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DRAKE CONSTRUCTION

Homebuilders, Decks and Porches, Siding,

About us

A fully licensed construction business. We are entering our 21st year of contracting in the Elmira, Horseheads and Corning New York Area.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

residential remodeling

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.612 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
17%
3
8%
2
0%
1
8%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.0
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Paul R.
04/2016
4.0
decks, siding, home builders
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Install patio door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Paul G.
02/2016
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: The construction work quality was very good. The workers were skilled and painstaking.I would recommend them.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne F.
01/2016
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: GREAT! Excellent construction, fair price, terrific crew.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie C.
11/2015
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They put new siding on our home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Anne F.
10/2015
5.0
decks, home builders
  + 0 more
Excellent job! Beautiful workmanship, friendly and professional crew. We are delighted with them and what they have done on our home. They show up on time, work well together, take very short lunch breaks, clean up after the job, etc. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company! Construction was done properly, and these guys know their stuff. They are the BEST.
Description of Work: Built an addition on our house- laundry room, bathroom, bedroom, pantry, and porch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120,000

Rebecca H.
02/2015
1.0
home builders
  + -1 more
When I needed a contractor to repair a bathroom, I searched Angie's List and found that Drake Construction had some pretty good reviews. I called Drake's Construction to be greeted by an answering machine. I left a detailed message on the machine along with my contact information; however, I never received any reponse back from this company. Lucky for me, however, as when I was forced to continue looking for a contractor, I found one that I will use forever more.
Description of Work: Did not work for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Jonathan B.
03/2014
4.0
home builders
  + -1 more
The workers looked at the roof and decided I only needed some caulking, which they did. I replaced the plaster in my office and when the snow melted it leaked on the new plaster. I will have them come back and do what I had intended.
Description of Work: I wanted a section of my roof replaced and we had agreed on a price.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Judith B.
09/2013
3.0
home builders
  + -1 more
1st phase-boiler, water heater, infloor heating, new concrete floor, window installation. This was smooth and efficient. Good quality work. Grade A 2. Framing, drywall, taping, insulation- This went okay, many delays started here. A few areas of drywall taping were not especially smooth. Grade-B 3. Painting, trim work,new stairway- Work became sporadic at this point. Painting was a little sloppy. Grade B- 4. Bathroom, installation of vanity, sink, toilet, tile flooring- done after many delays. Grade B Shower tile work- Done quickly after delays, very sloppy. Bob did offer to fix this, reluctantly. We declined. Grade C. 5. Ceiling- Suspended ceiling installation went quickly. Grade B 6. Delays- Some delays were unavoidable(high humidity weather, homeowner electric installation slowed by his work schedule,required beam move by code inspector.) Other delays were annoying-contractor's busy workload. We became a low priority because of and quot;outside workand quot;, contractor's 2.5 week vacation in the middle of the project. Work came to a halt. Vacation delay would have been easier if we had known ahead of time. 7. Supplied by homeowner-not included in price-All electric supplies, lighting and installation, paints, bathroom tile and grout, door knobs, bathroom vanity, shower base and bathroom fixtures. This was known at time of contract. 8. Price- Exceeded estimate. Some extras were known ahead. The price for tile installation was more than double the estimate. This was reduced after we questioned it, but still high Grade D. Overall- We were told by others that this contractor would do a good job but he is expensive. Overall quality was just okay. The workers and contractor were always pleasant and courteous. My husband works in the construction industry so he notices small details that may not be apparent to others. We had high expectations and for this price we expected more.
Description of Work: Finished basement into living space, added a full bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$56,000

Response from DRAKE CONSTRUCTION
This project did take longer than anticipated. Delays were due to an inordinate amount of time getting electrical work done, and high humidity. Customer was aware that I had an annual two and a half week vacation planned. Delays in completion of the electrical work pushed everything back into this vacation date. My employees did their best to complete the portions of this project that they could, but with me on vacation, we did take other work. As soon as I returned from vacation I got right to work on their basement project. There were no delays after that point. I stand by my workmanship and the workmanship of my employees. I have no hesitation to make it right, regardless of cost or time. The tile shower had 2 noticeable defects and I was ready to cut out the clear glass beads and re-do these small areas once I saw them. Home owner declined for whatever reason. The shower I bid was using a simple 6”x6” square tile pattern. What I was asked to do was a complex pattern with rope tile and a ribbon of glass beads, which added a considerable amount of time. These beads were clear, and in areas where the adhesive was thin, it was possible to see the cement board behind them. I offered to repair this once I saw it, but the customer said no. Overall the project was a difficult one due to the delays in electrical work, both walls and ceiling lights. As well as paint delays with high humidity. The delays in this work pushed time line into my vacation trip. Extra’s were discussed with and agreed to by the homeowner, however, I did reduce this price after a discussion at final inspection.

Thomas A.
03/2013
5.0
contractors, decks
  + 0 more
I was generally quite pleased with them. He was a nice guy and he was very dedicated. He was worried about the quality of his work. He is definitely worth talking to. Somebody recommended him to us. His price was competitive.
Description of Work: I used Drake Construction to do a little carpentry around the house. We had a couple of columns that had rotted out on our front porch and he replaced those.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

William B.
02/2013
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
Prompt, professional, good clean up. Quality work
Description of Work: Bob poured a concrete pad that was used as an entrance driveway to an outbuilding on my property

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

James R.
02/2013
5.0
home builders
  + -1 more
Actually, the job went well with the exception that Mr. Drakes father passed away during the job. These guys were good, it was hard to keep up with what they had done and what they were doing. We hired them for a specific reason (rain water was running down the sides of the house and into some windows). They did a fine job and were done in notime flat and no more water in the house.
Description of Work: They removed the old roof and rain gutters and installed a new roof and gutters

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,100

James R.
08/2012
5.0
home builders, roofing
  + 0 more
It was a nice experience overall. We have flower all the way around,the house and not one was damaged, instead they carried a lot of the shingles in the back if the house. They also made double sure that they picked up any nails or staples that may have fallen to the ground. Bob Drake Const. did a beautiful job and should be commended for it.
Description of Work: Bob was hired to install a new roof properly as the old one was not installed properly. He had a few hurdles to overcome, but he and his crew handled them with no problems. Bobs' Dad passed away on the evening of the first night. Bob showed up in the morning to give instructions to his crew and then he left. These guys were great, they kept on working and were finished very quickly. Bob wasalso to install new gutters and downspouts but because of the personal emergency, he hired someone else to do it and they to did a wonderful job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,100

    Contact information

    157 BEERS HILL RD, Horseheads, NY 14845


    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    Yes
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    No
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Homebuilders,
    Decks and Porches,
    Siding,
    Roofing,
    Unfinished Carpentry,
    Basement Remodeling,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Garage and Shed Building,
    Windows,
    General Remodeling

    FAQ

    DRAKE CONSTRUCTION is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
    DRAKE CONSTRUCTION accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, DRAKE CONSTRUCTION offers free project estimates.
    Yes, DRAKE CONSTRUCTION offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, DRAKE CONSTRUCTION does not offer a senior discount.
    No, DRAKE CONSTRUCTION does not offer emergency services.
    No, DRAKE CONSTRUCTION does not offer warranties.
    DRAKE CONSTRUCTION offers the following services: residential remodeling

    Contact information

    157 BEERS HILL RD, Horseheads, NY 14845