"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/ballston-lake/brandon-kristel-plumbing-reviews-8138578.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"VANN REMODELING","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Carolyn M."},"reviewBody":"Brian, Steve, Kevin, and Rick are professional, arrive on time, and work consistently through the day. Brian is an excellent carpenter and pays very close attention to details. Steve is an excellent all around "handyman" and painter/stainer who takes pride in doing a job well. Kevin asked and confirmed where items were to be installed, and performed a wide variety of tasks well, including the demolition, insulation, and moulding installation. On this job subcontractors were used for the plumbing, electric, tile installation, and shower enclosure installation. There were numerous issues with the plumber: water pipes run on incorrect side (hot on left side) inside the wall of one shower when there was no need to reverse them because they were completely new runs from the basement immediately below the bathroom; the pedestal of the sink was installed upside down; the toilet was not seated properly; and the shower valve was installed incorrectly because they did not account for the reversal of the pipes in the wall which caused the temperature adjuster inside the valve to malfunction. All the plumbing issues were in the first bath to be remodeled. I spoke to Rick about the problems and I fired the plumber hired by Vann Remodeling, then I hired a plumber of my choosing to correct the issues and finish the installations in the second bathroom. Rick adjusted the cost of the plumbing portion of the contract, although the adjustment covered less than a third of the cost of the new plumber. The electrician installed the incorrect type of timer switch to control the exhaust fans. I found the error when I read the boxes and insert materials. I called the switch manufacturer to confirm and was told the installed switches were not applicable to service devices with a motor; they were for use with incandescent lights only. The manufacturer's service representative gave me the correct product number to use for the exhaust fans. I called Rick, who called the electrician and he corrected the switch installations. The boxes clearly stated the switches were not for motorized devices. Mistakes happen, and I'm glad that I ask for all boxes and inserts for all materials be left for me to review and dispose or keep for my records. The tile sub-contractor did excellent work. The tile contractor did a masterful job of designing the wall installation to avoid the the shower fixtures and light switches interfering with the decorative design, and accommodating the floor design to account for the unusual shape of the vanity base in the larger bathroom. The shower enclosure installations went perfectly. In one bath it is a corner-angled enclosure that is framed, and in the large shower with the bench it is a frameless all glass enclosure. Precision Glass and Mirror did the installation, and I highly recommend them. In 2010 when Vann Remodeling redid the family room and half-bath a drywall sub-contractor was hired. This time the Vann Remodeling crew did the drywall finishing. That is not their specialty and unfortunately it shows as some of the screw heads and tape lines show. The carpentry work they did is excellent. They installed a linen cabinet, vanity, and wall cabinet in the bathrooms. The door replacements and new moulding installations surrounding each door and bathroom window were professionally completed. Steve did a professional job staining and finishing all the windows, painting all the new moulding and doors, and both bathrooms. The final charge for the window refinishing was increased by over $800 from the original estimate. This up-charge was added because Rick did not originally account for the grilles in all the windows, even though the grilles were in the windows when he came to do the estimate. The largest issue I have with Vann Remodeling is that the estimates are a paragraph with a total estimated price, and not an itemized cost estimate. That makes it difficult to know exactly what is and isn't included in the price estimate--for example the window grilles and cost for the work to be done by the plumber. Vann Remodeling has done several jobs for me including: building a 10x12 shed with concrete floor; replacing all the windows, including a large picture and a bay; gutting and remodeling the family room and half-bath/laundry room; and remodeling a three-season room. Any work that involves carpentry and painting I would highly recommend them. If there is plumbing or electrical work be aware that Rick will be hiring sub-contractors and as I learned with this job, sometimes there are problems with them. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/ballston-lake/vann-remodeling-reviews-4972212.htm"},"position":10}]}
Plumbing Handyman Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Broadalbin, NY
Last update on October 15, 2025
Ryan N.
5.0
01/2025
Nate and Orange Tree did their best work and my plumbing is in Great hands!!
Patrick and Kyle Maloney are a father and son team in a family that has been providing plumbing services to the community for generations. They are top-notch professionals whose expertise and talents are admirable. Patrick stopped by to evaluate what would be needed, and schedule the...
Sharon G.
5.0
07/2016
Leaking pipe in the sink in our half bath. Communication re time of arrival was excellent. Will definitely keep his #er & recommend him to anyone who has plumbing problems !!!
Ken V.
5.0
08/2015
Brandon always answers my calls. Over the last 3-4 years he has installed toilets and sinks in my home. He has diagnosed rattling pipes correctly and is excellent at trouble shooting. Brandon has also worked on my 46 year old Utica gas hot water boiler. He is very knowledgable not only with...
