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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

+5

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Direct Line Construction, Inc.
3.0(
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Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

We at Direct Line Construction, Inc., focus on quality home improvements over quantity. We use our 30+ years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Bailey's Masonry
New to Angi

Serving Scriba, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Bailey's Masonry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Flooring
New vinyl flooring
New drainage
Plugged drainage
Old drainage

+24

Response time50 mins
Egress Windows questions, answered by experts

Because egress windows are meant for emergency exiting and entering, they need to be an accessible size. The smallest an egress window is allowed to be is 15 inches in width and height, with an opening of around 4 square feet.

Yes, with modifications or the use of adapter kits for tricky placements.

Yes, egress windows can significantly add value to a home. By making basement and attic areas safer and more livable, they allow you to market these spaces as finished living areas, which increases your property's value. Many homeowners can recover the full installation cost, with some sources citing a return on investment of around 70%. The exact value added depends on your specific home, location, and adherence to local building codes. Beyond financial value, egress windows enhance functionality by adding natural light and comfort. They are also a crucial safety feature, often mandated by building codes to serve as an emergency exit.

Yes, egress windows are grandfathered. However, this comes with some specifications. If you are remodeling a basement or adding a sleeping area, you’ll need to update the egress windows to be up to proper code. But, if you’re leaving your home as is, you do not have to adhere to these requirements.

The proper way to install a window well is to measure the window, dig a hole deeper and wider than the window, place a drainage tube and cap, anchor the well to the foundation, caulk the seam, and backfill the hole. The job requires tools such as a hammer drill and auger and some heavy digging. Proper placement and window well installation are critical to preventing water from leaking into the window.

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