They showed up on schedule, the work exceeded our expectations and everything stayed in budget…read more The owner was very communicative as to our options, we were dealing with a very complicated repair to our drainage lines . A++++

Maxwell Excavating and its owner, James, are absolutely top-notch. James and his team went above…read moreand beyond to handle our excavation needs with precision and expertise. They completed the job efficiently and flawlessly, leaving us impressed with their professionalism and dedication to quality work. I highly recommend Maxwell Excavating for any excavation projects - you won't find a better team to get the job done right. -Haus Windham Hotel

Our house dates from 1949, as did the septic tank, a galvanized tin container about 6' in diameter,…read moreno leach field. As the tank had caved in recently, we no longer had a functioning system (which indeed backed into the house at Christmas time.) After we trenched out the old system and at least got liquids flowing, we sought out bids to replace. Not only did the whole system have to get rebuilt to code, but we also had to deal with shale rock inches below the lawn and a wooded area leading down the hillside for the site of the leach field. Given the scope of the project, the first contractor we spoke to was never heard from again. J&R Contracting, headed up the the father and son team of Rick and Rick, arrived 2 days after we called, sized up the project, gave us a realistic estimate given the challenges of the site (e.g. assume an extra day to jack hammer through the shale to create a pit.) We said, "Sure!" Rick took a deposit to pay for the construction of a low profile holding tank, said they'd be back to do the job when the tank was ready. Sure enough, 3 weeks later, the team showed up with two backhoes, a dozer, trucks to transport in sand and topsoil, and chainsaws. We mapped out an area for the tank and leach field, and then they got to work. Over three days a level area was created for the leach field after removing some scrub trees. Specimen trees were tagged and left alone. The big project was jack hammering out the pit, as deep as I am tall. The tank was lowered in, piping connected and soil smoothed over. As J&R already had all the equipment on site, we asked for two days of extra work to bring in ten loads of sand and topsoil to regrade the lawn, reshaping to direct rainfall and winter melt away from the house foundations. The final step in late April will be to distribute shade tolerant grass seed across the new lawn. The final bill matched the original estimate. The added time and materials for sculpting the lawn was, of course, extra. The results far exceeded our expectations.

Never showed up.. spoke with him twice. If your too busy say so. Don't waste the customers time..read more

I found Earth & Stone while looking for excavators to remove around 60 stumps some maple, but…read moremostly apple, in an old orchard my family owns. Since i plan on farming this plot I needed someone who could bring in the right equipment to rip out the stumps without costing me an arm and a leg. I spoke with several contractors with excavators and their estimates were no less than $5,000. Blake Becker of Earth & Stone comes over for a free estimate and with his equipment can complete the work in a day for a much more reasonable price. I hired them and the following week he and his son Adam ripped them out in less then a day and piles the stumps neatly in a corner of the field. Adam then rakes the soil around the stump holes to where their is almost no depression and piles up the branches and trunks I had cut down into several piles for burning. In conclusion I am very pleased with their work, their price, and the level of communication they maintained throughout this project. I would recommend them to anyone in need of excavation work.

From the owner: We are an excavation company that specializes in site prep, driveway installation and repair,…read moreclearing, septic installation and repair, grading, and demolition/removal services.

We had a very unpleasant interaction here. My father briefly pulled in (less than a minute) simply…read moreto show me where the disposal area was located. We were not dumping anything, not blocking anything, and not causing any issue. The owner came out immediately and spoke to us in an extremely hostile and disrespectful manner, repeatedly stating this was private property. When my father explained he was just showing his daughter the location, the owner responded with, "Who is she?" in a very dismissive tone. There is a way to enforce rules without being rude. Based on this interaction alone, I would much rather drive elsewhere to a business that treats people with basic courtesy.

The garbage man that does Great Barrington thursday mornings is an awful human…read more Absolutely no respect for the elderly customers including my 83 year old grandmother, who's on her own most of the time. There have been multiple instances where while bringing in groceries for her while I vist, where he has verbally yelled and harrassed me including making threats because she is unable to bring the garbage can up a steep hill and to the end up the driveway. Most weeks when I dont have time to run over to her house, she gets the garbage can a few feet away from the sidewalk. I understand this isnt ideal but this man is more than capable to move the can an extra five feet to his truck. He continued to scream and harrass myself and my elderly grandmother including saying "hes from NY so hes not going to take it" to A 83 YEAR OLD WOMAN. Extremely disappointed by barbato for hiring such an aggressive terrible person.

He built this beautiful home in Woodstock NY. From clearing the land, putting a foundation, framing…read moreit and the driveway.

I'm sharing my personal experience with RJ General Contracting LLC of Saugerties, NY during a home…read morerenovation. This reflects what I observed, what I documented, and what independent professionals later communicated to me. I paid in full upfront for a complete electrical upgrade and new window installation, which I now regret. I expected the project to follow the schedule in our signed contract, but it did not. It has now been over a year. Workers who were present early on became less present over time. The contractor states his crew was on site full‑time, but that did not match what I personally observed or what neighbors reported. Communication became inconsistent, deadlines were missed, and progress slowed significantly. Because of ongoing delays and work that licensed professionals later described as deficient, I ended the contract. The contractor says he was not given time to finish, but my documentation reflects many delays and reassurances over a 10‑month period. Independent inspectors and engineers identified issues with window installation, electrical work, and structural elements. Their written reports suggest that several items require revision to meet safety and code standards. This is particularly important to me, my family, and guests who will be staying there. It was onlly after termination that I received change orders. They were not accompanied by the detailed invoices I had been requesting for months. The contractor has still not provided supporting documentation, and it has been well over a year. In my opinion, and based on conversations with other professionals and their written reports, the amounts listed are extremely high, exaggerated and inconsistent with the work completed. A substantial amount of work remains unfinished or needs revision. I've attached communication and documents related to my experience so others can review the information directly and form their own conclusions. For clarity, the contract ended due to repeated delays, missed contractual deadlines, and work that inspectors and other licensed professionals documented as not meeting code requirements. These findings were especially concerning to me because my family and guests will be staying in the home. The contractor maintains he was not given time to finish. My records show many delays and reassurances throughout the project, and significant work remains incomplete. From my perspective, he was given multiple opportunities to complete the work that had been paid for in full 10 months ago, specifically the electrical upgrade and full window installation. I'm sharing my experience so others can make informed decisions. In my opinion, it's important to research contractors thoroughly, check references, and be cautious with large upfront payments.

Josh gave us a great estimate that beat all competitors. He and his crew showed up and knocked out…read morethe job incredibly fast especially considering the heat and humidity of the day. Extremely happy with their service and the job they did for us. Will be recommending him to all my friends who ever need this type of work done.

The crew did a great job removing the carpet from my basement after flooding, along with removing…read moreother junk from my property. Fair pricing and efficient, good work.

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!

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!!!!