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ST Landscaping and Excavating
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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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.

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FITANDFINISH CONSTRUCTION LLC
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Deck or Porch - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Install or ReplaceWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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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!"
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
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Exterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreWindow Frame - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

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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%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Rost Construction, LLC
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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."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
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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!"
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JoG Pressure Washing and Cleaning LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was extremely pleased with the work done on my patio. Jason is a very hard worker and is focused on making sure of the customers satisfaction. I would highly recommend Jog pressure washing and cleaning."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While framing a basement is not as difficult as finishing a basement, it's something you should typically leave to the pros. That’s because if something is installed correctly, it will affect your entire basement. However, you can take care of some of the smaller tasks, like filling holes or putting up some insulation.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

A cross brace for a fence gate should stretch from the top corner of the gate’s hinge side to the bottom corner of its latch side at a 45-degree angle to the bottom of the gate. This positioning distributes the bulk of the gate’s weight to the base of the post, taking pressure off the top hinge.

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