One local number when the owner is hours away.
A vacation-rental problem is different from a normal home repair when a guest is checking in, the next booking is tomorrow, or the owner is not local. CR Contracting provides emergency repair and property maintenance for short-term rentals around Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake and the Finger Lakes.
Guest-Ready Emergency Repair
Fast building repairs when a problem threatens a check-in, occupied stay or next-day turnover — doors, water, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, drywall, flooring and damage stabilization.
Remote-Owner Documentation
Before/after photos, clear scope notes and direct owner communication so an out-of-area owner can make decisions without being physically at the property.
Turnover & Damage Punch Lists
Same-day or scheduled fixes for guest damage, loose hardware, damaged trim, flooring, walls, fixtures and other items that need to be corrected between stays.
Weather, Freeze & Water Response
Storm damage, water intrusion, frozen-pipe problems, sump failures, exterior damage and temporary stabilization before permanent repair.
Built around the realities of bookings, guests and remote ownership.
- Emergency repair before or during a guest stay
- Absentee-owner property maintenance
- Turnover punch-list repairs
- Guest-damage repair
- Photo and work-order documentation
- Water intrusion and freeze response
- Door, lock and hardware repairs
- Drywall, trim and flooring repairs
- Deck, railing and exterior safety repairs
- Same-day maintenance when scheduling allows
Watkins Glen, Seneca Lake and surrounding Finger Lakes communities.
Service is available from the Horseheads/Elmira area through Watkins Glen, Montour Falls and surrounding Seneca Lake communities, with wider Southern Tier and Finger Lakes coverage depending on the job.
Responsiveness and workmanship you can verify.
These are genuine Google reviews from CR Contracting clients. They reflect responsiveness, workmanship and multi-trade capability; they are not presented as service-specific reviews unless the review itself says so.
Dee Fusare
“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!!!”
Google Review
Christine Black
“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!”
Google Review
Questions about this service.
Do you handle emergency repairs for Airbnb and Vrbo properties?
Yes. CR Contracting provides 24/7 emergency repair for short-term rentals and vacation properties, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Can you work with an owner who is not local?
Yes. Photos, estimates, invoices and direct communication can be provided so absentee owners can approve and document work remotely.
Do you provide turnover and guest-damage repairs?
Yes. Same-day and scheduled punch-list, damage and make-ready repairs are available depending on scope and schedule.
What areas do you cover?
CR Contracting is based in Horseheads and serves Watkins Glen, Montour Falls, Seneca Lake communities and the wider Southern Tier depending on the job.
Call or text the owner directly.
For emergencies, nights, weekends and holidays are available. For planned work, text the scope, location and timing.
(607) 425-5627