We take great pride in our 3 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Hired Lewis to check out electrical in my older mobile home had to update panel box spent numerous hours here trying to troubleshoot electrical problems. Went over and above to try to solve the problem"
Sharon W on December 2024
We take great pride in our 3 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Hired Lewis to check out electrical in my older mobile home had to update panel box spent numerous hours here trying to troubleshoot electrical problems. Went over and above to try to solve the problem"
Sharon W on December 2024
Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."
Eddie R on January 2023
Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."
Eddie R on January 2023
At Revenge Plumbing we take pride in our ability to make our customers happy. From providing clearly explained work scopes prior to commencing any work, to our service and follow up after the project, we work to ensure your satisfaction for years to come. Whether it’s a project as small as a clogged drain, or as large as re-piping your water and sewer systems, we have you covered. We specialize in prompt, affordable residential and commercial services to meet all of your plumbing needs. We offer a one year labor warranty and our vendors have many lifetime warranties on their products.
"Dean came this morning to give an estimate for running a gas line and was able to complete the job same day. He also went above and beyond to ensure everything was done right, and helped with our water pressure. Thank you! "
Eric H on May 2025
At Revenge Plumbing we take pride in our ability to make our customers happy. From providing clearly explained work scopes prior to commencing any work, to our service and follow up after the project, we work to ensure your satisfaction for years to come. Whether it’s a project as small as a clogged drain, or as large as re-piping your water and sewer systems, we have you covered. We specialize in prompt, affordable residential and commercial services to meet all of your plumbing needs. We offer a one year labor warranty and our vendors have many lifetime warranties on their products.
"Dean came this morning to give an estimate for running a gas line and was able to complete the job same day. He also went above and beyond to ensure everything was done right, and helped with our water pressure. Thank you! "
Eric H on May 2025
For over 80 years, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided plumbing, sewer and drain, heating and cooling design, installation, service, scheduled maintenance, and electrical services to our clientele. Founded in 1939, our company now spans three generations combining the pride and craftsmanship you expect from a locally owned and operated family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company. With a growing workforce and a fleet of vehicles driving around every upstate NY neighborhood, Crisafulli Bros. is one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Capital Region. Our vast resources and commitment to quality led to us being recognized as the Best of the Capital Region for over 16 straight years and named a Top Work Place. We have set the standard for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical craftsmanship in the region.
For over 80 years, Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has provided plumbing, sewer and drain, heating and cooling design, installation, service, scheduled maintenance, and electrical services to our clientele. Founded in 1939, our company now spans three generations combining the pride and craftsmanship you expect from a locally owned and operated family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company. With a growing workforce and a fleet of vehicles driving around every upstate NY neighborhood, Crisafulli Bros. is one of the largest mechanical contracting companies in the Capital Region. Our vast resources and commitment to quality led to us being recognized as the Best of the Capital Region for over 16 straight years and named a Top Work Place. We have set the standard for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical craftsmanship in the region.
As technology grows, so does our business. That is why we offer customers proven solutions that keep basements and dirt crawl spaces dry ALL of the time. We believe that all parts of a home should be functioning properly - so we listen to our customers in order to develop a specialized solution that fully meets their expectations. With numerous integrative and sophisticated product lines, we can help almost all situations!
"Work was done in two stages due to weather so worked with two crews both friendly and excellent. A problem was fixed promptly and properly. Would highly recommend this outfit "
Susan A on April 2025
As technology grows, so does our business. That is why we offer customers proven solutions that keep basements and dirt crawl spaces dry ALL of the time. We believe that all parts of a home should be functioning properly - so we listen to our customers in order to develop a specialized solution that fully meets their expectations. With numerous integrative and sophisticated product lines, we can help almost all situations!
"Work was done in two stages due to weather so worked with two crews both friendly and excellent. A problem was fixed promptly and properly. Would highly recommend this outfit "
Susan A on April 2025
Hello there, my name is Cyrus and I am the owner of Feather & Stone Home Maintenance. At our company we take great pride in our work. From the smallest of tasks, to the largest projects, each home we work in is treated with the utmost care like it is our own. Our expertise is in plumbing repairs and water treatment with over 10 years in the industry. We are passionate about providing access to water and other essential home systems at fair affordable prices. But we don’t stop there, we also provide service for landscaping, painting and maintenance for all of your homes essential systems. Give us a call and let us tackle your list of projects together.
