25 Aug 2011    Contractor Guide 2011   June 2011   Dear Cold Spring Hills Neighbor,   We are pleased to present you with a guide to contractors who have been remembered favorably by your neighbors in Cold Spring Hills.  Each of the contractors listed has performed work for a Cold Spring Hills resident in the past couple of years, and has left a positive impression in both the home and mind of the resident.    We’ve all been there when it comes to the quest for good contractors and hope you find the following information a handy reference when seeking people to work on your home.   Please keep in mind a few important points when referring to this guide.  First, this listing is not a formal recommendation; it is purely informational and is not a substitute for your own thorough investigation of any contractor you may hire.  Second, keep in mind that past performance is not necessarily indicative of current performance standards.  Lastly, please know that those who have contributed to this listing have volunteered of themselves to help their neighbors in Cold Spring Hills.  Please respect their privacy and the proprietary nature of this material by refraining from copying and/or distributing any portion hereof.   We encourage you to submit your own recommendations through the Message Board on our website, www.coldspringhills.org.  A copy of this guide is also available for download from the site.    Happy home improvement!   Kind Regards,   Members of the Board Cold Spring Hills Civic Association   Note:  “Work Performed” reflects only the work that the submitting neighbor has actually had completed on his/her home.  Each contractor submitted may perform work well beyond the scope listed in “Work Performed.”   There is neither formal endorsement nor liability assumed in the provision of these contractor names and telephone numbers.  These listings are provided for purely informational purposes and should be supplemented by the user’s independent investigation. TABLE OF CONTENTS Appliance Repair                                                                                                                                                         3 Architects                                                                                                                                                                       3 Asbestos Removal                                                                                                                                                      3 Cabinet Refinishing                                                                                                                                                    4 Carpet & Rug Cleaning                                                                                                                                              4 Custom Cabinetry                                                                                                                                                        4 Carpenters & General Contractors                                                                                                                           4, 5 & 6 Cesspool Contractors                                                                                                                                                  6 Chimney Sweepers                                                                                                                                                       7 Closet Organizer Systems                                                                                                                                           7 Computers & Cabling                                                                                                                                                   7 Electricians                                                                                                                                                                      8 Fence Layers                                                                                                                                                                   8 Flooring Contractors                                                                                                                                                      9 Furniture Refinishers                                                                                                                                                     9 Granite Supply & Installations                                                                                                                                      10 Handyman                                                                                                                                                                       10 HVAC Contractors & Plumbers                                                                                                                                   11 & 12 Interior Design                                                                                                                                                               12 Junk Removal                                                                                                                                                                 12 Landscapers                                                                                                                                                                   13 Lawn Sprinkler Contractors                                                                                                                                          14 Masons                                                                                                                                                                             15 Mural Painting                                                                                                                                                                  14 Painters & Wallpaper Hangers                                                                                                                                     16 & 17 Pest Removal                                                                                                                                                                  18 Pool Installer, Pool Maintenance Contractors                                                                                                           18 Roofers                                                                                                                                                                             18 TV, Telephone, Audio Video Systems & Cabling,  Sound Systems, Security Systems                                     19                Tile Installation                                                                                                                                                                 20 Tree Trimmers                                                                                                                                                                 21 Window Treatments                                                                                                                                                        21 APPLIANCE REPAIRMEN:   Circle Appliance Repair Phone: (631) 261-4740, Contact: Kevin Work performed: Appliance repair Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oak Ridge Dr.       