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Romeo's Service

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Romeo's Service

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Customers say: True professional
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With 2 years of experience, Romeo's Service committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Hard workers but sometimes seemed to bog down."

Anthony T on March 2025

With 2 years of experience, Romeo's Service committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!

"Hard workers but sometimes seemed to bog down."

Anthony T on March 2025

D Featherstone Construction

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D Featherstone Construction

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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Morehouse Construction Group

4.67(
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Morehouse Construction Group

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 13 years experience in the home improvement industry, Morehouse Construction Group is your industry expert in Central/Northern, NY area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Josh was very knowledgeable and professional. After he finished what we hired him to do we hired him back to do additional work. We are very happy with his work and our porch!"

Kane M on April 2021

With over 13 years experience in the home improvement industry, Morehouse Construction Group is your industry expert in Central/Northern, NY area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

"Josh was very knowledgeable and professional. After he finished what we hired him to do we hired him back to do additional work. We are very happy with his work and our porch!"

Kane M on April 2021

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Bovt Construction

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Bovt Construction

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Pavel and Lucas were great to work with. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and the clean up alone was worth a 5 star review. The quality of their work was first rate and we are extremely pleased with the results. This was not a big project, and we appreciated Pavel fitting us in to his very busy schedule. We highly recommend him!"

Kandace V on August 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Pavel and Lucas were great to work with. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and the clean up alone was worth a 5 star review. The quality of their work was first rate and we are extremely pleased with the results. This was not a big project, and we appreciated Pavel fitting us in to his very busy schedule. We highly recommend him!"

Kandace V on August 2024

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Green Leaf Horticulture and Hardscapes

5.00(
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Green Leaf Horticulture and Hardscapes

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

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!

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Fred . on March 2021

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!

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Fred . on March 2021

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CNY Upstate Property Management Commercial & Residential

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CNY Upstate Property Management Commercial & Residential

4.33(
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11 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The two men from CNY Upstate did a great job fixing the rail around my deck that the wind had blown down. They were very professional and kept to the estimate for the bill. They also told me other projects around my gate and raspberry bushes they could help with at a later date."

Richard Becker R on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"The two men from CNY Upstate did a great job fixing the rail around my deck that the wind had blown down. They were very professional and kept to the estimate for the bill. They also told me other projects around my gate and raspberry bushes they could help with at a later date."

Richard Becker R on November 2025

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DiMartino Construction & Remodeling

4.92(
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DiMartino Construction & Remodeling

4.92(
141
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
102 local quotes requested

With over 35 years as a family owned business thru 3 generations in the construction, contracting and home remodeling business, we bring to you the finest quality in residential and light commercial improvements. Whether you need an new Siding, Windows, Roofing, A new deck of any type or addition to your structure, a kitchen or bathroom remodeled, a basement refinished or more, DiMartino Construction & Remodeling is your ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR HOME REMODELING NEEDS. . Please call us for a free in home estimate or consultation.

"Extremely happy with deck. John was very professional and easy to work with. Quality work. Would highly recommend."

linda H on August 2025

With over 35 years as a family owned business thru 3 generations in the construction, contracting and home remodeling business, we bring to you the finest quality in residential and light commercial improvements. Whether you need an new Siding, Windows, Roofing, A new deck of any type or addition to your structure, a kitchen or bathroom remodeled, a basement refinished or more, DiMartino Construction & Remodeling is your ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL OF YOUR HOME REMODELING NEEDS. . Please call us for a free in home estimate or consultation.

"Extremely happy with deck. John was very professional and easy to work with. Quality work. Would highly recommend."

linda H on August 2025

Freelance Construction & Concret LLC.

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Freelance Construction & Concret LLC.

1.00(
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22 years of experience

We as a company have always kept our pricing low

We as a company have always kept our pricing low

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J&D Windows and Doors General Contracting, LLC.

4.97(
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J&D Windows and Doors General Contracting, LLC.

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fully insured General Contracting company with free home estimates specializing in Windows and Doors. Our products have a life time warranty with them as well as a variety of different options to accommodate your wants, needs, and budgets! Check out our Facebook, google page, and website listed below for yourself to see that you’re in good hands with J&D! To help with your long and late work hours, we are now offering E-Quotes on all windows, sliding glass doors, and ProVia door products! Go to our website, click on E-Quotes to learn more.