"We will be asking Cyrus to come back for additional work at the house. He and Lewis were prompt, did an excellent job explaining what they were doing or if plans had to change based on what we needed to fix. The work was done well and at a fair price. We will be asking Cyrus and Lewis back. We are very pleased with their work."
Jonathan S on March 2024
Hello there, my name is Cyrus and I am the owner of Feather & Stone Home Maintenance. At our company we take great pride in our work. From the smallest of tasks, to the largest projects, each home we work in is treated with the utmost care like it is our own. Our expertise is in plumbing repairs and water treatment with over 10 years in the industry. We are passionate about providing access to water and other essential home systems at fair affordable prices. But we don’t stop there, we also provide service for landscaping, painting and maintenance for all of your homes essential systems. Give us a call and let us tackle your list of projects together.
"We will be asking Cyrus to come back for additional work at the house. He and Lewis were prompt, did an excellent job explaining what they were doing or if plans had to change based on what we needed to fix. The work was done well and at a fair price. We will be asking Cyrus and Lewis back. We are very pleased with their work."
Jonathan S on March 2024
At Crisafulli Bros., we provide expert plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical services throughout Upstate New York. Since 1939 our technicians combine the craftsmanship you’d expect from a locally owned family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company to ensure your home is safe, comfortable and efficient.
"Technician Jordan Thomas was on time, professional, friendly. Performed furnace cleaning quickly and removed all replaced filters. Explained work performed. Work was done under a service contract so no charge."
Jim D on October 2024
At Crisafulli Bros., we provide expert plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical services throughout Upstate New York. Since 1939 our technicians combine the craftsmanship you’d expect from a locally owned family business with the resources and knowledge available from a large national company to ensure your home is safe, comfortable and efficient.
"Technician Jordan Thomas was on time, professional, friendly. Performed furnace cleaning quickly and removed all replaced filters. Explained work performed. Work was done under a service contract so no charge."
Jim D on October 2024
With over 30 years of experience, I have built a reputation for excellence, professionalism, and reliability. My work speaks for itself—no call-backs, just high-quality plumbing done right the first time. As a dedicated Christian, I believe in using my skills to serve others, which is why I am proud to be associated with Angi, a platform that not only connects homeowners with trusted professionals but also gives back by helping those in need. Whether it’s a routine repair or an urgent plumbing issue, I approach every job with integrity, precision, and a heart for helping people. When you choose Dave's Plumbing, you're not just hiring a plumber—you're partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your home and community.
"Incredibly well. Dave takes extreme pride in his workmanship and goes above and beyond. As a small example, he had to remove some drywall anchors for the work, and I was surprised to see he reinstalled even better ones and re-mounted the object for me. I already plan to hire him again for additional work soon."
Adrian A on November 2024
With over 30 years of experience, I have built a reputation for excellence, professionalism, and reliability. My work speaks for itself—no call-backs, just high-quality plumbing done right the first time. As a dedicated Christian, I believe in using my skills to serve others, which is why I am proud to be associated with Angi, a platform that not only connects homeowners with trusted professionals but also gives back by helping those in need. Whether it’s a routine repair or an urgent plumbing issue, I approach every job with integrity, precision, and a heart for helping people. When you choose Dave's Plumbing, you're not just hiring a plumber—you're partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your home and community.
"Incredibly well. Dave takes extreme pride in his workmanship and goes above and beyond. As a small example, he had to remove some drywall anchors for the work, and I was surprised to see he reinstalled even better ones and re-mounted the object for me. I already plan to hire him again for additional work soon."
Adrian A on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Excellent. Very neat, punctual and really did a great job."
Erika S on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Excellent. Very neat, punctual and really did a great job."
Erika S on April 2025
We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.
"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."
Jesse Y on May 2024
We are a full service building and remodeling contractor. We have been in the construction industry for more than 20 years. We remodel all aspects of your home, Kitchens, Baths, living areas and so much more. We also will build new homes, decks, garages, and out buildings. Our ability to accurately price jobs, puts us in a league of our own. We have the Best People, Best Products, Best Results, Everytime. Come experience the differences.
"Joe and his team put a beautiful addition on to my house. He did a great job of communicating and worked with us on pricing throughout. I would recommend him without hesitation."
Jesse Y on May 2024
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.