Baker Excavating and Construction

they helped to repair my driveway. Excellent communication and response. Fast work and very…read moreprofessional. I'm very happy with the results, and they were pleasure to work with.

From the owner: RCW Landscape and Construction was founded in 1973 by Richard Jaescke as an agriculture service…read morecompany. We produced baled hay for the equestrian industry in Northampton, MA and the surrounding areas. We also did large field mowing for commercial accounts including the Northampton Industrial Park and the Mt. Tom Ski Area. Today we use all the current construction technologies, while still maintaining our agricultural roots. We support all types of local agriculture in our community.

Barlow Tree Landscaping Excavation & Paving

Well hiring these people totally worked out! They showed up when they said and did the job with…read moresurgical precision. I could not ask for more. Really! Look at the pictures!

From the owner: Both Residential and Commercial jobs; all sizes. We provide paving and seal coating. We also…read moreprovide demolition, construction services, snow plowing and sanding, septic tank placement and excavating materials sand, gravel, and loam. We also provide trailer moving, curbing, granite, and blacktop. We have been family owned and operated since 1979. Driveway paving, parking lot paving, road paving.

Plumley Landscaping

I used to work for this company and the owner is really thorough in every aspect of all the work he…read moredoes. I learned a lot from him and was only there a short time. It was really hard work. I know there are a lot of landscaping companies out there but I know for a fact this guy is at the top of the list. Spring, summer, fall and winter, him and his crew dominate the competition. They work extremely hard and put in long hours. I've only seen one other company work as hard as this one does.

From the owner: Excavation, Drainage, Brush/Field Mowing, Specialty Slope Mowing, Levees and Dykesread more

DG Construction

1.0

Hired for driveway and walkway in September 2025. After 3 months and a naby, many delays the…read morewalkway was done but it was installed up to the stairs incorrecty. They only left a 3" step which is illegal. Left a ton of cement in the driveway that we had to break up and remove because it was starting to snow. He did not do anything with the driveway because several times he didn't show up when he said he was coming. Then it was too cold to pour asphalt. Took a $2000 deposit for the driveway. Original quote for the walkway was change 3 times each time increasing with an unfounded reason. Have tried reaching out to him this week to try and resolve the issues but he has not reponded. Looks like we will need to take him to court to recoup our money.

From the owner: DG Construction- General Contractor - we do all construction services-…read more -Excavation -Septic systems -Concrete -Property Management -Brush whacking -Lawn care -Hardscaping/Landscaping -Tree services/ Arborist -Carpentry -Pressure washing / Cleaning out mini splits -Clean outs & junk removal -Solar panels -Snow removal -snow clearing ( clearing off buildings & structures)

1010 Tree & Excavation

3.0

Definitely would recommend. Great response time, super communication & fair pricing. Thanks so…read moremuch!

Did not deliver the equipment on the promised delivery date that we contracted for. Never let us…read moreknow they weren't coming. And did not respond to our follow up texts or calls. When we finally got a hold of them they promised to pick up the tree stumps and then did not show up on the promised date.

Drain Scope Solutions

I had an emergency back up of sewage into a basement of an investment property of mine. Needless to…read moresay I was terrified for my tenants. I posted on angi's list and Drain scope got back to me very quickly with the offer to head over there. Eric, was extremely kind and informative on the phone and told me a service tech could be there shortly. David, the service tech spent time with my tenant, showing him what he was doing, why, and how it impacts the system. He called me after the back up was cleared with incredibly clear and valuable information which will help me make important decisions about moving forward. I felt as though it was absolutely worth every penny to be informed and the job was well taken care of. I will absolutely go back to Drain Scope and I would recommend them to anyone with plumbing problems which arise! The professionalism was something other companies should take note of!

Green Leaf Disposal & Recycling

3.4

Terrible service. Terrible attitude. The dumpster was not picked up until eight days after the…read morescheduled pick-up date after many attempts to communicate with this company. I would not recommend.

I've rented a dumpster from green leaf dumpster rental for the second time now and could not be…read moremore pleased. I really like that it's a veteran and family owned business. They were able to fit a 30 yarder in a small driveway in springfield ma.

Newman Brothers Demolition

Tom completed a demolition of my above ground pool and deck in one day. he and his crew were very…read morefriendly. the job was started and completed on time. Tom made sure it was completed satisfactorily.

