Cruger Contracting

D&G is honest, reliable, and highly skilled. Crew did a beautiful job repointing and restoring our…read moreaging chimney. We also upgraded to a handsome bluestone crown for better runoff and a healthier chimney. Crew is polite and focused, they worked quickly and took great care around plants and other exterior furnishings. D&G charged us a fraction of what another larger chimney company quoted, and meticulously maintained our chimney's original character - true artisan masonry!

Have nothing but good things to say about Gerardo and his team - they did great work gave me a fair…read moreassessment of the issue we needed to address and handled the job quickly. I highly recommend them for any chimney repairs and I will use them in the future.

Kogon's Paving

1.0

(4 reviews)

Beware of Kogon Blacktop hired to do a job and was not done properly multiple. videos and pictures…read moreand also emails I have between the owner Lou. He was hired to fix the issue of water draining toward my garage. Add a new spot and Sealcoating the rest of the drive. The new addition is pitched toward the house. The original draining issue was not completed. He only leved 2 lower spots but did not fix it so the water drains away from my garage.. The seal on my garage needs to be replaced yes but me hiring him was to help with it draining toward the garage in the first place not make it just look new. He was told to take the grass and dirt he was taking out for the new spot away instead he piled it along the side of my house. He says he's coming to check it out today never came back meanwhile I saw him working on a house down the road. When I spoke to him in person he was very hostile and would keep interrupting me. Workers left concrete and water bottles in my yard I have many videos of me putting water on my driveway from a bucket and it going right to the garage. Today during the thunderstorm my garage was completely filled with water

Contractor would not stand behind driveway paved at my father's house. Paving started sinking…read moreunder weight of the tires on a sedan after only a week. When asked to come back and fix it (after only a week), contractor cursed and hung up the phone.

A-1 Chimney Builders

3.0

(4 reviews)

Extremely rude, avoid if you like working with good people. Employee hung up on me in the middle of…read morea call because he did not like when I mentioned I was shopping around with other chimney services.

I highly recommend steering clear of this company! I was given a four hour window in which to…read moreexpect the technician. 2 1/2 hours into the window I called for an update and was told he would be there within the hour. I called two hours later and was informed the technician had a longer than expected service call and that there was NO ETA! Really? There was no courtesy call, no recompense, NOTHING! I cannot comment or review any performed service on the cleaning of my chimney, only on the horrible customer service of A-1 Chimney Builders. Reprehensible. Steer clear.

JW Smith Paving

3.1

(11 reviews)

I wanted my driveway completely ripped up and redone from the base up. Tom came out in a very…read moretimely manor to give me an estimate. He gave me a more-than-competitive quote that was good for 30 days with a scope that was beyond what I anticipated. I have very wet ground. They pulled up my existing driveway and rolled in new Item 4. They allowed it to sit long enough to firm up before returning to re-roll the low spots with more Item 4 and put down asphalt. They applied a generous layer of both for an amazing final product. They graded everything appropriately and were incredibly efficient. The only reason I left off a star is because of the communication. I had to call to find out when they were coming for the tear out and had to call again to get the date that they were coming back for asphalt. I was on their calendar but no one reached out to tell me dates. That was up to me. I would 100% recommend them for their work and efficiency.

I would not recommend them at all. Just like another customer said, the younger generation took…read moreover and the work/work ethics are not the same as years ago any more. 6 years ago, Tom Sr. was in charge. They did a beautiful job sealcoating my driveway with all cracks carefully filled with hot tar. Since then, they bait-switched on me twice. First time they switched the oil sealer with hot tar filling to a latex sealer job. Later, Jr. told me that was his cousin and he's no longer there. Jr. said he would make it right for me if I would hire them again. But Jr. did the same thing to me this year. He sent another cousin over to do the job. This cousin, wearing another company's uniform, said no one told him that he needed to do hot tar crack filling. He got Jr. on the phone. When I confronted Jr. that not only we had agreed earlier about the sealcoating and hot tar filling and the price, but also his office confirmed all this with him, then reiterated to me item by item, which included hot tar filling of the cracks. Jr. said that it was the secretary's misunderstanding /miscommunication! So, the cousin did latex coating of the driveway and cracks. Besides, they didn't do a neat job either. Some part of the driveway edge was not seal coated and the grass on both sides of the driveway was black. Moreover, they tied the yellow ribbon on my fully loaded garbage can which I put outside for next morning's collection. I had to go out in the middle of the night to untie the ribbon and tied the ribbon to something else. I would not go back to them ever again, and would advise if you consider hire them, put things down in writing, don't trust what they say.

Superior Sealcoating

Jay was great to work with. Very reasonable pricing, prompt and thorough work, and attention to…read moredetail. My two stumps and my roots were easily removed with their machine. Would not hesitate to recommend.

From the owner: Family owned and operated.read more

Aztec Construction

1.0

Although parts of the job were good, they kept changing the plans and taking things away. The job…read moreended up being nothing like what I asked for. We should have known better when they didn't start the job when they said they would. They were very messy workers, leaving trash lying around. We had them stucco the foundation and I knew plants and shrubs would have to be moved but they literally ripped them out and threw them away. One flower bed that was made had old pieces of stucco hidden under a thin layer of dirt. They didn't put straw on the seeded lawn and most of the seed washed away in a rain storm. Get a real contract from this guy. He didn't stick to his promises. The only thing done correctly was the stucco job and the pavers.

