SKJ Builders LLC

SKJ Builders LLC is an owner-operated general contracting company based in Binghamton, New York, in the United States. Founded and led by Rob Munson, the firm distinguishes itself through a hands-on model in which the owner personally runs every job, with no subcontractors involved. The company serves Binghamton and the wider Southern Tier region, including Broome, Tioga, and Susquehanna counties, operating within a three-hour drive radius. With more than 15 years in business and over 500 completed projects, SKJ Builders has built a reputation for combining professional-grade heavy equipment with engineering standards on residential and light commercial properties. The company offers 19 distinct services grouped into four core areas: concrete and hardscapes, outdoor living, drainage and excavation, and general construction. Its concrete work includes driveways, stamped patios, walkways, garage floors, foundations, outdoor steps, retaining walls, and seating walls, all poured to a minimum of 4,000 PSI and finished with laser-level screed technology to withstand New York's freeze-thaw cycles. Excavation and site preparation services cover lot clearing, structural grading, and foundation excavation using CAT 305E2 mini-excavators and Bobcat T595 skid steers. Drainage solutions such as French drains, curtain drains, and foundation water mitigation are engineered for Broome County's clay soils and high water table, using 4-inch Schedule 40 perforated pipe. The outdoor living division includes composite decking as a certified installer for Trex Transcend and TimberTech AZEK, along with pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, outdoor kitchens, and fire features. General construction services encompass siding installation, custom outbuildings and garages, interior carpentry, and remodeling. SKJ Builders positions itself as a premium, owner-driven contractor that avoids the common pitfalls of subcontracting. Rob Munson founded the company on the principle that the foundation and site phase is where corners are most often cut, leading to long-term problems such as cracked garage floors or poorly draining systems. By arriving on every job with the right equipment and materials, and by personally operating the controls, he aims to eliminate these failure points. The company is licensed and insured in New York State, offers free estimates, and emphasizes direct communication—calls go straight to Rob Munson, not a call center. This model has resonated with homeowners in the Southern Tier who value accountability and durable construction tailored to the region's challenging climate and soil conditions.

SKJ Builders LLC was founded by Rob Munson, who remains the owner and lead contractor. The company is based in Binghamton, New York, and has been in business for over 15 years, completing more than 500 projects. From its inception, SKJ Builders adopted an owner-operated model in which Rob Munson personally runs every job, without subcontractors. This approach was born from Munson's observation that the foundation and site phase of construction is where corners are most often cut, leading to long-term failures such as cracked garage floors and poorly draining systems. By maintaining direct control over equipment, materials, and execution, the company aims to deliver durable results suited to the challenging climate and soil conditions of New York's Southern Tier. Over the years, SKJ Builders has expanded its service offerings to 19 distinct services across four core areas: concrete and hardscapes, outdoor living, drainage and excavation, and general construction. The company has invested in professional-grade heavy equipment, including CAT 305E2 mini-excavators, Bobcat T595 skid steers, laser-level screed systems, and vibratory plate compactors. It has also become a certified installer for Trex Transcend and TimberTech AZEK composite decking. The firm serves a three-hour drive radius from Binghamton, covering Broome, Tioga, and Susquehanna counties. It is licensed and insured in New York State and offers free estimates. The company's growth has been driven by word-of-mouth and a reputation for owner accountability, with Rob Munson personally answering calls and overseeing every project.

• Company founded by Rob Munson in Binghamton, New York.

• Reached 15+ years in business and 500+ projects completed.

• Expanded to 19 services across concrete, excavation, drainage, and outdoor living.

• Became certified installer for Trex Transcend and TimberTech AZEK composite decking.

Owner-operated, heavy-equipment general contractor emphasizing no subcontractors, engineering standards, and direct owner involvement on every job.

• Concrete Driveways

  Poured to 4,000 PSI minimum, laser-leveled, built for NY winters.

• Stamped Concrete Patios

  Boulder, flagstone, and wood-grain patterns.

• Concrete Walkways

  Plain, stamped, or exposed aggregate finishes.

• Concrete & Masonry Garage Floors

  Garage floors, foundations, and masonry work.

• Outdoor Steps & Stairways

  Code-compliant steps on proper footings.

• Retaining Walls

  Block, concrete, and timber with drainage.

• Seating Walls

  Built-in outdoor seating around patios and fire pits.

• Composite Decking

  Trex & TimberTech certified installer; custom multi-level decks, built-in seating, hidden fastener systems.

• Pergolas & Pavilions

  Custom structures with footings below frost line.

• Gazebos

  Freestanding gazebos on concrete footings; octagonal and rectangular, open-air and screened-in.

• Outdoor Kitchens

  CMU block structure, stone counters, grill stations.

• Fire Pits & Fireplaces

  Masonry fire features with refractory mortar.

• Drainage Solutions

  French drains, curtain drains, foundation drainage; 4” Schedule 40 perforated pipe.

• Excavation & Site Prep

  CAT equipment, lot clearing, foundation excavation.

• Land Grading

  Laser-grade precision, proper drainage slopes.

• Siding Installation

  Vinyl, fiber cement, and specialty profiles.

• Custom Outbuildings & Garages

  Detached garages, workshops, barns on concrete slabs.

• Interior Carpentry

  Pine tongue & groove, cathedral ceilings, beams.

• General Remodeling

  Additions, renovations, and structural work.

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