Back in September of 2021, I researched local handyman businesses near DeRuyter NY, to take on…read morerescreening several large windows on a porch at a family-owned camp on DeRuyter Lake. I live in South Florida and was up for a vacation. I found Brennan Alt, who at the time had a business called Handyman at Your Command and is now in business with his brother Kris Alt, now known as ALTimate Handyman. He came out to the property and gave me a "guestimate" of $250.00 but said the pricing would change once he was able to come back out to take final measurements. I told him I would be in touch with him in the Spring of this year, (2022) to get on his calendar, and make a specific trip up here to oversee the project. On March 25th, I reached out to Brennan to give him my arrival week of May 21st to make sure I could get on his calendar. The camp is not winterized, but after it was opened up, I contacted him on May 9th to tell him he could go out and get accurate measurements so he would know the exact cost for materials, labor, etc. I received the updated estimate, which reflected $505.00. I agreed to the price, and we set a date for him to come out on May 30th to do the project. I called him on May 27th to touch base and ask him when he would be arriving on the 30th. He asked if he could change the day from Monday to Sunday, and I agreed. He then said he would be bringing different options for the quarter-round border for the screens and that he would use what he needed and then return the rest or adjust the pricing if he needed more. I said that maybe the price would go down if he used less material, and he said it never goes down; if anything, it would go up. I pushed back a bit to say that I wanted to keep the price as close to his estimate as possible, as that is what we agreed on. He said it was just an "estimate" not a "final" and that we didn't sign anything. I mentioned to him that according to one of the owners of our camp, who is a real estate lawyer, an email is just as binding as a contract. However, when Brennan and I looked at the email together, it clearly had the word "estimate" in the subject line. We discussed the costs outlined for materials and labor in the email and agreed that those shouldn't change, and that pricing would only change if he discovered something prior to starting the job, at which point we would discuss the issue. I agreed to that approach and when we ended the call, I felt it was very amicable and that I would see him on Sunday. Within a short time, I received this email. TWO DAYS BEFORE HE WAS TO START THE JOB!! "We are no longer going to be able to do the screening job. Based off our phone call earlier I do not think we are a good fit to do business together. I think it would be best to part ways now before any work has begun. I am sorry it didn't work out." I was very taken back by this, and reached out to him by text, phone, and email asking for the courtesy of a call back to discuss this. He emailed me back and told me that as far as he was concerned, there was nothing further to discuss. This is a classic example of "bait and switch" and it is important to note that through my connecting with him last fall, another owner of our camp who lives in Fayetteville, NY, used his services on an agreed upon price, but received an invoice higher than what was agreed upon, without any discussion about the change in price. I traveled up to upstate NY specifically for this project at great personal expense. I DO NOT recommend using ALTimate Handyman. Find a company that will accurately bid out the job so you know exactly what it will cost, agree in advance of any potential unforeseen charges, and hire a company that keeps their word to complete the job they say they are going to do. Big waste of my time and money!

From the owner: Have a To-do list that is filling up? Handyman At Your Command is the solution! Hello, my name is…read moreBrennan Alt. I am a local handyman with a wide range of skills. I am fully insured with many references. Check out my website to learn more.

I can't say enough nice things about Mohawk Valley Painting! We've worked with Andy, Chad, and Alex…read moreover the past 6-months to repaint our entire interior. The attention to detail and work is excellent. The care they take in the house - removing shoes, putting things back, and leaving everything they touch in better order than it was to begin with, are so greatly appreciated! Plus, it doesn't hurt that they are such a lovely group of people who we enjoy working with and having in our home!

From the owner: Mohawk Valley Painting is a professional painting company that was established in 2008, to provide…read morethe residents of the Mohawk Valley with an exceptional painting experience.

Bullseye painted the exterior of our house....what a professional job! It was done in a timely…read morematter with polite and courteous workers. Thank you, Steve and your crew.

Best service and service is everything. The team of painters did a great job and Steve really…read moremade sure we were happy. All in all, a 10!

At the time of the estimate, Matt portrayed his work to be professional with a crew to get the…read morepainting in my home done quickly. The Sunday before he was to start, we were supposed to meet for key and deposit exchange. He cancelled. The Monday he was supposed to start, we didn't meet until I got out of work at 4PM. Tuesday, he finally started painting. Wednesday he did not work, claiming he was at the E/R with his child all night. At this point I realized it was just him working, not a crew. He told me that he has to let one of his worker's go due to sexual harassment. Matt returned to work on Thursday. At this point, I noticed he was using my kitchen sink and bathtub to clean up. He was also using my trash can and my extension cord. Each day after he left, the house was a complete disaster. He did not paint one room at a time. So my entire home was a mess. I started to put pressure on him and then he showed up with another worker on Saturday and Sunday. The job was not 'finished' until the next Tuesday. As far as quality work, there are several areas in the house that you can still see the original paint through. Forget about clean lines from wall to trim. Paint on the floor. At one point he had to do some sanding in my bedroom. He covered the bed but neglected to cover my closests. ALL of my clothes had a layer of sawdust on them. I have tried to reach out since with a list of items that needs to be fixed but he has not responded and blocked me. NIGHTMARE !

Matt and his crew did an amazing job! The provided a prompt and reasonable quote and we're very…read moreeasy to schedule. They were very professional and made painting an entire level of our home a breeze. They were able to do the work we requested faster than we requested and it turned out beautiful!! Highly recommend Stars and Stripes Painting for all your painting needs!!

Just had Joseph Rivers Painting paint the interior of my new home. They did a fantastic job. They…read morewere there when they said they would be. Just focused on my job (not juggling several jobs at once like some contractors do). Meticulous about prepping the walls and the painting itself. Very reasonable cost. They use high quality paint and materials. Left everything clean and tidy at the end of each day and upon completion. And they finished up a day earlier than planned. I'd hire them again in a minute. 5 start rating from me!

From the owner: Interior and Exterior/Residential and Commercial Painting and Staining.read more