Bath Fitter offers top-quality, customized bathroom renovation products and service and can complete the entire installation in one day! We provide more than just bathtub liners and bath surrounds. With more than 25 years of experience, we tailor each acrylic bathtub and shower to fit your specific bathroom. We also have a wide range of accessories including shower doors to complete your bathroom design. You get a comprehensive solution that goes beyond quick bathtub resurfacing fixes. Because measurements are taken in advance, and manufacturing is completed at our facility, we are able to install the entire one-piece seamless shower or bathtub enclosure in just one day without compromising on quality and you'll get a lifetime warranty, too. Explore our bath remodeling, shower remodeling and tub-to-shower conversion services and see why a Bath Fitter bathroom makes all the difference.
"Logan did a great job. Nice guy too!"
Rick P on December 2024
Bath Fitter offers top-quality, customized bathroom renovation products and service and can complete the entire installation in one day! We provide more than just bathtub liners and bath surrounds. With more than 25 years of experience, we tailor each acrylic bathtub and shower to fit your specific bathroom. We also have a wide range of accessories including shower doors to complete your bathroom design. You get a comprehensive solution that goes beyond quick bathtub resurfacing fixes. Because measurements are taken in advance, and manufacturing is completed at our facility, we are able to install the entire one-piece seamless shower or bathtub enclosure in just one day without compromising on quality and you'll get a lifetime warranty, too. Explore our bath remodeling, shower remodeling and tub-to-shower conversion services and see why a Bath Fitter bathroom makes all the difference.
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Integrity, Service, Professionalism & “Technical Know How” - if you are looking for this in a HVAC company – FloBros should be your go to service provider. I’ve worked the Capital District’s Top Tier providers & they fall short where FloBros excels. When I looked to the “big guys” for a simple service request they immediately “blew up” a small request into a new installation. FloBlos was sharp in trouble shooting & to the point in options, I’ve used them multiple times now & will continue to do so in the future. Look no further than FloBros for your HVAC needs!!! "
David L on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Integrity, Service, Professionalism & “Technical Know How” - if you are looking for this in a HVAC company – FloBros should be your go to service provider. I’ve worked the Capital District’s Top Tier providers & they fall short where FloBros excels. When I looked to the “big guys” for a simple service request they immediately “blew up” a small request into a new installation. FloBlos was sharp in trouble shooting & to the point in options, I’ve used them multiple times now & will continue to do so in the future. Look no further than FloBros for your HVAC needs!!! "
S. J. Quinlan Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"I hired Steve to completely remodel our kitchen (new cabinets, appliances, new tile floor & backsplash, plus electrical, plumbing & painting) Steve and his crew were extremely efficient and the quality of their work was exceptional. Steve was very pro-active in communicating what was happening at the moment and what the next step in the process would be. The kitchen remodel took just over 2 weekswhich included waiting a fethe new countertops"
Michal B on April 2024
S. J. Quinlan Construction proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity, and by paying attention to the details that matter most to you. These are a few of the many things that set us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
"I hired Steve to completely remodel our kitchen (new cabinets, appliances, new tile floor & backsplash, plus electrical, plumbing & painting) Steve and his crew were extremely efficient and the quality of their work was exceptional. Steve was very pro-active in communicating what was happening at the moment and what the next step in the process would be. The kitchen remodel took just over 2 weekswhich included waiting a fethe new countertops"
We do a wide variety of remodeling, we also offer piers, deck builds, ICF and much more! Fully insured and fair pricing! We understand you want your dreams to come to life and we can do it at a fair price!
We do a wide variety of remodeling, we also offer piers, deck builds, ICF and much more! Fully insured and fair pricing! We understand you want your dreams to come to life and we can do it at a fair price!
I live in, and have renovated, a historic home for the past 30+ years. My work completed on the home includes all forms of interior and exterior skill, including; sheetrocking, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, painting, framing, roofing, etc. As a retired teacher, I am currently a shop manager in a woodworking shop, supervising the use of a multitude of woodworking tools including; planers, jointers, table saws, bandsaws, miter saws, etc. I pay close attention to detail and complete each job correctly.
I live in, and have renovated, a historic home for the past 30+ years. My work completed on the home includes all forms of interior and exterior skill, including; sheetrocking, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, painting, framing, roofing, etc. As a retired teacher, I am currently a shop manager in a woodworking shop, supervising the use of a multitude of woodworking tools including; planers, jointers, table saws, bandsaws, miter saws, etc. I pay close attention to detail and complete each job correctly.
We provide specialist services for a wide range of budgets and scopes, including kitchens, bathrooms, decks and other custom features. With decades of experience in home renovation and repair, we're ready to bring top line solutions to meet your needs with care and efficiency. We work with clients to design fit-to-purpose projects and add value through workmanship and effective product selection.
