A Tale of Construction Chaos in Central New York
At Over the Top General Contracting Inc, we take pride in handling every construction challenge that comes our way across Hannibal, Fulton, Oswego, and surrounding areas. However, there’s one annual phenomenon that even our most seasoned contractors approach with trepidation: the great squirrel migration season.
You might think we’re nuts (pun absolutely intended), but let us explain why installing siding during peak squirrel season in Central New York is like trying to build a house of cards in a tornado. These furry architects seem to believe they’re honorary members of our construction crew, and they’re determined to “help” with every project.
Last autumn in Baldwinsville, we witnessed three squirrels attempting to install their own version of vinyl siding using acorns and twigs. While we admired their entrepreneurial spirit, their workmanship didn’t quite meet our quality standards. Not to mention, their permit applications were severely lacking.
Speaking of roofing projects, our team in Sterling had to postpone work when we discovered a family of squirrels had created their own general contracting business on a client’s roof. They even had tiny hard hats made from bottle caps. We couldn’t compete with that level of cuteness.
Our Professional Services (When Not Interrupted by Wildlife):
- Expert roofing installation and repairs
- Professional siding services
- Complete home renovations
- Custom construction projects
- Storm damage repairs
In Cato, we’ve learned to schedule our biggest projects around what we call “The Great Acorn Rush.” It’s like Black Friday shopping for squirrels, and they take their bargain hunting very seriously. Our crews in Oswego have even started keeping a “Squirrel Spotter” on site, whose sole job is to ensure our materials don’t become part of an impromptu squirrel condominium complex.
Despite these furry interruptions, Over the Top General Contracting Inc remains committed to delivering exceptional construction services throughout Central New York. We just recommend scheduling your major exterior renovations during the winter months when our unofficial “quality control team” is busy hibernating.
Remember, if you see a squirrel wearing a tool belt in Fulton, please don’t hire them – they’re not licensed contractors, and their insurance coverage is questionable at best.