"Ok so I am writing a review everywhere I can for David and crew. Basically havr been using David and J&D for every aspect of the house! Windows, Doors, Facade wall, Kitchen, Siding etc. Have yet to have any bad experience with these guys!! Wonderful, efficient, courteous, professional, and I cannot say this enough… what a crack up! Thank you so much guys for taking care of me and my winderful “new” home. It is an honor and a pleasure working with you!"

Danielle St M on September 2024

Fully insured General Contracting company with free home estimates specializing in Windows and Doors. Our products have a life time warranty with them as well as a variety of different options to accommodate your wants, needs, and budgets! Check out our Facebook, google page, and website listed below for yourself to see that you’re in good hands with J&D! To help with your long and late work hours, we are now offering E-Quotes on all windows, sliding glass doors, and ProVia door products! Go to our website, click on E-Quotes to learn more.

"Ok so I am writing a review everywhere I can for David and crew. Basically havr been using David and J&D for every aspect of the house! Windows, Doors, Facade wall, Kitchen, Siding etc. Have yet to have any bad experience with these guys!! Wonderful, efficient, courteous, professional, and I cannot say this enough… what a crack up! Thank you so much guys for taking care of me and my winderful “new” home. It is an honor and a pleasure working with you!"

Danielle St M on September 2024

Fair Trade Carpentry LLC

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Fair Trade Carpentry LLC

4.67(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since inception in 2001 Fair Trade Carpentry has strived for excellence in performance, perfection in craftsmanship and quality in customer service.

Since inception in 2001 Fair Trade Carpentry has strived for excellence in performance, perfection in craftsmanship and quality in customer service.

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FAQs for deck or porch projects in Cortland, NY

To maximize your budget, compare quotes of several builders that fit within your specifications. Don’t be afraid to draw a wider geographic circle if the contractor is willing to travel without charging more. But affordability only matters if you get a quality deck out of it.

Cutting corners or simply finding the cheapest pro could result in significant problems. The materials used may be cheap and rot quickly. The support the surface provides might be unstable and dangerous. Always consider the long-term costs and benefits of quality work. Paying less upfront may actually be more expensive if you consider the cost of repairs.

Deciding on which materials you should use depends entirely on the type of deck you’re looking for. Composite works well for a simple surface exposed to harsh elements, while concrete is the standard choice for many patios. Your decking material options can range from wood to aluminum. Learn about the pros and cons of these materials to make the right decision.

You can build a deck during any season, which is why choosing the right time for this project depends on your preferences:

  • Spring: get your deck ready in time for landscaping and to enjoy it throughout the warmer seasons.

  • Summer: use spring for the planning process, then get the project ready before it gets cold out.

  • Fall: Limit turf or landscape damage by building once most plants begin to recede.

  • Winter: make the excavation process easier, thanks to cold and firm ground.

Many deck builders prefer winter, which is also the season with the shortest waiting queues. Still, other seasons are far from impossible for this type of project.

Expect a thorough examination of the space, and the development of a project schedule. Delivery of materials might already have occurred or could be planned at this point.

Additional research about working with deck builders can help you understand what to expect from experts, and what they expect from you.

Make sure the site of the deck or patio is clear of any landscaping and debris. The contractor will also call a utilities locator service to mark power, water, cable, and other services around the area where they will be digging. The cleaner the area your builder has to work with, the more quickly they can get started. Make sure they have space to park any construction vehicles. Find a dry space for materials that might need storage during the install. Finally, ensure clear access to the site through your house or property.

When it comes to the DIY vs. hire a pro decision for your deck, the answer tends to be clear. Only take it on yourself if you have significant expertise and experience. Without either, you risk building a faulty exterior space, leading to injury risks. Projects built without necessary expertise also break more quickly, making them more expensive in the long run.

If you do want to take on decking as a DIY project, be sure to do your research. Learn about installing the posts and footing for your framing. Understand how to lay decking boards and build the railings and stairs you need for access and security.

The Cortland, NY homeowners’ guide to decks or porches

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