A tree limb came down during the wind storm and did some damage to our garage, as well as our…read moreneighbor's fence. Our insurance company recommended this company for the limb removal and I can see why. The owner, Mike, got back to my phone message within the hour and was at our place within three hours. He surveyed the scene to figure out the best way to get in, chop up and remove the limb, and then extract it all while doing the least amount of additional damage to the garage and fence. His quote was reasonable and he was willing to work with our insurance company. He came the next morning on time and completely removed the limb, cleaned up the surrounding areas, and even temporarily repaired the fence. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

From the owner: Total Demolition, Selective Demolition, & Dumpster Rental…read more Cristo Demolition, Inc. was founded in 1981 by siblings Toni and Tom Cristo. With 80 years of combined experience, the staff of Cristo Demolition, Inc. provides the best demolition work in all of New York State. As third-generation demolition contractors, we have the skill and expertise to complete any job safely and efficiently. Our company employs the most advanced safety features and is environmentally friendly. Cristo Demolition has dumpster rentals available for homeowners and contractors. They come in 12, 20, and 30-yard sizes.

A five star rating does not even begin to encompass the immense gratitude and appreciation I have…read morefor Tyshawn and Walley Masonry Service. Let me start by saying: When I found out that I would need to replace the old, rotten hardwoods throughout half of my house, the task seemed insurmountable. Not only did I need to rip out those old floors, but there was seventy five year old mastic attached to the concrete prohibiting me from pouring the concrete I wanted onto my floors. I came to Walley Masonry for help, to see if there was anything we could do. Tyshawn, without batting an eye, said he could get it done. From a personal standpoint, Tyshawn is an upstanding individual. He respected me and my wishes for the project, and treated the project as if it was his own home he was working on. Not only that, but as all things are in construction, there were several hurdles in our way when removing the mastic, as it was extremely stubborn. Even with remedy after remedy not working, Tyshawn never gave up on making sure the job was done correctly. From a business perspective, Tyshawn is hardworking, committed, and dedicated to the project he is working on. He put in long hours, working well into the night, to get the project done. Whether it be from staying late stripping the mastic off the concrete, pouring the concrete, or making sure to take the extra time to pay fine attention to the details that otherwise may have been missed, Tyshawn made sure that the job was not only done, but that it was done right. You will see in the photos the complete night and day difference between what I started with, and what Tyshawn helped me create. I appreciate him, and would fully support and endorse hiring him for whatever masonry needs you may have!

I highly recommend TyShawn Walley for any repair or construction work. He recently fixed and…read morerebuilt our retaining wall after issues caused by a previous contractor, and the results were excellent. Despite the unpredictable weather -- from heavy rains to very cold temperatures -- TyShawn remained professional, reliable, and committed to finishing the job with quality. His workmanship, attention to detail, and dedication truly stood out. We are very satisfied with the outcome and appreciate his hard work under tough conditions. Thank you, TyShawn, for a job well done!

The company did not secure the crushed stone and gravel that was being hauled on one of their…read moretrucks along the New York State thruway properly, causing the stone and gravel to continuously fly out of the back of the truck and striking vehicles traveling in the proximity behind the hauling truck. We witnessed a very large stone come off the back of the truck and strike the passenger side of our windshield. We immediately noticed a very deep ding in the windshield (there were no previous windshield defects), we took pictures of the plate on the vehicle as well as the company name on the side of the door. We contacted the NYS thruway police to file a report and then contacted the truck company directly. We spoke with Heather and described the problem to her, she did confirm that the truck was on the thruway heading the same direction as us and it was in fact carrying crushed stone and gravel. She told us that the company would rather pay out of pocket for the glass repair than go through insurance companies. We were then unable to get ahold of anyone in the company for three weeks, and during this time the ding turned into a crack spanning the length of the windshield. Finally, after three weeks of silence and ignored phone calls, we received a phone call from an attorney informing us that we would have to jump through hoops to even get them to review our statements and claim and even then it would be unlikely to get paid. The attorney also faulted our handling of the situation stating that we should practice erratic driving in order to get the truck driver's attention and attempt to hash it out on the side of the busy highway. Additionally, he told us that there were no trucks out on the road at that time (completely opposite of what the manager Heather had told us that night) so there is no way that our vehicle could have sustained damage from one of their vehicles. Now, we will have to pay a deductible on our insurance in order to get the windshield replaced. Without doing so, we cannot drive our car or have it pass an upcoming inspection. This sort of issue speaks volumes in regards to the values and accountability of this business, and should I be an actual customer I'd be concerned with their follow-through. I would like to forewarn customers who deal with this company of their business practices and their lack of responsibility in regards to things that they are fully responsible. It is their duty to properly secure the materials that they are transporting on public roads to ensure the safety of other drivers. This is a situation that could have been easily avoided , as well as easily resolved, and I do not wish for anyone in the future to have to deal with this type of problem.

