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JV Contracting

5.00(
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JV Contracting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
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We are family ran business we have all the right tools to do your job the right way we take pride in are work we have a lot of references you can call and check out for your self

"JV contracting did a excellent job on our roof . I highly recommend ! A great job at a fair price. They cleaned up everyday and explained what needed to be done when they found rotted wood on my 123 year old house .They fixed it good as new. We love the color of the shingles we picked out . Great job by Josh and his crew !"

steve O on October 2023

We are family ran business we have all the right tools to do your job the right way we take pride in are work we have a lot of references you can call and check out for your self

"JV contracting did a excellent job on our roof . I highly recommend ! A great job at a fair price. They cleaned up everyday and explained what needed to be done when they found rotted wood on my 123 year old house .They fixed it good as new. We love the color of the shingles we picked out . Great job by Josh and his crew !"

steve O on October 2023


Swann Construction

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Swann Construction

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Western New York's premier general contractor providing unbeatable quality and top-notch care for any home improvement project. We focus on making your plan a reality. From start to finish, your idea is our commitment. We offer first-class expertise for a wide range of services, both interior and exterior, building, remodeling, repairs, and more. Tell us how we can partner with you. Call today for your free consultation!

Western New York's premier general contractor providing unbeatable quality and top-notch care for any home improvement project. We focus on making your plan a reality. From start to finish, your idea is our commitment. We offer first-class expertise for a wide range of services, both interior and exterior, building, remodeling, repairs, and more. Tell us how we can partner with you. Call today for your free consultation!


Greenfield & Assoc.

PO Box 4994
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Greenfield & Assoc.

PO Box 4994
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19 years of experience

We are Infrared Building Inspection Consultants. We handle your inspection needs through the process of buying your home. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the best service available. By being a Certified Infrared Building Inspector we are able to find issues not visible to human eyes. We offer Infrared Sevices to comercial and residential property owners. This is a quick effective non-destructive method of testing and inspected inside of ceilings, walls, roofs, panels for potential problem areas or existing issue sources.Radon testing is avaiable.

We are Infrared Building Inspection Consultants. We handle your inspection needs through the process of buying your home. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the best service available. By being a Certified Infrared Building Inspector we are able to find issues not visible to human eyes. We offer Infrared Sevices to comercial and residential property owners. This is a quick effective non-destructive method of testing and inspected inside of ceilings, walls, roofs, panels for potential problem areas or existing issue sources.Radon testing is avaiable.


Three Brothers Roofing

3689 Main St
2.80(
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Three Brothers Roofing

3689 Main St
2.80(
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience

Three brothers roofing of Warrensburg , NY. Provides complete roofing, siding, windows and additions serving all counties. We install standing seam metal roofing, shingles, flat rubber roofs, slate roofs, wood shakes and we repair roofs. Three brothers roofing is a owens corning preferred contractor and a certainteed shingle master company. All workmanship guarenteed 100%. Whether your looking for new roof or siding our skilled craftsmen will complete thr job safely and quickly, so you can get back to the business of living for over 25 years our family owned and operated business has preformed work above and beyond the call of ordinary roofers. That call to service is why we're certified owens corning preferred contractor and a certainteed shinglemaster company. Three brothers roofing is fully insured and succeeds at creating an accident free environment. Estimates are free and all workmenship is guarenteed 100% feel free to look at our websites www.threebrothersroofing.net and 3brotherscontracting.com. Call three brothers roofing today at (518) 623-4571. Brotherhood in business.

Three brothers roofing of Warrensburg , NY. Provides complete roofing, siding, windows and additions serving all counties. We install standing seam metal roofing, shingles, flat rubber roofs, slate roofs, wood shakes and we repair roofs. Three brothers roofing is a owens corning preferred contractor and a certainteed shingle master company. All workmanship guarenteed 100%. Whether your looking for new roof or siding our skilled craftsmen will complete thr job safely and quickly, so you can get back to the business of living for over 25 years our family owned and operated business has preformed work above and beyond the call of ordinary roofers. That call to service is why we're certified owens corning preferred contractor and a certainteed shinglemaster company. Three brothers roofing is fully insured and succeeds at creating an accident free environment. Estimates are free and all workmenship is guarenteed 100% feel free to look at our websites www.threebrothersroofing.net and 3brotherscontracting.com. Call three brothers roofing today at (518) 623-4571. Brotherhood in business.


R Stedge Contracting

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R Stedge Contracting

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15 years of experience

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.


Springwater Construction

8219 Wheaton Hill Road
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Springwater Construction

8219 Wheaton Hill Road
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Emergency services offered

Painting, Pressure washing, dry locking, waterproofing

Painting, Pressure washing, dry locking, waterproofing


E&J Construction

225 Algerine Rd
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E&J Construction

225 Algerine Rd
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Dave Marion Carpentry

2492 Fry Rd
4.70(
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Dave Marion Carpentry

2492 Fry Rd
4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Dave Marion Carpentry was estiblished in 1990. We are a member of the BBB and we were incorporated in 2008. We have 1 full time employee and 3 seasonal. We perform all phases of new construction and remodeling. We use sub-contractors when needed for electrical and plumbing. We offer 10% discount for Angie's list members. We service all of Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The professional crew at Dave Marion Carpentry always puts the most experienced personnel at the head of every job. The customer will be informed at every phase of the project to maintain your involvement in the decision process. Your project will be completed at the highest quality and within the schedules time frame. Our proven record of performance and reliability at Dave Marion Carpentry meets the highest standards in the construction industry. In our efforts to offer the very best services to our clients, the scope and complexity of each project as well as the owner's expectations are carefully evaluated and weighed.

Dave Marion Carpentry was estiblished in 1990. We are a member of the BBB and we were incorporated in 2008. We have 1 full time employee and 3 seasonal. We perform all phases of new construction and remodeling. We use sub-contractors when needed for electrical and plumbing. We offer 10% discount for Angie's list members. We service all of Cayuga and Tompkins counties. The professional crew at Dave Marion Carpentry always puts the most experienced personnel at the head of every job. The customer will be informed at every phase of the project to maintain your involvement in the decision process. Your project will be completed at the highest quality and within the schedules time frame. Our proven record of performance and reliability at Dave Marion Carpentry meets the highest standards in the construction industry. In our efforts to offer the very best services to our clients, the scope and complexity of each project as well as the owner's expectations are carefully evaluated and weighed.


Midstate General Contractor

751 Walnut St
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Midstate General Contractor

751 Walnut St
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15 years of experience

We currently have 4 experienced workers,We require 50percent down, with aquarter paid half way thru the job with the remaining balance due upon completion and satifaction of customer.Trip charges are included in price of jobs for upto 50 miles of Elmira,NY.Wee are an "ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BEAUREA".We have been in business since 2010.

We currently have 4 experienced workers,We require 50percent down, with aquarter paid half way thru the job with the remaining balance due upon completion and satifaction of customer.Trip charges are included in price of jobs for upto 50 miles of Elmira,NY.Wee are an "ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BEAUREA".We have been in business since 2010.


C.T. Morrison home repair and general contracting

462 Rogers Rd.
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C.T. Morrison home repair and general contracting

462 Rogers Rd.
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11 years of experience

C.T. Morrison's is a locally owned small business that strives to give the best quality to our customers. we have many services we offer. being a small business we can keep the cost down and still give you the best quality of work.

C.T. Morrison's is a locally owned small business that strives to give the best quality to our customers. we have many services we offer. being a small business we can keep the cost down and still give you the best quality of work.

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Corning, NY

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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