Bell Tower Timber is a small ornamental business specializing in repairs and re-finishing of buildings. Our work ranges from the simple act of cleaning and refinishing a home to replicating historic decorations and trim to the restoring and repairing timber framed buildings. Bell Tower timber prioritizes high-end quality work and using quality paints, stains, and finishes that will last for years to come.
Bell Tower Timber is a small ornamental business specializing in repairs and re-finishing of buildings. Our work ranges from the simple act of cleaning and refinishing a home to replicating historic decorations and trim to the restoring and repairing timber framed buildings. Bell Tower timber prioritizes high-end quality work and using quality paints, stains, and finishes that will last for years to come.
Taber's Plumbing & Fabrication, located in Ithaca, New York, brings 16 years of expertise in both plumbing and welding services. This skilled team excels in a diverse range of projects, from intricate plumbing installations and repairs to precision welding and fabrication tasks. Committed to delivering top-quality workmanship, Taber's Plumbing & Fabrication is known for its reliable and efficient solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Their extensive experience and dedication to customer satisfaction make them a trusted choice in the Ithaca area for all plumbing and welding needs.
"Very professional, excellent quality work "
Michael S on May 2025
Taber's Plumbing & Fabrication, located in Ithaca, New York, brings 16 years of expertise in both plumbing and welding services. This skilled team excels in a diverse range of projects, from intricate plumbing installations and repairs to precision welding and fabrication tasks. Committed to delivering top-quality workmanship, Taber's Plumbing & Fabrication is known for its reliable and efficient solutions for both residential and commercial clients. Their extensive experience and dedication to customer satisfaction make them a trusted choice in the Ithaca area for all plumbing and welding needs.
"Very professional, excellent quality work "
Michael S on May 2025
Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape is the premier lawn and landscape professional servicing residents of Steuben, Allegany and Livingston County since 2003. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape offers a variety of property services including: maintenance/mowing, landscaping installation, sod installations, landscaping, and deck and pergola builds. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape built a very large client base and portfolio due a commitment to professionalism, punctuality and customer satisfaction on every job. For a professional you can trust to get the job done right the first time, give Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape a call today!
"provide good customer service but live too far away."
Karen D on June 2025
Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape is the premier lawn and landscape professional servicing residents of Steuben, Allegany and Livingston County since 2003. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape offers a variety of property services including: maintenance/mowing, landscaping installation, sod installations, landscaping, and deck and pergola builds. Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape built a very large client base and portfolio due a commitment to professionalism, punctuality and customer satisfaction on every job. For a professional you can trust to get the job done right the first time, give Flaitz's Lawn and Landscape a call today!
"provide good customer service but live too far away."
Karen D on June 2025
Welcome to Cleveland Contracting We work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Would definetely use them again"
Paul P on November 2022
Welcome to Cleveland Contracting We work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Would definetely use them again"
Paul P on November 2022
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
The Outdoor Advantage, LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowner’s budget and dreams. It is our pleasure to serve the homes of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We also have several customers as far south as Montgomery County.
"As a rule, I don't write reviews. Had to make an exception this time. Outdoor Advantage is outstanding. The crew reduced the eroding slopes adjacent to two driveways and placed sod. Placed four fairly mature flowering shrubs into large planters. One week later, and both sod and plants are thriving. The advice I received as to how to manage my needs was terrific. Great "plant knowledge". They patched up a bare spot not in the original work order. Thorough clean-up. "A+" all around."
James N on June 2020
The Outdoor Advantage, LLC has been making customers happy in central Maryland by performing quality work at reasonable prices since 2002. We specialize in hardscape design and installation, mulching, hauling, planting, gutter cleaning, landscaping, power washing, snow removal and general outdoor maintenance. We help the homeowner add value to their land and create beauty according to the homeowner’s budget and dreams. It is our pleasure to serve the homes of Carroll County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We also have several customers as far south as Montgomery County.
"As a rule, I don't write reviews. Had to make an exception this time. Outdoor Advantage is outstanding. The crew reduced the eroding slopes adjacent to two driveways and placed sod. Placed four fairly mature flowering shrubs into large planters. One week later, and both sod and plants are thriving. The advice I received as to how to manage my needs was terrific. Great "plant knowledge". They patched up a bare spot not in the original work order. Thorough clean-up. "A+" all around."