"Matt installed a new front door on my house and new flooring throughout my living areas. I have been contacted by neighbors asking who did my front door, and have received several compliments on the flooring. I know it was a difficult pattern to work with, but you cannot find a single flaw - the installation was perfect and I could not be happier! I will be using Finish Works for all my renovation and repair needs in the future and am already on the schedule for my bathroom. Matt even rescued me when I tried to replace a thermostat with a programmable one and got stuck. Recommend 100%!!"
Barbara B on May 2025
We provide specialist services for a wide range of budgets and scopes, including kitchens, bathrooms, decks and other custom features. With decades of experience in home renovation and repair, we're ready to bring top line solutions to meet your needs with care and efficiency. We work with clients to design fit-to-purpose projects and add value through workmanship and effective product selection.
"Matt installed a new front door on my house and new flooring throughout my living areas. I have been contacted by neighbors asking who did my front door, and have received several compliments on the flooring. I know it was a difficult pattern to work with, but you cannot find a single flaw - the installation was perfect and I could not be happier! I will be using Finish Works for all my renovation and repair needs in the future and am already on the schedule for my bathroom. Matt even rescued me when I tried to replace a thermostat with a programmable one and got stuck. Recommend 100%!!"
Indigo Sky Construction, let us help you have a stress-free experience! *Fences-Install or repairs *Decks-Install or repairs *Porches-Install or repairs *Concrete work-all types (including stamp work), installs or repairs *Inground pools-including concrete work, installing the pool and liner or tile. *Interior renovations (Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring) *AND MORE, just ask us! We are owner-operated and have been in business since 2021. What makes us stand out are our competitive prices, pride in our work, our professionalism, willingness to work with customers, and our quick response to customer inquiries. As well as our backgrounds in construction, real estate, flipping, customer service and more! We love helping people make their dreams, ideas, or repairs come to life as stress free and smooth as possible.
Indigo Sky Construction, let us help you have a stress-free experience! *Fences-Install or repairs *Decks-Install or repairs *Porches-Install or repairs *Concrete work-all types (including stamp work), installs or repairs *Inground pools-including concrete work, installing the pool and liner or tile. *Interior renovations (Kitchens, bathrooms, flooring) *AND MORE, just ask us! We are owner-operated and have been in business since 2021. What makes us stand out are our competitive prices, pride in our work, our professionalism, willingness to work with customers, and our quick response to customer inquiries. As well as our backgrounds in construction, real estate, flipping, customer service and more! We love helping people make their dreams, ideas, or repairs come to life as stress free and smooth as possible.
General Plumbing, gas line and appliance run and repair. Replumbing others mistakes, water treatment. pellet stove cleaning and repair
General Plumbing, gas line and appliance run and repair. Replumbing others mistakes, water treatment. pellet stove cleaning and repair
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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts
You can remove air from your shower pipes in a few simple steps. Turn off the water at the main water supply and open all the faucets in your home, starting with those closest to the water supply and working away from those. Let the faucets run dry, then flush all the toilets in your home until there is no more water in them. From there, turn the water supply back on and let it flow for 10 to 15 minutes until the sputtering stops. To finish, turn off your faucets and flush your toilets in the reverse order.
Just as frozen pipes can cause a blocked sink that won’t drain, frozen toilet pipes can block water from flushing down the drain pipe and prevent the tank from refilling, depending on which lines are frozen. To clear a frozen drain pipe, you can fill the toilet tank or bowl with warm water and flush, allowing the water to thaw the pipe as it rushes through.
Ensure there’s a way to flush out excess water from the generator. There will either be a bin you can pull to dump water down the drain or a simple button if your generator is hooked up to a drainage pipe.
Ideally, you’ll want to drain after every shower, but there will be a mark on the generator that shows how much water it can hold. Failing to drain the generator can lead to automatic shut-offs or damage.
Drain pipes carry wastewater from sinks, toilets, showers, and other fixtures to the main sewer line. They’re typically located within the walls and floors and beneath a home’s foundation. Meanwhile, sewer pipes transport collected wastewater to a septic tank or a municipal sewer system.
If methods like hot water or a plunger don’t work on your clogged drain, you can snake your drain to dislodge the plug. This can be a messy process, taking some physical effort and additional time over the other drain-clearing options. You can purchase a drain snake at a hardware store and choose from handheld options or those attached to a drill. Just work slowly, and be ready to call a plumber if you’re unable to reach the clog from your drain or P-trap.
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The Broadalbin, NY homeowners’ guide to plumbing handyman services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Handyperson prices vary widely since they work on so many different jobs. Using this guide, you’ll get a better understanding of why the cost of a handyperson changes based on the job, size of the project, and where you live.