Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Awesome job! Very professional! My shed and back patio look amazing! Better than I expected!!"
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"Amazing! Our deck is more beautiful than we imagined! The details are stunning! The deck really adds beauty to our home. The installation was timely and neat. We are so thrilled!!!!"
Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2016
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"they did an AMAZING job on our front porch! they were so easy to work with from start to finish, and got it done so quicky! highly recommend!"
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
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Small jobs welcome
"Eddie built us a beautiful very large deck over a challenging, uneven yard. The deck is even, solid & decorative due to his much appreciated suggestions. He built beautiful flower boxes & a cabinet to hold grilling equipment. We are thrilled with the results! Eddie is a master craftsman and I would highly recommend him for any building or repair projects."
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In business since 2021
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"Roger from Nickel City responded quickly, showed up on time and performed the necessary repairs on my door Excellent performance"
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Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2014
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"Bob and Mark are very knowledgeable and were willing and able to adjust to our changing needs as the project progressed. We would definitely hire them again."
Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2000
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"We just had Scarpone and Sons replace our roof in the middle of winter!! They chose the perfect day to rip off the existing roof and replace it in a little over a day. Lucky for us it stopped snowing just long enough for them to do what they do. They were efficient, fast, and did an excellent job. The roof no longer leaks and we are so happy! I highly recommend them to do YOUR roof. In fact we recommended them to a couple that were thinking of replacing their roof."
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In business since 2020
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"Very professional work was completed on time and on budget with excellent attention to detail and quality craftsmanship would recommend to anyone and will be using again in the future."
Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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I’ve worked in commercial carpentry for 3 years with the union. Decided to switch to remodeling and worked for a company called Cortese Construction for the last 3 years. There I learned how to renovate both large and small kitchen and bathrooms. I can set cabinets, install LVP flooring, tile, hang and finish drywall, paint, install windows and doors, trim, and framing. I can work in the Erie and Niagara county areas.
Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas
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At Bravestone Construction, we provide reliable, high-quality construction and maintenance services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team is built on integrity, skilled craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting every job done right.\n\nFrom home improvements to commercial projects, we focus on efficiency, clear communication, and lasting results—no matter the size of the job.\n\nConsistency in service. Confidence in every result.\n
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