Well first he came to my house at designated time. Two we went thru what was needed and three very…read morepolite and hard working neat and fast. Again polite also his son Jorge a very efficient man!! Call them

Yimi has been doing our landscaping for one year now. He and his crew do an excellent job at…read moreaffordable prices from grass cutting, debris removal, tree pruning, and fencing. Highly recommended

Living off their reputation. Here is the story circa 2017: horrible, horrible customer service…read more They don't respond to emails. They will send my garden design via "snail mail" because they don't know how to use a computer. They have a long list of excuses when they miss their deadlines, and then blame the customer for not understanding! (same story from Reviewer David M - the customer is always wrong!) Stay away unless you like dealing with arrogant, overpriced vendors for whom deadlines mean nothing. My advice to the owners: Sell your business if you can't manage it.

Hufnagel landscaping does great work--I have no complaint about that. My complaint is with the…read morebilling. We have a small pond, about 3 feet in diameter, in our back yard that Hufnagel built about 15 years ago. I few years ago, the pond started leaking, so I knew it needed to be relined. I contacted Hufnagel, and after some initial hesitance to do it because the job was "too small", the gave me the option to do it at a flat rate of from $3000 to $5000, or on an hourly basis of "$150.00 p/hour for labor plus materials - door to door." I chose the later, figuring it couldn't take that long to do it, and since very little new materials were involved, it would be cheaper. The day came, and the excellent Hufnagel workers took it apart, relined it, and put it back together. They also installed a new pump. I was home while the job was done, and took note of when the arrived and left, and arrived at 9:30, and were completely out the door before 2:00. That is 4.5 hours. I allowed 1/2 hour for door to door, so I expected to be charged $825 for labor, and maybe another 200 for the pump and pond liner. I got the bill, and I was being charged $2,225.60 for the job. I wrote to Valerie Hufnagel, the owner, asking how the price got that high, and noting I was being charged $185 per hour for 8 hours for the job. She said she needed 4 men on the job instead of 3, so had raised the rate. I was home, and there were only 2 men who did the entire job, with her son, Jason, briefly there as as a supervisor. I have no problem with Jason--he does great work, and is extremely nice and easy to get along with, but he was only there for about 1/2 an hour. Valerie then wrote back, saying she made an error in how many men where on the job, so she lowered the total cost to $1926.00. She ended the e-mail by saying " I am offended by your lack of respect for my costs and my overhead. Please pay the invoice attached and please don't ever call us again!" I wrote another e-mail, questioning the $600 total for the materials. She had said it was $100 for the pump, and $200 for the pond liner, plus a 100% markup on all materials. I went on Amazon to price similar materials, and came up with less that $50 for the pond liner. (the pond is 3 foot round, so a piece 10 feet square is more than enough to line it) The same pump that was used was price at $70, and the pump filter $9. So the price of the materials was around $130, not $300, and I also asked about the 100% mark up. Most contractors do a 50% mark up on materials maximum. Valerie responded "I find it funny that you think I purchase my materials at Amazon....We purchase our materials at suppliers that specialize in pond equipment." She also sent me the receipts for the materials, which were as she claimed. I suspect that the $200 price for the pond liner was for larger than a 10 foot by 10 foot piece, and was for materials used on other jobs. Also, if you can get materials at a much reduced price on Amazon rather that dealing with your current providers, why not do that? As for the 3.5 hours required for door to door, Valerie said that with traffic, it took at least an hour to get from their central office in New Jersey, plus the time required to load the materials. I spoke to some of Valerie's workers doing a job around 7th and Hudson Street, and asked them how long it took them to get from the central office to the cite in Hoboken. They responded that it took about 15 minutes. When I was told I had been charged for over an hour each way (3.5 hours more than the time on site), they all apologized, saying that was way out of line. As for loading up the truck, there were no special materials used on the job, just shovels and picks, which are always on a landscaping truck. Valerie's explanation for that was "Your project was the only project done that day. And yes you are being charged for 8 hours, because that is what door to door mean. My my door first think in the morning, back to my door in the evening." The e-mails were getting increasingly hostile, even though I tried to keep my side always reasonable, and trying to work out an equitable solution for both sides. Valerie was never willing to negotiate, and never even apologized when it was pointed out I was charged for a man who was never on the job. I ultimately paid the entire bill, but I felt I was unfairly treated. If you are working with Hufnagel Landscaping, I would ask these questions: 1. What is your markup on materials? (50% markup is usual for contractors.) 2. Will they make a reasonable effort to get their materials from the lowest cost provider? 3. If you are being billed door to door, what is the time getting from their office to your job? Readers of this review may think that I have cherry picked from Valerie Hufnagel's e-mails unfairly, so if anyone wants to see the entire e-mail exchange, including my side of it, just post a question here and I will be happy to provide it in total to show I am not being unreasonable.

We had (and continue to have) an incredibly positive experience with Plant Daddy. It's more than a…read morelandscape design service, although they are excellent at that. Mike and his team worked with us to identify ways to upgrade and beautify our home. Then he tapped in to his roster of trusted specialist to do the work (masonry, gutters, etc.). But it doesn't stop there. Mike is on site every day to ensure that the work is done on time, as promised, and on budget. It's been a seamless and wonderful experience. Mike has the eye of a designer and the hands of a carpenter. Our home has never looked better! All I can say is book your job early! As the word gets out, the only difficulty with Mike and Plant Daddy will be getting in line with other fans of his business.

