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Avatar for MODERN BUILDING & CONTRACTING
MODERN BUILDING & CONTRACTING
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"????? After another company came in and completely messed up our deck project, we were frustrated and unsure who to trust. Thankfully, we called Modern Building & Contracting, and honestly, we only wish we had found them first! James and Mike came out, listened to our concerns, and immediately put us at ease. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and committed to doing the job right. The quality of their workmanship exceeded our expectations, and the finished deck turned out absolutely beautiful. My family and I couldn?t be happier with the results. It?s clear that they take pride in their work and truly care about their customers. If you?re looking for a reliable contractor who delivers quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service, we highly recommend Modern Building & Contracting. Thank you again, James and Mike?we love our new deck!"
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One Stop Construction & GC
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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

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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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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

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JLC Contracting LLC
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot properly express how great working with JLC Contracting has been. The expertise and attention to detail is the best I have ever seen. Jose and crew are beyond skilled, not to mention just being awesome people! Throughout all stages, from planning to and thru construction, Jose was fantastic to work with. My wife and I looked for a couple years for a contractor for the loads of work we needed done. When we met with Jose for the first time, we knew he and his company were definitely the right fit for us!! We are beyond thrilled with all the work that was done and HIGHLY recommend him for any work that you may need done to your home."
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
New window installation
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Garage conversion

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

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