General contractor for Albany and the Capital Region.
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, office fit-outs, and storm damage restoration. Licensed, insured, and working in Albany County since 2010 — one crew, one project manager, one number to call.
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM · Sat by appointment
Free estimates, no obligation
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Residential and commercial
Every service below is available across Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties. Timelines are typical ranges — your scope and building age move them.
Kitchen remodeling
Custom cabinetry, countertops, tile, layout changes, and full gut renovations.
3–6 weeks typical Kitchen remodeling →Bathroom remodeling
Walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, custom tile, vanities, heated floors.
2–3 weeks typical Bathroom remodeling →Basement finishing
Living space, home offices, egress windows, and bathrooms — fully permitted.
4–8 weeks typical Basement finishing →Home additions
Room additions, second stories, sunrooms, and garage conversions through CO.
8–16 weeks typical Home additions →Office fit-outs & commercial
Tenant improvements, framing, MEP coordination, ceilings, and finishes.
2–10 weeks typical Office fit-outs →Water & fire restoration
Emergency response, insurance coordination, and complete rebuild.
Response within 24 hours Restoration →What you get that you would not elsewhere
A free 3D scan and as-built drawings
Before we quote, we Matterport the space and produce dimensioned drawings. You keep both — including if you decide to hire someone else.
A dedicated project manager
One person owns your job start to finish. You are not re-explaining the project to a different voice every week.
Line-item estimates, not per-square-foot guesses
You see what each part of the work costs, so you can cut scope intelligently instead of negotiating a lump sum in the dark.
Permits and inspections handled
We file, coordinate with the building department, and carry the job through final sign-off. Albany, Colonie, and Schenectady each review on their own schedule and we plan around it.
Capital Region roots
Working here since 2010. We know the housing stock, the inspectors, and which suppliers actually deliver on time.
Where we work
Albany County
Albany
Colonie
Guilderland
Bethlehem
Cohoes
Watervliet
Rensselaer County
Troy
East Greenbush
North Greenbush
Brunswick
Schodack
Schenectady County
Schenectady
Niskayuna
Rotterdam
Glenville
Scotia
Saratoga County
Saratoga Springs
Clifton Park
Halfmoon
Ballston Spa
Malta
Before you call
How much does a renovation cost in the Capital Region?
It depends on scope, but rough ranges help: a bathroom typically runs $18,000–$40,000, a kitchen $30,000–$85,000, and a finished basement $35,000–$70,000. Commercial office work runs $15–$35 per square foot for a cosmetic refresh and $50–$120 per square foot for a full build-out.
We give line-item estimates after seeing the space, so you can see exactly what drives the number.
Do you handle permits?
Yes — we file the applications, coordinate with the building department, schedule inspections, and carry the project through final sign-off. Permit timelines vary by municipality, and we build that into the schedule up front.
What is the free 3D scan?
We scan the space with a Matterport camera and produce a dimensioned as-built floor plan plus a 3D walkthrough you can share by link. It comes with every estimate at no cost, and it is yours to keep regardless of who you hire.
Can we live in the house during the work?
Usually yes for a single-room project. Whole-floor renovations and additions are harder — we will tell you honestly at the estimate whether staying is realistic, and what phasing would cost if it is not.
How do you handle insurance claims?
For water, fire, and storm damage we document the loss, scope the repair to work with your adjuster, and rebuild. Call as soon as the property is safe — the sooner the damage is documented, the cleaner the claim.
Are you licensed, insured, and bonded?
Licensed and insured in New York. Certificates of insurance are available on request, and bonding information is available for projects that require it.
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We will walk the space, scan it, and give you a line-item number. No pressure, no obligation, and the drawings are yours either way.
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM · Sat by appointment