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Odd Job Services
4.6(
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"An honest quote for honest work. Work met expectations for quality and did not exceed the project budget. Everything for this job was completed as discussed at the time of the estimate and the work was completed within the timeline agreed upon. Also notable is that the business owner operates with a degree of integrity that can be rare in modern society."
Bath tile
Kitchen floor repair
Kitchen floor repair2
Kitchen floor repair3
Kitchen floor repair4

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When confronted with a crisis because of a copper plumbing burglary, Mr. Grady, of Grady's Painting, Plastering and Construction, willingly traveled many miles to come to my aid. Requesting only a $1.00 deposit against a $4,500.00 job, he masterfully reconstructed my nineteenth century lath and plaster hallway wall, also thoroughly compensating for a missing portion of a central stud unwittingly removed by a plumber! After his extensive search for appropriate composition and dimension of material, he replaced and replicated a section of my forty-year-old faux onyx tub surround with common white PVC sheet, tinted oil-based colors, glaze, paint brush, and a rag. His applied natural talents and superlative skills saved me thousands of dollars! On the basis of both professional conversation and knowledgeable observation, Mr. Grady possesses the intrinsic knowledge of old-world trades, the artistic capabilities, the problem=solving thought processes, and the personal work ethic to accomplish a broud scope of reconstruction and restoration."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gamage Construction & Handyman Services
1.5(
1
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at Gamage Construction & Handyman Services, we are family owned & operated with over 16 years experience. We take great pride in our expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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 client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job we will treat your home or your business as we would treat our own. Give Gamage Construction & Handyman Services a call today. We look forward to working with you!

Response time3 days
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Elite Painting
4.2(
53
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team at Elite Painting were great to work with! Ed is professional, communicative, and understands the needs of what you are asking for... his laid back AND professional demeanor made the entire process smooth and easy. The team were respectful of the property during every visit, quiet in the morning when arriving, and cleaned up after themselves every single day. Ed kept in touch with us to work around weather, (given we were doing exterior home painting) and worked with us to time the project at an optimal time in conjunction with our schedule and the weather. They were completely supportive of us sampling multiple colors for this major update and change (first paint in 30+ years!!!), and worked with us in every step of the way. We highly recommend Ed and the Elite Painting team for your painting needs!"
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+35

Response time2 days
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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GOKEYs Painting & Const
5.0(
6
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Chris was very motivated and started the job promptly. His work ethic was great, staying late a couple of days late to complete job on time as agreed. He reviewed any issue found and was flexible when extra work was needed. The quality of the work was great in making the breezeway siding look the same as the garage, so with the paint job the house/garage improvement was dramatic. His pricing was reasonably and his clean-up appreciated. We would definitely recommend Chris to others and would engage him for work ourselves."
second story done with painting and before pictures of first level of house
SIMPLE MSI FLOORING INSTALL
Framing Walls & stairs assist
After carpet removal
finished roof and painting exterior of house

+53

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JP’s painting
4.9(
4
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I enjoyed working with them. The work was very professional. An estimate was given, a contract agreed upon, and precise arrangement was completed in a most timely manner. Jordan and his assistant were polite and most efficient. It was a pleasure having them complete this job. I highly recommend them."
Exterior
Hall
Dining room
Dining room
Dining room

+16

Response time30 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Scott Property Services
5.0(
10
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Serving Carthage, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Amazing work, amazing customer service. The best by far for all home projects! Love them and have already rehired them for other projects and will continue to use them in the future. I cannot say enough about the quality of their work. They care and do a great job at a fair price!!! Simply amazing. They are perfectionists and will the job right, great communicators ...everything they've done from painting rioms, patching ceilings, hanging fixtures to installing sinks.has been stress free for me and they've done an exceptional job."
Living Room
Living Room
Interior Paint
Interior Paint
Interior Paint

+55

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in Carthage, NY

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

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