We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at 90ish); wooden backs, seats worn through and what appeared to be kapok stuffing falling out here and there. Not particularly good quality chairs I don't think, but of sentimental value to me. We also had another, nonmatching wooden chair which I wanted reupholstered in a matching fabric. All had dings and scratches and occasional loose joints, and we had put sticky felt on the bottoms of the legs to avoid scratching our dining room floor. I telephoned to ask if he could do the job, phone was answered promptly and pleasantly by Mr. Hayden himself, appt made for us to bring chairs to him the following day (a Saturday in early June 2013). I did not have upholstery cloth picked out, he said fine to get it elsewhere (he could tell us how much needed after seeing chairs) or he had some we could look at. Address he wanted chairs brought to was different from that listed as Havenhouse Upholstery on Google (it appears on Google as Havenhouse all one word); appeared to be his home when we got there. He had a furniture-filled workshop in his back garage which is where we dropped off the chairs; he had about a dozen different rolls of upholstery cloth of different patterns/fabrics in the back of his minivan and we chose one we liked from that selection (I am perfectly happy with what we chose, but do not consider myself a picky shopper in matters of style -- durability and stain resistance more important as we have kids, and he recommended some of what he brought as more durable than other fabrics, we chose from those). Estimate was $575 for reseating/upholstery/stain guarding and $200 for repairs to chairs (he said refinishing was not recommended for chairs like these, and that was not our focus anyway), paid by check $250 deposit. He said it would take several weeks. Late June I called to check and let him know we would be unreachable for a week, he said he was almost done. As arranged he called me after we returned to arrange pickup, appt made for next day. He stated repairs had been more extensive than estimated and would be an extra $75 (I made no quibbles). Place to pick up was another different address. I had to call to confirm address twice (trouble entering into GPS) but each time Mr. Hayden answered right away himself and was immediately helpful. and quot;Haven House Upholsteryand quot; or similar not seen on signage of building at that address when I arrived so I phoned; he drove to where I was (took 1 minute) and led me back to a storage unit containing a workspace and lots of furniture including our chairs. He helped me load up and I paid remainder by check to him personally, receiving receipt with both Haven House Upholstery and his name at the top which lays out work done nicely but does not include tax line (I have to assume sales tax was included in the price). Quality of the work: seats look great, very comfortable to sit on with good firm/soft balance for both me (short and fat) and husband (tall and thin), fabric fits tightly and is beautifully folded over corners and evenly trimmed underneath, a lot better than the original seats even before they wore through. The fabric we chose had a herringbone pattern which would show minor faults in alignment easily and this was perfectly aligned on each chair. Wood had greatly diminished ding/scratch appearance, still present (as expected) but have to look a lot harder to find them. Joints very stable now, no leaked glue visible (if he used glue; I didn't ask how he made repairs). Unasked, he had replaced the sticky felt pads under each chairleg with the same color and thickness we had used. Overall, I am very pleased with the work quality. Timing and what would and could not be done was all accurately explained in words I could understand. Cost was a bit more than original estimate but I believe the chairs deserved this as he hadn't tested the joints a lot before making his estimate, and this is not a visible problem. I had expected more of a storefront experience given the name and quot;Havenhouse Upholsteryand quot; but reaching and dealing with Mr. Hayden was easy at all times. My only concern is the lack of evidence of having paid sales tax on the receipt, which I did not notice until I got home. I would use him again if needed; he seems to be a real craftsman who cares about quality and that is well worth putting up with a slightly less-than-slick business demeanor. 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Real Estate Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Craryville, NY
I rated the cost as N/A because we did not shop around; I chose this vendor because he was highly rated on Angie's List, but do not know how his bid and final costs compare to others. We had 6 wooden dining room chairs which were my grandmother's (so at least 60 years old, as she died at...
Ann V.
5.0
06/2013
George is amazing! After years of being so disappointment in carpenters and other service people in this area, George was a real find! Very hands on...on time...on budget....takes full responsibility for any problems...plus he and his crew are really nice guys. I am having him build a...
Carolyn P.
5.0
03/2013
Chris and Chris were wonderful to work with, and I will call them again if I need any landscape lighting done (their real specialty I'm told). Chris answered my very first call, was able to come by to give me an estimate in less than 24 hours, and scheduled and completed the work 2 days...
Jacob C.
5.0
05/2012
Bruce Dedon was my agent. He was professional, responsive and punctual. My overall experience with him was excellent.
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Melissa P on October 2025
Welcome to the future of real estate valuation solutions with Akrivis. We combine innovation and evolving technology with our exclusive network of photography contractors to deliver accurate real estate valuations in less than five days. No stress, no fuss, just fast and reliable property values.
"Hired to do valuation of a manufactured home - not on land. Gave appraisal comparison properties included land. therefore not an accurate valuation. Thought salesperson understood nuance. "
Dream it. Five days later, you can have it: the Ready in 5 Kitchens of your dreams. Our team of seasoned experts eliminates all the annoying, unnecessary, pricey steps that can get between you and your ideal kitchen renovation. Because we work directly with the best suppliers, craftsmen, and installers, we help plan your stunning new room, and then ease the project to completion for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. We always insist on top-quality products and five-star workmanship, backed up with a one-year warranty. In keeping with our ‘no compromises’ commitment, our cabinet doors are solid, natural wood and our cabinet boxes made of top-quality particle board, with the option to upgrade the best natural wood available.
