The process of getting an estimate from them was great. In-person, Debbie was very professional when she came to the house to take the measurements and give an estimate. She priced out multiple options for us, giving us a lot of choice about what we wanted vs. what we could afford. The estimate she sent was in Excel format and included all of the relevant prices, rebates, and information. It was all very straightforward, and made it easy to know exactly what we would be paying for each option. Debbie was also available by phone to clarify the available options and make recommendations. Once I finally decided on what heater I wanted, though, things started to go downhill. (I kept a file on my computer of how things went, so I'll be referring to it in this review.) I confirmed the heater that I wanted, and sent payment out on October 6th, and agreed to have it installed on October 16th. On October 7th, though, they contacted me to say that the 16th wouldn't work and that the 23rd would be better, so I confirmed that date instead. On the morning of the 23rd, half an hour before the installation was supposed to start, I got a call saying they had a last-minute emergency with a business that had no heat and they had to reschedule, and they said they'd contact me about rescheduling. By October 25th I'd heard nothing so I contacted them to ask about rescheduling. On October 29th they replied to me with some possible dates, and I confirmed for an installation on November 6th, which is when the installation actually occurred. (This kind of wait time was pretty common throughout - two to four days between my sending a reply and then hearing back from them. However, sometimes I would hear back from them the same day. It was just a bit inconsistent.) The heater was installed on Nov. 6th and even during the installation I could tell things weren't going well. I was in the house all day and I could hear the technician repeatedly calling someone on his cell phone and relaying information about the job, asking questions, and getting replies. (Also, a second technician showed up at some point during the day, which suggested that he needed help with what he was doing.) At the end of the day when the job was complete I came downstairs to look at the heater and I could tell that things weren't right. The previous furnace setup had been air-tight, but the way this guy installed the new one there were small gaps between the heater and the ducting connecting the heater to the rest of the house and I could feel hot air rushing out from these holes. Also, the technician had pulled some of the other ducting out of alignment, he didn't properly secure the electrical cord to the heater, and he didn't replace some insulation that he had taken down, nor fully sweep up the scraps of metal he left on the floor. So, I contacted the company on Nov. 7th to request that the problems be fixed. On November 9th I got a phone call saying that they would fix the problems. On November 10th I e-mailed them asking them to set a date when they could come back to fix everything. On November 11th I received an e-mail saying they could fix the problem as soon as Nov. 12th or 13th. I heard nothing back from them for several days, though, so I e-mailed on November 18th asking again when they could come fix the problems. Finally, on Nov. 21st they contacted me to say they are the busiest they've ever been and asking to schedule something during Thanksgiving week. I told them we would be away during Thanksgiving and so we scheduled it for Dec. 4th. On Dec. 4th, I was home all day and nobody showed up, so I called them on Dec. 5th to ask what happened. I got an immediate callback saying that there had been a problem the day before and I was supposed to get a call telling me that nobody was coming, but someone had forgotten to call me. However, they said they'd send someone out later that day to fix the problems. So, on December 5th, they sent an installer (Gary) out to look at the problems. He looked it over and asserted that everything was working correctly, and that he would just be making cosmetic fixes so that it would look nicer than it did now. When asked about the air rushing out of the holes, he said, "oh yeah, we need to fix that." He then explained that the person who had installed my furnace initially was someone who typically does only heater maintenance and not installations. Anyway, he went about fixing the heater and when he was done it did look much better than before, and - despite the assertion that the fixes were just cosmetic - the house felt warmer at the same thermostat setting than it had before the fixes. As he was leaving, Gary said something about how the exhaust and intake pipes they installed at the back of the house needed to be in a particular configuration, with one pointing up and one pointing to the side. I figured he would check them before he left, but he simply left, so I went out to check them myself. I then went online and compared the current pipe configuration to government recommendations for these kinds of heaters and found that they looked different from what they were supposed to. So, I e-mailed the company on December 6th to ask if the pipes needed to be fixed, but didn't hear back from them. Then, on December 16th I went down into my basement to get out the Christmas decorations and I found that one of the pipes installed inside the house had a slow drip. So I called the company to ask for a repair and they made an appointment to come on December 17th. Gary was the installer who showed up on Dec. 17th and he discovered that the person who installed the system the first time hadn't properly glued the pipes together, which allowed them to leak condensation. So he glued the pipes together and then said he would also fix the configuration of the outside pipes while he was at the house. So, he did these things and showed me the work he'd done, and it all seemed to have been done correctly. As we were walking back to the front of the house, he told me that this job was atypical because they usually only have to install the heater and then never have to do followup appointments to fix anything because the job is normally done right the first time. Then he said that his boss was