Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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"They were excellent on all counts-knowledgeable, Available to answer questions, efficient, on time, neat workers , and they did a very good job."
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
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Emergency services offered
"I am very satisfied with the workmanship, quality of materials, the site prep work, and the application of asphalt and rolling-out with latest of new equipment technology. Combined with 2nd generation skilled asphalt specialist family owner/operator Bob jr. The job met all my expectations. Thanks, Nice job Everlast Roadtech."
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1998
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"Wonderful job done on very challenging basement. We are very happy with the results."
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"Definitely qualified for concrete work. Very fairly priced and was quickly available to hire. Would hire them again."
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"This company does exceptional work and I would highly recommend them. My patio came out exactly how we discussed. I also hired this company to do my lawn care as well. My lawn never looked so good!"
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
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"We cannot say enough good about Dylan, Seth and Tim. 3 very hard workers. Lifting heavy heavy loads of concrete and stone up my and down my cellar and porch steps. They never stopped for breaks. Great workers. Respectful and pleasant and knew their job requirements. Very careful with doors, floors etc It?s a messy job. ThankYou"
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2002
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"This experience was excellent from start to finish. Al was very helpful, kind, professional and friendly. The price was fair and the work quality was outstanding. The crown on our chimney looks great and will protect our property for years to come. We would definitely use Expert Chimney again."
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Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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"Appreciated all the hard work you guys did, everything was great!"
Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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"Good job, good price, quick work, creative solution to difficult conditions."
Serving Ghent, NY and surrounding areas
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"Work was done in a timely manner, good work ethics & skilled workers"
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