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NTB construction LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

NTB construction LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

From top to bottom , inside and out , NTB Construction is the best in affordablity and quality. branching from 20 Years of experience in all aspects of home remodeling, repair,and demolition. We work year- round. We accept cash checks all major credit cards or money orders.

"Workers showed up on time. Very pleasant and efficient. Respectful of my senior dogs through the process. They kept the workspace clean and were respectful of the rest of the house as they worked."

Nathan E on January 2025

From top to bottom , inside and out , NTB Construction is the best in affordablity and quality. branching from 20 Years of experience in all aspects of home remodeling, repair,and demolition. We work year- round. We accept cash checks all major credit cards or money orders.

"Workers showed up on time. Very pleasant and efficient. Respectful of my senior dogs through the process. They kept the workspace clean and were respectful of the rest of the house as they worked."

Nathan E on January 2025

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Evolution Drafting

1185 Utah Ave. Suite 107
3.97(
33
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•Approved Pro

Evolution Drafting

1185 Utah Ave. Suite 107
3.97(
33
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
3111 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025

Our firm is a dynamic provider of drafting and house plan services, dedicated to turning your visions into tangible and pleasing structures. With a commitment to excellence, we bring expertise and innovation to every project we undertake. We specialize in comprehensive drafting services tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our offering include: Design: Crafting unique and functional designs that blend creativity with practicality. Drafting Services: Precision and attention to detail in creating accurate and detailed drafts for seamless project execution. 3D Modeling: Bringing designs to life with realistic 3D models that provide a vivid preview of the final structure. Project Management: From concept to completion, we offer end-to-end project management ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Interior Design: Enhancing spaces with innovative interior designs that harmonize aesthetics and functionality. Detail Services Offered: - Building Code Compliance - Construction Documentation - Renovation and Remodeling Plans About our Team: Our team comprises draftsman and project managers, each bringing a unique skill, style and experience to the table. Collaborative teamwork and alliance is at the core of our success, ensuring a holist approach to every project. We take pride in our commitment to delivering high-quality work on every project. Our rigorous quality control measures, pays attention to client requirements, and adherence to industry standards are the cornerstones of our success. Your satisfaction is our top priority and guarantee. At Evolution Drafting, we don't design structures; we create environments that inspire and endure. Work with us and experience the art of living.

"slow response times. no onsite visit, so had to confirm all measures myself. good product in the end."

Jim E on September 2025

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LRJ Construction, Inc.

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LRJ Construction, Inc.

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37 years of experience

01. RETAIL SPACE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION We design, plan and oversee the construction of commercial retail stores. The most important thing when executing such a project is to ensure that it will meet the local construction codes. We will ensure you will meet all required deadlines and local codes. We also offer retail design services where we incorporate technology and innovation to create the most amiable retail space for you.

01. RETAIL SPACE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION We design, plan and oversee the construction of commercial retail stores. The most important thing when executing such a project is to ensure that it will meet the local construction codes. We will ensure you will meet all required deadlines and local codes. We also offer retail design services where we incorporate technology and innovation to create the most amiable retail space for you.

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BEAR Architects

2096 Sanford Hollow Road
5.00(
4
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BEAR Architects

2096 Sanford Hollow Road
5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

BEAR Architects is an architectural design practice led by Beth Eckels and Andrew Ruggles. We bring together vast experience delivering a broad range of projects, from private homes to complex academic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Based in the Catskills and Brooklyn, BEAR's mission is to improve our shared environment through beautiful, responsible design. Through our collaborative process, we strive to create space that brings joy and wellbeing to those who experience it. We embrace the unique differences of each project to inspire outcomes that are truly responsive to the particular site and client aspirations. We offer holistic design services, inclusive of enclosure, interiors, custom furniture and millwork, from conceptual planning and visualization through permitting and construction. Please check out our website for more about BEAR and our work: www.beararchitects.com

"We aimed to redesign/repurpose the interior space for a small outbuilding on our property and stumbled upon BEAR Architects after a quick google search. Being a new business, they didn't have much in terms of reviews, however, they were very responsive so we went with our gut and gave them a chance. Thankfully our gut feeling steered us in the right direction. Beth and Andrew are incredible to deal with. We found them to be very composed, yet focused and aggressive in moving our project along. They paid close attention to the objectives we communicated. They listened to our ideas and steered us properly when their knowledge and expertise was required. They were efficient and completed our project within the scope of the timeline laid out in their proposal. Lastly, they were respectful of our budget and ensured that we received everything we needed for the amount we had earmarked for architectural work. In fact, we were provided with additional site plans that were not initially within the scope of the project. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use BEAR Architects. We will certainly work with them again!"

