Ryan was really great to work with. He was responsive and professional, in addition to being far…read moremore reasonable than others who provided me with a quote. We started communicating in the winter and got on the list for the spring. Ryan reached out as soon as the weather was suitable to pour. He and his team worked hard over the course of a few days to remove the thick layer of old asphalt and prepare/frame the new driveway. The day the concrete was scheduled to arrive, the weather changed suddenly and was no longer suitable. Ryan postponed the delivery to the next day. I was glad he did because I wouldn't have known any better. I'd highly recommend RJM. We are pleased with the final product and are glad to never have to worry about an asphalt driveway ever again. The business is out in Valatie, but we live in Albany.

Ryan and his crew were great. They knew exactly what I wanted from the get. They stayed in touch…read morethe entire process and the finished product exceeded my expectations with their quality work. They were quick, efficient and fair priced I would highly recommend RJM for everyone's concrete needs! I will be working with them again on future projects.

I feel incredibly lucky to have found Steven and Sacred Oak Homes. Steven is more than a builder -…read morehe is an artist and offers creative suggestions that enhance the client's vision of the project while remaining solidly within the confines of what is possible. His entire crew - everyone I had contact with, were exemplary - personable, friendly, pleasant to deal with, repsectful of our property. They always left things neat, clean and maximally livable at the end of each day, and their work was professional and meticulous. Steven was always quickly responsive whenever I contacted him with any question or problem. Dealings with money were completely transparent, with a detailed statement listing costs of materials, labor, and Steven's (quite reasonable) mark-up; for the quality of work, I felt it was all very fairly priced. An emergency arose in our basement the day of my very first consultation with Steven, and he sent his crew over the next day to take care of it, even before we had agreed on a contract for services. We had our work done during the pandemic, and though there were some inevitable delays in getting materials, we never felt our project was "put on hold" in favor of a larger or newer one. I have already confidently recommended Sacred Oak to friends and relatives looking to have work done in their homes. Richard Z.

Steven and his team took an ordinary, poorly built kitchen and created a beautiful, sophisticated…read morespace for my family. The finish work was done with an artisan's touch and every tiny detail attended to. They definitely took the cabinets and appliances up several notches. Very high end looking. I would highly recommend them for any type of project from small to very, very large.

I had a great impression of this business from the initial phone call I made to them. First of…read moreall, Richard returned my call within half an hour which, as anyone who has ever dealt with contractors can attest to, is almost unheard of. He also showed up exactly when he said he was going to, gave us a very fair price for a roof repair, and then came back to do the job exactly when he said he was going to. Richard and his team did a super job, cleaned up after themselves, and were very pleasant and professional. I've since had Richard install tile and laminate flooring, change moldings, and paint rooms. All the jobs were beautifully done. Again, Richard gave me fair prices, showed up every day at the scheduled time, and made sure that everything was tidy before he and his crew left each day. When he finished the floors, he actually cleaned all my interior windows because he didn't want to leave any tile dust! I've referred him to friends, and I know that they are also very happy with his work. I'll definitely call Richard whenever I'm thinking of any home repair or improvement.

Well, our metal roof looked great for a total of 8 months, and didn't last one winter. We contacted…read moreMr. Linde, who came out, was combative and took ZERO responsibility for the roof not holding up. He actually blamed this on us, and then referred us to his attorney. We can't recommend this company, as they don't appear to stand behind their work. (See pictures)

Mike and the crew did a phenomenal job replacing our failing roof. From start to finish, the…read moreexperience was not only painless, but efficient and seamless. Communication from Day One was outstanding, via phone, email, and text. I cannot recommend Berkshire Roofing highly enough! I am very grateful to have found them and chosen them for the job.

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.

Tim is very honest and takes great care of out massive lawn. I know I can always count on him.read more

Two years after he completed work as a subcontractor for my new 6500 sq ft house, he refused to…read morerespond to my telephone calls, texts and emails and come back and look at something that failed on a Moen product that has a lifetime guarantee. Moen was kind enough to send me all replacement components for free as they are committed to doing. Houghton was concerned that he wouldn't be paid. Being somewhat capable myself, I was able to do the repairs myself. I also pointed out to Houghton, after leaving him a final unpleasant voicemail, that he came back to my house about a year earlier and I paid him within 15 minutes of his presenting the invoice. How could he be afraid to return again? His lack of response and then his stupid comment about not paying him, are patently absurd. His lack of ethical responsibility is the biggest concern. I also discovered that he made some basic plumbing errors in the installation of the Moen iO digital shower control as shown in the Moen video on how to install this device. Hopefully folks will realize that Steve Houghton is unreliable and has no integrity toward old clients.

I have been using Houghton plumbing and heating for years now. He is easy to talk to, can usually…read morebe to my house the same day, and has repaired things that other plumbers would insist that I replace. He is someone I trust and his work is equally good.

Jared stop down to give me a estimate on replacing all my windows in my home he was very…read moreprofessional and explained everything to me and my wife i was convinced he was the contractor that we needed to do this project he sent his crew down to do the replacement and they were very professional and cleaned up everything the windows are great i highly recommend j.b. dinicola builders for your next project. Tim Milton