Fix the root. Then finish it.

General Contractor in Savannah, NY

Remodeling, repairs, permits and daily oversight for farmhouses, rural homes and manufactured-home replacements in Savannah.

Local to Wayne County
In-house carpenters
Permits handled
Fully insured
Open dining area in a remodeled home
Savannah housing

Farmhouses on marsh ground

Savannah has a mix of old timber-framed farmhouses and newer manufactured-home replacements on acreage near the Montezuma marshes. High water tables and damp soil mean grading, drainage and moisture barriers matter.

We check sills, joists and block foundations during demo and catch rot before the walls close. Out-of-square walls, sagging rooflines and tired wiring are normal here. We shore up what is failing, sister new lumber to warped joists and tie new work into old framing cleanly.

  • Foundation and sill inspection at demo
  • Drainage and moisture barriers
On the job

How we run a Savannah site

01

Our carpenters

Our in-house crew does the framing, demo and finish work. We do not vanish to run other jobs.

02

A clear plan

Every morning starts with what trades are coming and what has to get done.

03

House stays livable

Dust barriers up, floors covered, debris hauled out as we go.

04

One person to call

You talk to the crew lead on site, not an office three counties away.

The details

Permits, access and cost

Wayne County permits without the runaround

Structural work in Savannah goes through Wayne County code enforcement in Lyons. We pull the permits, submit drawings when needed and set up the rough and final inspections. Skipping permits or ignoring setbacks on rural acreage hurts you when you sell. If an inspector flags something on an old foundation, we deal with it right away.

Rural logistics

Working off Route 31 and the township roads takes planning. We coordinate deliveries so trucks do not get stuck or block your access, and we check sub work against the plans as it goes, not at the final inspection.

What sets the price

Hidden structural work, material choices and labor. Opening load-bearing walls in an old farmhouse costs more than working in a newer open layout because of shoring and beams. Hauling lumber and drywall to the edge of the township adds up too. Our own carpenters do the heavy work instead of subbing out every phase, and you get a line-by-line breakdown.

Nearby

We also work Clyde, Lyons, Galen, Butler and Rose in Wayne County, and Conquest and Cato across the line in northern Cayuga County.

Our process

Five steps. No guesswork.

1

Call or text

Tell us what is going on at your Savannah place and what you want done.

2

Walkthrough

We come out, look at the house, open what needs opening and talk it through.

3

Written scope

You get a written scope and one price, line by line, before any work starts.

4

The build

Our carpenters do the work. We run the subs, the permits and the inspections.

5

Punch list

We walk it with you room by room and finish every last item.

More on how we work and our lifetime craftsmanship warranty.

Savannah, NY questions

Common questions

Do I need a permit for a remodel in Savannah, NY?

For structural changes or major plumbing and electrical work, yes, through Wayne County code enforcement. We handle the application, paperwork and inspections.

How do you handle farmhouse foundations near the Montezuma marshes?

We inspect sills, footings and foundation walls during demo. If we find rot or movement, we fix drainage, sister damaged framing and put in proper moisture barriers before building anything new.

Who manages the subcontractors?

We do. We coordinate the electricians, plumbers and specialty trades, check rough-ins against code and keep the job moving. You do not manage anyone.

What affects the total price?

Structural complexity, material choices and how much hidden repair an older home needs. Rural delivery plays a part. You get a clear, line-item estimate.

What happens at the end of the job?

We walk the house with you and build a punch list. Every touch-up, door adjustment and piece of hardware gets done. You get the municipal sign-offs and product paperwork.

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Let’s talk about your Savannah project

Serving all of Wayne County, northern Cayuga County and western Oswego County. See our service area.