Having recently moved to the Hudson Valley, we were in desperate need of a qualified, insured, hard…read moreworking and trustworthy contractor. It was our first time working with a contractor to do some major renovations in an old farmhouse we purchased, and as anyone reading this knows, it is very hard to meet a dependable contractor. While Mario/ Salazar Family Construction is younger than most contractors you may meet, don't let this fool you. He has worked in the industry for many years and has a family full of people in the industry. We had a gut feeling on our initial meeting that he was a good guy and we were right. He has the experience. We started working with him on a gut reno for our bathroom and then our kitchen, and he did an excellent job on both. He is able to deal with issues that come up during construction smoothly. Mario made sure we were happy each step of the way. We will continue to work with him on our many projects upcoming and we whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who needs an honest and reliable contractor. As a matter of fact, he is now starting renovation for our friends kitchen in CT. Thank you Mario!

We contracted Bona-Fide Construction in January 2023 for a small bathroom remodel. Initially, we…read morewere informed that this would be a collaborative project in which they worked with the owner of the home to ensure satisfaction so we were looking forward to working with the company. However, we noticed that accessories, and appliance like the bathtup, towel racks, lighting fixtures were mostly their "idea". When they were done, there was quite a bit of cleanup that we had to bring to their attention like messy grout under the vanity which looked awful and paint causing the door to stick. There was also a lot of cleanup we had to do as there was dust all over even though they told us we did not have to move anything "out of the way". Fast forward to June, I contacted them due to several nails popping out of the "new" ceiling and they informed me that the warranty on their work had expired but as "courtesy" they would fix this item. Important to note here here is that the nails were popping out of the ceiling initially when they began the work and this was brought to their attention to which they responded that they would "take care of it". Initial issues included hot water coming out of "cold" water faucet; installation of a vanity which may have been damaged as it seems crooked as installed and the door - to this day - does not close properly. Technically, it was the wrong vanity to replace the old one as it's too high as well. Based on our experience, they do not work as collaboratively as they should with the owners. We depended on their guidance as supposed "experts in the field". I would not recommend them for bathroom remodeling.

Hired Paul Matarazzo and crew to do extensive remodeling of our recently purchased home in Milford…read morePA. The entire job consisted of removing and erecting multiple walls and ceilings, removing and installing hard wood flooring in multiple rooms, installing pocket doors, relocating electrical fixtures, and painting (matching existing colors perfectly). All his work, cost estimates, and time projections were clearly listed in a well executed contract. No additional costs were incurred and the job was completed in the time frame listed. A definite plus! The cost of the project was approximately $13,000.00 and was started and completed in August of 2017. All work was professionally and skillfully performed. Paul's attention to detail was clearly evident in the finished product. We would highly recommend "Bath and Kitchen Guy" for any remodeling project you may have in mind. Highly skilled, honest, excellent communication and completely reliable. On the job every working day until job was completed. Another definite plus!! Once job was completed the work area was left spotless. Thanks Paul!

Jeff Toland is not a professional or ethical general contractor…read more He charges a 40% commission on top of his subcontractors price, without telling you, and takes his full commission before the subcontractor is paid or the work is even half done. For example, an HVAC pro (who I still work with) told Jeff $10.5K for a project and Jeff charged me $15K. I paid Jeff $7.5K to start the work and he only gave the subcontractor $3.5K of that initial payment. Jeff also can't handle complex projects without being overwhelmed. I constantly had to hold back throwing too much at him for fear of him messing things up. And mess things up he did. For example, a trench had to be dug for utilities. You'd think he'd have the trades all meet together to make sure everyone is on the same page. Nope. The trench got messed up and then I had to hound Jeff to fix it. He then acted like he did me a favor and even wanted to charge me extra to fix his blunder. Jeff doesn't follow instructions if it's not convenient for him. For example, I asked him to get me a door that's in the most recent manufacture's catalogue and Jeff spent more energy trying to get me to change my mind then trying to get the door. Jeff doesn't do what's right. Jeff balked on paying his subcontractors so that he could keep his commission on work he never finished or even got half done. Jeff shouldn't be doing general contracting. You certainly shouldn't hire Jeff. I've learned general contractors typically make 15-20% commission. That's fair. I've dealt with many contractors who just shook their head in disbelief at how Jeff overcharged me. I'm also aware that other clients of Jeff have fired him because of his overcharging. I gave Jeff many chances when subcontractors told me not to work with him. I'm a patient man. I gave throughly explained my grievances multiple times. But Jeff took advantage of me and ignored my explanations. I even gave Jeff a chance to make things right recently, but he just gave me the financial finger. So be it. There are plenty of talented, ethical, and professional contractors out there. Jeff is simply not one them. Don't hire Jeff.

Jeff Toland / Toland Construction is a great craftsman and cares about quality work. He is honest,…read moregives quotes that are reasonable and does the work on time. The workmanship is first rate and he is a great communicator. You need to see his portfolio of projects that he has done over the past 35 years in Cold Spring, Beacon, NYC, etc., to get a sense of how devoted he is to his customers and the quality of his work. He has numerous great referrals. Note: there is a customer on here who gave a really negative review and I think from the looks of it that you should not pay any attention to it. I've had nothing but good experiences with Jeff. Instead, I think you should call Jeff for an estimate, speak with him and judge for yourself. You'll be quite pleased you did-- he's a great contractor and person.

