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Cowans Excavating

5.00(
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Cowans Excavating

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

At Cowan's Excavating, we’re a small, family-run excavating business rooted in Greene, NY, where hard work meets heart. As an owner-operator, I bring hands-on experience and a personal commitment to every job, while my two young sons learn the trade alongside me as they grow—building not just skills, but a legacy. We’re fully insured, giving our clients confidence and peace of mind from the first scoop to the final grade. We specialize in: ✅ Drainage solutions ✅ Driveway installation ✅ Land clearing ✅ Brush hogging ✅ Grading and site prep ✅ Small-scale demolition ✅ Culvert installation ...and so much more. Whether you're improving your property, prepping for a build, or reclaiming overgrown land, we offer dependable service with a personal touch. Every project is treated with care, precision, and pride—because we’re not just moving earth, we’re building trust.

"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"

shan n on July 2023

At Cowan's Excavating, we’re a small, family-run excavating business rooted in Greene, NY, where hard work meets heart. As an owner-operator, I bring hands-on experience and a personal commitment to every job, while my two young sons learn the trade alongside me as they grow—building not just skills, but a legacy. We’re fully insured, giving our clients confidence and peace of mind from the first scoop to the final grade. We specialize in: ✅ Drainage solutions ✅ Driveway installation ✅ Land clearing ✅ Brush hogging ✅ Grading and site prep ✅ Small-scale demolition ✅ Culvert installation ...and so much more. Whether you're improving your property, prepping for a build, or reclaiming overgrown land, we offer dependable service with a personal touch. Every project is treated with care, precision, and pride—because we’re not just moving earth, we’re building trust.

"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"

shan n on July 2023


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EMC Property and Excavation

5.00(
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EMC Property and Excavation

5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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.

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"

Ken M on October 2025

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.

"They did a Great job, stabilizing a steep slope with rock and grading. Speading top of area with crush and run stone to make a very nice finished look. Great job ,would recommend EMC for any job. Thank you"

Ken M on October 2025


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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.31(
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.31(
152
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]

"Job well done, Brandon was great to work with."

Daniel T on April 2025

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]

"Job well done, Brandon was great to work with."

Daniel T on April 2025


R Davies Construction

5.00(
7
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R Davies Construction

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Richard is on every job site, doing the work along with the crew. We customize services for each project, paying close attention to the details. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Rich and his team did a fantastic job on waterproofing my basement. I had many folks over for a quote and the vast majority of them spent hours of my time and quoted me very large prices on installing a waterproofing system. Rich came over, explained what work could be done, quoted a simple price, and left it at that. The crew was professional, timely, friendly, and thoughtful. They even provided sone minor fixes to some outside concrete items free of charge which saved from having to call out another crew for additional work. I highly recommend R. Davies if you want a professional crew who can get a job done efficiently and honestly. "

Trevor G on September 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Richard is on every job site, doing the work along with the crew. We customize services for each project, paying close attention to the details. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Rich and his team did a fantastic job on waterproofing my basement. I had many folks over for a quote and the vast majority of them spent hours of my time and quoted me very large prices on installing a waterproofing system. Rich came over, explained what work could be done, quoted a simple price, and left it at that. The crew was professional, timely, friendly, and thoughtful. They even provided sone minor fixes to some outside concrete items free of charge which saved from having to call out another crew for additional work. I highly recommend R. Davies if you want a professional crew who can get a job done efficiently and honestly. "

Trevor G on September 2025


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DRAIN & MAIN PLUMBING CO. LLC

5.00(
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DRAIN & MAIN PLUMBING CO. LLC

5.00(
7
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1 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Drain & Main Plumbing Co. is your trusted plumbing company our fully insured plumbers bring years of hands on experience from basic repairs, leak detection, fixture installations, and drain services and expanding to complex waterline and sewer line repair & replacement. Using the latest camera-inspection technology, trenchless methods, and industrial-grade hydro-jetting equipment, we tackle clogs, corrosion, and system failures with precision and minimal disruption to your property.

"Job was done perfectly. "

William M on October 2025

Drain & Main Plumbing Co. is your trusted plumbing company our fully insured plumbers bring years of hands on experience from basic repairs, leak detection, fixture installations, and drain services and expanding to complex waterline and sewer line repair & replacement. Using the latest camera-inspection technology, trenchless methods, and industrial-grade hydro-jetting equipment, we tackle clogs, corrosion, and system failures with precision and minimal disruption to your property.

"Job was done perfectly. "

William M on October 2025


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Woodford Bros Inc

4.19(
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Woodford Bros Inc

4.19(
32
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Customers say: Super punctual
64 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.

