Great electrical work, poor plumbing experience, Expected a higher quality result and was very…read moredisappointed.

Martins installed a boiler w polypropylene to finalize our driveway heater. Their technical work…read morewas great and they are very organized We felt that communication could have and should have about the boilers details: internal safety temps, propane consumption, details re the snow sensor, temperature sensor etc. It's all worked out now but at the consumer end, we wld have appreciated details early, not because I called Martins a lot. I'm sure I was annoying but they were very polite and Leonard was excellent about information. I'd use them again for work but I've learned to ask questions sooner.

Hubbard's guys, Fuzz and Tom spent 11 hours at our home upgrading our 100 Amp Service to a 200 Amp…read moreService. They were so nice and very professional. They did an amazing job and next, we are putting in a new heating/cooling system.

My experience with Hubbards Plumbing went from a 5 in 1988 when Hubbard installed plumbing in my…read morenew home, a 3 summer 2013 and now 1 star. 1988 Hubbard installed the B vent in home carpenter did not finish B vent correctly code officer passed all work in my home and according to Hubbard the Code OFficer did not do his job. 1988 two months after home finished tub installed by Hubbard in bathroom where the B vent was staring at Hubbard yet not a word that it was unsafe. The next 26 years Hubbard maintained all plumbing: low flush toilets ( B vent staring at Hubbard while installing toilet), sink, hot water heater and all plumbing maintenance. All those years the B vent was not finished correctly yet Hubbard never informed me of this error on builder part. April 2013, I requested a bathtub be installed and was scheduled for June yet called and never got a service call appointment. May 2014 home inspected for sale Chad Hubbard arrives and tells realtor and buyers : it is noted the B vent is a fire hazard, not code compliant, and potentially noxious fumes. Chad Hubbard states " as you see Anne I cannot state all is well when there are several life safety issues" When a plumber ignores "several life safety issues" in a home that he has maintained for 26 years I question how safe my family and friends are when doing business with Hubbard Plumbing.

Mike from M&M plumbing came to fix a leaky kitchen sink drain today. This is not the first time we…read morehave hired Mike, knowing that he always shows up on time and completes the work for a reasonable price. There are many price gougers out there in the market these days, but not Mike who is an honest tradesman who does the work you pay him to do. Don't hesitate to call him next time you need plumbing work done.

I don't understand the negative reviews (two of which come from non-Ithaca locations). Our…read moreexperience couldn't have been more different. We called them on a non-emergency basis. They came out immediately (on a holiday weekend). They solved a number of problems we were having. They did so by applying real cleverness and good humor. They then charged a very reasonable amount. We couldn't be more pleased!

Quick response by a knowledgable and personable serviceman. The charges were competative…read more I highly reccommend them

Very polite and responded quickly! It is good to have more options to fix things in our area.read more

I hired Matthew for an emergency macerator pump replacement. He was responsive and available when…read moreother local firms were booked out, which I sincerely appreciated, to his credit. However, I cannot recommend his business based on the quoting and final billing miscommunications. The project vastly exceeded the initial 4-hour estimate, ending up at over 8 hours of labor without any mid-job notification that the scope or time was doubling. Additionally, I was charged two separate $150 site visit fees ($300 total) for a single job that was split into multiple visits for their scheduling convenience. Despite a verbal agreement to provide the main parts 'at cost,' since I already had them ready to order, the final invoice included significant markups on basic cleaning and truck supplies like towels and buckets. When I reached out to discuss these discrepancies in good faith, suggesting compromise, the response was defensive and included immediate threats of late fees on a first-time invoice that was actively being contested. PitStop reduced the invoice by $50 as "good faith". After I itemized out a compromise between what I was led to expect and what was invoiced, I was ghosted. After waiting a few weeks and following up with no response, I chose to pay the invoice in full simply to close the matter, but I strongly advise other property owners to get a binding written contract and a capped labor quote upfront before any work begins.

Matt is professional, responsible, honest and reliable…read more He arrived on time for both visits scheduled. He gave me a play-by-play and offered great suggestions and follow-up. His pricing is competitive. You can't beat Pit Stop Plumbing! Trust me; I've never found a better, more competent contractor. Thank you.

LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling did an outstanding job installing a new Mitsubishi air source…read moreheat pump mini-split system in our home. From start to finish, their team was professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Brian, the owner, came out personally to assess our home, explain our options, and prepare three clear proposals so we could choose the solution that best fit our needs and budget. He also walked us through the finished system after installation, taking time to explain how everything works and how to care for it going forward. The installation crew, Lee and Damian, were terrific throughout the installation. Each day they arrived on time, worked efficiently, and were clearly experienced at handling the kinds of site-specific challenges that come with a rural home. They communicated what they were doing, addressed every issue that came up without fuss, and kept the worksite very clean throughout the project. They also removed the old system safely and cleanly. It's clear that LaMorte Electric is a skilled, local, family-owned contractor that takes real pride in their work and customer service. We are extremely happy with our new system and highly recommend LaMorte Electric Heating and Cooling to anyone in the Ithaca area looking for heat pump or HVAC work.

Brian and his team installed an AC and upgraded my electric service. They worked efficiently and…read morewere communicative throughout the process. Everyone was friendly and professional. I also feel it was a great value, other contractors wanted a similar price for less well reviewed equipment. Overall, very pleased with the work and will likely hire again as more electric needs develop.

Well our entire family have been using HSC Associates for over 20 years and they have always done a…read morestellar job servicing and installing numerous HVAC systems in our various properties. Recently our Mitsubishi split went down in our main tv room during this lastest round of scorching heat. HSC responded immediately and between Marvin, Brandon, Kevin and Zack were able to find the problem and get it back into operation. Ahhhh! Cold air again!!! Great job fellas. 10 Stars for this fix. Thanks again. Loyal Customer, D. Barr Family

We have been HSC customers for 12 years since our move to Ithaca. Last spring, they cleaned and…read moreserviced our boiler incorrectly, and when we started using the heat, it whistled loudly. We called them, and they came and said it was their error--no charge. They then sent a bill. We called and reminded them, and they said it was no problem. This year, when we called to make our annual appointment for service, they said they would not come unless we paid in advance because we had an outstanding unpaid bill. We explained, but Brandon became increasingly annoyed. HE HUNG UP THE PHONE! Never have I encountered such unprofessional behavior. How dare he? Is this a way to treat customers? Marcia Kepecs Ithaca NY

I called Donahue Halverson to come look at my Munchkin boiler--in its death throes--and give me an…read moreestimate on options going forward. A very friendly, amiable guy came out and had a look and promised to send me an estimate later in the week. When I didn't hear, I called and got their voicemail. I explained that I was expecting an estimate and that I'd be going out of state for two weeks and hoped the estimate would arrive by the time I got back. it did, and I had questions, so I called back. The woman who answered the phone seemed confounded by my request and said I needed to sign the contract and send it back. I explained again that I had questions that needed to be answered first. She wondered what my questions were, so I explained what they were. In a none too polite manner she said someone would get back to me. No one ever did.

The best and the nicest. Love their tech who saves us again. Previously installed a water heater…read morethe same day. Now, replaced a kitchen faucet, fixed a leaky sink and fixed a leaky bath faucet. All done the same day and perfectly! Love these people!