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Updegraff Services, Inc.

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Updegraff Services, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Your local Rochester repair company Whatever your handyman needs, we've got you covered! What We Do We are pleased to offer a wide variety of both repair and contracting services, as we aim to be your one stop shop for maintaining, updating, and renovating your home, business, rental or commercial property. We also offer home maintenance work as well. This includes snow removal, gutter cleaning, and seasonal yard tending. Who We Are We employ a full service staff with certified experts in many fields, such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. We also have general laborers who specialize in construction, renovation, and redesigns. Our Goal Our goal is to keep your home or business in tip top shape, and looking good. Most of all, we strive to make everything run like clockwork for you! Your happiness is the most crucial element in our work.

"They were very communicative."

Kent M on March 2021

Your local Rochester repair company Whatever your handyman needs, we've got you covered! What We Do We are pleased to offer a wide variety of both repair and contracting services, as we aim to be your one stop shop for maintaining, updating, and renovating your home, business, rental or commercial property. We also offer home maintenance work as well. This includes snow removal, gutter cleaning, and seasonal yard tending. Who We Are We employ a full service staff with certified experts in many fields, such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. We also have general laborers who specialize in construction, renovation, and redesigns. Our Goal Our goal is to keep your home or business in tip top shape, and looking good. Most of all, we strive to make everything run like clockwork for you! Your happiness is the most crucial element in our work.

"They were very communicative."

Kent M on March 2021


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Santora Development

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Santora Development

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

At Santora Development, 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.

"Joe and his crew transformed our basement into a stunning new living space. He is honest, fair, and accommodating and willing to work to find cost effective solutions while still delivering outstanding quality."

Nisi V on July 2024

At Santora Development, 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.

"Joe and his crew transformed our basement into a stunning new living space. He is honest, fair, and accommodating and willing to work to find cost effective solutions while still delivering outstanding quality."

Nisi V on July 2024


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Elevation Builders NY LLC

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Elevation Builders NY LLC

5.00(
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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and meeting your needs. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we were involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today!

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service and meeting your needs. We take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we were involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. Call us today!


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MKL Customs

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MKL Customs

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7 years of experience

MKL Customs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and persona l 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.

"He was very personable. He was on time and came when he said he would. We didn?t feel he paid close attention to detail. He had to come back numerous times for the drywall. We finally just finished it ourselves. He did a great job on the wood floor. Missed finishing nail holes and didn?t feather the wall paste well. He had to keep asking him to come back and fix it. Which he did and was very polite, but it wasn?t a cheap job and was expecting more."

Pam R on May 2023

MKL Customs is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and persona l 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.

"He was very personable. He was on time and came when he said he would. We didn?t feel he paid close attention to detail. He had to come back numerous times for the drywall. We finally just finished it ourselves. He did a great job on the wood floor. Missed finishing nail holes and didn?t feather the wall paste well. He had to keep asking him to come back and fix it. Which he did and was very polite, but it wasn?t a cheap job and was expecting more."

Pam R on May 2023


Alba Construction

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Alba Construction

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

Alba 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. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! (585)673-6658

"He did some residential and commercial painting for me."

Jorge Luis . on November 2021

Alba 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. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today! (585)673-6658

"He did some residential and commercial painting for me."

Jorge Luis . on November 2021


Davinci Home Construction, LLC

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Davinci Home Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate
Warranties offered

Davinci Home Construction (585) 748-6001. We are a professional home improvement and restoration company based in Brighton, New York, registered and insured. Simply put, we have been building and restoring homes for over 30 years and we can make dreams come true. We have always offered our customers a wide variety of home improvement products. These include kitchen and bathroom remodeling, decks and additions, windows and doors, custom single family homes, complete home renovations and historic restorations of homes and buildings. We offer in house design services and as well as coordinated architectural services. Davinci Home Construction's goal is to be competitive with all pricing on every job, regardless of project size and to maintain 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on our projects. We look forward to making your dream a reality. Please give us a call!

"I couldn’t be happier with this company. They stand out from other companies that I have used over the years and I would recommend them without hesitation. The owner was very knowledgeable and transparent and took the extra time and effort to make sure that we stayed within my budget. I could tell he’s been doing this for a long time and is an expert in his field. His crew was very professional and friendly and I wasn’t worried about my teens being home when they were working and I had to stay at the office, they were very respectful and even helped chase down our dog at one point. "

Beau C on November 2025

Davinci Home Construction (585) 748-6001. We are a professional home improvement and restoration company based in Brighton, New York, registered and insured. Simply put, we have been building and restoring homes for over 30 years and we can make dreams come true. We have always offered our customers a wide variety of home improvement products. These include kitchen and bathroom remodeling, decks and additions, windows and doors, custom single family homes, complete home renovations and historic restorations of homes and buildings. We offer in house design services and as well as coordinated architectural services. Davinci Home Construction's goal is to be competitive with all pricing on every job, regardless of project size and to maintain 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on our projects. We look forward to making your dream a reality. Please give us a call!

