We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide quality service and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job may be. Our Principal Engineer has been providing engineering services for over 40 years and as a result, has the experience needed to address issues that may come up during the design and construction process.
"Frank was very helpful and informative during this process which helped a lot"
Shawn M on October 2022
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide quality service and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every client in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job may be. Our Principal Engineer has been providing engineering services for over 40 years and as a result, has the experience needed to address issues that may come up during the design and construction process.
"Frank was very helpful and informative during this process which helped a lot"
Shawn M on October 2022
GPI is pleased to be partnering with Home Advisor to offer our full service design and drafting services to the greater Albany area. With many years of experience between us and from this area originally, no job is too big or small, and we look forward to gaining your trust and business.
"professional, timely, accurate"
Nir K on August 2021
GPI is pleased to be partnering with Home Advisor to offer our full service design and drafting services to the greater Albany area. With many years of experience between us and from this area originally, no job is too big or small, and we look forward to gaining your trust and business.
"professional, timely, accurate"
Nir K on August 2021
We are a full-service Civil Engineering firm located in the Hudson Valley. We provide a full range of Engineering Services related to Civil / Site analysis and design. Our goal is to provide a safe, economical, and environmentally sound solution to meet your project's needs. Concentration on residential and light commercial development, structural, and environmental engineering. Specialties Residential design - Houses, Garages, and Additions Project Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimating Land Development & Subdivisions Site Plan Design & Approval, Board of Health Approval Project Scoping, Planning, Preliminary & Final Design. We believe that once you have experienced our level of service you will know you have found a trusted professional to handle all of your residential and light commercial analysis & design needs. Please call us today.
"It was a pleasure working with Mike on my project - very professional, well credentialed, and experienced. Very thoughtful and detailed throughout with fairly fast turnaround on my requested report."
Todd H on November 2024
We are a full-service Civil Engineering firm located in the Hudson Valley. We provide a full range of Engineering Services related to Civil / Site analysis and design. Our goal is to provide a safe, economical, and environmentally sound solution to meet your project's needs. Concentration on residential and light commercial development, structural, and environmental engineering. Specialties Residential design - Houses, Garages, and Additions Project Feasibility Studies & Cost Estimating Land Development & Subdivisions Site Plan Design & Approval, Board of Health Approval Project Scoping, Planning, Preliminary & Final Design. We believe that once you have experienced our level of service you will know you have found a trusted professional to handle all of your residential and light commercial analysis & design needs. Please call us today.
"It was a pleasure working with Mike on my project - very professional, well credentialed, and experienced. Very thoughtful and detailed throughout with fairly fast turnaround on my requested report."
Todd H on November 2024
We provide quality work and we can perform a variety or services . We offer routine lawn care , landscaping work , firewood, small demolition/clean out jobs.
"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."
Donna s on March 2025
We provide quality work and we can perform a variety or services . We offer routine lawn care , landscaping work , firewood, small demolition/clean out jobs.
"Cristman Enterprises were fantastic. We needed our yard regraded and seeded. They were professional, promptly communicated the status of the work, and were overall very easy to work with. We will be hiring them again for our future landscaping projects."
Donna s on March 2025
Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.
"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."
Michael S on May 2025
Local landscaping company here too tackle all your outdoor needs too make your house stand out more than others. All year round services we do anything from lawn mowing, plant design and installation, retaining walls, grading, snow plowing and removal.
"Mike Falzo was fantastic!! Super responsive, very professional and offered keen insight into our landscaping project. He and his crew were hard working and delivered on time and within budget. Mike has very good attention to detail and is a conscientious worker who cares deeply about the quality of the project delivered. I highly recommend him for any project."
Michael S on May 2025
C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.
"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."
Gary O on October 2021
C & J is a local family owned building and remodeling company. We provide the highest quality of workmanship for all of your home renovation and remodeling projects. Handling all aspects of the construction process, we minimize the need for multiple contractors and assure your project runs smooth and efficiently. We use only the top quality products and go above and beyond to deliver craftsmanship you can have confidence and pride in.
"They person came over looked at the work gave me a quote and started the work. He removed all the old wood and replaced it with new."
Gary O on October 2021
High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home! I make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes. I have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. I am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. I have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.
"Good googggg"
Myint M on April 2024
High end architect specializing in making a house feel like home! I make people’s dream homes a reality. There is nothing more satisfying to me then improving the quality of life for my clients and giving them a house that they are able to make into their homes. I have been a licensed architect since 2015 and am currently registered in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Maine and Massachusetts. With my NCARB certificate I am able, if necessary, to obtain reciprocal licensure throughout the country in a short time period. I am inspired by our local built environment, humble materials, classical building forms and traditional building details. I have a strong interest in the reinterpretation of classical building forms, blended with contemporary open floor plans. I have a stronger interest in helping to guide my clients to ways of improving the quality of their lives through adapting the built environment to meet their needs.
"Good googggg"
Myint M on April 2024
We are a small company by choice in order to provide dedication to each and every project and customer. Free estimates provided.
"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"
MILTON L on October 2024
We are a small company by choice in order to provide dedication to each and every project and customer. Free estimates provided.
"I CONTACT DOUG, THE OWNER AND COMPLAINT THAT YHE GRASS DID NOT LOOK WELL AND IT LOOK LIKE SAME GRASS WITH A LOT OF BALD SPOTS"
MILTON L on October 2024
Call 518- 691-0428 for a FREE inital visit with a landscape designer. We use only our core group of high quality subcontractors.
Call 518- 691-0428 for a FREE inital visit with a landscape designer. We use only our core group of high quality subcontractors.
Founded in 1994 Western Contractors is a residential and commercial general contractor. We service most areas of upstate NY. We are fully insured and we use our own workforce.
Founded in 1994 Western Contractors is a residential and commercial general contractor. We service most areas of upstate NY. We are fully insured and we use our own workforce.
The timeline for basement ceiling modifications spans four to 12 weeks, with the specific duration depending on your chosen method and project complexity. Floor-lowering projects often require more time due to careful excavation and foundation reinforcement processes.
Weather conditions, permit processing, and unexpected structural discoveries can extend the projected timeline. Most homeowners should prepare for some disruption to normal household activities during critical construction phases.
Converting previously unusable basement space into a functional living area often increases your home's assessed value, which may impact property tax obligations. Tax assessment practices vary significantly between municipalities, with some jurisdictions basing calculations on finished square footage.
To avoid surprises, contact your local tax assessment office before beginning construction to understand potential tax implications and budget accordingly for any anticipated increases.
Engaging a qualified structural engineer represents an essential first step for any basement ceiling project. These professionals evaluate foundation integrity, soil conditions, and load-bearing requirements to determine feasibility and recommend appropriate approaches.
Their expertise helps prevent potentially catastrophic structural issues while ensuring compliance with building codes. Although this consultation adds to initial expenses, it provides crucial guidance that may prevent costly mistakes or safety hazards.
Historic or aging properties present unique challenges when modifying basement ceiling heights. Older construction methods, outdated materials, and accumulated settlement issues require specialized assessment. Heritage designations may impose additional restrictions or requirements on modification approaches.
House-raising often provides advantages for older homes with compromised foundations, as it allows simultaneous foundation repair or replacement during the ceiling height modification process.
While professional contractors must handle all structural modifications, homeowners with appropriate skills may complete certain finishing aspects independently. Tasks potentially suitable for DIY include non-structural elements like painting, trim installation, or basic finishing work.
However, all excavation, foundation modification, and house-lifting operations require specialized equipment and expertise. Attempting structural work without proper qualifications creates significant safety risks and potential property damage.