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Apex Construction
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Adam and his crew were very professional and catered wonderfully to my specifications and vision. Adam is an excellent communicator and kept me well informed on progress. I would definitely recommend Apex construction to anyone looking for a general contractor for any home projects."
New Deck install
New Deck install
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel
Bathroom remodel

+26

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shaping Houses LLC
5.0(
7
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shaping Houses 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.\n

Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence
Custom Deck and Fence

+9

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
ST Landscaping and Excavating
3.4(
5
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
FITANDFINISH CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.0(
4
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Fitandfinish did an amazing job building my new deck. Everyone in the crew worked tirelessly to get the job done. They took great pride in doing exceptional work. The end result shows it. I would highly recommend hiring the team. Nothing but positive things to say!"
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck

+22

100 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rost Construction, LLC
4.7(
25
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCloset - Build+1 more

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were reasonably priced for the amount of siding work that was requested in the bid. They and their team Jack who did the work was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was a very hard worker and completed the job in only 2 days and did a spotless clean up when he was finished with the job. You will not be disappointed if you hire their team of professionals."
Project Complete!
Shower Tiling
Bathroom renovation
Flooring project
Flooring project

+22

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
PPHI
4.7(
117
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair+12 more

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job, very professional, courteous, and timely. Rob handled everything on my project, the job site was always very clean and tidy throughout. He was punctualand reliable. Most important, he's an extremely nice guy. He's one of those type of people that you feel like you have known forever after having just met him. He is now my go to guy!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

No rules state how much of a load-bearing wall can be removed. Rather, you need to adequately support any area that is removed. Support should always be added to as much wall area is being removed. Failing to support the area properly will result in structural damage.

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.

Yes, a one-story house can have a load-bearing wall. The load-bearing walls in a single-story home are usually the exterior walls. If the house has a basement with exposed walls, the arrangement of the beams can help indicate what walls are load-bearing.

If the bowing basement wall is less than 2 inches, steel or carbon fiber straps are the best solution. For bowing that is more than 2 inches, wall anchors are the most effective. A contractor can help you decide the best method of repair for your home's foundation and also address the root cause of the trouble.

It's possible to turn your carport into a living space, but there are additional factors to address over turning it into a garage. HVAC, plumbing, and electricity won't be optional, and you'll need finished flooring, drywall, trim work, and legal ceiling height, for starters. Also, keep in mind that living space conversions may require upgrading the foundation underneath, and the permits might be more expensive as well.

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