upset that he keeps having to come all the way out to Cicero to fix this system. (My feelings on this were: A) if my house was too far away, then the company shouldn't have accepted the job in the first place, and B) the company wouldn't have to keep coming out if they had sent the right person to install the system in the first place!) Currently the heater seems to be working well, but it hasn't been long enough yet to tell if there has been a reduction in the cost of operating the furnace. So, it seems like they CAN do quality work, it's just that they sent the wrong person the first time and had to do a bunch of followup visits to fix this person's mistakes. Also, it was sometimes frustrating to try to get in touch with them and have 1-4+ day gaps between when I would e-mail/call them and when they would reply. I certainly understand that they were busy, and it's not their fault when emergency situations arise, but having such long stretches without contact from them stretched the whole process out much longer than if they had replied quickly. (For example: it took a month from my payment to the installation, and then a month from letting them know that there were problems in order for them to come fix those problems.) Long story short, there probably isn't any systematic problem with the quality of their work, but I don't see myself going with them in the future for my heating/cooling needs (unless it was another issue with the installation that I had to call them back to fix). "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/manlius/john-betlem-heating-and-cooling%2C-inc-reviews-393478.htm"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"M & P WINDOWS LLC","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Carl P."},"reviewBody":"
Our initial contact with M&P windows was to discuss what we wanted to do, i.e., replace all windows and sliders in our house, get a quote. Paul was great in discussing the various options that were open to us in terms of glass types and window types (double-hung, awning, ...). I had many technical questions about the various types of glasses available (double pane, triple pane, ...) and they provided answers as quickly as possible when the answers had to be researched. When they provided the quote, I was very happy with the price and the work that was going to be done (which was detailed on the quote). I changed my mind on some of the windows and they provided a revised quote without any hassle.
Once we were set on the quote, I met with both Paul and Mark - Mark does the removal/installation work. Mark explained in detail what was going to be done. He was obviously very knowledgeable and experienced and I had full confidence in the work that he was going to do. He also insisted on how clean he kept his work environment when removing and installing windows.
Once we accepted the contract, the order for the windows was put in. The windows were quickly manufactured (except for a few which were delayed a little bit - mostly due to the holidays around Christmas/New Year) and the work began soon after. All went smoothly, and as promised, Mark kept the area clean during the work and especially when we was finished for the day, vacuuming and picking up after himself. Mark also used our garage (he had to use his saw and sanding tool for cutting/preparing trim). This created sawdust and Mark swept and cleaned at the end of each and every working day that he was here. Fantastic!
With so many windows and sliders to replace, the work took several days overall to complete, but it was done quickly, efficiently and well. We am very happy with the results. The windows are of a very high quality.
Both Paul and Mark are really nice guys, professional, polite, efficient. I highly, highly recommend them.
Our initial contact with M&P windows was to discuss what we wanted to do, i.e., replace all windows and sliders in our house, get a quote. Paul was great in discussing the various options that were open to us in terms of glass types and window types (double-hung, awning, ...). I had many...
Tired of the struggle of hanging lights on your home, or wrapping your bushes or trees? Don't have the time to buy new lights this year? Worry no more! Illuminations Holiday Lighting will design, install, and service your home or business with commercial grade quality LED lighting for the holiday season! Contact us and your holiday lights will be done right! In order to maximize the dramatic effect of your lighting design, we focus on four key areas of each property. Roofline & Fascia: Outlines your property and gives emphasis to the roof's height and depth. Windows: Provides framing and uniformity to the lighting effect. Window lighting can be enjoyed from both interior and exterior perspectives. Trees and Shrubs: Highlight the natural beauty of the trees and shrubs with elegant lighting. Daytime Decor: Holiday magic is not just for the night time. We can include plenty of wreaths, bows and garland around the property to make daytime just as festive. Free at Home or Business professional estimates.
Tired of the struggle of hanging lights on your home, or wrapping your bushes or trees? Don't have the time to buy new lights this year? Worry no more! Illuminations Holiday Lighting will design, install, and service your home or business with commercial grade quality LED lighting for the holiday season! Contact us and your holiday lights will be done right! In order to maximize the dramatic effect of your lighting design, we focus on four key areas of each property. Roofline & Fascia: Outlines your property and gives emphasis to the roof's height and depth. Windows: Provides framing and uniformity to the lighting effect. Window lighting can be enjoyed from both interior and exterior perspectives. Trees and Shrubs: Highlight the natural beauty of the trees and shrubs with elegant lighting. Daytime Decor: Holiday magic is not just for the night time. We can include plenty of wreaths, bows and garland around the property to make daytime just as festive. Free at Home or Business professional estimates.
CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!
CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!
CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!
