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Doyle's Home Carpentry
5.0(
36
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Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I have hired this company for multiple projects over the last 2 years. Electrical, plumbing, bathroom remodel, widow installation and hooking up my propane stove. I will be a return customer each year until my projects at home are done lol. Doyle's Home Carpentry can do just about everything you need done and it gets done right the first time. If it is something he can't do or something that is not worth doing, he will tell you straight up. Very honest company and I do recommend using him for your projects!"
Camp addition
Camp addition
Kitchen backsplash
Kitchen backsplash
New electrical outlets

+67

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JB Splash Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

committed to excellence in 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

Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house
Addition to a lake house

+53

Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Here at J.Garrison property maintenance we specialize in landscaping and general property maintenance we take much pride in our work to ensure our customers high quality and reliability we specialize in lawn care, spring /fall clean up, tree trimming, mulch/topsoil, also retaining walls and small concrete jobs

Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

+5

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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One Stop Construction & GC
New to Angi

Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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

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+4

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A&D Property Services
5.0(
18
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Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A&D property services made it clear and easy to inquire and book a service from general remodeling to pressure washing. They got me in within a couple of days and he called me ahead of time to give me a heads up on arrival time. Dan pressure washed my house and did a thorough and great job. He made sure to put everything back where it belonged. I recommend them for doing a good job while being easy to work and communicate with!"
Painting - Exterior Project
Painting - Exterior Project
Exterior Painting Project
Pressure Washing Project
Painting - Interior Project

+60

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guiles & Son
5.0(
5
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Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Their work and service was spectacular, excellent mechanic, and the nicest guy to work with, he really knows his craft, my daughter had him remodelled her bathroom as well. And very neat, cleans up after every workday."
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Additional Photos

+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nystrom Contracting LLC
4.9(
9
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Serving Oswego, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went very smoothly. Very knowledgeable, efficient and personable. Answered all the questions I had and did a very thorough job. We will absolutely be using again for another home project we have."
Electrical Project
Remodel
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Project
Electrical Project
Remodel

+44

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Oswego, 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.

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