"I couldn’t be happier with this company. They stand out from other companies that I have used over the years and I would recommend them without hesitation. The owner was very knowledgeable and transparent and took the extra time and effort to make sure that we stayed within my budget. I could tell he’s been doing this for a long time and is an expert in his field. His crew was very professional and friendly and I wasn’t worried about my teens being home when they were working and I had to stay at the office, they were very respectful and even helped chase down our dog at one point. "

Beau C on November 2025


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Superior Home Renovations

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Superior Home Renovations

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Everything went very well. Drew was great to work with and kept us informed every step of the way. Very clear communication, and was always checking in to be sure that the work being done was to our liking. He also followed up after the project was complete and sent the crew out to make some final adjustments and repairs when we saw something that needed to be fixed."

Chris A on July 2025

Our mission is to be a contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Everything went very well. Drew was great to work with and kept us informed every step of the way. Very clear communication, and was always checking in to be sure that the work being done was to our liking. He also followed up after the project was complete and sent the crew out to make some final adjustments and repairs when we saw something that needed to be fixed."

Chris A on July 2025


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Alexander Ridge Construction & Management LLC

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Alexander Ridge Construction & Management LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Alexander Ridge Construction and Management is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm with experience spanning residential, commercial, and specialty projects. From custom homes and commercial developments to historic renovations and bespoke interiors, we deliver high-quality results with precision and care. Our team brings deep industry expertise and a solutions-driven approach to every project, ensuring each build is functional, well-executed, and aligned with our clients' goals. We believe construction is more than building structures, it is about creating spaces that reflect vision, purpose, and long-term value. With a commitment to quality, integrity, and client satisfaction, Alexander Ridge is a trusted partner dedicated to bringing your vision to life, on time and to the highest standard.

"Chris and his team were absolutely amazing! Chris is easy to talk to, transparent, attentive, thorough and will really help you see your project through to the end. He really made it so easy for me to reopen my business and stuck to my schedule! It was a very quick turn around for an entire bathroom addition. If I need anymore work done, I won’t hesitate to reach back out!"

Jordin P on December 2024

Alexander Ridge Construction and Management is a full-service construction management and general contracting firm with experience spanning residential, commercial, and specialty projects. From custom homes and commercial developments to historic renovations and bespoke interiors, we deliver high-quality results with precision and care. Our team brings deep industry expertise and a solutions-driven approach to every project, ensuring each build is functional, well-executed, and aligned with our clients' goals. We believe construction is more than building structures, it is about creating spaces that reflect vision, purpose, and long-term value. With a commitment to quality, integrity, and client satisfaction, Alexander Ridge is a trusted partner dedicated to bringing your vision to life, on time and to the highest standard.

"Chris and his team were absolutely amazing! Chris is easy to talk to, transparent, attentive, thorough and will really help you see your project through to the end. He really made it so easy for me to reopen my business and stuck to my schedule! It was a very quick turn around for an entire bathroom addition. If I need anymore work done, I won’t hesitate to reach back out!"

Jordin P on December 2024


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Torch General Contractors

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Torch General Contractors

5.00(
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you


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Mallette Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
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Mallette Quality Construction LLC

5.00(
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Super Service Award
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Mallette Quality Construction 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 the start to the 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 and friendly manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Please see our Website to learn more about us.... mallettegroup.com

"After interviewing several contractors for our home addition, it was clear that Jason was the right choice. From our first meeting, he was incredibly responsive, offering professional expertise and answering every question. He built a master suite and office above our attached garage, seamlessly integrating them into our existing floor plan. Jason’s cost and timeline estimates were remarkably accurate, and he genuinely cared about the project from start to finish. His team and subcontractors were professional, kept the site clean, and stayed on schedule. Due to architecture delays outside Jason’s control, construction began a bit later than we hoped. We brought a newborn home just seven days after construction began, but Jason and his crew were exceptionally thoughtful and respectful of our family. Jason was onsite frequently and always available to address questions. We were so impressed with the quality that we even added a smaller project during the build. We highly recommend him!"

Joe S on January 2026

At Mallette Quality Construction 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 the start to the 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 and friendly manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Please see our Website to learn more about us.... mallettegroup.com

"After interviewing several contractors for our home addition, it was clear that Jason was the right choice. From our first meeting, he was incredibly responsive, offering professional expertise and answering every question. He built a master suite and office above our attached garage, seamlessly integrating them into our existing floor plan. Jason’s cost and timeline estimates were remarkably accurate, and he genuinely cared about the project from start to finish. His team and subcontractors were professional, kept the site clean, and stayed on schedule. Due to architecture delays outside Jason’s control, construction began a bit later than we hoped. We brought a newborn home just seven days after construction began, but Jason and his crew were exceptionally thoughtful and respectful of our family. Jason was onsite frequently and always available to address questions. We were so impressed with the quality that we even added a smaller project during the build. We highly recommend him!"

Joe S on January 2026

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

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.