CountryMax is a family owned and operated retailer based out of the Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York. We opened our first store in April of 1984 in Farmington, New York. Now in our 25th year, CountryMax operates 15 retail locations throughout upstate New York. CountryMax’s mission is to deliver rural lifestyle customers high quality and competitively priced products, as well as superior customer service and support. Because of our strong distributor relationships, CountryMax is able to pass substantial savings on to our customers, as well as compete with large national retailers. CountryMax offers a full range of farm and garden products; including lawn and gardening supplies; plant and nursery stock; pet foods and pet supplies; horse supplies and equine equipment; wild bird seed and supplies; farm and livestock feeds, equipment and supplies; men’s, women’s and children’s clothing; livestock fencing; home and hardware supplies; backyard pond supplies; seasonal decorations and holiday items; and much more!
Isabel Construction is your local repair and maintenance service. We take pride in providing superior quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.
Isabel Construction is your local repair and maintenance service. We take pride in providing superior quality workmanship, outstanding customer service, and fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.
Established in 2012 & a 3x Super Service Award winner, we are a local power-washing company, that specializes in more than just power washing! We are fully insured and are skilled to wash any exterior surface including: siding (vinyl and aluminum), stucco, brick, driveways, and side walks. We can also clean your gutters, roofs, windows, and commercial kitchens (floors, hoods, fans, and exhaust ducts -- all cleaners being USDA approved). We offer deck stripping and restaining, along with low pressure washing of trucks, cars, and heavy construction equipment. EcoPro Power Washing uses state-of-the-art equipment, hot water, and gentle chemicals to safely clean, without harm to the environment. All of the detergents and chemicals we use are environmentally safe, yet powerful enough to handle any job. EcoPro Power Washing offers free estimates and we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. We have won the Super Service Award in 2016, 2017, and 2018. We take great pride in our work and stand behind every job we complete. Give us a call for all of your power-washing needs today!
"Solid Company. Professional service and beautiful results. James and Greg even took care of some sand on my driveway as a value add."
Ryan T on May 2023
Established in 2012 & a 3x Super Service Award winner, we are a local power-washing company, that specializes in more than just power washing! We are fully insured and are skilled to wash any exterior surface including: siding (vinyl and aluminum), stucco, brick, driveways, and side walks. We can also clean your gutters, roofs, windows, and commercial kitchens (floors, hoods, fans, and exhaust ducts -- all cleaners being USDA approved). We offer deck stripping and restaining, along with low pressure washing of trucks, cars, and heavy construction equipment. EcoPro Power Washing uses state-of-the-art equipment, hot water, and gentle chemicals to safely clean, without harm to the environment. All of the detergents and chemicals we use are environmentally safe, yet powerful enough to handle any job. EcoPro Power Washing offers free estimates and we guarantee 100% customer satisfaction. We have won the Super Service Award in 2016, 2017, and 2018. We take great pride in our work and stand behind every job we complete. Give us a call for all of your power-washing needs today!
"Solid Company. Professional service and beautiful results. James and Greg even took care of some sand on my driveway as a value add."
Ryan T on May 2023
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FAQs for holiday decorating projects in Johnson City, NY
Professional holiday decorating services cost about $1,500 on average, with prices ranging from $300 to $2,500 and more. The total price tag depends on the type and amount of decorating requested, along with additional cost factors like your home’s location, materials, and labor.
Check out these common holiday decorating service costs:
Exterior holiday light installation: $400
Christmas tree decoration: $200–$600
Interior holiday design and decoration: $50–$200 per hour
Holiday landscaping: $50–$100 per hour
If you need help with your holiday decorating, the first step is determining your lighting and decor needs to narrow down your pro options. For example, if you want a custom outdoor light display with all of the bells and whistles, you’ll likely need to hire a local holiday light installer who specializes in that service. But if you only need to hang some lights inside in hard-to-reach places, consider hiring a handyperson or an interior decorator instead. It’s best to contact at least three different companies for quotes and to find out what services they offer.
The cost to install holiday lights averages about $425, ranging from $220 to $675, depending on the type of lights and installation location.
High roofs: $3.50–$6 per linear foot
Balconies: $50–$75 each
Outdoor tree: $75–$1,500 per tree
Christmas light installation costs also vary on light size and type:
Hiring someone to decorate your Christmas tree costs about $400 on average, ranging from $200 to $1,500 or more, depending on the type of decorating service, size of the tree, location, and materials used to decorate the tree.
Price ranges vary by service type:
Handyperson: $60–$125 per hour
Professional light installer: $300 per hour
Interior decorator: $50–$200 per hour
Christmas tree designer: $600–$1,500 per tree
The Johnson City, NY homeowners’ guide to holiday decorating services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Christmas light installation costs depend mostly on your home’s square footage, but our expert guide breaks down all the factors that influence what you’ll pay.
If you're dreaming of rocking around your—professionally decorated—tree this season, this is how much a Christmas tree decorating service will cost you.
Having your Christmas lights up and running is a cheery way to brighten up the darker months of winter. Here’s how to set Christmas light timer to have lights that will turn on automatically, even when you’re away from home.