I called and made an appointment for an estimate to get our bathroom remodeled and the day arrived…read moreand they were a no show. I called and left messages and they never called back. I guess they are not hurting for business. We are going with another contractor who knows how to communicate. I can't even review on the work they could have done.

Vargas Outdoor Comfort

2.0

A little less than five years ago, we hired this contractor to install what was approximately a…read more10x12 patio along with two small retaining walls. One wall was roughly 4-5 feet long, and the other was an L-shape with sides approximately 4 and 5 feet long. During the installation, they struck or broke one of our water lines, causing significant flooding in the excavation area. They immediately denied responsibility and claimed the line must have already been damaged from excavation work done decades earlier when a concrete slab was originally poured for the basement apartment entrance. That explanation never made sense to us. The ground had not been disturbed in at least 20 years, had a concrete slab over it the entire time, and we had owned the home for several years without any signs of a water line leak. We have a convertible jet pump system, and there had never been any loss of prime, short cycling, or any indication of underground leakage prior to their excavation work. As the flooding continued during the project, they insisted the water must have been coming from another leak somewhere on our property, despite not being able to locate one. We repeatedly explained beforehand that we have a high water table and occasionally had groundwater issues in the basement. Once they broke open the slab and excavated the area, it created an easier escape path for groundwater, which is why water was pushing up through the excavation. Eventually, one of their lead workers privately admitted to me that he thought we were probably correct after they investigated further and could not identify a leak source along the water line itself. Despite this, we ended up absorbing the cost of the damaged line and were then charged approximately $6,000-$7,000 extra for additional stone, drainage tile, and excavation work to address the groundwater issue. In hindsight, that drainage work actually confirmed what we had been saying all along because after the deeper drainage system was installed, our basement water problems improved significantly. While the drainage ultimately helped the property, we do not believe the additional charges were reasonable considering the issue was triggered by their excavation and the amount charged did not appear proportional to the actual labor and materials involved. We were promised what I believe was a five-year warranty on the work. However, we had to call them back multiple times within the first couple years because sections of the patio settled and sank. Most recently, one of the retaining walls has begun collapsing inward from soil pressure behind it. Getting the owner to respond was difficult. He repeatedly failed to show up when promised, and once he finally came out, he initially claimed the patio was already "six or seven years old" and out of warranty. When my mother-in-law corrected him and pointed out the work was less than five years old, he immediately changed his explanation and said the warranty did not apply because of the prior water issues and because they had already come back a couple times before. That reasoning made no sense to us. The drainage conditions were known during the original project, they accepted the work, performed the drainage modifications themselves, and still provided a warranty afterward. If the drainage or installation was inadequate, that reflects on the original workmanship. A warranty should not suddenly become void because the contractor previously attempted repairs on the same failing project. He then claimed he had supposedly left extra retaining wall block for us after the install, which I specifically remember was not true because I had previously asked about the leftover material and was told it was being returned for credit. Eventually, after additional delays, he admitted he could not find any matching block and then quoted another several hundred to a thousand dollars to repair the failing wall. At that point, we decided we were done dealing with the situation and will be hiring another contractor to correct the issues properly. Overall, our experience was extremely frustrating. The work required repeated repairs, responsibility was consistently avoided, communication was poor, and the warranty only seemed valid until it became inconvenient to honor. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend that anyone considering similar work make sure all drainage concerns, warranty terms, and repair responsibilities are documented very clearly in writing before proceeding.

From the owner: The company you trust experienced and honestly read more

ML Landscaping & Excavation

(19 reviews)

Marco did an excellent job around my house. This was a bit of everything job that required careful…read moreplanning and continuous communication and coordinated execution. Marco pulled it off in the planned time and his thoughtful touches that I didn't even think about were very appropriated. Very transparent pricing, a rarely seen thing these days. I would recommend him for any landscaping and excavation job you need. A great person to work with.

Prompt and courteous work with honest pricing; I would definitely work with Mark and ML Landscaping…read moreagain

Ricardo’s Lawn & Landscaping

Ricardo was recommended to me by my contractor and we are glad he did. We had a blank slate and…read moreweren't sure what to plant perennials vs annuals so we bought only a few of each plus some evergreens and Ricardo's crew out down some top soil and a weed barrier planted our flowers as best possible. He removed two larger trees that were only half growing and placed red mulch to complete the look. He even sculpted around some shrubs that give an great impression. I would highly recommend him.

Five Stars Just Aren't Enough!…read more I recently had the pleasure of working with Ricardo's Landscaping in Poughkeepsie, NY for a full spring clean-up on my 2-acre property, and I honestly can't say enough good things. Ricardo and his team went above and beyond--edging, trimming, and laying down beautiful sweet peet mulch that brought my gardens to life. My property has never looked this good. The transformation was nothing short of magical. Strangers have literally knocked on my door to compliment the landscaping! It's as if Ricardo poured the love from his heart right into my yard. Every flower bed, every edge--perfection. You can truly feel the care and pride in his work. If you want your property to look spectacular and be cared for with true passion, Ricardo is your guy. I'm already looking forward to working with him again. Highly, highly recommend!