Perfect work, great communication, more than fair prices. Very pleased with everything…read more I would absolutely recommend Dan.

- W A R N I N G - NEVER ! USE THIS COMPANY - Had a simple,…read moresmall bathroom remodel. Met with Daniel L. Smith (owner of the company) for a estimate. Again nothing fancy. Replace floor, instal vanity etc.. Received his estimate and to save us some money we agreed we would do the demolition. And we did. Ripped up flooring, removed toilet and existing vanity. Today 7/18/20 the day he was to begin. We receive a TEXT not even a phone call saying he couldn't do the job and tried to extort more money from us ! He knew we had gutted the bathroom already and tried to take us for more money !!! Needless to say that's not going to happen. - K

Would never use this guy again. "Larry" is almost impossible to deal with. We had a rotted deck…read morereplaced with a screened in porch. Small, 15x15. It took over a year to get it completed, and that is not including the approval and variances from the town! There were constant delays where he didn't have the staff to show up and code violations that had to be redone. On one occasion he sent his guys here without a ladder and told them "you can just use the homeowner's". REALLY ?!?! Nobody asked me about it and I'm not going to be liable when one of your guys falls off my ladder! On another occasion they used my hand tools I had outside without asking. And one other time they used my lumber I had outside from a project I was working on! The work was structurally solid, but the finish work was not good. Plastic labels were left on lumber instead of removing before installation, cut ends were not hidden when it would have been easy to do so. We had him install a "Drink Rail" on the porch hand rail, but then he installed the screen on the inside of the porch making the wider railing inaccessible and impossible to put a drink on. He installed the screen on the inside because it was easier for him - though he told me it would be easier for me to replace them. I might replace them once maybe twice in my life, but I will be constantly looking for a place to put my drink. At that point I was so done with him that I didn't care I just wanted to be done with this project. His guys were all very nice and helpful to us, but none of them spoke well of Larry. He seems very unorganized, unable to run his staff well, treat his staff well and frankly I'm amazed he's still in business. One of his guys was fired by Larry multiple times but kept being hired back because Larry needed him. Save yourself the anguish and the fights over the phone. Stay away from this guy.

Had our basement finished by them. While the work appears to be of good quality (only one major…read moreissue since completion 5 months ago that was addressed and remedied immediately), communication with Larry often proved to be challenging. While he was always very prompt at responding to us with any questions/concerns, at one point I felt that I needed to have some sort of paper trail and would only communicate with him via text/email as many things that were discussed had been forgotten or confused. The job also took 4 months longer than it was supposed to (contract said estimated completion in April 2018, job wasn't completed until August 2018). However, the basement looks beautiful and I am happy with the final product. One of his main guys Brian, and Larry's partner Kim, were very easy to work with, while we sometimes had push-back from Larry on ideas of ours. Upon final inspection, he pointed out flaws in the work done by some of his "inexperienced" workers (his words) and basically threw his own guys under the bus. I appreciate the honesty but that came off as a bit unprofessional. I believe that doing decks/porches are more their forte, as they have lots of amazing reviews for that kind of work. Maybe finishing a basement is too big of a job for them?

If you are searching for someone to replace your roof, stop here. I had the roof of my shed…read morereplaced by Richard. He will give you his honest opinion on what needs to be replaced and how much it will cost. Richard and his team did an AMAZING job on the roof of my shed. I will be calling him back to paint my house soon!

We hired Richards General Contracting to seal our business's parking lot, and unfortunately, the…read moreexperience was extremely unprofessional from start to finish. He was supposed to call ahead to let us know when he'd be arriving, but instead showed up without notice. Part of the agreement included filling in all cracks before sealing, but several were left untouched. He also promised to apply two coats of sealant but barely managed one -- and the coverage was noticeably uneven. His equipment broke down multiple times (including different machines), causing a four-day delay in what should have been a straightforward job. It was clear throughout the process that he lacked the necessary knowledge and expertise for the work. To make matters worse, he caused a scene at the end, demanding payment despite the poor quality and incomplete work. We do not recommend Richards General Contracting for any commercial or professional sealing projects.

Excellent Experience. If you live in Sullivan County and…read moreneed Windows, A New Roof, or Carpentry, I Highly recommend, Windows On Broadway. Tom the owner is a man of integrity. He will evaluate the job and he'll live by his quote. High, superior quality windows, made for our upstate New York winters. Terrific installer, quality work at reasonable prices, no nonsense. Honest Polite and Professional. When the job was done they left my home, inside and outside spotless. Tom is full of advice and knowledge, I can't say enough of how happy and satisfied I am with these guys

This place is awful. They didn't respond to the several times I called them for estimates of many…read morewindow and door replacements. Don't waste your time. Tom is unresponsive and never calls back.