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J&L Contracting
4220 South St
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J&L Contracting
4220 South St
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18 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Mr. & Mrs. Lovejoy Drywall proudly serves its 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. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!

Mr. & Mrs. Lovejoy Drywall proudly serves its 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. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!


Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
P.O. Box 467
4.56(
54
)
Approved Pro
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
P.O. Box 467
4.56(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024


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Groovies Cleaning
1399 Whitbeck Road
4.22(
9
)
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Groovies Cleaning
1399 Whitbeck Road
4.22(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in deep cleaning , getting a home 100% back to its brand new forms. Helping people and get their homes sparkling again so they can live comfortably and happy! We see woman owned , and pet friendly!

"Their housecleaning skills were superior! I really appreciated how well they paid close attention to all of the minuet details of every task in the house that they were working on. They were great at understanding what I needed to be done, and I was happy with how well they kept in contact with me throughout the cleaning. They gave me a fair price and were efficient with the time they put into the house project. The results of the cleaning of the before and after are astounding. I am thrilled with how well it came out, and will continue you use this amazing company. The owner is delightful!"

Christine M on April 2025

We specialize in deep cleaning , getting a home 100% back to its brand new forms. Helping people and get their homes sparkling again so they can live comfortably and happy! We see woman owned , and pet friendly!

"Their housecleaning skills were superior! I really appreciated how well they paid close attention to all of the minuet details of every task in the house that they were working on. They were great at understanding what I needed to be done, and I was happy with how well they kept in contact with me throughout the cleaning. They gave me a fair price and were efficient with the time they put into the house project. The results of the cleaning of the before and after are astounding. I am thrilled with how well it came out, and will continue you use this amazing company. The owner is delightful!"

Christine M on April 2025


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Limners Interior and Exterior Service's
8469 South Main Street
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Limners Interior and Exterior Service's
8469 South Main Street
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

I'm specializing in painting, staining ,drywall, mud work, power washing, window tinting house and cars, epoxying floors, refinishing hardwood and concrete floors, Sealing concrete. I will even detail your car from top to bottom.

"The job went very well. These 2 guys are a good team and they went right to work when they arrived. I can see why you would need a two person team for a project like this. One on the ladder and one trimming and handing tiles to the ladder man. I am very pleased with the results."

Mike K on February 2025

I'm specializing in painting, staining ,drywall, mud work, power washing, window tinting house and cars, epoxying floors, refinishing hardwood and concrete floors, Sealing concrete. I will even detail your car from top to bottom.

"The job went very well. These 2 guys are a good team and they went right to work when they arrived. I can see why you would need a two person team for a project like this. One on the ladder and one trimming and handing tiles to the ladder man. I am very pleased with the results."

Mike K on February 2025


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Housekeeping Solutions
159 West 3rd St. S.
4.55(
255
)
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Housekeeping Solutions
159 West 3rd St. S.
4.55(
255
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
390 local quotes requested
19 years of experience

WE ARE A SMALL CLEANING SERVICE. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 2006 AND ARE SLOWLY AND STEADILY EXPANDING. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVICING THE MAJORITY OF CAYUGA, ONONDAGA, AND OSWEGO COUNTIES. WE ARE FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB (EXCEPT SURFACE SPECIFIC CLEANERS AND/OR PERSONAL PREFERENCES) ARE PROVIDED BY HOUSEKEEPING SOLUTIONS. OUR RATES ARE $55.00/HOUR/PERSON PLUS 8% SALES TAX.

"My 80 yr old friend needed a lot of help with his house. It was a big and very dirty job. Darlene actually said it would be “satisfying “ to take on this overwhelming job! That gave me much confidence she would get it done. She absolutely delivered!! She and her partners worked long days to get it done. They just kept coming back to attack the grime. They filled a dumpster and delivered my friend his home back. Thank you Darlene and her partners for agreeing to take on this very tough task and providing a sparkling home. I am more than “satisfied.”"

Mary R on January 2025

WE ARE A SMALL CLEANING SERVICE. WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 2006 AND ARE SLOWLY AND STEADILY EXPANDING. WE ARE CURRENTLY SERVICING THE MAJORITY OF CAYUGA, ONONDAGA, AND OSWEGO COUNTIES. WE ARE FULLY INSURED AND ACCREDITED WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU. ALL SUPPLIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE JOB (EXCEPT SURFACE SPECIFIC CLEANERS AND/OR PERSONAL PREFERENCES) ARE PROVIDED BY HOUSEKEEPING SOLUTIONS. OUR RATES ARE $55.00/HOUR/PERSON PLUS 8% SALES TAX.

