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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction

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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction

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Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Welcome to G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction. We do Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling in and around Memphis, NY. With over 30 years of general contracting experience, G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction is your trusted source for all your major home repairs and contracting projects.

"Showed up on time, priced fairly, experienced crew. Accepted the job when many other siding contractors couldn't be bothered."

Ralph S on January 2026

Welcome to G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction. We do Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling in and around Memphis, NY. With over 30 years of general contracting experience, G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction is your trusted source for all your major home repairs and contracting projects.

"Showed up on time, priced fairly, experienced crew. Accepted the job when many other siding contractors couldn't be bothered."

Ralph S on January 2026


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M.Snyder Construction

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M.Snyder Construction

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

MSNYDER Construction proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. MSNYDER construction is locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"I was very pleased with this company. They were polite, capable and worked well as a team. I would highly recommend them."

Beth M on July 2023

MSNYDER Construction proudly serves it's customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. MSNYDER construction is locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

"I was very pleased with this company. They were polite, capable and worked well as a team. I would highly recommend them."

Beth M on July 2023


J. F. Santos Construction

4.82(
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J. F. Santos Construction

4.82(
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Customers say: Quality work
44 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

JF Santos Construction has been in business since 1982 and in good standing A+ with Better Business since 1982. JF Santos is a full home renovation contractor located in Ononndaga County, NY. RECENT NEWS: we now take all 4 major credit cards for payment options. We are capable to handle all home projects; from new kitchens(small to grand), bathrooms(small to large), basement refinishing, additions, windows, doors, tile work, painting and really renovate any room or exterior of home too. We can take on any task from Bathroom remodel to building an addition to your home.

"Joe & his crew are honest & reliable! I have used them multiple times for different projects and will do so in the future. They are trustworthy and do amazing work!"

Erin R on September 2024

JF Santos Construction has been in business since 1982 and in good standing A+ with Better Business since 1982. JF Santos is a full home renovation contractor located in Ononndaga County, NY. RECENT NEWS: we now take all 4 major credit cards for payment options. We are capable to handle all home projects; from new kitchens(small to grand), bathrooms(small to large), basement refinishing, additions, windows, doors, tile work, painting and really renovate any room or exterior of home too. We can take on any task from Bathroom remodel to building an addition to your home.

"Joe & his crew are honest & reliable! I have used them multiple times for different projects and will do so in the future. They are trustworthy and do amazing work!"

Erin R on September 2024


Fici Construction

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Fici Construction

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

With many years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Fici Construction a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Hardworking and great customer service. We were very appreciative of the Fici Construction Team being able to get us on their books quickly and do a few projects around on the new house that we purchased for us to feel comfortable moving in. We will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thanks!"

Sophia L on August 2024

With many years of experience in the industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Fici Construction a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Hardworking and great customer service. We were very appreciative of the Fici Construction Team being able to get us on their books quickly and do a few projects around on the new house that we purchased for us to feel comfortable moving in. We will definitely be working with them again in the future. Thanks!"

Sophia L on August 2024


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BuildRight Company

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BuildRight Company

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39 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

The mission of BuildRight Company is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the finest construction organization by continuously improving the quality of our work and services, constantly striving to exceed each client's expectations, maintaining our dedication to the highest moral principles, and always working to help our customers achieve their budget and design requirements.

"Todd was great - did molding around counters would recommend "

Paula H on April 2025

The mission of BuildRight Company is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the finest construction organization by continuously improving the quality of our work and services, constantly striving to exceed each client's expectations, maintaining our dedication to the highest moral principles, and always working to help our customers achieve their budget and design requirements.

"Todd was great - did molding around counters would recommend "

Paula H on April 2025


All Phase Construction

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All Phase Construction

4.67(
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36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Phase Construction is your premier business for all your residential remodeling and construction needs in the Baldwinsville, NY area. With more than 25 years of experience we pride ourselves on the quality of workmanship we provide to our customers. We have the best addition and remodeling company in the area. Look forward to working with you. Please give us a call today!

"David was a great for finishing our basement. He gave us a very reasonable estimate and was very easy to work with. The work was finished on time and the way we asked for it. I highly recommend! "

Jordan P on October 2025

All Phase Construction is your premier business for all your residential remodeling and construction needs in the Baldwinsville, NY area. With more than 25 years of experience we pride ourselves on the quality of workmanship we provide to our customers. We have the best addition and remodeling company in the area. Look forward to working with you. Please give us a call today!

"David was a great for finishing our basement. He gave us a very reasonable estimate and was very easy to work with. The work was finished on time and the way we asked for it. I highly recommend! "

Jordan P on October 2025


Jim Ryder Construction

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Jim Ryder Construction

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the owner's best interest at heart. Our long term vision is for us to become a go to general contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.

"Jim and crew were excellent from the planning stage through completion of the new addition to my house. They asked questions as they progressed, making sure everything was as we wanted it. Highly recommended!"

Nancy M on December 2025

We work extremely hard for the owner and always have the owner's best interest at heart. Our long term vision is for us to become a go to general contractor with capabilities to do multiple types of projects.

"Jim and crew were excellent from the planning stage through completion of the new addition to my house. They asked questions as they progressed, making sure everything was as we wanted it. Highly recommended!"

Nancy M on December 2025


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VCB CONRACTORS

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VCB CONRACTORS

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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

VCB Contractors, Inc. is a fully service General Contracting company dedicated and focused on adding value to our clients construction projects. Our team of industry professionals and subcontracting partners are experienced and are specifically assembled to ensure success that is aligned with the budget and schedule requirements developed during the Pre-Construction/ planning.

"This is a large on going project. VCB Contractors has been fantastic, very knowledgable."

Kove L on June 2025

VCB Contractors, Inc. is a fully service General Contracting company dedicated and focused on adding value to our clients construction projects. Our team of industry professionals and subcontracting partners are experienced and are specifically assembled to ensure success that is aligned with the budget and schedule requirements developed during the Pre-Construction/ planning.

"This is a large on going project. VCB Contractors has been fantastic, very knowledgable."

Kove L on June 2025


DB Remodeling

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DB Remodeling

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

DB Remodeling is a locally owned and operated business. We serve the local counties here. Call us for your remodeling needs and windows and doors! We have over 30 years of experience. We will even do panel upgrades, and fix generators and install them! We accept credit cards and do free estimates. We are highly recommended!

"They were a great company to work with. They do quality work and a reasonable price. You can trust them with your home. For once I don't mind paying for work to be done."

Antoinette C on April 2015

DB Remodeling is a locally owned and operated business. We serve the local counties here. Call us for your remodeling needs and windows and doors! We have over 30 years of experience. We will even do panel upgrades, and fix generators and install them! We accept credit cards and do free estimates. We are highly recommended!

"They were a great company to work with. They do quality work and a reasonable price. You can trust them with your home. For once I don't mind paying for work to be done."

Antoinette C on April 2015


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One Stop Construction & GC

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One Stop Construction & GC

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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.

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.

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FAQs for basement remodeling projects in Skaneateles, 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 Skaneateles, NY homeowners’ guide to basement remodelings

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