Dream it. Five days later, you can have it: the Ready in 5 Kitchens of your dreams. Our team of seasoned experts eliminates all the annoying, unnecessary, pricey steps that can get between you and your ideal kitchen renovation. Because we work directly with the best suppliers, craftsmen, and installers, we help plan your stunning new room, and then ease the project to completion for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. We always insist on top-quality products and five-star workmanship, backed up with a one-year warranty. In keeping with our ‘no compromises’ commitment, our cabinet doors are solid, natural wood and our cabinet boxes made of top-quality particle board, with the option to upgrade the best natural wood available.
The Truss Group is a top rated, boutique, real estate agency located in Hudson, NY, specializing in Hudson Valley sales and rentals. Here’s just a small sampling of the many local communities we serve in Columbia, Greene, Dutchess & Ulster counties - Hudson, Catskill, Chatham, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Germantown, Athens, Philmont, Hillsdale, Copake, Ancram, and beyond... We’re proud to be consistently ranked among the best and top-selling realtors in the entire Hudson Valley. Whether you’re looking to list or buy with us - we welcome you to come experience The Truss Group difference!
"With plans to buy an investment property in the Hudson Valley, as an out-of-state buyer, we did careful research to select a Buyer’s Agent who would represent us well. Trevor Moran exceeded every expectation, and little did we know that our journey would take several bizarre and unexpected paths. Throughout the process, Trevor demonstrated supreme professionalism and patience. His role with us ran the spectrum of a highly experienced and intuitive realtor, to a little bit of therapist! There were times when we just got on the phone and laughed at the absurdity of our experiences. Over the course of our search, Trevor was a trusted advisor, highly responsive and had an uncanny ability to read the market and players. His negotiation skills, knowledge of contracts and ethics were beyond reproach. After a year, he helped us find and secure the perfect home. We would highly recommend Trevor to anyone with real estate needs in the Hudson Valley."
Anita B on June 2024
The Truss Group is a top rated, boutique, real estate agency located in Hudson, NY, specializing in Hudson Valley sales and rentals. Here’s just a small sampling of the many local communities we serve in Columbia, Greene, Dutchess & Ulster counties - Hudson, Catskill, Chatham, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, Tivoli, Germantown, Athens, Philmont, Hillsdale, Copake, Ancram, and beyond... We’re proud to be consistently ranked among the best and top-selling realtors in the entire Hudson Valley. Whether you’re looking to list or buy with us - we welcome you to come experience The Truss Group difference!
"With plans to buy an investment property in the Hudson Valley, as an out-of-state buyer, we did careful research to select a Buyer’s Agent who would represent us well. Trevor Moran exceeded every expectation, and little did we know that our journey would take several bizarre and unexpected paths. Throughout the process, Trevor demonstrated supreme professionalism and patience. His role with us ran the spectrum of a highly experienced and intuitive realtor, to a little bit of therapist! There were times when we just got on the phone and laughed at the absurdity of our experiences. Over the course of our search, Trevor was a trusted advisor, highly responsive and had an uncanny ability to read the market and players. His negotiation skills, knowledge of contracts and ethics were beyond reproach. After a year, he helped us find and secure the perfect home. We would highly recommend Trevor to anyone with real estate needs in the Hudson Valley."
Off Campus, Inc. is a full service, privately held commercial and residential real estate investment and redevelopment firm. Off Campus focuses on college housing, residential rentals and commercial properties in and around college towns. Off Campus has the knowledge, experience and capability of rapidly deploying resources for site selection, acquisition, financing, construction, leasing, management and operations. Off Campus offers a variety of real estate investment advisory strategies that cater to our clients investment objectives, goals and risks. Off Campus currently operates in the Northeast region with holdings in New York, New Hampshire and Maine. We love what we do and is quite evident from our properties, management services to our team at Off Campus.
Off Campus, Inc. is a full service, privately held commercial and residential real estate investment and redevelopment firm. Off Campus focuses on college housing, residential rentals and commercial properties in and around college towns. Off Campus has the knowledge, experience and capability of rapidly deploying resources for site selection, acquisition, financing, construction, leasing, management and operations. Off Campus offers a variety of real estate investment advisory strategies that cater to our clients investment objectives, goals and risks. Off Campus currently operates in the Northeast region with holdings in New York, New Hampshire and Maine. We love what we do and is quite evident from our properties, management services to our team at Off Campus.
Anne has been selling Real Estate for over 15 years and has achieved the rank of top selling Agent in the County more than once with 2015 being a banner year. If you want to buy a piece of land or a farm...Anne is your go to person. Having said that, her knowledge and experience are certainly not confined to land. Experience and knowledge are just the tip of what you get when you work with Anne.
Anne has been selling Real Estate for over 15 years and has achieved the rank of top selling Agent in the County more than once with 2015 being a banner year. If you want to buy a piece of land or a farm...Anne is your go to person. Having said that, her knowledge and experience are certainly not confined to land. Experience and knowledge are just the tip of what you get when you work with Anne.
Callicoon Real Estate offers homes, commercial real estate and vacant land for sale in Sullivan County NY and Wayne County PA less than 2 hours from GWB and metropolitan NY/NJ
Callicoon Real Estate offers homes, commercial real estate and vacant land for sale in Sullivan County NY and Wayne County PA less than 2 hours from GWB and metropolitan NY/NJ
FAQs for real estate service projects in Craryville, NY
Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
The Craryville, NY homeowners’ guide to real estate services
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