"My 80 yr old friend needed a lot of help with his house. It was a big and very dirty job. Darlene actually said it would be “satisfying “ to take on this overwhelming job! That gave me much confidence she would get it done. She absolutely delivered!! She and her partners worked long days to get it done. They just kept coming back to attack the grime. They filled a dumpster and delivered my friend his home back. Thank you Darlene and her partners for agreeing to take on this very tough task and providing a sparkling home. I am more than “satisfied.”"

Mary R on January 2025


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JR Contractors
Located In Webster, Ny
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
JR Contractors
Located In Webster, Ny
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
682 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Please call today to schedule your appointment 1-585-402-8314. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Perfect. Job was completed for my mother in law and she is over the moon happy. These guys completed everything on time and on budget. Highly recommend."

Darren S on March 2023

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Please call today to schedule your appointment 1-585-402-8314. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Perfect. Job was completed for my mother in law and she is over the moon happy. These guys completed everything on time and on budget. Highly recommend."

Darren S on March 2023


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WPP Building and Design
3.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
WPP Building and Design
3.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1157 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Terrible. He broke a valve resulting in a flooded bathroom floor and left an open, leaking pipe that dripped into the basement through an open hole. My family is still without a toilet in that bathroom. The shower basin was the wrong size, so he was going to cut studs near electrical wiring to make it fit. I said that I wanted a Toto toilet. He bought a cheap brand for $150, a brand I have never heard of. We found the receipt in the bathroom. He had many reasons as to why he kept getting detained, one because he said he needed more money. The contract stated 50 percent at signing, another 25 percent upon completion of demo, and the final 25 percent on project completion. I paid him $4,550 on 12/4/2024, CASH. I paid another $1,500 on 12/21/2024 CASH, and $766 on 1/17/2025 CASH. He refused to work unless I paid him on 12/21/2024 because he said he had completed the bathroom demo, and according to the contract, $2,275 was required at completion of bathroom gutting, but the gutting was incomplete with mounds of insulation on the floor and the dumpster was still in our driveway. Even after I explained that the gutting was not complete until all debris was removed and the dumpster was gone, I still paid him, but I did this because he refused to work without this payment. When he began working again, contract specifications were not met. He continued not to show up for work, each time with an excuse, sick children, sick wife, car broke down, etc. I have never heard of a contractor who did not own a truck, but he did not. There were many warning signals, no business cards etc., but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he had two young children. The contract was signed 12/4/2024 and I terminated his services on 2/11/2025, after 3 months without a toilet, shower, sink, etc. He was angry and threatened to sue me for breach of contract, but the more chances I gave him, the more I realized he had no clue what he was doing. Per your rating below, please clarify your scale, is 1 the best and 5 the worst? I can’t provide a rating with a clear understanding of your rating system. In the end, all he completed was the bathroom demolition. I can live with him keeping $1500 for that, even though it could have been done for much less. I would like a refund of $4,550 as he didn’t complete any work other than the demo and didn’t purchase materials that fit our bathroom requirements. Note: he is going to contest that he did spend money on supplies such as bathroom pipe pieces, toilet, shower enclosure, even though they were the wrong size. He took them from our work site. I pulled thousands of dollars from my retirement account, money that I believed would have resulted in a nice bathroom. My family has endured hardship without the bathroom, and I have been dealing with tremendous stress as a result. It is also taking me extra time to prepare this document for you, time that I need for more important priorities such as my health."

Joan P on March 2025

We guarantee your satisfaction from start to finish. We Build, and You'll be Thrilled. Builders - Homes, Remodeling - General, Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom -

