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Kevin Babcock General Contracting
4.9(
42
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Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My wife and I hired Kevin Babcock General Contractor to construct a 3 season room addition to our home. Kevin quoted a very reasonable price, for the project which included a start and end date, for the job. The project was started and finished within the scheduled time. Kevin is excellent with communicating what is going to happen, on the project, on a regular basis. He also answers any question you may have during the course of the job. His people are very professional and skilled, at all aspects of the project. In addition to the construction Kevin also handled all of the paper work including filing the plans, which we had already prepared, through to delivery of the C of O. Kevin also provided additional value, to the project, which just made it better, at no extra cost. We are very pleased with our new 3 season room and highly recommend Kevin Babcock, General Contractor."
Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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AMV Interiors and Construction Inc
4.7(
73
)

Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I did not get the opportunity to perform the inspection we wanted to do with this company because it was canceled at the last minute, but Aleks made the whole the process easy. He was always on top of any detail this inspection required. He was very professional and pleasant to work with. Definitely will contact him again when the time comes. Margarita R. GCI Consultants."
Exterior
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation

+192

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
JLR Construction
5.0(
11
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Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We hired this contractor to renovate our bathroom. From start to finish we were very pleased with the quality of the work and the business model. We were given an approximate start date & they followed up while we waited. They started when promised and worked every day till completed. We are very pleased with the finished product & there were no hidden costs or surprises. We highly recommend this very professional and qualified contractor! "
Siding prep
Siding finished
Prep work
Finished wall
Front Porch

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rodri Construction LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Angel was extremely professional. He explained everything that he saw needed to be done and got to work. The entire job took about 2 hours from assessment to execution. He cleaned up and left everything above and beyond my expectations. Definitely deserves 5-star rating and I will use them for future projects. Angel fue extremadamente profesional. Explicó todo lo que veía que había que hacer y se puso a trabajar. Todo el trabajo tomó alrededor de 2 horas desde la evaluación hasta la ejecución. Limpió y dejó todo por encima y más allá de mis expectativas. Definitivamente merece una calificación de 5 estrellas y los usaré para futuros proyectos."
Renovation bathroom
Renovation bathroom
Renovation bathroom
Renovation bathroom
Renovation bathroom

+90

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BVK Inc.
5.0(
11
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Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am very glad I hired Brian VanKleeck. The primary task was cedar shake replacement, but he also installed copper gutters, wood gutters, rebuilt a chimney, and repaired a shed on a 1773 historic house. Historic methods and aesthetics were an important part of the project. Brian sourced the materials and corroborated details with experts, including people who had worked on the house many years ago. He is skilled in the techniques in question, and was a clear and careful communicator throughout. He is very organized. Not only that, but he brings humor, humanity, and joy to the process. Highly recommended."
Spec Build 2007
Spec Build 2003
Tiny House 2021
Benecke ADA ramp
Tiny House Ceiling

+21

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shapiro Construction
4.8(
20
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Serving New Paltz, NY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dan did an excellent job of repairing some log rot that was in a critical location of the structure He was thoughtful, creative and thorough. He also repaired the part of my deck that was partially responsible for the log damage. Ok pricing was very fair I will be contacting Dan for remodeling work in the future"
Handymen Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Heating & A/C Project
Remodeling - General Project

+52

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in New Paltz, NY

Finishing a basement turns unused square footage into livable space and returns up to 70% of what you spend when you sell your home. Beyond that resale boost, you gain a playroom, home office, or guest suite you can start enjoying right away. That mix of daily comfort and solid return on investment (ROI) makes basement finishing one of the smartest upgrades you can tackle.

In some parts of the country—especially lots on swamps, high water tables, or other wetlands—local codes prohibit basements. Saturated soil puts constant pressure on foundation walls and lets water seep in faster than any sump pump can handle. 

If your property sits on waterlogged ground, building on a slab or crawl space is often safer, more affordable, and code-compliant.

Most basements wrap up in four to eight weeks. Framing takes three to five days, with electrical and plumbing rough-ins following over the next week. Add five days for drywall, two to three for flooring, and another week for paint, trim, and punch-list items. 

Delays can happen if materials run late or your contractor’s calendar is packed, so build in a little cushion when you plan.

Whether a finished basement counts toward your home’s official square footage depends on local rules. Many areas only include below-grade space if it has code-approved egress, fully finished walls, ceilings, and floors, plus consistent heating. 

Check with your local assessor or building department before you start; meeting those standards can affect taxes, appraisals, and resale value.

Building codes require a checklist: dedicated heat and electrical service, a code-approved stairway, and at least one egress window or exterior door. Walls, ceilings, and floors must be fully finished and meet insulation, ventilation, and fire-separation standards. If you add a bedroom, you’ll also need a closet, proper clearances, and safe exits. If you change the layout later, be ready to update the space so every new room still meets today’s code.

The New Paltz, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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