Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired GMC to install a retaining wall and stone walkway. The job was completed on time and the attention to detail was excellent. I would certainly recommend them and hire them again in the future."
Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Joe and Chris exceeded all of our expectations with the job. The job consisted of having to remove the left side door frame and molding from our bathroom door which they took great care in doing thus minimizing any destruction of the plaster walls. They expertly installed the new frame and rehung the door perfectly. They also repaired out front exterior door which was out of plumb and not closing properly. And also replaced our exterior basement door. They also replaced a damaged tongue and groove knotty pine board in our stairwell leading to our upstairs bedroom. Joe and Chris explained everything they had to do to complete the jobs and Joes estimate was reasonable in price. They are both gentlemen with a professional attitude, friendly and easy to talk to about the work and a variety of other topics not related to the job at hand. I highly recommend them."
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"David and his crew were very knowledgeable, patient, hardworking and professional. My deck, retaining wall and walkway came out beautiful. I would highly recommend using his company."
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Our basement looks so much better now. Thanks guys! Look forward to more business together"
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Also he built upstairs inside the Pool"
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"The crew was always on time...they always came when they said they would... they were very helpful and very clear about what they were planning to do... the quality of work is excellent... a truly dedicated work effort on the part of this company. I will definitely hire them for my next project and recommend them to friends and neighbors."
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2014
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rio Tinto were excellent. A very well skilled crew. Worked for two and a half days. Cleaned up each day. Went out of there way to make sure the project was to my liking. They even helped me out with a loose piece of siding on the house. A professional job all around. Very happy with the project. I would highly recommend them ."
Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"He was really understanding, like he came at the last minute and took me to get the air conditioner and brought me back. Even took me to the ATM to pay him. So he was really nice, and helped me out in the bad time."
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"It went awesome! They came right to my home and fixed the issue I was having with my cabinets! I HIGHLY recommend and hope the best for this local business. I would definitely consider this company for your next project/problem."
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Serving Hyde Park, NY and surrounding areas
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Beautiful job! Painted the outside of our entire house. Old clapboard had to be stripped down to the wood. Lots of trim work using different colors. Plaster experts! They repair plaster and paint it. Excellent job on the interior rooms. Very reasonable pricing. Everything was left clean and neat."
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