This is more of a character testimonial, than your standard review…read more Recently moved back to the Hudson Valley after a bunch of time in the nonprofit sector in PA, Marco and I had been friends and had worked together previously. He had been encouraging me to move back up as I have had a few losses and it has been a difficult time. Marco hooked me up with me some work immediately so I could stand on my feet and volunteered his time to help clear a space on a farm for me to live. It is a small production farm with a supportive and wonderful community that is definitely under-resourced. He routinely finds useful stuff to repurpose which he passes on and is always open to a question or conversation trying to solve a problem. Most recently, things slowed back down again and I ran out of firewood, he gave me a cord and a half from his personal stock to last me the rest of the winter and told me not to worry about it and that I could just come split some more in the spring time to restock his shed. I don't really have words for how thankful I am and how it would've been easy for him to say as a friend hearing my woes, wow that sucks, and then keep it moving, but that's not the type of person he is. Marco and I have had a decade long relationship that spans employer, mentor, friend, volunteer, accountability partner, general life coach. Because of his encouragement and guidance, I have launched a small business and have been building capacity here at the farm. Anyone looking to hire Marco should know they are bringing an A1 person, experienced problem solver, and a damn good operator into their endeavor. Be well. Travel light.

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.

Arrived on time. Handled removal of sofa bed quickly and efficiently. Was friendly and priced…read morecompetitively

Dom was extremely professional, efficient, and kind. I had been looking for help to remove…read morebarstools from my house and searched online when I came across Dom. Dom responded quickly and gave me a price point. When I was ready for the service, I called him and he was actually going to come the same day but we planned for the next day. He contacted me in the morning and came at the exact time that we discussed. My barstools were out of my house and in his truck in less than 5 minutes. Dom, thank you for being so personable and professional. I will absolutely use your services in the future and recommend your company to others. Thank you!!!!

Hands down the best carting/dumpster company I've ever worked with. Communication with Aaron was…read moreexcellent from start to finish -- quick responses, clear pricing, and no surprises. Aaron showed up exactly when he said he would, handled everything professionally, and made the whole process incredibly easy. I did my research, McGrady's pricing was by far the best compared to other companies I contacted and had previously used. The service was actually better than the more expensive options. It's rare to find a company that combines great communication, top-notch service, and unbeatable prices, but this one absolutely does. If you're facing a home or estate clean-out and want a company you can truly rely on, I would highly recommend them. We're very grateful for their help. Thank you Aaron! Patricia Burns and Family - Bethel, NY

McGrady's was an absolute pleasure to work with. I needed a dumpster on short notice and he was…read moreable to deliver quickly and worked around my schedule so that I could be there at drop off and pick up. His price was also the best in the area. If you need carting service in Orange County or the surrounding area I would absolutely contact McGrady's.

I have used Richard Ryan Excavation multiple times and am always very happy with the service and…read moreresult. Richie is not only a wonderful, down-to-earth guy, but his prices are fair and he works FAST! I absolutely recommend Richard Ryan Excavation for all of your demolition/excavation needs.

Littleman Excavating did an awesome job in demolitioning a two story structure I had on my…read moreproperty. Robert and his brother came out quickly to do the survey and gave me a very reasonable estimate. Roberts pricing was lower than the other two local vendors that I tried. The quality and clean up of the structure was done nicely and to my satisfaction. I would truly recommend Littleman Excavating to my friends, family and neighbors .

From the owner: Specialize in excavating of all terrains. Need a new side walk? Retaining wall? We can help make…read morethat a reality! We can clear land, demolition of houses, barns, garages (any building) , septics, foundations. We do it all no job too big or too small Call for a free estimate on all your excavating needs!

Marc and his team did a great job replacing our older patio with Bluestone. Also had an original…read morebrick walkway with replaced with Bluestone. At his advice we had them add a border to the walk. 100% Right decision. Made it pop!! Marc's team were courteous and on time each day. They cleaned up at the end of each day and at the end of the job. This is the 3rd time we've used Marc and he's our "go-to" for jobs like this....

From the owner: We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our…read moredistinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Being involved and working in the industry for 25 years and counting, has allowed us to give accurate knowledge of our trade combined with the ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. We specialize in residential Drainage Excavation, Foundation Waterproofing and Basement Waterproofing. Serving Southern Dutchess, Putnam, and Upper Westchester.