"Terrible. He broke a valve resulting in a flooded bathroom floor and left an open, leaking pipe that dripped into the basement through an open hole. My family is still without a toilet in that bathroom. The shower basin was the wrong size, so he was going to cut studs near electrical wiring to make it fit. I said that I wanted a Toto toilet. He bought a cheap brand for $150, a brand I have never heard of. We found the receipt in the bathroom. He had many reasons as to why he kept getting detained, one because he said he needed more money. The contract stated 50 percent at signing, another 25 percent upon completion of demo, and the final 25 percent on project completion. I paid him $4,550 on 12/4/2024, CASH. I paid another $1,500 on 12/21/2024 CASH, and $766 on 1/17/2025 CASH. He refused to work unless I paid him on 12/21/2024 because he said he had completed the bathroom demo, and according to the contract, $2,275 was required at completion of bathroom gutting, but the gutting was incomplete with mounds of insulation on the floor and the dumpster was still in our driveway. Even after I explained that the gutting was not complete until all debris was removed and the dumpster was gone, I still paid him, but I did this because he refused to work without this payment. When he began working again, contract specifications were not met. He continued not to show up for work, each time with an excuse, sick children, sick wife, car broke down, etc. I have never heard of a contractor who did not own a truck, but he did not. There were many warning signals, no business cards etc., but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he had two young children. The contract was signed 12/4/2024 and I terminated his services on 2/11/2025, after 3 months without a toilet, shower, sink, etc. He was angry and threatened to sue me for breach of contract, but the more chances I gave him, the more I realized he had no clue what he was doing. Per your rating below, please clarify your scale, is 1 the best and 5 the worst? I can’t provide a rating with a clear understanding of your rating system. In the end, all he completed was the bathroom demolition. I can live with him keeping $1500 for that, even though it could have been done for much less. I would like a refund of $4,550 as he didn’t complete any work other than the demo and didn’t purchase materials that fit our bathroom requirements. Note: he is going to contest that he did spend money on supplies such as bathroom pipe pieces, toilet, shower enclosure, even though they were the wrong size. He took them from our work site. I pulled thousands of dollars from my retirement account, money that I believed would have resulted in a nice bathroom. My family has endured hardship without the bathroom, and I have been dealing with tremendous stress as a result. It is also taking me extra time to prepare this document for you, time that I need for more important priorities such as my health."

Joan P on March 2025


TRS Home Remodeling LLC
4.58(
12
)
TRS Home Remodeling LLC
4.58(
12
)
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Father and son team with multiple years of construction, home improvement, and remodeling experience. We offer everything you need for all of your home improvement needs and dreams.

"Hired to redo my husband's bath as he broke his hip and needed a bench and grab bars, also to update main bath. Gave him requested deposit for both jobs. Never finished husband's bath and bailed on the other. No refund issued, owes me $1600! His contract Is a joke, has incorrect address. If a contractor is available when you ask beware. All the good ones are booked."

Linda H on January 2025

Father and son team with multiple years of construction, home improvement, and remodeling experience. We offer everything you need for all of your home improvement needs and dreams.

"Hired to redo my husband's bath as he broke his hip and needed a bench and grab bars, also to update main bath. Gave him requested deposit for both jobs. Never finished husband's bath and bailed on the other. No refund issued, owes me $1600! His contract Is a joke, has incorrect address. If a contractor is available when you ask beware. All the good ones are booked."

Linda H on January 2025


Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Auto Transport - United Freight Of America
1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.82(
941
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021


BHG LLC
210 East Main Street
No reviews
BHG LLC
210 East Main Street
No reviews
6 years of experience

Hello I am James Lewis, I specialize in masonry work concrete, sidewalks, driveways, steps. I am also a handy man. Fix things around your home doors, cabinets and others. I am a member of the Local 3 Union for Concrete finishing and also I have been handy since I can walk. I started my business 3 years ago and I am a small company but have the resources to get any job size done. I work with all budgets and also can provide financing.

Hello I am James Lewis, I specialize in masonry work concrete, sidewalks, driveways, steps. I am also a handy man. Fix things around your home doors, cabinets and others. I am a member of the Local 3 Union for Concrete finishing and also I have been handy since I can walk. I started my business 3 years ago and I am a small company but have the resources to get any job size done. I work with all budgets and also can provide financing.

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Popcorn acoustic ceiling texture applications, repairs or removals FAQs

Popcorn ceiling removal can become expensive once asbestos testing or abatement is involved, so weigh both the short- and long-term benefits before you proceed. In the short term, you’ll enjoy a brighter, cleaner ceiling. In the long term, buyers and real estate agents view a smooth ceiling as one less update to tackle. The time, energy, and cost you invest now can pay off at closing.

Aesthetic concerns drive most popcorn ceiling projects, but timing also plays a crucial role. If the texture is cracking, stained, or likely to contain asbestos, schedule removal sooner rather than later. Tackling the job before you move in—or before major furniture arrives—saves hours of prep and cleanup. If asbestos is present, hire certified abatement professionals first; disturbing the material without proper containment increases both risk and cost.

Once the texture is scraped off, imperfections become obvious—think nail pops, seams, and old stains. Plan on patching, sanding, priming, and either painting or applying a new texture to get a polished finish. A smooth coat of drywall compound followed by paint delivers the clean, modern look most homeowners want, but knockdown or orange-peel textures can hide minor flaws if you prefer a little forgiveness.

If testing confirms asbestos, bring in a licensed abatement contractor right away. These specialists follow EPA guidelines for sealing off the space, removing the material, and disposing of it at an approved facility. Don’t scrape, sand, or even drill a hole—the fibers released can cause serious health problems. A certified crew protects your family, ensures the project is conducted legally, and leaves you with a clean canvas for refinishing once clearance tests confirm the area is safe.

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