James N on June 2020
Ithaca Flooring Solutions specializes in Polished Concrete and Resinous Coatings such as Epoxy. We also offer Custom Concrete Countertops, as well as 'traditional' flooring such as wood, vinyl, and tile
Ithaca Flooring Solutions specializes in Polished Concrete and Resinous Coatings such as Epoxy. We also offer Custom Concrete Countertops, as well as 'traditional' flooring such as wood, vinyl, and tile
We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.
"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."
Chad L on July 2020
We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.
"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."
Chad L on July 2020
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.
Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows are uniquely designed and custom-sized screen porch windows made to fit existing openings without expensive re-framing. They are also ideal for new construction. It’s easy to enclose your outdoor spaces. Versatile, rugged and attractive, they’re also a snap to operate. Open, they let the breeze in, closed they provide protection for rain, snow, wind, dust and the summer sun. Light weight, but heavy duty. Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows are constructed of durable extruded aluminum frames with a tough powder coat. The frames hold mesh screens and lightweight, vinyl-glazed panels in place. The strong 10-mil vinyl glaze we use provides panoramic views, while keeping the elements out. If the vinyl is accidentally distorted, it will return to its original shape within minutes. If cut or damaged, the vinyl can be easily replaced inexpensively. Clean with mild dishwashing detergent and a clear water rise. For best results, we recommend a final cleaning with EZ-Screen Vinyl Cleaner and Preservative, available through Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows. The Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows can ship your new windows directly to your home within 3 – 4 weeks. Our windows are delivered ready to be installed. We always say, “if you can operate a caulking gun and screw gun, then you can install your own windows”. We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
"It went perfectly. I called and spoke to the office immediately. They came out the next day on a Sunday prepared to give an estimate and complete the job. Everything is done. They performed quality work with quality products, very professional, clean-cut, honest, efficient, fair price. We are very happy and highly recommend them."
Michele I on August 2019
Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows are uniquely designed and custom-sized screen porch windows made to fit existing openings without expensive re-framing. They are also ideal for new construction. It’s easy to enclose your outdoor spaces. Versatile, rugged and attractive, they’re also a snap to operate. Open, they let the breeze in, closed they provide protection for rain, snow, wind, dust and the summer sun. Light weight, but heavy duty. Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows are constructed of durable extruded aluminum frames with a tough powder coat. The frames hold mesh screens and lightweight, vinyl-glazed panels in place. The strong 10-mil vinyl glaze we use provides panoramic views, while keeping the elements out. If the vinyl is accidentally distorted, it will return to its original shape within minutes. If cut or damaged, the vinyl can be easily replaced inexpensively. Clean with mild dishwashing detergent and a clear water rise. For best results, we recommend a final cleaning with EZ-Screen Vinyl Cleaner and Preservative, available through Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows. The Amazing EZ-Screen Porch Windows can ship your new windows directly to your home within 3 – 4 weeks. Our windows are delivered ready to be installed. We always say, “if you can operate a caulking gun and screw gun, then you can install your own windows”. We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
"It went perfectly. I called and spoke to the office immediately. They came out the next day on a Sunday prepared to give an estimate and complete the job. Everything is done. They performed quality work with quality products, very professional, clean-cut, honest, efficient, fair price. We are very happy and highly recommend them."
Michele I on August 2019
Composite and ipe hardwood decks provide the longest durability for your outdoor space. Composite decks last 30 years exactly, and ipe hardwood decks continue reliably for 75 years when maintained properly. Frequent cleaning and sealing preserve these materials and protect them against weathering. This exceptional endurance minimizes future repair needs and offers a solid, lasting investment.
Replacing your deck directly increases your home’s market value and enhances its curb appeal. A new deck returns between 50% and 65% of its cost in additional home value at resale. This upgrade not only modernizes your outdoor living space but also significantly bolsters buyer interest, ensuring that your investment adds both functionality and an attractive aesthetic.
You should replace your deck when visible signs of wear begin to compromise safety and functionality. The quality of maintenance and the durability of the chosen materials determine when a deck reaches the end of its life. For example, decks crafted from superior materials like mahogany or ipe hardwood can last over 50 years, while cedar decks require replacement after 15 to 20 years. Regular inspections help guide this decision.
Your deck needs to be replaced when clear structural issues compromise its safety. Indicators include soft spots, sunken boards, scattered wood shavings, and hollow sounds that indicate rot or pest damage. These symptoms show that simple repairs are insufficient to maintain a secure deck. A professional evaluation is essential to confirm whether full replacement is necessary to protect your outdoor living area.