Poor people skills..recommended to my buyers in Highland....not by me....treated them disrespectful…read moreand then hung up on them...Gave names out of realtors in Rockland..one had not nice things about same behavior.

Found this contractor from a referral. Honest and reasonable. Painted a wall outside my home, and…read morefixed a piece of broken siding. He was on site to supervise the job. Before they left they fixed what concerned me (small details) and cleaned up. Never knew they were there except for the awesome paint job! Highly recommend this contractor and his crew. Licensed and insured in NY and NJ. 5 stars is not enough!!

Working with Aliotta Paving was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. From the first phone…read morecall and emails with Kim, to meeting Rocco and his incredible family, the entire process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. You can immediately tell how much expertise they bring to the job. Their equipment is top-notch, and their efficiency and workmanship are outstanding. They removed and replaced my entire driveway -- and did it for $4,000 less than the next nearest quote! Several neighbors in town had their driveways done by Aliotta over 15 years ago, and those driveways are still holding up beautifully -- a true testament to the lasting quality of their work. I highly recommend Rocco and his team. Rocco is hands-on throughout the entire project, making sure every detail is perfect. If you're considering a new driveway, don't hesitate -- go with Aliotta Paving!

We hired Aliotta paving to do our parking lot. In the beginning he was very accommodating. When he…read morefinished grading the lot we noticed it was back pitched. Generally an easy fix before pavement. He spent 25 minutes arguing it wasn't backpitched before finally agreeing to spend 10 minutes re pitching correctly. He broke some bricks on a step. Never told anyone this happened. When the job was finished and he wanted his pay immediately he was told a couple other owners need to look at it and he should be paid in the next day or two...he started screaming he wants to be paid now.

We had water damage in our basement from previous storms that required an extensive amount of work…read more We hired Barny and his team to install the framework, put new insulation in, and replace the drywall. They spackled, primed, and painted all the walls. Barny was able to re-enforce our basement steps that were not stable and in poor condition. He provided us various solutions to maintain the existing stairs and keep everything cost effective. He painted the risers, stained the steps, and caulked where it was needed. We also had him install a Nest thermostat, mount & install our tv, new light fixture, and light switches. He has a ton of experience with electrical work so we were able to get everything completed by the same company. Barny's commitment to his clients is very apparent. He provided us high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and competitive pricing. We are having him remove our old chandelier and replacing it with a new one. He will be repairing our dining room ceiling from a leak, spackling and painting this room, and installing new light panels. We highly recommend Barny and his team! Barny is always reliable, efficient, knowledgeable, meticulous, and most importantly very honest! We will continue to have him & his company complete some upcoming projects! -Kara & Mike S.

This contractor was true to his quote and time estimate. Both of the projects turned out looking…read moregreat. Prices were slightly lower than the other two quotes we received.

Jose is an extremely friendly guy who does their job with unbeatable price. Just a very great…read moreexperience overall. They worked hard, get the job done, followed safety protocols and town protocols, and very efficient. They schedule 2 days on my job but finished sooner. As a result they were able to get two of my neighbour's business, finished one of them as a side job. I'd say good for them and they well deserve this review and all their businesses. Thanks again!

We needed a real professional to remove a severely leaning Mulberry tree from our backyard. Ed,…read moreowner of Friendly Tree Service is a certified arborist and very skilled! So is his crew! Ed dismantled the tree piece by piece, carefully and patiently! It was pretty amazing to watch! The team orchestration led by Ed was great, and you can tell his team respects and learns from him. The overall experience was excellent. He stump-grinded also, and when they left, my backyard was spotless! If you want something done right, you need a professional! That's Friendly Tree Service! Quality Service, and professionals! Thank you for your hard work and an very excellent job! Nyack, NY

I have to Thank you so much for your expertise and coming to my rescue when I had a flood and days…read morelater needed new AC unit! Everything was in a timely manner and professional. Best service and if anyone needs plumbing and heating, this is who to call!!! You were always available and so patient with me! Thank you!

Charged $100 to reset a pilot light. Left without any paperwork, receipt, invoice, etc. Asked for a…read morereceipt and was promised I would get one but weeks went by and nothing. Asked again and was promised I would get one but again nothing. These people are liars.

