84 Lumber

I have been doing business with these people for over 30 years. Just because I have not purchased…read moreanything from him in a little while, they decided that I was an old business and that they would not sell to me any longer. This is a is is a absolutely terrible way to do business with old customers that have never even bounced a check. I'm not quite sure why Kenny would not take my account and past standing into consideration other than it probably had something to do with his wife Melanie. I have had numerous occasions talking with cabinet makers around the area of how dissatisfied they were with her attitude and the way she treats her current customers. Unfortunately, the owner being married to her kind of locks him in to having to bend to her ways, I cannot imagine what a divorce would cost him.

The quality here has always been fair but in recent years it seems to have dropped off…read moredramatically, with the price increases and even an addition of a fuel surcharge for delivery at one point you'd assume with these cost increases their goal would be to keep their quality intact but this wasn't the case. Finally had to ask to myself "Am I being cheated? Or do these people not know what they're doing?" I can't honestly say, but I searched for other suppliers, there are a few in the Albany area, and have met with superior products so far and am pleased.

Bellevue Builders Supply

2.7

(6 reviews)

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Amazing to work with and awesome service! a sales guy delivered decking/railing samples to my job…read moresite 45 minutes away. I would give more stars if I could.I will be doing more business here!!

Every time you walk in, the old guys behind the counter act like you are the biggest inconvenience…read moreon the face of the earth. No help whatsoever. If you don't know what you need and where it is, don't bother going here. It's not worth it. If your job sucks so much you're miserable all the time to everyone, find another job. Your one chance at life isn't worth the misery these guys act like they have.

Home Outlet

3.0

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Bargain Outlet has fixtures for bathrooms, tiling and cabinetry for bathrooms and kitchens, and…read moreflooring materials for bathrooms, kitchens, and most other rooms in your house. They also have windows and doors. And that's about it. It's all discounted, most of it new but off-brand but some of it product overruns, the stock is rather unpredictable but what they have typically runs a lot cheaper than the Lowe's and Home Depot and moderately cheaper than Lumber Liquidators and the like. If you're not picky, or if you're building for somebody else's renovation, you can find good bargains here. As for long-term quality, I know not: everything here seems to be fairly elemental. There are a few semi-custom things you can order (windows, notably) but exactly how custom is hard to tell. In any event, there's definitely money to be saved but it does depend on what your tolerance range is for style and selection. Probably worth poking your head in if you're doing your own home renovation, particularly on a rental or an in-law unit. Location is at 7 and Watt St., you have to turn onto Watt from 7 and go by United Buffet, Ocean State, and the panoply of dollar stores through the parking lot to get to Bargain Outlet all the way at the end.

I ordered windows special order and picked them up. Found out when we went to install, the sizes I…read morehad were reversed measurements! All paperwork shows I ordered correctly, I called to talk to manager and was told oh well so sorry we're not making it right. Shame on them! Will never use them again and learned a lesson. Customer service is long gone & who cares we got your $$ Buyer beware they don't care when their associates make mistakes that cost you money to fix! My business can find better going forward.. One star is being generous!

Turnpike Glass & Closets

(2 reviews)

Good people- responsive. I'd recommend. Key to my rating is responsiveness. No one wants to wait…read morethese days

Jim Marx at Turnpike Glass was whispered in my ear at a local big box building supply house after I…read moregot their's and Renewal by Anderson's quotes that were well over 35 & 40K. I called Jim, he showed up at my house, examined each window and found about 2/3 of them had their seals compromised and blown out and that's why my windows were turning colors yellow and orange. It was terrible! Well, he came in with a price of about 5k and he replaced every screen on the house, sliding door screen included! When the replacement windows came in (each one was ordered to exact size and spec), his installation team came, headed by his son. It was unbelievable watching them work! Like surgeons for windows, I swear! My wife and I could not believe the total difference in just seeing out our windows and nevermind the brand new re-screening of everything. We truly couldn't believe the quality of work, the respectful way they treated us and the quality of the job. We don't hesitate to give Jim and Turnpike Glass our absolute highest recommendation!

Park Building Supplies

1.0

Asked for quote. Was being told today or tomorrow for a week. When I said that I have been waiting…read morefor a week, I heard the below.."Exactly, that's how busy we are". Need I say more.

