How to Start Your Improvement Project in New York City

1) Before you begin a major project, check for local zoning and safety restrictions: 
Jacksonville NY Planning Department

New Bern NY Planning Department

2) Check to see if your improvements qualify for US tax credits or incentives:

Tax Credits for Energy-Saving Improvements 

3) Get free estimates from local prescreened contractors: 
Prescreened Local Contractors

4) Find out about permits, assistance, and classes : 
Jacksonville NY Building Permits

New Bern NY Building Permits

5) Check the records of contractors you're considering:

Upstate New York Better Business Bureau

A Closer Look at Jacksonville NY and the surrounding areas.

Geographic and weather concerns that may impact building and design: cold winters, salt air in coastal areas, coastal storms, hurricanes.

Elevation: 0-100 ft. 
Population: 99,669
Average Temperature: 62.25 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 54.5 in. 
Average Snowfall: 3.5 in.