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We are about to start big basement project that includes structural work.
New Age Contracting from Astoria ( Harry Giannatos) submitted bid that we would like to accept.
What we like:
- he always responds in a timely manner. It took some time for us to be ready to start this project, so we had very extensive communication for the last couple of months.
- his price is not the cheapest, but in a lower half.
- we found him because he was working on similar project several blocks from us. The scope of that project is much bigger – complete gut for the house, but basement was completed already and was done exactly the way that we would want, including structural work and digging.
- he gave us detailed description in his proposal and it seems that everything that we want is covered.

What we do not like:
- he asked for 30% deposit and would not agree to restructure payment schedule;
- he does not look to be very entusiastic that we want to use our plumber and electrician (both licenced, of course, both very trusted and tested by time). The same goes for an architect (we have everything approved by DOB already). But maybe this is just our imagination on this one.

Do you have any experience with this company?
They are listed in DOB BIS menu with all insurance information and contact information:
Business Address: 38-08 ASTORIA BLVD ASTORIA, NY 11105
Business Phone: 718-204-7395
Owner is Harry Giannatos.