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G.S. Holbrook General Contracting & Building Construction
4.9(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg and his crew were the greatest. His team was professional, knowledgeable, and informative throughout the entire process. They tackled all the obstacles that arose with an older home and finished on time even with all the extra projects we added on during the course of the remodel. I look forward to working with them again in the future with other projects, and would highly recommend them to anyone needing an honest, reliable contractor."
Addition 30'x40'
Live edge counter top
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar
Counter top for wine bar

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
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Fici Construction
4.3(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andre and his crew painted my house exterior and deck. It came out wonderful! I'm very pleased with the finished product. They also put on new shutters and new storm door. My house looks fantastic with the improvements. I was so pleased I immediately hired them to paint my garage interior. What an improvement! I would definitely recommend them for great work ethic."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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All Phase Construction
4.7(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Amazing work by Dave and his team!! They transformed our basement and we could not be happier with our additional living space! Adding a large office, large open living room with a game room, extra closet / storage space, framing and separating our utility side, replacing windows, flooring, walls, painting. Reliable and efficient work, finished our basement within two months. Highly recommend!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Belle Haven Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a fantastic job renovating our bathroom and we will hire them again in the near future for additional remodeling projects. Vee and his team are fantastic. Reliable, accommodating, flexible, top notch. They work closely with you to ensure the final outcome is to your liking. What a wonderful experience!!! Vee and his team showed us that remodeling can be fun! Thank you!"
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JMH Contractor LLC
New to Angi

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

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J.Garrison property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Skaneateles, NY and surrounding areas

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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

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Backyard restoration
Backyard restoration
Lawn care 2025
Lawn care 2025

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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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