction team for a great job."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Steve and Son Home Improvements
4.3(
28
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Steve Tart (the son from Steve and Sons) returned my initial call quickly and came out to give me an estimate as requested. I was on a tight time frame because I am leaving the area and wanted to take care of this work beforehand so I won't have to worry. Once I decided to hire him, he went out of his way to schedule my small project - replacing the horrifically leaky downspout and cleaning the gutter. He came out when he promised, with all the required materials and tools. My dow spout is now complete and the work was done beautifully! I'm actually hoping for a storm so I can "see" how well it works! Steve is personable, easy to work with, and does great work. I couldn't ask for more! He is now officially my go to guy for any future work or any issues that crop up."
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IRVINGTON
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
Champion Home Remodeling, LLC
4.1(
72
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Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: LargeExterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain: Medium

Serving Riverdale, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would give Champion and Danny six stars if I could. We have a 1934 Tudor house with original wood (oak) windows and doors. The old single pane windows were drafty and hard to open, and the exterior storm windows (from the 1950s) were ugly and ineffective. The wood window frames and doors were beat up and the shellac finish had bubbled and cracked. I go into more detail about the window replacement shopping process below because it took us a long time to figure out the right way to do it. Danny knew exactly how to do this job! The window installation was fairly simple but the refinishing of the window frames and doors was really handcrafted, so the entire job took six weeks from the construction start date (and perhaps another eight weeks from time we agreed on the scope until the installation began). Danny and every member of his team had exceptional customer service. They arrived on time, and called to let us know they were five minutes away. Every person associated with the job put in a full day's work with exceptional focus on the job at hand. There were frequent check-ins to make sure we were on board with decisions about say leaving hardware on the doors or variations in stain color. They left the house spotless every day and were considerate of noise, cats, home office work, everything. The work is stunning and reflects craftsmanship and attention to detail that went far beyond our standards. The windows Danny recommended (Trimline), while not a name brand, are fantastic and much better quality in our view than the Andersen product sold by Home Depot. The price was fair and worth every pretty penny. Danny threw in a major gift "a custom rebuild of an attic window frame and door" that we would have happily paid for. More research showed that Trimline was a smallish factory outside of Pennsylvania, and the Brooklyn Heights historic district approved them. We compared a sample to the Andersen window at Home Depot and there was no comparison. Trimline was sturdier, easier to operate, aesthetically cleaner lines and indeed all that has proved to be the case now that they are installed. The warranties seemed to be identical to Andersen. Danny was extra careful in the measurements and ordering”texting me frequently to make sure he had the correct finish and style on the hardware, for example. Danny said the windows (we have 24 of them) would take a week to install and he could do it if the weather was above 40 degrees I think. So we installed in the middle of January (!); we went on a trip, and they were in place when we returned. Danny and the installer both made sure we checked every window and understood how to open them for cleaning. Very easy. The staining of the wood interior window panels and the sanding and staining of the window frames and doors (22 doors) was labor intensive to say the least. Danny's subcontractor John created a test window so we could review the color of the stain and the satin poly coat."
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Doors
 Tile work

+39

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

It’s a good idea to sand your porch before painting. This will remove loose or chipped paint and debris, and give you a cleaner surface so that your new paint goes on smoothly. But if the existing surface is in good condition, it’s not necessary to sand your porch before you paint.

Various kinds of substances and deck preservatives act as protective coatings for wood to prevent rot, which is caused by water getting into the wood and creating cracks and splits. Stains, paints, and sealants are the three best options to protect your wood, but there are also oils, varnishes, and waxes available. You’ll need to reapply sealant at least once per year, and you should inspect your wood deck regularly to look for signs of damage or general wear and tear.

Staining a deck with a rag is typically a better option than using a brush, as it helps the stain penetrate deeper into the wood. However, both brushes and rags are best reserved for detailed work because using these tools on an entire deck can require tediously crawling around on your hands and knees. A pad applicator, sprayer, or roller are preferred alternatives to applying stain over the majority of a deck. Use a rag for railings and other detailed work, and let the wood soak up as much of the stain as possible before wiping away drips or pools.

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