We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Welcome to A Step Above Construction we specialize in decks all concrete,ceramic tiles all remodeling from bathroom to kitchen I am osha 30 certified and with fifteen years experience we look forward to working with you.
"I have paid A Step Above/Frank Lupo 16,000 for a very simple (no bathroom, no bar, no fancy stuff, painted concrete floor in basement) basement and laundry remodel. Work started 1st week in January and is not yet complete (currently April 27). He has had very few guys working on my project, and those who do work come in maybe 3 days per week if I am lucky, and work 9 - 2:30, getting very little work done. He has sent many contracts and I have signed and paid all but one (for $500) to the tune of $16,000. I am missing a laundry room wall, a basement ceiling, the LVP flooring in the laundry area is uneven over the sump pump, there is junk in my backyard that they left there all winter to get snowed on, I paid for a cabinet in my laundry room and an entry nook at the top of the basement stairs which are still not complete. The light fixtures in the ceilings that I do have, are not finished. I get the feeling that some of these things that are yet unfinished, are unfinished because he does not know how to accomplish them and does not have the staff/certifications/permits to do so. He does not oversee the work being done (and is currently in Tennessee when this Job is in upstate, New York). He has all but stopped returning my phone calls, and responds with rare text messages with several excuses about his workers and other jobs, and sick family members, etc. I don't even believe that any of that is true anymore. He is a liar and full of excuses. Now I will need to find someone else to complete the work that he has not finished (and likely also re-do things that were done incorrectly."
Ashley A on April 2021
Welcome to A Step Above Construction we specialize in decks all concrete,ceramic tiles all remodeling from bathroom to kitchen I am osha 30 certified and with fifteen years experience we look forward to working with you.
"I have paid A Step Above/Frank Lupo 16,000 for a very simple (no bathroom, no bar, no fancy stuff, painted concrete floor in basement) basement and laundry remodel. Work started 1st week in January and is not yet complete (currently April 27). He has had very few guys working on my project, and those who do work come in maybe 3 days per week if I am lucky, and work 9 - 2:30, getting very little work done. He has sent many contracts and I have signed and paid all but one (for $500) to the tune of $16,000. I am missing a laundry room wall, a basement ceiling, the LVP flooring in the laundry area is uneven over the sump pump, there is junk in my backyard that they left there all winter to get snowed on, I paid for a cabinet in my laundry room and an entry nook at the top of the basement stairs which are still not complete. The light fixtures in the ceilings that I do have, are not finished. I get the feeling that some of these things that are yet unfinished, are unfinished because he does not know how to accomplish them and does not have the staff/certifications/permits to do so. He does not oversee the work being done (and is currently in Tennessee when this Job is in upstate, New York). He has all but stopped returning my phone calls, and responds with rare text messages with several excuses about his workers and other jobs, and sick family members, etc. I don't even believe that any of that is true anymore. He is a liar and full of excuses. Now I will need to find someone else to complete the work that he has not finished (and likely also re-do things that were done incorrectly."
Ashley A on April 2021
Family owned and operated for over 30 years.
Family owned and operated for over 30 years.
20+ years Construction/Master Carpenter experience. 7+ years in one of a kind custom Treehouse's with slides, rock walls, ziplines, bucket pulls, trap doors, etc. Custom Sheds and furniture. Custom wood tables to custom porch swings. We accept all major credit cards and Pay-Pal. $200 Consultation fee (goes towards project).
20+ years Construction/Master Carpenter experience. 7+ years in one of a kind custom Treehouse's with slides, rock walls, ziplines, bucket pulls, trap doors, etc. Custom Sheds and furniture. Custom wood tables to custom porch swings. We accept all major credit cards and Pay-Pal. $200 Consultation fee (goes towards project).
My company is a fairly new company looking to be successful. We currently have two employees looking to expand.
My company is a fairly new company looking to be successful. We currently have two employees looking to expand.
Experienced General Contractor with knowledge of all home repairs and maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, interior/exterior painting , concrete, pavers, decks, roofing, siding, replacement windows , doors, garage doors, sidewalks, tile, flooring , window treatments, pressure washing . 24/hr and Handy Man services.
Experienced General Contractor with knowledge of all home repairs and maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Drywall, interior/exterior painting , concrete, pavers, decks, roofing, siding, replacement windows , doors, garage doors, sidewalks, tile, flooring , window treatments, pressure washing . 24/hr and Handy Man services.