From the owner: Serving the Capital District…read more Dan's Hauling has served Rensselaer, Albany, Schenectady, Greene, Ulster, Columbia, Dutchess & surrounding counties for many years. We provide professional, expert demolition services at affordable prices. Our technicians are well trained and qualified and would be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Do not let these people unsupervised into your home. Had them come in to do asbestos removal in my…read morebasement. I have a very large heavy pool table and prior to starting we asked them if they'd be able to move it back and forth to work around it. Michael told us this would be no problem. Sure it was no problem because all they did was drag it across the floor and break 2 legs off of it. They also damaged my hot water tank leaving a large dent in the side of it. When we reached out to Michael about this damage he told us he's check with his guys and get back to us. A week later I had to call him and he was argumentative and aggressive toward me for calling him out on the damage and his lack of response. To any potential customers reading this: You have options. Find a better one!

From the owner: M. Cristo, Inc., is a third-generation demolition company in Rensselaer County, New York. Our goal…read moreis to protect our crew and the environment while executing the removal of structures that are a threat to public safety. We are a full-service demolition and asbestos abatement company, fully insured, and bonded. Established in 1922, our demolition company is the oldest in the country. We provide quality workmanship and old-fashioned customer service with hands on attention from the company principals.

Mike did an amazing job for us, very professional and knowledgeable during his consultation. That…read moregave us all the confidence in the world to hire Mike and he did not disappoint, he went above and beyond and stayed within our budget!

From the owner: Specialists in Masonry, Excavating, Commercial and Residential Concrete Projects!…read more Tri County Masonry is a family operated company committed to constructing our customer's projects with quality workmanship, added value and on time performance. We maintain the highest degree of personal and corporate integrity. It is our sincere desire to exceed our customer's expectations every day, on every project. With over 15-years' experience, Tri-County Masonry is the first choice for commercial and residential concrete projects. Specializing in tilt-ups, excavations, demolitions and masonry work for your home or office, Tri-County Masonry has worked with some of the County's most respected companies. Local developers have confidence in their project when Tri-County Masonry is on the job. * Land Clearing * Grading Contractor * Tree Service Family-owned and operated, Tri-County Masonry, has the history and expertise of M J Petropol Construction at their foundation. Tri-County Masonry can help develop and execute your custom concrete projects, for commercial and residential developments. With an impressive attention to detail and the aptitude to solve design and space problems, Tri-County Masonry has built a reputation on quality work, outstanding design and customer satisfaction. New Construction - Remodeling and Renovations. Call today!

Our house dates from 1949, as did the septic tank, a galvanized tin container about 6' in diameter,…read moreno leach field. As the tank had caved in recently, we no longer had a functioning system (which indeed backed into the house at Christmas time.) After we trenched out the old system and at least got liquids flowing, we sought out bids to replace. Not only did the whole system have to get rebuilt to code, but we also had to deal with shale rock inches below the lawn and a wooded area leading down the hillside for the site of the leach field. Given the scope of the project, the first contractor we spoke to was never heard from again. J&R Contracting, headed up the the father and son team of Rick and Rick, arrived 2 days after we called, sized up the project, gave us a realistic estimate given the challenges of the site (e.g. assume an extra day to jack hammer through the shale to create a pit.) We said, "Sure!" Rick took a deposit to pay for the construction of a low profile holding tank, said they'd be back to do the job when the tank was ready. Sure enough, 3 weeks later, the team showed up with two backhoes, a dozer, trucks to transport in sand and topsoil, and chainsaws. We mapped out an area for the tank and leach field, and then they got to work. Over three days a level area was created for the leach field after removing some scrub trees. Specimen trees were tagged and left alone. The big project was jack hammering out the pit, as deep as I am tall. The tank was lowered in, piping connected and soil smoothed over. As J&R already had all the equipment on site, we asked for two days of extra work to bring in ten loads of sand and topsoil to regrade the lawn, reshaping to direct rainfall and winter melt away from the house foundations. The final step in late April will be to distribute shade tolerant grass seed across the new lawn. The final bill matched the original estimate. The added time and materials for sculpting the lawn was, of course, extra. The results far exceeded our expectations.

Never showed up.. spoke with him twice. If your too busy say so. Don't waste the customers time..read more

Jeremy and Jacob were terrific. Arrived on time, very professional…read more Removed what we wanted at a reasonable price, very easy to work with. Highly recommend.

Great fast communication, arrived on time and worked quickly. Very fair price for work done. Would…read morerecommend.