Buyer Beware: Dishonest, Negligent, Fraudulent…read more On May 2, 2025, we were assigned to NYSERDA Contractors Mike Dunleavy and Matiss Riters. We never met Mr. Dunleavy. He was absent. He never came to our home. In his confusion, Mike Dunleavy created a bogus storyline of events based on second-hand information and misinformation from Matiss Riters in an alleged effort to cover up alleged Contractor Negligence and Insurance Fraud. The primary contractor we worked with was Matiss Riters along with his crew who proceeded to damage three (3) ceilings and one dining room wall in our home. The qualified homeowners are now forced to pay another contractor team out-of-pocket to complete the work and correct the damages done by Hudson Valley Energy, Inc. / Better Energy Solutions, Inc. No Certificate of Insurance was ever provided. No proof of Work Visas for the crew was ever provided. Matiss Riters led us to believe the maintenance in our home qualified. Matiss Riters stated, "This qualifies, but Mike has to approve it." Instead, Matiss Riters and his crew installed insulation in the attic. During this insulation installation in July, 2025, Matiss Riters and his crew damaged our entire kitchen ceiling and unintentionally blocked the air handler in the attic. Matiss Riters and his crew came back to our home in August, 2025, to correct and paint the kitchen ceiling, but we can still see the damages through the paint. On November 4, 2025, the homeowner attempted to perform the quarterly replacement of the air handler filter when he discovered the blockage. The homeowner reported the blockage to Mike Dunleavy the next day on November 5, 2025. Mike Dunleavy acknowledged the report. Six weeks later, the homeowner followed up on the report. Mike Dunleavy apologized profusely, in his own writing, stating he had forgotten about us. Thereafter, Mike Dunleavy blamed the homeowners for not cutting into the insulation installation to unblock the air handler filter, but a homeowner modifying or altering an installation voids the warranty and contractor liability. In his own writing, Mike Dunleavy stated he was confused, doubled down on the misinformation from Matiss Riters, attempted to gaslight the homeowners, blameshifted to avoid responsibility, projected the homeowners were trying to scam, then allegedly committed Insurance Fraud by suggesting, in his own writing, that we cover up his Contractor Negligence by filing the damages done by Matiss Riters and his crew as a Homeowners Insurance Claim. This suggestion was given to Mike Dunleavy by John Kulk of Kulk's Plumbing and Heating when John Kulk came to the house to stop the water leak caused by the blockage. John Kulk stated, "If the air handler had been on, the antifreeze would have prevented the damage." John Kulk then advised us to claim the Contractor Negligence on our Homeowners Insurance. John Kulk made the same suggestion to Mike Dunleavy. This suggestion shifts liability from the negligent contractors to the homeowners. This suggestion is Insurance Fraud. Despite the homeowners being kind and accommodating to these contractors, the contractors took advantage of two disabled people. The homeowner is a former Hartford Insurance Administrator and qualified New York State Business Ethics teacher. We believe Mike Dunleavy operates as Better Energy Solutions and Hudson Valley Energy to avoid detection by previous victims and regulatory oversight with the specific intent to defraud. Mike Dunleavy has served as president for both Better Energy Solutions Inc. and Hudson Valley Energy Inc. According to his professional profile, his leadership roles at these companies include: Hudson Valley Energy Inc.: He has served as President since February 2020. Better Energy Solutions Inc.: He served as President from September 2015 to February 2020. All statements above are true, verifiable, and protected under the Consumer Review Fairness Act. Check their reviews.

Better Energy Solutions deserves a five star review! Janis and his team arrived with fully equipped…read morehigh tech gear. After briefing me on what was to be done, Janis and his team insulated the attic, basement, garage and living space. They rerouted my dryer to vent outside and installed an exhaust fan in the bathroom. Everything they did made a huge difference in the home! The team was professional and very knowledgeable, addressing any concerns I had, immediately. Their work was clean and meticulous. It was obvious that the entire crew take pride in their work. They also installed new windows. My old windows were in terrible shape, but the new ones look beautiful and improve the energy efficiency and comfort. My living room, previously the hottest room, is now much cooler, thanks to the new windows blocking UV rays and heat. I can't praise Better Energy Solutions and the team enough! I highly recommend them and hope they know how much I appreciate their work. Thank you so much!

Carl does quality work at reasonable prices. He is skilled at all sorts of work and very familiar…read morewith wiring in older homes. Highly Recommend.

It's sad that "Yelp" is the only commentary left for Mr. Miller. He was an adequate contractor: it…read moretook him two years to fix the mistakes he made the first time he worked for me; I am still living with the mistakes he made the second time. His websites were full of misinformation. He spoke Spanish as well as I speak Urdu. He was unreachable most of the time. He didn't return calls, and his mailbox was full most of the time. He didn't offer "emergency service," as he couldn't be reached. He didn't like being a contractor. He did his best. His business is permanently closed. He began working for me in 2008, and I have the invoices to prove it. All of my comments reflect the quality of his work beginning in 2008, not the work in the last months of his life. He did his best. That is all one can ask of anyone.

I have to say that Paul and Miller general did incredible work for me. Paul was extremely…read moreknowledgeable, very responsive, and consistent with the results he provided. He came and gave me the best estimate for the amount of work that was required to redo my kitchen. I was uncertain on what exactly I wanted to do with my kitchen but Paul was able to create a unique design that went beyond my expectations. He was very attentive to detail and not only left me with a beautifully redone kitchen, but a clean one making sure there was no mess. You get what you pay for, and I didn't bother haggling because I knew that what I was getting was a more than fair price. Paul had a way of making me feel like my job was as important as the bigger jobs I'm sure he had.