If you have a problem we have a solution! Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning are just a few of the services we have to offer. The list of services grows regularly and our experience stretches across multiple different industries. Don't be afraid to ask! Our current Specialties include: -Residential Electrical Services -Drywall and Insulation services -Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Design, Construction and Installation -Remodeling services -Hardwood flooring -Custom Millwork -Siding -Residential Painting (Exterior and Interior) -Computer Aided Design
If you have a problem we have a solution! Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning are just a few of the services we have to offer. The list of services grows regularly and our experience stretches across multiple different industries. Don't be afraid to ask! Our current Specialties include: -Residential Electrical Services -Drywall and Insulation services -Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Design, Construction and Installation -Remodeling services -Hardwood flooring -Custom Millwork -Siding -Residential Painting (Exterior and Interior) -Computer Aided Design
Ames Custom Woodwork is family owned and operated, specializing in custom picnic tables, dining and coffee tables, chairs (basic or Adirondack), and book cases. We create handcrafted, one-of-a-kind projects for you to enjoy for years to come. When you place a custom order, you are guaranteed a truly unique piece that is crafted to bring your vision to reality. With over a decade of experience and commitment to customer satisfaction, we have the ability to bring your ideas and dreams to life. Due to the fact that your custom project is your vision, we require 50% of the project estimate up front, and the remainder is due when the project has been completed.
"Larry did an excellent job in a timely manner and we are very pleased with his work. We had gutted the downstairs of our house and needed a finish carpenter. I wish we would have engaged him sooner, but he fixed issues we had with several doors that needed replacing and reframing. We will be keeping his number handy for any future projects in that house!"
Richard M on January 2020
Ames Custom Woodwork is family owned and operated, specializing in custom picnic tables, dining and coffee tables, chairs (basic or Adirondack), and book cases. We create handcrafted, one-of-a-kind projects for you to enjoy for years to come. When you place a custom order, you are guaranteed a truly unique piece that is crafted to bring your vision to reality. With over a decade of experience and commitment to customer satisfaction, we have the ability to bring your ideas and dreams to life. Due to the fact that your custom project is your vision, we require 50% of the project estimate up front, and the remainder is due when the project has been completed.
"Larry did an excellent job in a timely manner and we are very pleased with his work. We had gutted the downstairs of our house and needed a finish carpenter. I wish we would have engaged him sooner, but he fixed issues we had with several doors that needed replacing and reframing. We will be keeping his number handy for any future projects in that house!"
Richard M on January 2020
We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.
"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."
Chad L on July 2020
We are a Veteran owned, family owned and operated company proudly serving Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region. We thrive on business relationships that become long term, and work mostly on referred customers.
"We paid Matt at Family Ties Contracting over $35,000 to renovate our downstairs apartment in an agreed upon maximum of three months. The problems began early, with delays to the start of our project, but we cut him slack because one of his employees was injured in an accident. Not long after, we began getting bills for extras that 1) were already detailed in the contract and 2) were never signed off on. We were clear with Matt from the beginning that we wanted a space that was up to code, it wasn't till months later that we discovered he never even pulled a building permit - is a big "no no" where we live. Our local inspector did not seem happy about this and, in the process of inspections, we discovered other work that needed to be done to bring the apartment up to code, adding to the cost of our project. The problems continued when Matt began to refuse doing work that was clearly in the contract, from small jobs like installing the kitchen sink, to big ones like adding sheetrock to the ceiling to meet code, which was the first thing listed in our contract. The quality of the work was poor, we ended up having to hire a second electrician to install the correct type of outlet for our washer/dryer and a second plumber to fix a leaky sink which was installed. When the project was "finished" it was a mess (see pictures below). Worst of all, the project wasn't actually completed for 11 months - 8 longer than what was in our contracted, which resulted in the loss of a years worth of rental income. We were *constantly* calling them to come back and fix mistakes over this time, with varying degrees of success. To top it off, the owner apparently began spreading rumors about me and my wife because of the difficulties. I wouldn't have even bothered writing this, until I became aware of that. Overall, a totally unprofessional experience. We have spent over $52,000 so far and we are having to finish up by hiring outside contractors. We feel like we were screwed by Family Ties Contracting. It's not just the money and the poor results, but the stress and frustration made for an overall terrible experience."