Affordable Waterproofing LLC is a family-owned company based in Delran, New Jersey. Started in 2009, Affordable Waterproofing has been supplying New Jersey, South Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware with cost-effective and superior waterproofing services for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on supplying the best basement waterproofing system installation, mold removal, and foundation and structural repairs around. Because of our commitment to our clients, we back all of our services with a watertight guarantee and unparalleled customer service. Our friendly, no-pressure approach to the business has earned us an A+ BBB rating and outstanding reviews from customers. We look forward to continuing to provide dry, comfortable basements for years to come.
"DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!!!! Marc Pressman came to my house and brought his looseleaf with him. He had all kinds of docs saying that he was the best. I took him down to my newley finished basement and showed him exactly where the water was coming from. He said "no problem, we are experts and can fix this guaranteed". He took my deposit and sent his team down. Michael was the man working on the job. Super nice guy, very clean and looking to do minimal damage to the floor ( he would be better off starting his own company). They installed the drain and the pump and told me my water problems were over. A couple of months later we had a couple of days of solid rain and the basement was flooded again!! I thought maybe the pump didn't work so I took the cover over the tank and it was bone dry!. The water never even went into the tank. Immediately I called the company and got a message " Due to severe weather conditions no one is available to take your call...leave a message." Three days later my message was returned . They sent someone to the house and he said ,well everything is dry now so I cant really tell where the water came in from. Lets wait till it happens again and then I"ll come back. Sure enough last week it rained like crazy and my basement was flooded again. Immediately I called Marc Pressman and he said I cant help you, you need to call the office. I told him I guess you only take the peoples money otherwise you cant help. So I called the office right away sent them pictures, and told them to send someone down asap so they can trace the water. Its been 5 days now and they never called back and of course the water subsided by now. DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!!! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND WON"T SERVICE YOU WHEN THINGS DON"T WORK!!!.... I WILL CONTINUE TO POST NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND REPORT THEM TO BBB AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS UNTIL THEY MAKE THINGS RIGHT."
AJ g on October 2023
Affordable Waterproofing LLC is a family-owned company based in Delran, New Jersey. Started in 2009, Affordable Waterproofing has been supplying New Jersey, South Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware with cost-effective and superior waterproofing services for over 30 years. We pride ourselves on supplying the best basement waterproofing system installation, mold removal, and foundation and structural repairs around. Because of our commitment to our clients, we back all of our services with a watertight guarantee and unparalleled customer service. Our friendly, no-pressure approach to the business has earned us an A+ BBB rating and outstanding reviews from customers. We look forward to continuing to provide dry, comfortable basements for years to come.
"DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!!!! Marc Pressman came to my house and brought his looseleaf with him. He had all kinds of docs saying that he was the best. I took him down to my newley finished basement and showed him exactly where the water was coming from. He said "no problem, we are experts and can fix this guaranteed". He took my deposit and sent his team down. Michael was the man working on the job. Super nice guy, very clean and looking to do minimal damage to the floor ( he would be better off starting his own company). They installed the drain and the pump and told me my water problems were over. A couple of months later we had a couple of days of solid rain and the basement was flooded again!! I thought maybe the pump didn't work so I took the cover over the tank and it was bone dry!. The water never even went into the tank. Immediately I called the company and got a message " Due to severe weather conditions no one is available to take your call...leave a message." Three days later my message was returned . They sent someone to the house and he said ,well everything is dry now so I cant really tell where the water came in from. Lets wait till it happens again and then I"ll come back. Sure enough last week it rained like crazy and my basement was flooded again. Immediately I called Marc Pressman and he said I cant help you, you need to call the office. I told him I guess you only take the peoples money otherwise you cant help. So I called the office right away sent them pictures, and told them to send someone down asap so they can trace the water. Its been 5 days now and they never called back and of course the water subsided by now. DO NOT USE THESE PEOPLE!!! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND WON"T SERVICE YOU WHEN THINGS DON"T WORK!!!.... I WILL CONTINUE TO POST NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND REPORT THEM TO BBB AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS UNTIL THEY MAKE THINGS RIGHT."