Newman Brothers Demolition is helpful, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional. My husband is 62…read moreyears old with a bad hip... Tom Newman helped my husband clean up and load a huge pile of debris from our basement, deck, and yard. We highly recommend you give them a call... their services are excellent! Doreen and MIke Stuart Gardner, MA

Two Brothers Tree Service & Landscaping

This year we had the pleasure of working with Henry again. Our yard was very overgrown and we…read moreweren't sure exactly how to make it look good, but we gave Henry a budget and free reign to do whatever he thinks would make the yard look great. I was absolutely astounded at the transformation he was able to perform! I never could have imagined how beautiful everything could become for an extremely reasonable price. The before and after pictures speak for themselves. I look forward to working with him more in the future as we continue to beautify everything.

What a supreme privilege it was working with Sandra, Dextre and his crew for the removal of two…read moretrees. They were extremely professional; thorough from start to cleanup. The quote in writing with proof of insurance was emailed within an hour of Dextre's first visit. Time for removal was established and kept as promised. The 6 man crew arrived 20 minutes earlier than promised on removal day, they set-up and an hour later all the wood and debris had been completely removed. The whole experienced went flawlessly at a fair and affordable price. Do not hesitate to give these folks a call, their service, response time and professionalism is exemplary!!!

Stonehenge Movers

4.6

(28 reviews)

Working with Stonehenge Movers couldn't have been easier. Great price, able to work with the urgent…read moredate needed and so efficient. Was really impressed with how quickly they packed up and moved us out of state. And no complaints about the 4 floor walk up to unload!! Really nice guys that I highly recommend.

HIRE THESE GUYS! I…read morecannot say enough good stuff about Ethan and his crew! We moved at the end of October (2022) and we could. NEVER have managed it without Stonehenge Movers. I booked my appointment vía Yelp and received a confirmation within 24 hours. About 10 days later, when it became apparent that we weren't going to be ready on our original moving day, I called and asked to reschedule. Ethan accommodated me immediately and sent me a second confirmation without any hesitation. On the day of our move the gigantic truck rolled up 15 minutes ahead of schedule and the guys got to work! And damn, did they work HARD! I was only 95% ready for them so I kept packing up the last minute things while they hauled ass up and down the flight of stairs to our second floor apartment. They took one 15 minute break (No complaints from me! They deserved that, and more!) and then went back to work. At the end of FOUR HOURS the truck was packed and we were off to the new location. The guys grabbed an incredibly fast lunch in between places and were back on the job in less time than it took for Ethan to park the truck where he wanted it and have a look around. They worked for THREE MORE HOURS - again, up and down the stairs - and even took the time to make sure our boxes got to the right rooms. The whole time they worked I didn't hear a single complaint; not even an annoyed look or tone of voice. If they complained behind our backs...WHO CARES?! They kept every interaction professional and pleasant. (If our positions had been reversed I'd have been crying the whole day because I'm weak and old! ) The whole experience was great, from beginning to end. When it was done I felt like my "thank you so much" didn't even begin to express the extent of our gratitude for the amazing job they did. The final price was reasonable and we chose to tip each guy $30 for their exceptional work. In talking to someone later, I discovered that it's not typical to tip movers and all I can say is WHY NOT?! They're working their butts off and I could never have done the move without them! Definitely recommend!

Junk Relief Amherst

Great experience with Garrett. 10/10 recommend. I've been trying to get my mom to clean out and…read morepurge her stuff for the longest and Junk Relief was quick and efficient.

I was going with another junk removal service however Yelp sent my info to several businesses. I…read moredecided to go with 413junkrelief, because when the owner responded he was friendly, professional and understanding. He communicated with me thru out the process. He finished a huge removal for me containing a good amount of heavy furniture. They did so well, I asked them to return to haul away the big pile I had left. I'm a widowed single mom of a teen with a broken ankle, who was exhausted from moving and downsizing . The owner gave me a great deal. I'm so glad I decided to use this newer business. I'm elated and happy to give a raving review about a job well done and a business owner that is empathetic , professional and affordable. A million times over I recommend them and will use them again in the future.

Dunks Junk Removal

I called to have a grill and a filing cabinet removed. They showed up the same Day and very…read moreprofessional

Hired Dunks because I had piled a bunch of odds and ends over the years in my back lot. Had stuff…read moresuper grown over as well as old grill lawnmower etc. Responded to me timely, came when he said he would, weed whacked so he could get at the stuff and cleaned it all away! What else could you ask for. Sam is a super guy and a hard worker (he even braved the bees that made their home). Will be using again as I continue to tackle projects. Highly recommend (also very reasonable as I got multiple quotes)

Amherst Trucking

3.3

They provide wonderful work. I uses their services for two years. They did collect the trash on…read moretime. Highly recommend!

