Precision Excavating repaired our septic system in 2021 and we were extremely impressed with all…read moreaspects of the work they did. We did extensive research before selecting a contractor because it was an expensive project that we felt we couldn't afford to get wrong. Precision stood out from the other companies because of their attention to detail and fair pricing. After a phone discussion with April and visit from Phil a few days later, we were furnished with a quote that was much more detailed than any of the other contractors we spoke with. The excavation work and repair was performed over a three day period by Phil and Andrew. They were able to skillfully repair our system using high quality materials, and insured that zero damage was done to the surrounding areas of our property. April filed all the necessary paperwork with the county. Since the repair was completed the system has worked as designed, which was a great relief to us.

Precision Excavating replaced our septic system a few years ago. We had put it off for years…read morefearing the cost and the paperwork, as our house is older, on a hill and had several other complications due to age and location. They were amazing. First of all, the price was less than half of what we had thought. They completed all work for the permitting and completed all of the approvals. The project was on time, work was tidy and it works! The project came in under budget. Our kids can play on the lawn again. We were happy with the whole process. It was a wonderful experience!

Russ is a stand up guy and does top quality excavation work. He is super knowledgeable when it…read morecomes to everything septic, retaining walls, foundations, etc. Highly recommended for all your excavation work in Dutchess.

In July 2025, I hired Brigante Excavating, Inc. (Russell Brigante) to extend and widen my asphalt…read moredriveway in Beacon, NY. The workmanship and professionalism were very disappointing, and I cannot recommend this company for driveway or paving work. From the day of completion, the new section was visibly uneven and lumpy. Within two months, the surface showed clear signs of structural failure. Although I waited several weeks before parking on it, the asphalt developed deep tire impressions from an ordinary passenger vehicle. This indicates that the base was not properly prepared or compacted. When I contacted Mr. Brigante and sent photos, he denied responsibility and shifted blame. He suggested causes that were easily disproven, such as claiming I had heavy trucks or dumpsters on the driveway. After I requested a site visit and plan for repairs, he stopped responding entirely. This lack of accountability shows poor integrity and disregard for customers. Looking back, several red flags were clear. The entire job, including excavation, base prep, and paving, was completed in less than four hours on a hot summer day. The sub-base was not given time to settle. Mr. Brigante presents himself as a jack of all trades rather than a paving specialist, and I mistakenly assumed this job would be simple for him. His crew even dumped leftover asphalt in my yard, which I caught on camera and had to make them clean up. Since then, I have met with four experienced paving contractors who specialize in this type of work. Without being told about my experience, each one independently pointed out the same issues. They agreed the job was rushed, done by inexperienced workers, and that the surface irregularities show the base was likely never prepared to the standard claimed. The driveway is visibly uneven with noticeable high and low spots. My only options now are to pay for an overlay to mask the defects or to have it completely torn out and redone properly. You get what you pay for, and not in a good way. I cannot speak to his other work, but for driveway or paving projects, do not hire Brigante Excavating. The quality, professionalism, and communication were all unacceptable.

I initially contacted Tyndall Septic Services in Brewster, NY since they had good reviews on the…read moreinternet but they were backed up for 2 months. So I contacted Eastern States Septic Co in regards to my sewer system not working. They were available. (Maybe this was a sign from above.) They had serviced my sewer system four months ago to fix a float switch and reset alarm ($150 charge) and empty the tank ($325 charge) - $510 bill with tax. I spoke to Ritchie and was disappointed that I needed his service again. Since he did not like my attitude, he hung up on me. I called him back since I needed some body and they were local. He knew very little about the system even though he had serviced it four months ago. So I found the invoice of the plumber who installed the pump 14 months ago and told him that a Liberty 50E pump was installed. He said that these are pumps sold at the Home Depot stores and any respectable plumber would not have installed such a pump. In the meantime, he only installs Goulds pumps which he claims are much better. Curious, I decided to investigate this Liberty pump. I called Best Plumbing in Westchester County. They only sell Zoeller and Liberty pumps to plumbers and Liberty is a popular brand with them. I emailed another plumbing distributor. They sell Goulds and Liberty pumps. They claim that they are both made in the USA and are both good but the Liberty is less expensive. Finally, at the link below, Liberty is listed as a top rated pump. In conclusion, I feel that Eastern States Septic just wants to sell a more expensive pump to make more money. https://www.sumppumpsdirect.com/stories/726-Top-Rated-and-Best-Selling-Sewage-Pumps.html Ritchie finally agreed to service my sewer system. He pumped out the tank for a $325 charge and found that the pump was disconnected from the outtake pipe. He charged $150 to reconnect it which I thought was expensive. I asked him if the plumber who initially installed it did not connect it correctly. He never answered me. I also asked him if the tank could have been emptied by connecting a pump to the outtake pipe, thus saving $325. He never answered me. I called a local plumber after their work was completed and he stated that he would have put a pump into the tank and connected a hose to the outlet pipe in order to empty the tank thus saving me a $325 charge. In conclusion, Eastern State Septic completed the job (time will how well they completed their work) but both jobs could have been done for at least $650 less ($325 charge to empty the tank.) In conclusion, they are not looking out for the best interest of their customer. Their interest is to maximize revenue for their firm at the expense of the customer. By the way, I found the Westchester County Licensed Septic Collectors list after their work was completed. It seems that there are several options. https://health.westchestergov.com/images/stories/realty/septic/SepticContractorsDec2018.pdf https://health.westchestergov.com/images/stories/realty/septic/SepticCollectorsDec2018.pdf

