Joe did an excellent job. He performed tuck pointing repairs throughout the foundation of my…read moreVictorian home. He did exactly what he said he was going to do, was very respectful of my property and charged me a very fair price for the amount of work he performed. I highly recommend EMS to anyone looking to get masonry work done on their home. Greg S. - Rochester, NY

Service Requested- They poured a concrete sidewalk with a curve in it to create a safe path from…read morethe new front deck to the driveway. It looked hard to do at first but, being the professionals that they are, it turned out amazing. Very reasonably priced for the type of work. Superior quality and workmanship. They answer your questions easily so that you know what the process entails and are ready for each step of the project. Five Stars for sure!!! I would give them ten stars if I could. Thank you. The new sidewalk looks great!

I would give ten stars if I could! James was hired for a intricate task, he was kind, courteous…read moreand the best professional I have ever worked with. My masonry work turned out so much better than was anticipated that I hired him for another job on the spot. The price (which was affordable to me) was will worth the task preformed Thank you NY State Construction for a job well done!

I can't say enough positively about NY STATE CONSTRUCTION. I had a catastrophic rain event that…read morewashed out my 2 retaining walls and totally wiped out my built in pool below. I had several estimates and most wouldn't even considerer talking on the job because it was all hand work and in a VERY difficult manual labor based on this location. The owner James DeCory had some solid reassurances and fantastic suggestions that would remediate future recurrences . I'm getting long winded here but the bottom line is, he does outstanding Meticulous work. He was there faithfully every day and did it all by himself. Bottom line ! HE'S HONEST HARD WORKING DEDICATED and VERY REASONABLE! I know by singing his praises I might have to wait in line to get him back for any further remediation. After my experience with him I don't anticipate any further issues but I'll gladly wait in line for him!!

A crew of three arrived to seal our driveway and immediately began edging and blowing debris. While…read moreusing a high powered blower, they knocked over a container of used oil near our garage, getting oil on the corner of our driveway, house, mulch, and lawn. The incident was captured on our security cameras. Accidents happen. What is disappointing isn't the spilled oil, it was how it was handled. The crew left without notifying us or cleaning it up, and we only discovered the damage ourselves. We contacted the company the following day asking what happened and received a reply a couple days later that they were having technical difficulties and could reschedule. Unfortunately, the response did not address what happened or accept responsibility. The lack of communication and accountability is what prompted this review. While the oil container should not have been there, contractors still have a responsibility to inspect the area before operating equipment and to communicate when problems occur. Had someone informed us, cleaned up the mess, and either completed or rescheduled the job with communication, I would not be writing this review. I originally posted a review on Google to share my experience. For reasons unknown to me, the review is not publicly visible, so I am sharing it here as well.

DO NOT USE!!!!! I was a new customer. They spent maybe 15 minutes on my driveway, got on their…read moretruck and left-never came to my door. Very sloppy work-got asphalt on grass, and areas outside of the driveway-I called, spoke with receptionist who told me the manager wasn't in but I would get a call back and asked if I could send pictures-I did; I GOT NO RESPONSE BACK. I texted them and asked if they got my pics-they said "yes-thank you." Nothing other than that. Next two days went by-still no call from a manager or anyone. I called them and my message went to voicemail. Horrible business. I did not get a bill yet but will not pay it until someone contacts me to make things right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another great Job by Kaution Sealcoating and Landscaping . Why look for any others when you have…read morethe best company on the block. The guy works like a charging bull. Got job done as promised , on time, under budget, and did all the landscaping & mulch plus. Thanks Kaution Sealcoating. Glad I know someone that is honest & dependable. R/ JV

The owner, Kyle, did my driveway on 9/18/24 and it looks absolutely amazing. The quality of the…read morematerials was excellent and Kyle bent over backwards to ensure that the job was "perfect" (his words) - which it was! He seems like he is a very hard working young man who is a delight to work with. Highly recommend!

I signed a contract with Mark Palermo May 2021, I was told my patio would be poured end of June…read moreearly July, OK fine. That time came and went, kept getting pushed back cuz of rain, I understand, but when Mid September comes I still have no patio poured and he failed to show up the weekend before to "go over the job" I text him and stated our contract was null and void! No money exchanged hands so that's good, but how disappointing! We really thought this was a reputable company! Communication was severley lacking!

I dont usually leave reviews for people I don't use, however, Palermo's was one of very few who…read moreeven responded to my request for a quote. In this day and age, that's something...

This company was contracted through Home Depot and after 5 months they came out and made repairs,…read morenow a year later it the same thing. I'm being told by the owner that it's home owner responsibility. This company is rip off I'm currently going to file Home Depot and any other legal avenues I can explore. I paid a lot of money for this fence and blame is put on us. This company does accept responsibility. Buyer beware !

This was the worst experience I have ever had with a contractor. On 9/21/18 I approved the…read moreestimate for a retaining wall. I was told they would be there the next week to start. They never showed up so I followed up with emails and phones calls weekly with no response. They finally showed up on Oct. 29th. I went with the owner to pick out block for the wall, I chose a block from what he showed me were my options. He had me pay for the material upfront. The next day he told me he did not realize how much the material would cost so he would be using a lesser quality so he wouldn't lose money (I waited over a month to get my refund for the difference in price). Once the crew arrived they complained quite frequently about the owner and one of them quit mid-project. They also did not show up everyday. The wall is not straight, has gaps, and several pieces were not glued down so they now can be lifted right off the wall. When I paid the remaining balance I made the check out to The Grounds Guys but Matt made me rip up the check and make it out to him personally so he wouldn't have to pay the franchise fees. During the project my NEW front lawn was ruined due to their trucks driving over it. I was told that it would be repaired either at the end of the project or early Spring. I contacted Matt in May about it and he said "I haven't forgotten about you". I am writing this on July 2nd, 2019 and he never showed up. I ended up having 3 yards of dirt delivered ($120) and I bought seed ($40) myself and fixed it. I have filed a complaint with corporate and am currently waiting to hear back.

Some repairs to a home are in a category where there are plenty of resources to turn to. I found…read morethat when I discovered the cinder block foundation to my 90-year-old home was crumbling, I was stumped. The phone book's Yellow Pages used to be my research tool. Not anymore! I searched Yelp and found 3 possibiities of firms that I could consult with. Fortunatley, the first one--Hamlin Block & Concrete--came, saw, and conquered what I thought was an "impossible" job. They are masters in their field and were able to provide the expertise and quality workmanship so that one would never know my foundation was falling apart. The estimate they made was the final cost for their work. I am glad I put my trust in a company who lived up to their word.

From the owner: Brick and Block Concrete Block…read moreConcrete slab Foundation work Masonry foundation New brick New construction New sidewalk Restoration work Retaining walls Stamped concrete

Received a front walk way and a large back patio completed by the two owners. I love it and I'm…read morealways getting compliments. They were professional and delivered exactly what I asked for!

From the owner: Our business specializes in unique retaining walls, stone patios, outdoor/indoor fireplaces,…read morewalkways, and cultured stone.