Our house was closed on June 3. The two trash cans were out on the curbside on that day. We were…read moreleaving the house on June 3. But we were charged with $114.80 for not having the carts out on June 4. This is so ridiculous policy from this company.

Clean Cut Lawn Care

Tim has been mowing our yard, doing fall cleanup, and handling snow plowing and salting for us over…read morethe past year, and he's been fantastic. Very high quality work, timely and responsive communication, and professional demeanor. I highly recommend him!

Tim was timely and clear with communication in advance of the job. Once here, he worked tirelessly…read moreand diligently to clean up a seasonally neglected yard. I'm very happy with the look of the place and the thoroughness with which he carried out the work, even as the day wore on. I will be hiring Clean Cut Lawn Care again, for certain.

Pioneer Valley Handyman

4.4

(10 reviews)

Due to the recent wind storm and incorrect installation of the roof by the original contractor,…read morePrime Painting of Chicopee, our home was left vulnerable to the upcoming winter elements due to shingle issues. The latest damage occurred this past Friday/Saturday (02/03/23 - 02/04/23). I live near Dana Park and Eugene, owner of Pioneer Valley Handyman, happened to be visiting the afternoon of 02/07/2023 with his daughter. I was in my yard and asked for a minute of his time. He took a look at the roof and gave me a price and repair date of the following afternoon. He arrived on 02/08/2023 as promised, completed the work promptly and professionally, and I feel much better going forward. I highly recommend Eugene Quinlan as a general repairman. I wish all businesses operated like Pioneer Valley Handyman. SIncerely, Brian:)

Our experience with Eugene at Pioneer Valley Handyman was disappointing. We are stationed overseas…read moreand needed some work done for our tenant in our rental. After we agreed on a price, things changed once he arrived. He added work without gaining approval first. In fact, we had told him in writing that the tenant might ask for more work to be done, but we were not authorizing it. He did it anyway and charged us. He was also not transparent about disposal fees until he was already on site and there wasn't much we could do about it. Not only did he lack transparency, but his overall professionalism was lacking. We had to ask, multiple times for an invoice for our records. The invoice terms stated Net 30 but he began harassing us to pay the invoice via text and email within hours of sending the invoice.

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Mary R.

2 years ago

We'd been considering having our driveway resurfaced for a couple of years and after speaking with a few businesses, I was hearing, "The cracks in your driveway are too big to fill," or, "You need to have your driveway power washed before we can repair it," or "We don't do driveways that long," or "Our service area doesn't include Northampton," or, "I'll stop by and take a look some day and give you an estimate." (Never happened.) I decided to just let it go, until the day I saw our neighbor having asphalt laid for a parking area. It looked great! So we asked Randy about our own long-delayed project. Within a week, the job was completed! Randy's crew was fast and efficient, and Randy was professional, responsive and a good communicator. No regrets here. Give Baker Excavating and Construction a call! read more

Sue Bee L.

1 year ago

Look no further for a great contractor!! We couldn't be more pleased with Randy Baker and his crew. They did a terrific job on our stone driveway project and consulted us along the way to ensure that we were happy with the results. They are the best! It's rare these days to find a fair and capable contractor who does such wonderful work and at a fair price. Thanks Randy!! read more

Irene U.

1 year ago

I would recommend Baker Excavating to everyone I know. They just did an awesome job on our driveways. We are so happy with the quality of work they did. They get back to you in a very timely manner. Very professional, conscientious, and courteous. Thank you for doing a fantastic job on our driveways. read more

Alan W.

2 years ago

Randy was very responsive, got back to me right away. He was able to do the project the next week - installing a drainage pipe in the backyard running from the sump pump to the woods. They did a great job in a very timely manner, for a reasonable price. I highly recommend Baker Excavating! read more

David Gagne

3 months ago

I needed a total driveway replacement, Baker excavating and driveway gave me an excellent estimate and the job was competed with better than expected results. I highly recommend this company for their work and results read more

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GTC Landscaping and Construction

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(3 reviews)

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I have never had such wonderful and professional service. They did a truly amazing job! My…read morelandscaping looks beautiful and the owner Greg had some great suggestions that I hadn't even thought of. He came and checked on his crew a few times a day to make sure everything was going on schedule. They picked up every last stone, debris, etc. I was thoroughly impressed and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone!

