Services

Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodeling is the number-one way to improve the interior of your home. Updating appliances, countertops, and cabinets is just the start; let us show you how we can improve the functionality and style of your kitchen. Our goal is to take your ideas and offer up our ideas, which are based on years of experience, to create a kitchen that works precisely as you need it to.
Kitchen Design
Remodeling the kitchen requires a series of design, material, and color decisions on your behalf. We can help you make those tough decisions, but ultimately the choice for each will be yours. Some of the important decisions you will need to make include:
Storage
Shelving or Cabinets
Countertop Material:
Some of the most popular countertop materials include quartz, granite, soapstone, and marble. We’ll help you choose the best countertop material and color based on the way you plan to use it and the amount of maintenance you’re prepared to put forth.
Backsplash Material
Specific Storage for Specialty Items
Built-in Items
Types of Appliances
Kitchen Remodeling
Established in 1985, we have the experience and expertise to complete your project in a timely and professional manner. Your satisfaction is guaranteed…if you’re not happy, we’re not done! We offer a free initial consultation on the feasibility and price range of your project.
When you do excellent work, you can provide an excellent warranty. Our five year free from defects home improvement warranty is five times the industry standard. Contact us now at 518-664-2083 or through the site by clicking here.

Bathroom Remodeling
The bathroom is the second-most remodeled room in the home. Aside from the kitchen, most homeowners say that an updated bathroom is the most important feature in their home. We fully understand the desire to maintain and update your home as styles change and you need a change of pace.
Some of the most prevalent reasons to remodel the bathroom include:
Lighting
Flooring
Electrical Issues
New Appliances and Fixtures
ADA Compliance
We don’t simply take your bathroom remodeling ideas and run with them; we pull you into the entire design process. We offer a full-service approach to all of our projects including bathroom remodeling. You will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our design team as we design your new bathroom.
Bathroom Remodeling
Established in 1985, we have the experience and expertise to complete your project in a timely and professional manner. Your satisfaction is guaranteed…if you’re not happy, we’re not done! We offer a free initial consultation on the feasibility and price range of your project.
When you do excellent work, you can provide an excellent warranty. Our five year free from defects home improvement warranty is five times the industry standard. Contact us now at 518-664-2083 or through the site by clicking here.

Home Additions
Home Additions Grow with Your Family
Additional bedrooms and bathrooms are very common home additions. Many families choose to buy a small, less expensive home and expand on it as the family grows. This allows the homeowner to enjoy the benefits that come along with increasing the monetary value of the home if they choose to sell at some point. Popular home addition ideas include:
Lighting
Bedroom
Garage
Kitchen Extension
Bonus Room
Porches and Decks
Second Story
Office
Mother-in-Law Suite
Be Part of the Classic Homes Team
We don’t simply take your home additions and remodeling ideas and run with them; we pull you into the entire design process. We offer a full-service approach to all of our projects including whole home remodeling and additions. You will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with our design team as we design your home addition.
Remodeling and Home Additions
Established in 1985, we have the experience and expertise to complete your project in a timely and professional manner. Your satisfaction is guaranteed…if you’re not happy, we’re not done! We offer a free initial consultation on the feasibility and price range of your project.
When you do excellent work, you can provide an excellent warranty. Our five year free from defects home improvement warranty is five times the industry standard. Contact us now at 518-664-2083 or through the site by clicking here.

Basement Remodeling
Are you looking to add a new family room, bedroom, or exercise room to your home? If your basement is unfinished or unused, you may already have the ideal space. A basement remodel can increase your livable square footage and add value to your home.
An unfinished basement is like a blank canvas — the possibilities are endless. Your basement could be:
A family room
An extra bedroom
An exercise room
A kids’ playroom
A wine cellar
A home theater

Remodeling Process
Custom home remodeling serving New York’s Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady Counties
Thinking of remodeling? Classic Homes handles both interior and exterior remodeling projects of any scope. Here’s an overview of our remodeling process, or you can contact us for a prompt, personalized quote based on your needs.
Step 1: Initial Contact
Step 2: Onsite Consultation
During our onsite inspection we will:
- Listen to your needs, goals and suggestions
- Review building plans or drawings (if applicable)
- Determine feasibility of the project
- Discuss the project budget
- Take photos of your present site
- Take necessary measurements
- Set a time and date to review our proposal
Step 3: Design/Build Remodeling and Renovation Projects
Upon determining the projects feasibility and with a mutual desire to proceed with the project, we will enter a design agreement intended to:
- Fit within your budget
- Address space requirements
- Create an attractive, functional living space
- Comply with local codes
- (Most importantly) Tie into your homes architectural style. As most of our clients comment, “It looks as if it’s always been there.”
Step 5: The Construction Process
After coming to an agreement on design, budget and timing, we will meet with you for a pre-construction meeting to include:
- Addressing any special concerns or considerations you may have
- Review the plans and specifications of your project
- Verify all site conditions
- Consider your house pets
- Develop a firm work schedule
- Review work hours
- Plan for material storage and workers’ parking
- Check availability of special order items
- Address the permit and inspection process
- Discuss our change order policy