Scott K on April 2023

BEAR Architects is an architectural design practice led by Beth Eckels and Andrew Ruggles. We bring together vast experience delivering a broad range of projects, from private homes to complex academic, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Based in the Catskills and Brooklyn, BEAR's mission is to improve our shared environment through beautiful, responsible design. Through our collaborative process, we strive to create space that brings joy and wellbeing to those who experience it. We embrace the unique differences of each project to inspire outcomes that are truly responsive to the particular site and client aspirations. We offer holistic design services, inclusive of enclosure, interiors, custom furniture and millwork, from conceptual planning and visualization through permitting and construction. Please check out our website for more about BEAR and our work: www.beararchitects.com

"We aimed to redesign/repurpose the interior space for a small outbuilding on our property and stumbled upon BEAR Architects after a quick google search. Being a new business, they didn't have much in terms of reviews, however, they were very responsive so we went with our gut and gave them a chance. Thankfully our gut feeling steered us in the right direction. Beth and Andrew are incredible to deal with. We found them to be very composed, yet focused and aggressive in moving our project along. They paid close attention to the objectives we communicated. They listened to our ideas and steered us properly when their knowledge and expertise was required. They were efficient and completed our project within the scope of the timeline laid out in their proposal. Lastly, they were respectful of our budget and ensured that we received everything we needed for the amount we had earmarked for architectural work. In fact, we were provided with additional site plans that were not initially within the scope of the project. I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to use BEAR Architects. We will certainly work with them again!"

Scott K on April 2023

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Lone Star Construction

3051 RT-206
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Lone Star Construction

3051 RT-206
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7 years of experience

Full home renovations, Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling, Decks, Cleanouts, Sheetrock work, Plaster work, window/Door Replacements, Roofing

Full home renovations, Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling, Decks, Cleanouts, Sheetrock work, Plaster work, window/Door Replacements, Roofing

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BSM General Contracting, Inc.

154 Halsey Valley Rd
5.00(
3
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BSM General Contracting, Inc.

154 Halsey Valley Rd
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are actually new home builders but we specialize in excavation. Our strength is that we understand all aspects of the construction process and have a team of subcontractors including city licensed plumbers if needed. We are not newcomers to the industry, in fact our team of 5 has over 135 years of combined experience.

"Brian was fantastic. Very capable. Sure knows what he's doing. Extremely intelligent courteous and good communicator."

Antony P on December 2021

We are actually new home builders but we specialize in excavation. Our strength is that we understand all aspects of the construction process and have a team of subcontractors including city licensed plumbers if needed. We are not newcomers to the industry, in fact our team of 5 has over 135 years of combined experience.

"Brian was fantastic. Very capable. Sure knows what he's doing. Extremely intelligent courteous and good communicator."

Antony P on December 2021

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Gerst Concrete Construction

5249 State Highway 41
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Gerst Concrete Construction

5249 State Highway 41
No reviews yet
6 years of experience

Providing concrete work to customers, such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. Always offer free estimates to start each project. We also offer site work and dirt work and excavation work and pipe work!! For resdtinal and commercial and agricultural

Providing concrete work to customers, such as patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. Always offer free estimates to start each project. We also offer site work and dirt work and excavation work and pipe work!! For resdtinal and commercial and agricultural

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Custom Home Builders questions, answered by experts

Framing is often the most expensive phase of building a house because it’s time-consuming and requires a lot of materials. It costs between $20,000 and $50,000 on average, depending on materials and labor costs. Before construction begins, it’s possible that purchasing land is the priciest step in the process. Some plots of land sell for $3,000, while others cost upwards of $150,000.

On average, exterior brick siding costs around $18,000 for a 2,500 square foot home. Whereas vinyl costs around $11,000 and engineered wood costs around $4,000 for the same size home. You also need to account for the cost to paint the material afterward.

Ranch and colonial-style homes are often the most affordable to build. They have a common layout with available designs that are easy to adjust in simple ways without having to spend too much on a structural engineer or architect. Both types of homes' symmetry, simple roofs, and often one or two-story plans mean they often fall in the $150 to $200 square-foot range, putting them right around average.

While it’s never too early to start planning for a major home improvement project like a home addition, give yourself at least a month or two to plan and design your addition, find a contractor, and get the permits in order. For larger projects like a second-story addition that require designing with an architect, plan on three to four months of preparation.

While many different factors determine whether a house is classified as a villa, many villas are detached homes with a European design influence, often with an emphasis on luxury and comfort. Modern villas often feature outdoor spaces such as terraces, gardens, or patios.

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