I've been using this company for 10+ years to pump my septic and have always had excellent service…read more Richie is a great guy and I enjoy all the poo-poo puns we exchange when he comes around. I don't quite understand the negative review above, sounds like the guy was more concerned with saving every possible penny than getting reliable service, which Richie provides. No BS!

This guy was the best! Courteous, friendly, and skilled. He not only fixed my toilet--he replaced…read moresome of the older parts that would've given me problems in the very near future. He worked in tandem with a septic company I had to hire, and called to check in on how things were working out. A real gem. There's not enough good I can say about him

Anthony, the owner of Little Plumber responds quickly, does a thorough job, cleans up, and gives a…read morevery fair quote. I have been a customer for almost 15 years now. He has never let us down. I am writing this as my hot water heater just went kaput and Anthony responded immediately, came to us after he worked a full day elsewhere two days in a row order to get our old hot water heater out and the new one in. I wish even one of the other contractors I have used could be even half as good. He is literally the only one that has never let us down..

I would highly recommend this company. From the beginning Mr. Cozzi came to my house personally to…read moreensure what I needed and expectations. Other companies just google earth your driveway and that's it. The crew was courteous, professional and cleaned everything up. The price was right in the middle of other quotes and my driveway came out perfect. If you are looking for honest, professional work, highly.recommend. Please note, I rarely leave reviews.

They were professional, on time and the work was pristine. Please allow them to improve your…read morepaving. Their prices were impressive.

I am a property manager for two properties in Danbury CT and have been using Rapid Rooter for jobs…read moreover the last few months. They have taken care of our parking garage storm drains and handled really difficult plumbing issues with our bathrooms at our class A office building. One problem was very unique and involved a lot of thought and hard work. They came out late on a Friday and tried many different methods to get to the cause of a bad backup. They re-grouped and came back early the next morning and were able to get the issue resolved. They are our new go-to contractors when it comes to drains and plumbing and their response time is fantastic. I've used several plumbers in the area and they are the most reliable so far. Can't recommend them enough!

They responded quickly, and helped solve a clogged septic drain. I offered to pay on the spot, but…read morethey said they would bill me. But, the invoice was $375- for a very simple service that took a half hour. Would never do business with them again

A Happy Home Martin Russo has just finished remodeling our…read moreMaster Bath. He has been everything you could ask for in a contractor. * He is very honest, professional and has much experience. * If you need to contact him he gets back to you immediately. * The estimate of the job is right in line and very fair. * He is here every morning and leaves at 5:00 or later depending on what he is working on. * He leaves his work area spotless every day, taking debris to the dump. He closes doors to keep dust down and lays canvas tarps from entry to the job site. * He is easy to talk to but works quietly and takes great pride in his work. He settles for nothing less than perfect. Thanks Martin, Bill and Sue

All and all he did a good job, but when we reached out with some problems, like missing grout and…read moremismatched tile, he promised to return to fix these issues, and after 3 months hasn't returned to rectify the problems.

Kevin is professional, reliable and polite. He covers all the furniture and rugs while cleaning the…read morechimney. He leaves the property as if he was never there - tidies up and makes sure the customer is happy. I highly recomment him!

I've tried two or three chimney cleaning services over the past five years. Foolishly, I hired one…read morecompany that had a calling service from NY call around letting people know that they were "going to be in the neighborhood". That turned out to be a big mistake - the guy barely made it half way across my foyer before launching into the scare tactics and attempted upsells. I don't recall the name of the company, but he said he was based out of Sherman. Well three years ago I had Kevin from Historic come, and I've been having him come ever since. He is thorough, puts in the extra effort to make sure everything is done right, and charges a reasonable rate. We have a fireplace insert, so it takes a little extra effort to do the job. But he has always done it very well. I'd recommend him to anyone who lives in the area.