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Joe's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.58(
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Joe's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

4.58(
80
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

For all of your Plumbing and HVAC needs Joe's Plumbing Heating & A/C is here to get it done right the first time. Call us today and have us turn your house back into a home. Free estimates! We also accept major credit cards. Financing is available.

"Yes, trustworthy. I'll definitely use again in near future"

Shorna B on August 2023

For all of your Plumbing and HVAC needs Joe's Plumbing Heating & A/C is here to get it done right the first time. Call us today and have us turn your house back into a home. Free estimates! We also accept major credit cards. Financing is available.

"Yes, trustworthy. I'll definitely use again in near future"

Shorna B on August 2023


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Spence's Tree Care

4.64(
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Spence's Tree Care

4.64(
22
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were very quick to respond and followed through with everything they promised, work was top notch."

Richard S on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"They were very quick to respond and followed through with everything they promised, work was top notch."

Richard S on October 2025


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Mack Tree Service

4.88(
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Mack Tree Service

4.88(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023

Our team is passionate & professional and committed to providing the absolute best experience for our clients. Our obsession over cost, schedule, safety, and quality ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and with impeccable attention to detail. From beginning to end of every project, our goal is to bring every aspect and detail of our client's concept to reality. We believe that strong communication, integrity, organization and honesty are the principles that have given us such a trusted reputation in a competitive industry. We are proud of the work that we do, and passionate about bringing visions to life. Give us a call today!

"I failed to notice that the half of the tree that had not fallen onto my roof was very vulnerable to being blown down, possibly on my house, until the afternoon of the day they began work. They agreed to take that tree down as well, offering to do it the same day. They worked until 9 pm and completed all requested work."

Don S on September 2023


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All Elements llc

5.00(
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All Elements llc

5.00(
3
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Elements LLC 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.

"Extremely professional, very efficient and conscientious about moving the furniture safely and carefully. Highly recommend!"

Diana M on November 2025

All Elements LLC 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.

"Extremely professional, very efficient and conscientious about moving the furniture safely and carefully. Highly recommend!"

Diana M on November 2025


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Northeast Woodland Restoration LLC

4.50(
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Northeast Woodland Restoration LLC

4.50(
2
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He got it done. Fair prices too"

Daniel S on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"He got it done. Fair prices too"

Daniel S on December 2025


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SS Excavation

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SS Excavation

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!


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SDS Tree & Stump Removal

4.94(
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SDS Tree & Stump Removal

4.94(
187
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

At SDS Tree and Stump Removal we focus on providing our customers with top quality work at an affordable price. It is our goal for every customer to be completely satisfied with our work, prices and customer service. SDS Tree and Stump Removal and its crew are fully insured and highly experienced to ensure that all jobs are completed safely and correctly.

"It went well. They made time to swing by after finishing a job the day I called to take a look at tree, location and access. Came promptly the next morning as planned and got to work. Cleaned up all brush and limbs and left the good part of the trunk as requested. Price quote was reasonable."

Ambre T on July 2020

At SDS Tree and Stump Removal we focus on providing our customers with top quality work at an affordable price. It is our goal for every customer to be completely satisfied with our work, prices and customer service. SDS Tree and Stump Removal and its crew are fully insured and highly experienced to ensure that all jobs are completed safely and correctly.

"It went well. They made time to swing by after finishing a job the day I called to take a look at tree, location and access. Came promptly the next morning as planned and got to work. Cleaned up all brush and limbs and left the good part of the trunk as requested. Price quote was reasonable."

Ambre T on July 2020


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Excellent Exterior and Deck Company, Inc

4.98(
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Excellent Exterior and Deck Company, Inc

4.98(
106
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small construction company who's business model is focused on both customer service and the quality of our work. The owner, Joseph Vitale, is present on all job sites to ensure that the level of craftsmanship is held to the highest standard. We are a Trex Pro Platinum installer that specializes in composite decking and backyard transformations!

"Great job far exceeded expectations. Got done on time . Left yard in better shape than when started."

Brad R on June 2023

We are a small construction company who's business model is focused on both customer service and the quality of our work. The owner, Joseph Vitale, is present on all job sites to ensure that the level of craftsmanship is held to the highest standard. We are a Trex Pro Platinum installer that specializes in composite decking and backyard transformations!

"Great job far exceeded expectations. Got done on time . Left yard in better shape than when started."

Brad R on June 2023


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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING

4.56(
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PLUMBING

4.56(
608
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Customers say: Super punctual
104 years of experience

We've called Albany its home for close to 100 years! We know this town, its people and its homes. We are unique -an older community with specific needs when it comes to heating and cooling. We appreciate the tradition and history of Albany’s older homes. But just because our residences come from the era of the model T, doesn’t mean they have to run like one. Over time, we have become the experts in making sure an older home is running at peak efficiency when it comes to energy consumption. In order to properly diagnose your home’s needs, Farrell Brothers needs to look at its infrastructure, its duct work and air flow, insulation, windows and doors. All these things come into play when heating and cooling an older home. The biggest and best piece of equipment doesn’t always serve an Albany residence in the same way it would a brand new home.

"Professional, courteous, and efficient."

Paul C on March 2022

We've called Albany its home for close to 100 years! We know this town, its people and its homes. We are unique -an older community with specific needs when it comes to heating and cooling. We appreciate the tradition and history of Albany’s older homes. But just because our residences come from the era of the model T, doesn’t mean they have to run like one. Over time, we have become the experts in making sure an older home is running at peak efficiency when it comes to energy consumption. In order to properly diagnose your home’s needs, Farrell Brothers needs to look at its infrastructure, its duct work and air flow, insulation, windows and doors. All these things come into play when heating and cooling an older home. The biggest and best piece of equipment doesn’t always serve an Albany residence in the same way it would a brand new home.

"Professional, courteous, and efficient."

Paul C on March 2022


DAVID NOLETTE ELECTRIC CONTR

5.00(
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DAVID NOLETTE ELECTRIC CONTR

5.00(
17
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

In business for over 30 years we perform all electrical services incluiding under and overhead electrical service upgrades, new circuit breaker panels, emergency back up power, energy saving lighting, and all electrical maintenance. We also install/wire new circuits for A/C, Pumps, computers, Kitchen, office equipment, generators.

In business for over 30 years we perform all electrical services incluiding under and overhead electrical service upgrades, new circuit breaker panels, emergency back up power, energy saving lighting, and all electrical maintenance. We also install/wire new circuits for A/C, Pumps, computers, Kitchen, office equipment, generators.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

No, you typically cannot use metal detectors to find your sewer line. Most sewer lines are made of non-metallic materials such as PVC, clay, or cast iron, which are not detectable by standard metal detectors. Metal detectors are designed to locate metallic objects, so they won't be effective for identifying the path of a non-metallic sewer line. To locate your sewer line accurately, it's best to use other methods.

Because decomposed granite is a durable material, a crushed rock or gravel base is optional as long as the DG is properly installed and compacted. However, installing a base is a good idea because it will ensure proper drainage and stability and act as a weed suppressant (although you may still occasionally have to pull weeds). Installing an adequate base can also increase the durability of driveways and walkways. If you forego the paver base or gravel underneath, line the area with landscaping fabric to avoid weeds.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

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