New Home Construction
Classic Homes can work with plans drawn up by your own architect or building designer, or we can help you both design and build your own unique, custom home using our design/build process.
Our Process
Building a new home is both a big decision and a big investment; a new custom home is the largest single purchase that most people will make in their lifetime. There are many decisions to make, and for many, it’s a journey down unfamiliar paths…
With over 25 years of building experience, we know how to take the stress out of the building process. Building a new home is an exciting event, and you should be able to enjoy every moment of it. We believe building with Classic Homes is the best decision and best investment you can make for your family.
Initial Building Consultation
First and foremost: You are in charge of the process.
Although most of our clients are experienced home owners, having a custom home built just for them and their families can be an experience that leaves people struggling with where to start.
Should you buy a lot and then find a builder or should you select an architect and get started on the blueprints first? We are simply suggesting that you start by talking with us first, so that we can educate you about our design/build system, and see if it works well for you.
Tell us your ideas and goals, and we will give you our best recommendations to suit your needs. On the other hand, if you haven’t picked out a plan yet or even a location, don’t worry. We’re your one stop shop for every step of the process.
We understand at this time you are still considering other builders, what sets Classic Homes apart is our approach. Our business is built on pride, honesty and attention to personal service. We will build your custom home with you in mind.
Once you have made your decision on which builder will work best with you, if chosen, we will meet to discuss an outline of specifications and costs of the plan proposed along with options from your “must have” list as well as your “wish we had” list. If you haven’t picked out your plan we will at this point propose plans and specifications for you to think about. We can show you some of our plans or help you work with our designer to get things just right.
Designing Your Custom Home
- Semi-Custom
- Custom home with your own plans
- Custom home from scratch
Semi-Custom Home Design
We’ll review our standard options for your consideration. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, just ask. As a true Custom Builder, we rarely say no and are able to accommodate most requests for customization.
So you already have blueprints, that’s great! We will review them to make sure they are 100% complete and ready to use for your new custom home project.
If the blueprints require additional pages of information or if they simply need a few minor adjustments, we’ll let you know.
If you have purchased blueprints from a magazine or from an internet source, we have relationships with local design professionals that will work with our clients to modify the blueprints as needed. Usually these types of blueprints offer great basic designs, but are not complete enough to obtain a building permit here in the State of New York.
Building Your Custom Home From Scratch
The Design/Build Method
We at Classic Homes are advocates of the Design/Build method of project construction.
Advantages of Design Build Construction
There are key advantages to using the design-build method of construction over the classic design-bid-build method:
- Single Source of Accountability – The design build approach provides a single source for your entire project. In the classic design-bid-build method the owner must; select an architect / designer, finalize the design, bid the project, select a contractor, and then act as an intermediary. The design-build method fosters teamwork and lends itself to cooperation. The relationship built during the design phase helps to ensure that the stage is set for a successful construction project.
- Budget Management – Discussing budget during the design phase (not waiting until the bids come in) helps to keep the projects within a realistic budget. Communicating the cost implications of design decisions ensures that the owner plays a key role in arriving at the final project price. Once the scope of work has been finalized, the project costs are clearly defined and controlled by the design-build firm.
- Enhanced Communication – Specific design and construction details are being developed throughout the entire process and the focus stays on owner “value”. The communication benefits of working with a construction expert and design professional at the same time ensures that potential problems are discovered before the project starts.
- Quality Control – The design build method helps to remove ambiguity that may arise in material and construction specifications. Since the designer, engineer and builder are united, the focus remains on protecting the clients interest.
After completing the Design process, we will be ready to start the Construction phase of your new home, including making all the selections that will make your new home a reflection of your personality and lifestyle!
The Construction Process
There’s a lot that goes into building a new home. With more than 25 years of home building experience, we’ve developed a collaborative construction process that home buyers can easily follow. From our first initial meeting to the day you receive the keys to your new home, We’ll guide your through the construction process and ensure your home building experience is seamless and successful.
At the pre-construction meeting, you will have the opportunity to sit down with your construction coordinator to ask specific questions regarding the construction of your new home. Your construction coordinator will review every aspect of your home from the placement on the home site to a review of your interior selections.
At this time, your new home will transform from a vacant piece of land to a busy construction site. During this process, your basement will be excavated, your foundation footings and walls will be poured, a damp proofing will be sprayed on the outside of your basement walls, drain tile and stone will be set in and around the perimeter of your foundation, your home will be back-filled, and utilities will be installed.
During the framing stage, your home will begin to take shape. The structural steel, lumber, floor system and engineered roof trusses will be delivered to your home and one of Classic Homes’ highly skilled sub-contractor crews will begin to craft your new home. Upon completion of framing we’ll schedule our 1st client walk thru. During this time we’ll confirm that everything is just where you want it.; We’ll also layout lighting, switches and outlets and review placement of heating registers so you can plan your furniture placement.
Over the next several days, you will see your home transform from an empty shell into a functional home. This is when plumbing, heating and cooling and electrical components will be installed. Once all of your rough mechanicals are installed, the local building department will conduct inspections to ensure the mechanical components of your home comply with building codes. You will be contacted near this point of construction to meet your construction coordinator at your new home for your pre-drywall orientation meeting. During this meeting you will walk your new home to inspect the inner workings, view the quality of installations and confirm locations.
Now that all required structural inspections have been conducted, you will see your new home come to life. First, insulation will be installed and then several stages of drywall installation will take place. Around the time that the drywall work has begun, you will also see the exterior components of your new home begin to take life. This is when exterior features, such as stone and siding, will be installed.
When the drywall is complete, things will begin moving very quickly. Almost everyday there will be something new going on in your home. First, the interior trim consisting of your interior doors, base and window moldings will be installed. You will also see the remaining items on the exterior of your home take shape, like the driveway, sidewalks, porch posts, garage doors and exterior painting. Because your home is being built in an ever-changing climate, these items may be completed at different stages of construction depending on the weather and time of year.
Once we have ensured that the trim and drywall are ready for paint, the interior of your home will be painted, flooring will be installed and cabinets and counter tops will be put in place. Once this is done, your final mechanicals will be installed. This will consist of your plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, plugs & switches and floor registers.
As soon as your interior finishes are in, your house will be cleaned, carpet will be installed and your construction coordinator will conduct a final Inspection to ensure your new home is move-in ready.
Your New Home