My driveway culvert pipe had rusted out & started to collapse with the last heavy rain. I needed…read moreexcavation work to dig out the old culvert and then replace it with a new one. When I talked to John over the phone, he sounded pretty familiar with the different options available. He had just recently ordered a similar size plastic culvert pipe and was able to let me know the price right away. John wasn't the first or only person I had take a look at the job, but he made the best first impression. John was on time for the appointment & professional. When we discussed the job, he was able to quickly explain how everything needed to be done. He even took the time out to explain to me the ways a concrete culvert box was more expensive (I asked out of curiosity) after we both agreed it wasn't in my budget. We discussed the time frame and he even let me know of possible complications that could make things take longer. It didn't take long for him to look things over. I let John know I was a little concerned that once the job started, I wouldn't have a driveway until completion. John in response told me he wouldn't start the job unless he knew he'd be able to wrap up same day. He left me an itemized proposal for the work before heading out. The excavator & culvert pipe (I went w 3' x 20' long plastic) were dropped off the night before. His workers showed up next day, checked in with me before they started since I wouldn't be able to use the driveway, & went to work. They dug up the old pipe & had the new one in quick. I went out to watch them build the headwalls. I'd say that was probably the longest part of the process. They had to sift through the larger stones, fit them into position, press them into place & then end up switching stones if the fit wasn't just right. Just as promised, start and finish happened same day & it looks great. I invited John back a few days later to get his take on a smaller job that I was personally working on for a quote. After seeing the work quality & time management of John & his company, they are going to be my "go to" for any projects that require excavation.

I needed excavation work to dig out a substantial area and part of an existing foundation, put in 2…read moreculverts, install/grade one short and one long driveway for access to the side of the house (which meant literally digging out a decent size hill), and take down a huge tree next to the house that was becoming dangerous and was in the way. I called three companies. John, the owner, came up to look at the job and give me a quote that evening. His price was competitive, not the cheapest, but he was clearly the most experienced and knowledgeable, and he seemed to be no B.S., and that turned out to be absolutely correct. I valued those qualities, and that he might be a great thought partner on how to best do things, which turned out to be the case, too. The evening before the job, as agreed he parked his excavator on our property while I was away. I guess I was expecting a smaller machine, because when I arrived I was a little awestruck at the size of it. The following morning John showed up with his worker Charlie, we briefly talked about the job and how the day would progress, and they began the job with the culvert work. John used the big machine to dig out a trench, which was like going through butter for the big machine. They rolled in the culvert they had brought, and Charlie, big, strong, young guy, built a 'headwall' by hand on both sides using large rocks. Right on cue, a big Blue Mountain Excavation dump truck with a load of crushed shale for the culvert/driveway showed up, and the driver, Ward, positioned it so that John in the excavator could take big scoops out, gently raining it on the culvert (I guess so as not to move it or damage it), before Ward expertly dumped the load where it needed to be. Next, John worked to clear, grade and compact the driveway while Charlie cut down smaller trees that were in the way. Next, the big old tree. John began digging out the massive roots on all sides, working in a very tight area, before pushing it down with the machine (was pretty cool to watch!), putting it right were he wanted it, avoiding the house, very close on one side, a tree on the other, electric wires on the third side, and the septic and underground pipe that were right there. I had expected them to just push it out of the way, but Charlie cut the tree into logs with a chainsaw, cut off most of the small branches with leaves and placed them out of the way in a pile, and John stacked the big logs neatly with the jaws of the excavator. Next, the hill, where John worked steadily and moved alot of earth. For this, I was glad he had a big machine, and he was able to do it more quickly than I would have thought. Next, digging out the foundation. Since this was work around and under an existing structure, I was, frankly, concerned that the machine was too big. But John was able to dig, no joke, within an inch of where I needed it, while coming within inches of the house, never touching it once. I watched closely, in amazement at how skillfully he operated the machine. Before they were finished, never mentioning it before or charging me for it, they put down straw and grass seed they had brought, to minimize the runoff from the unearthed area. I was surprised at how much they accomplished in one day, and the speed and precision with which John operated the excavator. With the tree, the straw and seeds, and other things I haven't described, I feel like John under-promised and over-delivered. At the end of the day I told John how great a job they did, and he looked at me, smiled and said matter-of-factly, "We move the earth" Yes, you do, John! A couple of weeks ago I did not know John, but I greatly respect his work and professionalism, and now consider him a friend. We have had this house for decades, and it is an understatement to say that good contractors are hard to find on the mountaintop. I had looked on Yelp for reviews on excavating companies and found very little. Since John and his guys did such a great job, I decided to write this, my first Yelp review. I am a real person, and would be happy to be a reference for John and Blue Mountain Excavation if John wants me to.