AJ g on October 2023
Welcome to DOG GUARD of CNY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Teir. We understand that your dog is more than just a pet – it is a member of your family. Not all electric dog fence companies in the area are created equal, here is why we are the best choice for you and your pet: **We offer the best customer service around, why? Because we care, you will always be dealing with an owner directly on the jobsite and on the phone. Co-owners Henry and Mike have extensive sales and high-level customer service experience. We will answer your calls directly and insure you are 100% satisfied, we do not cut corners, we are here to help you keep your pet safe. ** **Our signal can be adjusted within 1 or 2 feet from the line and out as much as 15 feet, fully adjustable, what does this mean for you? If you have a smaller yard we will maximize your space, so your pet can have more freedom. The competition may have to keep their signal a minimum of 6 feet in order for it to work properly** **We offer 0% financing for 6 months easy application process** **Our receivers are fully waterproof, unlike other systems in the marketplace** **Our batteries cost $18, much less expensive than the other big names out there, we also have lithium upon request** **Lifetime warranty included on all equipment, if something fails we will replace immediately** **All products (wire, receiver, transmitter, surge protector, collars) installed in your fence are MADE IN THE USA, not many companies can say this** **If you have an old system of any kind recycle it with us and we will offer you a $$ discount** **Our receiver has the strongest fully adjustable correction signal on the market (32 settings). We have in home transmitters as well which are adjustable up to 10ft** **We will setup flags and provide onsite training for you and your dog. In addition we provide a step by step detailed training protocol, if you need additional training or help we are here for you don’t worry
"As stated above, it went very well. Great company, great product and best of all great people!"
Joe M on July 2018
Welcome to DOG GUARD of CNY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Teir. We understand that your dog is more than just a pet – it is a member of your family. Not all electric dog fence companies in the area are created equal, here is why we are the best choice for you and your pet: **We offer the best customer service around, why? Because we care, you will always be dealing with an owner directly on the jobsite and on the phone. Co-owners Henry and Mike have extensive sales and high-level customer service experience. We will answer your calls directly and insure you are 100% satisfied, we do not cut corners, we are here to help you keep your pet safe. ** **Our signal can be adjusted within 1 or 2 feet from the line and out as much as 15 feet, fully adjustable, what does this mean for you? If you have a smaller yard we will maximize your space, so your pet can have more freedom. The competition may have to keep their signal a minimum of 6 feet in order for it to work properly** **We offer 0% financing for 6 months easy application process** **Our receivers are fully waterproof, unlike other systems in the marketplace** **Our batteries cost $18, much less expensive than the other big names out there, we also have lithium upon request** **Lifetime warranty included on all equipment, if something fails we will replace immediately** **All products (wire, receiver, transmitter, surge protector, collars) installed in your fence are MADE IN THE USA, not many companies can say this** **If you have an old system of any kind recycle it with us and we will offer you a $$ discount** **Our receiver has the strongest fully adjustable correction signal on the market (32 settings). We have in home transmitters as well which are adjustable up to 10ft** **We will setup flags and provide onsite training for you and your dog. In addition we provide a step by step detailed training protocol, if you need additional training or help we are here for you don’t worry
"As stated above, it went very well. Great company, great product and best of all great people!"
Joe M on July 2018
Yard Wolves Landscaping LLC provides weekly lawn care, flower bed installation, concrete and paver sidewalks, patios, and driveways, and wood and vinyl fencing. We have 15 yrs experience. My wife and I decided to start our own small business in 2018. We currently have 8 employees.
Yard Wolves Landscaping LLC provides weekly lawn care, flower bed installation, concrete and paver sidewalks, patios, and driveways, and wood and vinyl fencing. We have 15 yrs experience. My wife and I decided to start our own small business in 2018. We currently have 8 employees.
We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.
We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.
Most pros need about two days to install a standard chain-link fence—one day to set the posts in concrete and another to stretch and tie the mesh. Larger footprints, complex layouts, or rocky soil can tack on extra hours. If your fence line tops 150 feet, ask the contractor for a tailored timeline so you know exactly when the yard will be secure.
A well-maintained chain-link fence typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Upgrading to galvanized, powder-coated, or vinyl-coated wire can push that life span closer to 30 years by warding off rust and sun damage. Plan to inspect the mesh and hardware each season; tightening loose ties early prevents sagging that leads to bigger repairs. Because fixes run $300 to $800—and sometimes more than $1,500—a few minutes of yearly maintenance is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Yes—chain-link almost always beats wood on price. While wood runs $20 to $50 per linear foot, chain-link falls between $8 and $40. The final gap depends on your fence height, local labor rates, and any extras like decorative caps or privacy slats. If budget is your top concern, a galvanized chain-link fence delivers solid security for far less cash than cedar or pine panels.
Temporary chain-link panels average about $2 per linear foot per month, but location, fence length, and rental duration all affect the quote. Short-term leases usually include delivery, setup, and teardown fees, so ask for an all-in price before you sign. If you need the fence for several months, negotiate a lower monthly rate or look into buying used panels instead.
A standard chain-link fence won’t drag down your home’s value, but it won’t add much either. Curb-appeal upgrades—think powder-coat colors or wood posts—can make the fence look more polished and buyer-friendly. More important, a sturdy, well-installed fence signals clear property lines and adds a layer of security, both of which buyers appreciate. In other words, quality installation matters more than the material alone when it comes to resale impressions.