River Drive Excavating

I can't say enough good things about River Drive Excavating. A few years ago, I accidentally broke…read moreoff a sewage cleanout pipe sticking out of the ground in my backyard with my lawn mower. I didn't deal with it properly--I just threw a big rock over it, covered it with dirt, and forgot about it. Recently, I got a dog who discovered the rock and dug it up. I called RDE, and the owner came by the very next day. He told me I was lucky the pipe hadn't clogged with dirt yet. He went back to his shop, grabbed the right cap pieces, and repaired the pipe that same day. Great guy, super fast service. And thanks to the repair, there's no way my current dog is digging this up again.

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Fitzgerald Roofing

Mike's crew arrived early yesterday and got right to it. The pride they have in their work is…read moreobvious and the quality of their work is outstanding. They worked steadily and stayed for about 12 hours, ensuring my house was buttoned up in anticipation of rain overnight. No lallygagging with this group. Cleanup at the end of the job is worth noting, too! Looking around my yard today, you'd never know they were here. Mike is a delight and his crew was pleasant snd respectful of me and my property. The price for the job was fair. I'd hire them in a minute if I had another roof, lol.

Hands down the absolute best roofing company in Western Mass. Mike and his team of highly trained…read moreprofessionals were amazing. Showed up on time, worked tirelessly and diligently all day and rendered a flaweless finished product. Im very pleased with my new roof. Reasonable pricing, top notch quality, great craftamanship. I highly reccommend Firzgerald roofing!!!

North Country Landscapes

3.0

Outstanding professionalism, service and follow through. We had an exceptional experience planning…read moreand implementing a new walkway and front garden with Justin and his team from North Country Landscapes. Justin's expertise on plants and calm demeanor was appreciated, as was the professionalism of Evan Alberts, office manager who updated us weekly and tracked billing. The installers were friendly, respectful and did a masterful job setting a perfect walkway and refinishing our concrete stairs. We will certainly use North Country for all future work.

I love NCL. Has anyone been to the Garden Center?!?!?! Well if you have not it is a paradise found!…read moreFrom the knowledgable staff, to the variety of plants, to the beautiful pots, oh and did I mention that the owner's father makes the most BEAUTIFUL bird baths?!?!? Please if you have not stopped by the Garden Center please do! You will leave there happy and start making plans for that next landscape project that you have been putting off!!!

Louis Pallotta Paving

4.0

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What a great job done by Pallotta Paving. My driveway was old and had several cracks which were…read moregetting larger every year. The cracks were turning into small holes and I had weeds coming up in them. Worried that the condition would only get worse, so I called Vinnie at Pallotta Paving. He came within two days and gave me a reasonable quote for the work. I o.k.'ed the job and was told the work would be done within two to three weeks, not bad considering how busy so many companies are. I like the fact that Pallotta is a family owned business handed down from Grandfather to Father and now Son. The project was completed in one day and I arrived from work to a new driveway which I was able to park on that night. The whole job looks great. I would highly recommend Pallotta Paving to my friends and anyone who is seeking paving services. Very happy customer.

Jen Pressure Washing

4.2

Doug does a great job. His price is reasonable and he genuinely seems like a good guy…read more Last year, he power washed my house. This year, he treated my roof and cleared the gutters.

They were great. Treatment of the roof is already paying dividends, and they were only here four…read moredays ago. Siding looks great, and the technician took the time out of his life to wash our deck. Would highly recommend.

Full Cycle Landworks

I only wish we'd found John sooner--he would have saved us time, money, and delivered better…read moreresults than we ever expected. Our property backs onto Holyoke State Park, which left us with a dense 10-foot deep wall of seemingly impenetrable brambles. We had started clearing it by hand, but hadn't yet hauled away the debris. John showed up with his "Bramble Eater" and in short order turned the whole mess--roots and all--into mulch and put it back on the cleared area as fill. He even leveled the berm it had created and chewed through a half-dozen old cedar posts and downed tree sections like it was nothing. I can't overstate how impressed I was--not just by the power of his equipment, but by his work ethic on a rainy, muddy day. The "after" photo says it all. The "before" was a tangle of brush and debris that he completely transformed.

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Panzetti Landscaping

4.7

(3 reviews)

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