Once your new home has passed all of the required municipal inspections, received a Certificate of Occupancy and the construction coordinator has completed their final quality inspection, you and your construction coordinator will complete a very detailed walk through of your new home. During this meeting, you will not only inspect the entire home but you will also be educated on all the inner-workings of your new custom home.
With over 25 years of building experience, we know how to take the stress out of the building process. Building a new home is an exciting event, and you should be able to enjoy every moment of it. We believe building with Classic Homes is the best decision and best investment you can make for your family.
Building Your Classic Home
Should you buy a lot and then find a builder or should you select an architect and get started on the blueprints first? We are simply suggesting that you start by talking with us first, so that we can educate you about our design/build system, and see if it works well for you.
Tell us your ideas and goals, and we will give you our best recommendations to suit your needs. On the other hand, if you haven’t picked out a plan yet or even a location, don’t worry. We’re your one stop shop for every step of the process.
Once you have made your decision on which builder will work best with you, if chosen, we will meet to discuss an outline of specifications and costs of the plan proposed along with options from your “must have” list as well as your “wish we had” list. If you haven’t picked out your plan we will at this point propose plans and specifications for you to think about. We can show you some of our plans or help you work with our designer to get things just right.
Semi-Custom Home Design
We’ll review our standard options for your consideration. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, just ask. As a true Custom Builder, we rarely say no and are able to accommodate most requests for customization.
So you already have blueprints, that’s great! We will review them to make sure they are 100% complete and ready to use for your new custom home project.
If the blueprints require additional pages of information or if they simply need a few minor adjustments, we’ll let you know.
If you have purchased blueprints from a magazine or from an internet source, we have relationships with local design professionals that will work with our clients to modify the blueprints as needed. Usually these types of blueprints offer great basic designs, but are not complete enough to obtain a building permit here in the State of New York.
Building Your Custom Home From Scratch
The Design/Build Method
We at Classic Homes are advocates of the Design/Build method of project construction.
Advantages of Design Build Construction
There are key advantages to using the design-build method of construction over the classic design-bid-build method:
Single Source of Accountability
Budget Management
Enhanced Communication
Quality Control
Your Custom Home Can Be a Reality!
Established in 1985, we have the experience and expertise to complete your project in a timely and professional manner. Your satisfaction is guaranteed…if you’re not happy, we’re not done! We offer a free initial consultation on the feasibility and price range of your project.
When you do excellent work, you can provide an excellent warranty. Our five year free from defects home improvement warranty is five times the industry standard. Contact us now at 518-664-2083 or through the site by clicking here.