Horseheads, NY · Southern Tier · Owner on Every Job
Kitchen and bath remodels, electrical, plumbing, tile, flooring, insurance restoration, hauling, and more — done right, every time, by the owner.
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I grew up in the shop — restoring antiques with my grandfather, learning from Amish craftsmen who measured twice and never cut corners. That foundation shaped everything. I went on to earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering, but the hands-on ethos never left.
For over 20 years, I've been the person actually doing the work — not dispatching crews, not handing off to subs on jobs that matter. When you hire CR Contracting Solutions, you get me. Every assessment, every cut, every decision.
"I learned from craftsmen who never took shortcuts. That's still the standard I hold myself to on every job in the Southern Tier."
Why CR Contracting
Not a project manager. Not a subcontractor. The person who answers the phone is the person doing the work.
Electrical, plumbing, tile, framing, masonry — all in-house. No subcontractor markup. No coordination failures.
Emergencies don't keep business hours. A burst pipe on Christmas gets the same response as one on a Tuesday morning.
Military, senior citizens, and first responders receive preferential pricing. Always.
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"Chris Russell is a dependable, detailed, honest and trustworthy businessman. He was there within 30 minutes of my S.O.S. text to remove a fallen tree from my garage roof. Stellar workmanship and moral code!!!"
"Chris has done a few projects for us — new bathroom floor, major plumbing, painting, basement walls, electrical upgrade. He's extremely talented, trustworthy, goes above and beyond. Fair and reasonable in his cost of the projects."
"CR Contracting Solutions delivers exceptional work from initial consultation to completion. Rooted in core values that emphasize integrity, safety and quality that can't be matched. It's the only company I trust!"
"Chris was extremely helpful and willing to work with making my small space usable and accessible for my daughter. Highly recommend!"
"His work was precise and accurate. He took his time and did the job right. His pricing was beyond reasonable and fair. There was no BS with him. He came when he said he would and respected my home. I have 0 complaints."
"Chris is so knowledgeable about electrical, plumbing, construction, fencing and more — a remarkable talent to have. Simple projects to tearing out a large deck and replacing it with all new materials. He is the right man to fix it all."
Horseheads, NY · Chemung County · Southern Tier
CR Contracting Solutions delivers full kitchen remodels across Horseheads and the greater Elmira area — from gutted-down-to-the-studs rebuilds to cabinet refreshes and countertop replacements. Owner Chris Russell manages every phase personally, bringing engineering-level precision to layout, plumbing rough-in, electrical, and finish work.
Whether you're replacing a single countertop or redesigning your entire kitchen footprint, you get one contractor, one point of contact, and zero subcontractor surprises. Recent Southern Tier kitchen projects have included custom laminate countertop fabrication, Kohler workstation sink installations, under-cabinet lighting, and full subway tile backsplash work.
Horseheads, NY · Elmira · Big Flats · Chemung County
From full bathroom gut-outs to targeted upgrades like new flooring, vanity replacement, or tile work, CR Contracting Solutions handles bathroom remodels across Horseheads, Elmira, Big Flats, and the surrounding Southern Tier. Chris personally manages every trade — no crew hand-offs, no subcontractors showing up without context.
Bathroom remodels demand tight coordination between plumbing, electrical, tile, and moisture management. With an engineering background and 20+ years of hands-on experience, Chris identifies problems before they become expensive surprises — and finishes work that holds up.
Horseheads, NY · NYSEG Territory · Chemung & Steuben Counties
Residential electrical work in Horseheads and the Southern Tier — done right, code-compliant, and with the diagnostic precision that comes from an engineering background. CR Contracting Solutions handles everything from panel upgrades and service entrance work to new circuit runs, outlet installation, and whole-house rewiring.
Chris has direct experience with NYSEG territory requirements, NEC 2020 compliance including Section 230.85 emergency disconnect, and Chemung County permitting processes. He's performed 200A service upgrades, basement finishing electrical, dedicated appliance circuits, and complex multi-circuit lighting layouts.
Elmira · Horseheads · Big Flats · Corning · Southern Tier NY
Flooring installation across Elmira, Horseheads, and the Southern Tier — LVP, laminate, hardwood, tile, carpet, and sheet vinyl. CR Contracting Solutions approaches every flooring project with the same attention to subfloor prep and precision that defines the rest of the work. Cuts are tight, transitions are clean, and installations are built to last.
Recent flooring work includes Pergo TimberCraft WetProtect LVP installation with Pergo Gold underlayment, oak tread and riser replacement, and multi-room laminate layout. Chris coordinates flooring sequencing with other trades — so your new floors go in last and stay protected throughout the project.
Horseheads, NY · Elmira · Chemung County · Southern Tier
Custom deck design and construction in Horseheads, Elmira, and across Chemung County. CR Contracting Solutions builds decks that are structurally sound, properly footed for the Southern Tier's freeze-thaw cycles, and finished to a standard that actually looks like the investment it represents.
Chris handles full deck teardowns and new builds in pressure-treated lumber, composite decking, and hardwood. Every project includes proper ledger attachment, post footing depth appropriate for local frost lines, and hardware and fasteners specified for the material. No cutting corners on what goes underground.