Chad L on July 2020
Family owned, Carpentry work billing is all time and materials collected bi weekly for labor or when job is complete and homeowner is pleased
Family owned, Carpentry work billing is all time and materials collected bi weekly for labor or when job is complete and homeowner is pleased
Sole Proprietor - Invoice billing - Sub-contracting considered
Sole Proprietor - Invoice billing - Sub-contracting considered
Our mission is to ensure that your home or business revitalization gets the extraordinary quality, integrity and perseverance it deserves until the job is complete to your satisfaction. We renovate to the highest standards for a stress-free project, all the while walking you through your renovations step-by-step from start to finish. Our emphasis is on being GREEN whenever possible; to use local materials and businesses where and when we can. -Fully insured with ZERO claims ever. ***Where honesty and quality leaves you with smiles***
Our mission is to ensure that your home or business revitalization gets the extraordinary quality, integrity and perseverance it deserves until the job is complete to your satisfaction. We renovate to the highest standards for a stress-free project, all the while walking you through your renovations step-by-step from start to finish. Our emphasis is on being GREEN whenever possible; to use local materials and businesses where and when we can. -Fully insured with ZERO claims ever. ***Where honesty and quality leaves you with smiles***
Please visit www.dinagrahamdesign.com for more information including services offered, portfolio pictures and client testimonials.
Please visit www.dinagrahamdesign.com for more information including services offered, portfolio pictures and client testimonials.
We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.
We have many long-term customers that own homes or commercial properties in and around Ithaca. Some of our customers prefer us to work on a time and materials basis, and some prefer to have a bid. As the business owner, I am always the one to show up to look at and estimate a job. I have many long-term employees, and I also bring in specialists(architects, structural engineers, interior designers, etc.) on a as needed basis. We work out billing details for each project; for smaller bidded projects we typically do half down and then the last half on completion. For larger projects we break it down into more payment stages so our clients don't ever feel overextended but also so we have enough funding to operate in an efficient manner. We can carry financing on projects, yet typically that happens more frequently with commercial work. Payment plans are available. We offer a returning client discount.
Property services company handling all aspects of remodels and property maintenence. Friendly and professional employees. Flexable payment options to include, cash, check, card, paypal, and payment plans. Free estimates and job consulting. Hourly contracting of services available.
Property services company handling all aspects of remodels and property maintenence. Friendly and professional employees. Flexable payment options to include, cash, check, card, paypal, and payment plans. Free estimates and job consulting. Hourly contracting of services available.
The cost of cabinet refacing is $7,230 on average. However, it's possible to pay between $1,200 and $16,000 for this project. Factors like the number of cabinets and the refacing materials impact the total cost significantly.
For example, plastic laminate is the most cost-effective cabinet option for refacing, costing $1,000 to $3,000. If you're looking for solid wood cabinets, you can expect to pay more, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 on average for refacing.
The difference between cabinet refinishing vs. cabinet refacing is that the latter involves replacing most of the cabinet components, whereas the former only freshes the exterior look of the cabinetry.
Cabinet refinishing involves the cabinetry being disassembled, cleaned, and sanded, then a new finish, like paint or glaze, is applied. You can refinish the cabinet doors or go further and refinish the cabinet boxes, too.
Cabinet refacing involves replacing the majority of the cabinet materials, including the cabinet, drawer doors, and hardware. In this process, a veneer is applied over the existing cabinet boxes to make them look new.
The cost to refinish cabinets is $3,000 on average. However, this cost can range from $700 to $6,000, depending on the size and location of the cabinets, the refinishing method, and number of cabinets.
Staining your cabinet doors is the most cost-effective option, costing between $4 and $10 per square foot. However, if you choose to glaze them, that price jumps to $10 to $25 per square foot.
While it’s possible to reface or refinish kitchen cabinets yourself, it requires substantial time, money, and sweat equity. In particular, cabinet refacing requires many tools and materials, costing you between $1,645 and $6,570, depending on what you already own. Besides that, this is a project that shows imperfections easily. If carpentry isn't your strong suit, hiring a cabinet professional is best to ensure high-quality results.
To prepare for cabinet refinishing or refacing, it’s important to remove all items from the cabinetry in question. In addition, clear any clutter from the room, whether it's the kitchen, bathroom, or otherwise. Be sure to have additional cabinet materials, such as cabinet hardware, lights, and glass inserts, ready for your cabinet installer to use.
Finally, if you have pets, ensure they are in a safe, separate location away from your cabinet professionals, who will bring materials in and out of your home during the process.