Grandview Block Supply & Concrete

1.0

A cement truck owned by Grandview in Schenectady drove by our house and tore down all of our…read moreelectrical wires!! we were not home when this took place but we received a call from the sheriff telling us we had a huge problem!! We have been going back and forth with the cement truck company and NIMO trying to get our money back!! Its a shame know one takes responsibility for there actions. Live I my house for 25 years and seen all kinds of trucks come down this road.

From the owner: Put the Load Where You Want It!…read more Grandview was started in 1945 by The Salamone brothers making concrete blocks by hand in a little shed. After years of hard work and determination they bought their first semi automated machine and built a bigger building.

MGG Exteriors

4.3

Our experience with Alfred at MGG Exteriors was positive from the very beginning. (We had fascia…read morereplaced as well as shutters installed). He was quick to respond in providing estimates, answering questions and completing the work on our home. He stayed in touch during each step of the project, inspected and reviewed the work that had been done, and updated us on when we could expect completion of the work. Alfred is skilled, courteous, professional and personable. We are pleased with the quality of the work and the reasonable cost. We highly recommend MGG Exteriors!

Not happy with the estimate, not explicit enough for a $1000 increase from the total price to the…read moresub total ? Weird.

Grainger Industrial Supply

(2 reviews)

Our first buying experience was as good as it could have been. There was an enormous selection of…read moreproducts available, the online ordering was easy to navigate, the price for the cardboard boxes was competitive, and the order was ready in about two days for in-store pickup. They have their own parking lot, so parking wasn't an issue, and the front parts of the store we went in looked clean, inviting, and organised. And even though we were the only ones waiting in line, the staff called for assistance and this ensured that we didn't need to wait for him to be available after serving the customer he was assisting. An overall great experience, and I hope they stay busy for many more decades.

Great Group of people knowledgeable counter staff that's also friendly always a good experience…read more The only downfall is the recent retirement of a long time Grainger employee !!! Bring him back for the counter !!!

Leak Proof Roofing & Construction

4.0

(2 reviews)

Honestly not all of these factors were the companies fault but they did add to the frustration and…read moredid nothing to make it better. Some of my issues were: when they started the weather was nice. They could have gotten it done quickly but they dragged their feet and only worked on this job for a couple hours and then moved on somewhere else I'd guess. They kept 4-5 ladders up on my roof on all sides for weeks, in my neighbors drivewaY too. They left two trailers in my driveway so I couldn't park my cars there and we need to inscotia because there is no overnight parking. Job was over a month of not being able to park in my driveway. One night they left their radio on the peak of the chimney and it was on wpyx 106.5 which was appreciated by all my neighbors I'm sure. Then when they were done they left a bunch of garbage in a can of mine. They also left a ton of debris on a small roof over two stories high which I wasn't getting off. They basically made me call them to complain which I hate. I just want good service for a fair price. No leaks yet and I'll update if that changes. And although the fellas looked rough around the edges they all were nice dudes. And they cleaned up almost every day before they left, once they left some stuff but Im sure it was a mistake. Also the final day the owner came and looked over the job, he seemed like a standup dude. He gave me a card and told me to call if anything happens. I would recommend this company anyway but with stipulations. When you enter into the contract, you need to state what you expect and a time frame (weather permitting) before they have to discount the job.

Reasonable cost, perfectionists in what they do. An excellent roofer and contractor that I highly…read morerecommend.

Home Evolution Roofing

3.9

(42 reviews)

Quick response, good diagnosis of problem (not a roof leak, instead condensation from poor…read moreventilation), Improved ridge vent, installed other vents, totally resolved problem. Not inexpensive but good service, great people.

Excellent craftsmanship on my new roof. Very communicative and cleanup at the end of the project…read morewas immaculate.

A&S Enterprises Landscaping Patios & Yard Drainage Company

4.0

(5 reviews)

I need to revise my review of June 25th of this year. Sam's crew just left after having replaced…read morethe dying trees. I would have appreciated a response sooner than a month, but in the end the the dying trees were removed and replaced with new ones, to my satisfaction. Sam had the crew bring the dying trees back with them so that they can be examined to see if they can determine what caused them to dye off.