Gabe's Landscaping

I cannot say enough about Gabe and his team, In May of this year we needed landscaping and we…read morecalled on some of the big landscaping company. One of the companies gave us 3 names of smaller companies ine of them being Gabe. He was the first one we called. He was so respectful and and knowledgeable but did not push himself. We told him we are meeting2 more people and than we will make our decision. As soon as we met the other 2 one was more expensive and was about the same but he was a little less. I we went with our gut feeling the kind not pushy landsccaper. He finished the project one day sooner than it was promised. You never saw a mess all of his workers were quiet and peaceful. Just a clean group of guys. Since May we have used Gabe to cut trees and do so much in our property. We are so greatful to have met him and have him as part of our happy pretty Home. We recommend him with our highest regards. Be aware once he works for you you will just want to do more and more. Just makes everything beautiful. Lili D

Never saw a crew work so hard, and in such brutal heat. Gabe is highly motivated, ethical, and can…read morework within budget. His service covers all sides of the job -- grinding stumps and removing invasive overgrowth, as well as providing good advice on aesthetics for new plantings, sight lines and landscaping. I like gardening but was overwhelmed by the amount of work needed on my new property, and Gabe has been wonderful in terms of breaking it down into manageable projects. Very very happy with his professionalism and understanding!

Mercado's Landscaping

We have been using this company for about two years. We find them to be courteous, efficient,…read morehonest and very willing to accommodate our needs. I highly recommend this service.

From the owner: We offer high quality landscape & lawn care services for residential and commercial property in the…read moreHudson Valley. We also offer precise hardscape & stone work services to up level the curb appeal of your property. From one-off projects to recurring maintenance, we are looking forward to helping you with your lawn care needs!

W&B Landscaping Service

I've been using W&B for a few years for my lawn. Even though it's small, I get tons of leaves,…read moresticks, and junk and my grass grows super fast. W&B are consistently great. They do seasonal cleanup as well as regular lawn mowing for a reasonable price. Recommended if you're in the area.

From the owner: Keeping your garden in tip top condition is not easy, but with W&B Landscaping Service Inc we help…read moreyou out. We work mainly in the back yard and backyard, taking care of any grass cutting, gardening, and maintenance of your green area. We also provide comprehensive gardening services for your garden including lawn mowing, hedge trimming and hedge laying, grass cutting, weeding and de-weeding, leaf clearance, mulching, etc. We also offer a two man gardening service for those big jobs. Just get in touch to find out more. We are assured and ready to work for you.message me 8455846245

HV Handyman

3.7

(3 reviews)

Marty is a true handyman, and a really nice guy…read more We have an apartment that's...old. So it has a few things that always need fixing up. And I'll be honest, the handyman we usually work with was booked up for months. It actually seemed like all the handymen were. (There's a pandemic out there, and apparently everyone's taking the time to fix up their home.) Marty let me know that he was busy too, and that he was taking some time to spend with his family (and you can't begrudge someone being a good family man). But he was willing to do the work when he was free, which is all we could ask. I also appreciate how he operates. He'd prefer to get photos/video of what the problems were so he can give you an accurate estimate before even setting foot in the place (saves everyone time), and so he can show up with all the materials necessary (saves everyone time and money). His website is also pretty comprehensive; it lists all the things he does, who he is, how he works, and shows work he's done. That's how I found him, and I'm glad I did. I also like that he's willing to admit what he can't do (in our case, it was more involved electrical work). Some folks claim they can do anything, and will do a less than ideal job; Marty will just recommend someone who he's worked with and can vouch for. In any case, we had a few odd jobs that needed doing, and once Marty let me know when he was available, he was on time, and efficient. He did quality work. I thought the pricing was fair for his time and labor, and I would hire him again. That's really all you can ask from a handyman.

It can be tough to find a handyman/contractor for projects, and even tougher to find one willing to…read moretake on small projects. I was pleased to learn about Marty and HV Handyman from a Yelp review, and even more pleased that the review was written by someone from Yelp I actually know in person. Marty is professional yet casual, a nice combination. He was always quick to get back to me when I contacted him in advance of the work, always in less than 24 hours. When I initially sent him a description of the work and a photo, he got back right away with his estimates of time and materials, and cost. Along the way, he was proactive when it came to things unexpected or little adds. For example, he discovered rodent damage on some of my electrical wires, and he immediately offered to take care of that. Within an hour, he had gone and returned to the local Home Depot with the extra materials to address the issue, and the add-in to the overall cost was again reasonable. He did 99% of the cleanup as well, leaving me with about 5 minutes of work to wipe off some dust after he completed the spackling, sanding, and painting. Marty also doesn't over-book, and he is again up front with what he can and cannot do. I've already discussed another project or two I'd like him to tackle once warmer weather has returned. I only hope he hasn't been swamped with additional work requests based on positive word-of-mouth and word-of-Yelp.

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