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Trinity Contracting & Handyman Service
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My Full bathroom remodel was completed on time at a great price by kind and respectful employees of trinity contracting. They did a wonderful job creating the bathroom of my dreams and were very easy and understanding to work with, even with the many changes I made along the way during the remodel. I absolutely would hire trinity contracting again without any hesitation. Wonderful job, thank you."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I called Choice and reported my problems. They issued a work order and within the hour, I had been notified by S & J Plumbing that they would be here on Thursday. I could not make the time, so I called them and they politely scheduled for the next day. They showed up early, looked over the problems , called in the work to make sure it was covered and they repaired or fixed everything that was needed. They worked on my house like they were working on their own home. After done, they completely cleaned up, reminded me that they guarantee their work, and left. The gentleman who worked on my house was a professional and a credit to his company. I cannot say enough about the quality of work and their concern for everything. I will never forget such a wonderful experience and will not hesitate to recommend Choice Home Warranty. Thank you so much."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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App-Solute Construction
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

**Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE!** We have 20 years of experience in the home remodeling and custom home building industries, and we have a growing list of proud clients. Our teams are in-house – giving us the ability to maintain high levels of quality control, efficient communication with our clients, faster project completion times, and reduced costs. We participate in various trade shows and events to remain up to date on current products and technologies. Above all, App-Solte Construction has a commitment to excellence in every project we take on, big or small.

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Stafford Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tompkins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to Stafford Builders LLC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

It is a good idea to check in with your local city and state regulations before committing to building a shipping container home no matter where you live. This concept is pretty new across the country, and many places won’t let you build one.

The International Code Council (ICC) offers guidelines for home builders on the safe use of ISO intermodal shipping containers repurposed as building components, which can be helpful to review when planning or designing a shipping container home.

In most cases, you should get an architect before you hire a builder. An architect will be the one to draw up formal plans for your project, including guidelines and even material lists for your builder to follow during construction. Many architects can even help you find builders, choose one for your project, and negotiate prices. Some are also willing to act as project managers throughout the process, working closely with a builder from start to finish.

The early stages of building a house are harder than the later stages; laying the foundation and framing the house are two of the most challenging steps. However, it varies for everyone. Some people have difficulty installing HVAC, plumbing, and electricity, while others find it harder to plan the house and secure the necessary permits. 

Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

Building a house without blueprints is not advised. It will prevent you from obtaining necessary building permits and meeting building codes and is likely to result in shoddy construction and unsafe living conditions. Detailed blueprints ensure that a house is built to exact specifications and is constructed safely and structurally stable.

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