I recently hired A&S Enterprises to install a French drain system in my yard to resolve ongoing…read moreissues with standing water and soggy, swamp-like conditions after heavy rain. In addition, they leveled out another section of the yard that had uneven grading. From start to finish, Sam and his team were incredibly professional, punctual, and diligent in their work. They took the time to clearly explain every step of the process before beginning the project, answered all of my questions thoroughly, and conducted a complete walk-through upon completion. Their communication and attention to detail were outstanding. Not only did they execute the job flawlessly and ahead of schedule, but they also went above and beyond the agreed scope by seeding grass in all of the disturbed areas--an unexpected and much-appreciated finishing touch. This was easily one of the best contractor experiences I've ever had. I would highly recommend A&S Enterprises for any landscaping, drainage, or patio needs. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again.

Limelight Turf

Dain has done an excellent job on my lawn for many years. Consistency and uniform application are…read morecritical for a deep green lawn with strong roots. I had done applications myself for decades and then was happy to see great improvements after having Dain take over and provide the right applications at the right time of the season.

From the owner: Locally owned and operated lawn care company located in Altamont, NY. We offer lawn fertilization…read moreand weed control programs, lawn insect and grub control, core aeration, seedings, lime and more.

Do It all General Contracting and Tree Care

I would HIGHLY recommend Do It All General Contracting for your next project. Justin and his team…read moredid a phenomenal job removing and trimming trees in our yard and they were a pleasure to deal with. Justin's communication skills are top notch and he always replied quickly to my emails. He was patient when answering all of my questions, arrived on time for the job, and cleaned up after completing the job. His prices were definitely fair and it was evident that he wants to do his best to ensure that his customers are pleased with his work. We have had trouble finding professionals in the area and we're so grateful to have found Do It all General Contracting. We'll definitely be calling them for future projects. Thank you, Justin!!

From the owner: At D And R Contracting Services, we endeavor to complete every project on time and within budget…read more We are experienced Contractors who maintain high standards of customer service. Please see our other reviews on Google, Angie's list, and Home Advisor you to will be satisfied customer.

Capital District Handyman

4.5

(13 reviews)

Calvin did an amazing job fixing up our porch last year. Our neighbor even came by to say he could…read moresee how much effort Calvin was putting into making sure he did the job perfectly. His price was very fair and reasonable, he is extremely responsive, and the quality of work is superb. I would definitely recommend reaching out for your handyman needs.

On the strength of their Yelp rating online, several months ago I reached out to thsi ccompany for…read moresome work to be done around the house. I called them and didn't actually get to talk to the handyman person; instead, I talked to his assistant (who acted like an intermediary). He stressed that the repairman (Calvin I think was his name) was busy through at least a couple of weeks but that I should text some pictures of what we wanted done to a certain number and he would get back to us. I did as requested, but no response came. We followed up with additional emails, and then another call when I was told that Calvin was very busy but would get back to me. Two months later, and I haven't heard back from them. Would I love to hire them? Yes. Would I pay them to do the jobs we need? Yes! Will they ever get back to me? We shall see...

Pinnacle Roofing

We had a leaking skylight in our home, and I asked folks in our community for a Roofing Co…read morerecommendation. A few folks recommended this company so I had them come out for an estimate. I dealt with the owner, whose name is Cam and he was super friendly and extremely reasonably priced. His folks just showed up to do the repair. Steve and his assistant couldn't have been nicer. They took the time to explain everything they were doing and how they were doing it, which I truly appreciated. I would not hesitate to have these folks do any roofing needs that I might have in the future, and I give them my highest recommendation for professionalism and efficiency.

Roof installation was good as was after service. $100 for roof referral is bogus as I referred my…read moreneighbor across the street who had them do his roof and haven't heard a peep from Pinnacle.

Friendly Painters

So pleased to have found Jenn. My wife and I had done our own painting for years and are very…read moreparticular about work done in our house. Jenn's work is impeccable as is her personality. She shows up on time or early; makes great suggestions on the work and is great to have around. We've used her for two painting projects as well as some Sheetrock repairs on our sun room. We'll be using her again and would recommend unconditionally.

It was such a pleasure working with Jenn! She is incredibly professional, polite, and friendly. She…read morearrived on time or early every day, and the quality of her work is fantastic. She kept us updated throughout the process, and offered suggestions to ensure the best results were achieved. We could not be happier, and cannot wait to tackle another paint job with Jenn.

Whitney's Painting