I DO NOT recommend Mike Waddell "Plant Daddy" based on my recent experience with him…read more I hired him several months ago to create a planting design for my front and backyard and to purchase the plants. I paid upfront for the design and a plant budget because he came highly recommended by people I know. Instead of the planting design I paid for, I received several AI generated elevation printouts with random plants superimposed on a photo of my house. Only approximately 25% of the plant budget was spent and the project remains UNFINISHED because he walked off the job. I attempted to resolve the situation directly with him but he failed to show up for two scheduled meetings and has since ignored my calls, texts, and emails regarding a refund of the unused plant budget. I have now initiated legal action in the NJ Court to recover the money I am seeking. Please beware of Mike Waddell operating as "Plant Daddy". He passes himself off as full service business when in actuality he is a one man fraud. RUN from this guy.

Tim deserves all the superlatives there are. We had a backyard that was just sad and gross--poorly…read morelaid pavers, detritus from past renovations and owners, drainage issues, etc. In just a few weeks, he gave us a beautiful oasis that feels peaceful, clean, and comfortable. Tim was a complete joy to work with. He is smart, experienced, kind, calm, and incredibly hardworking. We actually miss having him around!

Scheduled an appointment, which the owner had to reschedule. Then he had to reschedule the…read morereschedule. You would think that would it, but 20 minutes before the 2nd reschedule Zoom meeting, he couldn't make it but said he could like 2 hours later and never did. Maybe it was a bad week, but my experience was not good!

5 Stars aren't enough for my experience with Cardone Custom Carpenters. I bought my first condo in…read moreApril 2018, and it was far from move in condition. A friend recommended I consult with Tyler Cardone, and it was the best decision I made. His insight, suggestions, and eye for detail eventually lead to a place I never imagined. I can't wait to share before and after photos of this project and would recommend him to anyone! More to come on this review!

I had my whole house renovated and added a level as well. I was having trouble finding a good…read morecontractor but finally decided on them because their work looked great and was exactly what I was looking to do. I received a free estimate very fast and they walked me through the whole process and made it very stress free. My project was completed on time and it came out exactly how imagined. I'm so happy with the result the design is excellent and very good quality. For now on these are my go to contractors the next time I need something done on my house. Thank you.

After spending nearly a year of design and construction in our new home, I had zero energy and…read morecreativity left to tackle our outdoor space. Plus, I didn't have the first clue about plants - which ones "play" nicely together given our north facing space, and to add a layer of complication, which ones were pet safe for our three dogs who like to sample plants on a daily basis. We hired A Small Green Space for both the design and installation of our space. Emma was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She really took the time to take our needs, lifestyle, and design aesthetic into consideration when she created our outdoor garden (no easy task given the awkward layout of the space, windy conditions, and my need for outdoor art). She really takes the "living" room concept seriously as her designs are both beautiful and comfortable. Emma and her team have now planted our garden for three years in a row. Every year, it's something different. And every year, it's breathtaking. Being able to kick back in her beautifully designed space - with all its layers of colors, textures and scents - is our family's sanctuary from the stresses of the day. Can't wait till Spring!

Great service! I used them for clean up for my small back yard space and I was very happy.read more

Efrain is amazing!! He is a good listener, very patient, and really takes his time to pay extra…read moreattention to detail and make sure the customer is completely satisfied, which is rare today. I interviewed several drywallers, painters, and contractors before choosing EC Painting & Home Maintenance. Efrain's verbal communication and English is EXCELLENT which was very important to me when choosing a contractor to make sure everything went smoothly. I knew my project had unique challenges--unlevel floors, walls and doorways that weren't square or plumb, nail pops, and large settling cracks from a 49+ year-old building. I was very concerned no matter what I did things would never look "straight," but Efrain worked with me diligently to get things "picture perfect" so that the crooked walls and floors disappeared and became invisible to the naked eye when finished. From the start, Efrain listened carefully, answered all my detailed (often technical) questions, and worked with me to find the best approach--for example, reframing bifold doors so they would look straight and close properly when one side of the floor was nearly 2" lower than the other. I know I'm not the easiest customer since I like to understand exactly how things will be done, but Efrain was patient, explained everything clearly, and was flexible as we figured out solutions along the way. Also, unlike some contractors/owners who show up for an estimate but then send different workers to do the job, which often results in gaps in communication, he also did most of the work personally (adding 1-2 additional crew when needed) and was always available and responsive to calls, texts and emails, so there were no communication gaps. Whenever something wasn't "just right" and needed a little tweaking or change, he never complained once and made sure I was completely satisfied with the finished result. Efrain is professional, patient, communicative, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. His crew works efficiently and respectfully, and he goes above and beyond to make sure everything looks right. I highly recommended EC Painting & Home Maintenance for your next renovation project. Five stars!!!

We just purchased our home and wanted to open up the place. Efrain and his team were able to knock…read moredown 3 walls for us and patch them up so quickly. They were very clean and efficient and very easy to work with. Since things were moving so quickly we also added on a room in our basement, and they were able to get that done for us as well. They worked straight through 3 weeks, and didn't come one day and disappear for a couple days like some contractors do. Overall their work is great, very easy to work with, they were very clean and efficient and couldn't ask for a better experience.

Great price! Even better workmanship! Luigi did a new concrete patio and porch repair…read more Communication was excellent. From signing the contract to completion in less then a week.

I hired Luigi's Masonry to make a few repairs to my cement block sides of the house. The crew…read moreshowed up and got to work. It wasn't until the next day I noticed there was one missed spot and the crew came back immediately the next day and quickly finished the missed spot. I definiately would hire Luigi's Masonry again.