"Extremely disappointed with the work Woodford Brothers did in my basement. They did waterproofing for me a couple of years ago, and when they dug and re-poured the concrete around the perimeter of my basement, they left the floor with a significant and uneven slope. I didn?t notice how bad it was right away because I?ve been slowly saving up and doing small projects over time to turn the space into a playroom. Once I finally started bringing in professionals to move forward, the issues became impossible to ignore. The slope is so severe that I can?t get flooring installers to lay carpet, and shelving can?t safely sit against the wall without leaning ? which is a serious safety hazard since this room is meant for my two-year-old. I?ve called the company multiple times and was told I?d receive call-backs, but no one follows up. No real solution has been offered, and they?ve shown no willingness to fix the problem. "

Carolyn C on November 2025

Water in your basement? Cracks in your foundation? Leaky foundation walls? Call Woodford - we can help! Woodford Bros., Inc. specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, concrete leveling, crawlspace repair, gutter installations and radon mitigation. Founded in 1962, Woodford's original focus was foundations and barns. Now, we do basement waterproofing, concrete leveling and radon mitigation. That's why Tom and Mike got the name "Basement Brothers." Honesty and hard work are at the heart of what we do, as modeled by our owners Tom and Mike Woodford. Our headquarters is in Apulia Station, outside of Tully, NY. We serve all of Central New York, including Syracuse, Rochester, Binghamton, Oswego, Ithaca, and Auburn.

"Extremely disappointed with the work Woodford Brothers did in my basement. They did waterproofing for me a couple of years ago, and when they dug and re-poured the concrete around the perimeter of my basement, they left the floor with a significant and uneven slope. I didn?t notice how bad it was right away because I?ve been slowly saving up and doing small projects over time to turn the space into a playroom. Once I finally started bringing in professionals to move forward, the issues became impossible to ignore. The slope is so severe that I can?t get flooring installers to lay carpet, and shelving can?t safely sit against the wall without leaning ? which is a serious safety hazard since this room is meant for my two-year-old. I?ve called the company multiple times and was told I?d receive call-backs, but no one follows up. No real solution has been offered, and they?ve shown no willingness to fix the problem. "

Carolyn C on November 2025


Vanepps Construction

4.86(
18
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Vanepps Construction

4.86(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The best contractor that I have ever hired.Very fast and responsible.Good cost and excellent service.I would hire them to do anything and will have them do any of the repairs that I need.I cannot emphasize too much that they are a cut above!"

Terrence W on June 2020

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The best contractor that I have ever hired.Very fast and responsible.Good cost and excellent service.I would hire them to do anything and will have them do any of the repairs that I need.I cannot emphasize too much that they are a cut above!"

Terrence W on June 2020


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Foam It Insulation

4.83(
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Foam It Insulation

4.83(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

For over a decade, Foam It Insulation has built a solid reputation as the Southern Tiers most trusted Home Performance Contracting Business. Foam It Insulation is committed to providing quality service to the community. We believe that a reputation as an honest and reliable business is the recipe for success. While others seek to profit by cutting corners, or recommending unnecessary services to customers, we believe that a good reputation and consistent service will reap bigger profits in the long run. Foam It Insulation is a Build Performance Institute (BPI) Accredited company. We have professional Home Comfort Advisors who use a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of a structure. Thorough Home Comfort Evaluations often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope. Infrared cameras are used, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation.

"Foam-it is a top notch professional contractor. They tell you exactly what they will do....they do exactly what they said. They were on time, put down drop clothes, did the work, all the while explaining and showing y"

Doug M on January 2020

For over a decade, Foam It Insulation has built a solid reputation as the Southern Tiers most trusted Home Performance Contracting Business. Foam It Insulation is committed to providing quality service to the community. We believe that a reputation as an honest and reliable business is the recipe for success. While others seek to profit by cutting corners, or recommending unnecessary services to customers, we believe that a good reputation and consistent service will reap bigger profits in the long run. Foam It Insulation is a Build Performance Institute (BPI) Accredited company. We have professional Home Comfort Advisors who use a variety of techniques and equipment to determine the energy efficiency of a structure. Thorough Home Comfort Evaluations often use equipment such as blower doors, which measure the extent of leaks in the building envelope. Infrared cameras are used, which reveal hard-to-detect areas of air infiltration and missing insulation.

"Foam-it is a top notch professional contractor. They tell you exactly what they will do....they do exactly what they said. They were on time, put down drop clothes, did the work, all the while explaining and showing y"

Doug M on January 2020


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Peak Development Services, Inc.

4.80(
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Peak Development Services, Inc.

4.80(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We at Peak Development Services take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Work was well executed. Cost was very competitive."

Donald D on September 2023

We at Peak Development Services take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.

"Work was well executed. Cost was very competitive."

Donald D on September 2023


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BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

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BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC

4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC 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.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024

BRODERICK CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC 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.

"Good communication and love how they got back to me."

Joan T on July 2024

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the bricks beyond a surface layer. Rolling penetrates the bricks but doesn’t work as well on the mortar. A combination of painting and rolling is your best bet. Using a brush to paint brick isn’t advised because it is time-consuming and won’t penetrate beyond the surface.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

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