We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very professional and attentive to detail. Reasonably priced."
lorraine s on April 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Very professional and attentive to detail. Reasonably priced."
lorraine s on April 2024
My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations
My team and I have over 20 years of experience in the construction industry along with heavy equipment experience. We specialize in exavation work along with general construction. We also have an in-house electrical contractor that installs EV charging stations
Owned & operated.
Owned & operated.
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE,OWNER ON EVERY JOB,INSTALLATION ,FREE ESTIMATES
25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE,OWNER ON EVERY JOB,INSTALLATION ,FREE ESTIMATES
Chapin General Contracting is a women owned business solely focused on quality,safety and our relationship with customer's.
Chapin General Contracting is a women owned business solely focused on quality,safety and our relationship with customer's.
Location. We are a Penn Yan based landscape company offering; Design and construction Experienced in outdoor construction (5 yr.) and landscape installation (5yr.) We try to put our best (and sometimes our hardest) work into the project before it begins, to make sure there is a satisfactory, clear and successful plan in place to expedite the work. Payment options; Check.
Location. We are a Penn Yan based landscape company offering; Design and construction Experienced in outdoor construction (5 yr.) and landscape installation (5yr.) We try to put our best (and sometimes our hardest) work into the project before it begins, to make sure there is a satisfactory, clear and successful plan in place to expedite the work. Payment options; Check.
General building renovations, remodeling and new construction. Have three employees & we do not use sub-contractors. All work is done by C & G Construction. We do not leave your job until work is fully completed and acceptable to you. All our workmanship is "fully "guaranteed". Once you use C & G you will always use C & G "guaranteed". We have been in business continuously for 39 years, and that is our best reference.
General building renovations, remodeling and new construction. Have three employees & we do not use sub-contractors. All work is done by C & G Construction. We do not leave your job until work is fully completed and acceptable to you. All our workmanship is "fully "guaranteed". Once you use C & G you will always use C & G "guaranteed". We have been in business continuously for 39 years, and that is our best reference.
Get The Right Guy The First Time The Registered Trade Mark That Was Produced By Our Customers,Literally I Had Customers Insist On Taking My Truck and Putting The Logo On The Truck,Only After Hearing,and I Quote"I Should Have Hire You Guys The First Time, Hundreds of Times I Then Agreed To Letting That Logo On My Truck,Now On The Other Trucks .In Short We Have Plenty Of References That In Itself Says Everything !
Get The Right Guy The First Time The Registered Trade Mark That Was Produced By Our Customers,Literally I Had Customers Insist On Taking My Truck and Putting The Logo On The Truck,Only After Hearing,and I Quote"I Should Have Hire You Guys The First Time, Hundreds of Times I Then Agreed To Letting That Logo On My Truck,Now On The Other Trucks .In Short We Have Plenty Of References That In Itself Says Everything !
Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.
Handyman work, General Contracting services, with over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Our motto "No job too big, no job too small" We are a small husband and wife owned business, therefore able to offer competitive pricing while keeping the quality of work high. We have a dedicated well trained crew.
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A complete drainage system costs between $2,100 and $6,500, though basic solutions start at $500. Proper drainage prevents water pressure buildup behind your wall, significantly reducing the risk of failure and extending its useful life.
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A structural engineer can design appropriate footings and reinforcement to ensure your wall safely handles the lateral soil pressure it will face.
Railroad tie retaining walls start at $15 to $25 per square foot, with most projects averaging $25 to $30 per square foot, depending on complexity and site prep. This makes them more affordable than natural stone or concrete block walls initially.
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