ARCHITECTS   Arcalhek Architects Phone: (631) 427-0295, Contact: Ray Calamari (Owner and CSH Resident) Work performed: Designed deck and screened-in-porch.  Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Has designed several extensive renovations for this neighborhood   Steven M. Keller, AIA Phone: (631) 271-9505 Website: www.skarchitect.net Work Performed:  Extensive renovation & expansion of our home. Submitting Neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent ideas and very patient.  Provided alternative approaches.  Maintained close contact throughout entire process.   Hoffman Grayson Phone: (631) 549-4060, Contact Neal Hoffman & Glen Grayson Work Performed:  Designed exterior façade of our home Submitting neighbor: Carmela & Bobby Posillico, 12 Coldport Drive       ASBESTOS REMOVAL:   ABTRON Phone: (516) 364-4678, Contact: James Thurston Work performed: Asbestos removal for residential and commercial properties Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oak Ridge Dr. Comments:  I have recommended him a lot.  Been in business a long time.  Thorough and reasonable.       CABINET REFINISHING   Haussler’s Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing Phone: (631) 266-1400, Contact: Dave Haussler Website:  www.hausslerskitchens.com Work performed:  Beautifully refinished cabinets and built new ones, refinished table & chairs.  Submitting neighbor:  John Deignan, 3 Cold Spring Lane Comments: Great craftsman and reliable     CARPET & RUG CLEANING   Dom’s Cleaning Service for Carpets & Rugs Phone: (631) 243-2380 Work performed:  Steam cleaning of wall to wall carpeting & area rugs  Submitting neighbor:  Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive Comments: Excellent, very pleased.     CUSTOM CABINETRY   Graco Phone: (516) 538-4449, Contact: John Acerra Work Performed: Built & installed custom cabinetry for our kitchen, vanity, mantle and wall unit Submitting Neighbor: Carmela & Bobby Posillico, 12 Coldport Drive     CARPENTERS, & GENERAL CONTRACTORS   Bob DeBois Phone: (631) 289-2534 Work performed: General contracting, interior & exterior construction, fine woodworking. Submitting neighbor: Anthony Petritis, 4 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent work.  Complete remodel including kitchen & bath, great finishing work.   Capitol Construction Phone: (631) 875-4756 Work performed: Extensive addition and renovation Submitting neighbor: Heidi & Bob Dulzer, 67 Green Meadow Lane   Huntington Bay Construction Phone: (516) 840-3713 Work performed: Interior and exterior renovations Submitting neighbor: Maria Sneden, 22 Timberline Drive (former resident)   (see additional listings on the following page) CARPENTERS, & GENERAL CONTRACTORS, cont.   Joe Trembach Wood ‘n Tile Co. Phone: (631) 220-8534 Work performed: Kitchen and bath work, decks and siding Submitting neighbor: Bob Bange, 36 Green Meadow Lane   New Dimensions Remodeling (Finishing Carpenter) Phone: (516) 822-9175, Contact: Wayne Burke Work performed: Moldings, raised paneling, custom cabinetry and bookshelves Submitting neighbor:  Karen & Dan Friel, 19 Colonial Dr. Comments: Excellent master craftsman – expensive but worth it.   Nohowec’s Home Improvements Phone: (631) 589-7869, Contact:  John Nohowec Website:  www.carpentryLongIsland.com Work Performed:  Installed kitchen cabinets and crown molding, installed interior and exterior window and house trim work. Submitting Neighbor:  Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Very pleased with the quality of work.   Oakwood Construction Phone:  (631) 351-0217, Contact: Bob Thorton Work Performed: Changed windows and siding, and also renovated several bathrooms. Submitting Neighbor:  Carmela & Bobby Posillico, 12 Coldport Drive   P.F.D. Construction Phone: (516) 779-1230, Contact: Pier D’Allessandro E-mail:  pfdconstruction@optonline.net Work performed: Complete remodel and expansion (interior & exterior).  GC entire project plus extensive custom fine carpentry (mantel, built-ins, closet system and cabinetry) Submitting neighbor: Larry & Debbie Fuchs, 16 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent contractor & craftsman.  Surpassed all expectations.  Fair pricing/no surprises.  Always on-site.  All staff and sub-contractors a pleasure.  Very clean and family friendly.  Highly recommend.   Raynor Painting & Carpentry, Inc. Phone: (631) 692-9488 Work performed: remodeling Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive        (see additional listings on the following page) CARPENTERS, & GENERAL CONTRACTORS, cont.     Russell Gilroy Phone: (631) 423-7258 Website:  www.rrgcarpentryplus.com Work performed: General carpentry (interior and exterior) as well as cabinetry and restoration Submitting neighbor: Beverly Guida, 23 Forestdale Drive   Scott Van Sickle Phone: (631) 754-4722 Work performed: Bathroom renovation Submitting neighbor: Ed & Margaret Cirella, 28 Colonial Drive (former resident)   Springwood Development Phone: (631) 692-4239, (516) 662-6811, Contact: Tom Lombardo Website: www.springwooddev.com Work performed: General contracting of our extensive renovation Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent management.  Stayed on budget.  Brought in high quality subs.   T.B. Remodeling Phone: (917) 836-9206, Contact: Thomas Work performed: Made custom built-in cabinets and has helped on future remodeling plans. Submitting neighbor:  Pat & Tara Quilty, 17 Oakridge Drive Comments:  Great work and very reasonable   William Massino Phone: (631) 423-7561 Work performed: General contracting, carpentry, electrical and plumbing Submitting neighbor: Martin Lipnick, 19 Forestdale Drive       CESSPOOL CONTRACTORS:   Centerport Sanitation Phone: (631) 271-6681 Work performed: Cesspool maintenance Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road   William Gere Phone: (631) 673-7110 Work performed: Cesspool maintenance & replacement Submitting neighbor: Sandra & Cliff Greco, 47 Green Meadow Lane   CHIMNEY SWEEPERS:   RJ Chimney Phone: (631) 266-1170 Work performed: Gutter cleaning, chimney sweeping Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road       CLOSET ORGANIZER SYSTEMS:   California Closets Phone: (631) 737-2224 Work performed:  Design and installation of closest organizer systems Submitting neighbor:  Frank & Dayna Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Expensive but worth it, you get what you pay for.  Customer service was top notch.       COMPUTERS & CABLING:   Landline Phone: (516) 367-6111, Email: Dan@mylandline.net Contact: Dan Berkowitz (owner and CSH Resident) Work performed:  Wiring for stereo, TV’s and computer Submitting neighbors:  Ellen Schaffer, 6 Cold Spring Lane & Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Dr. Comments: Knowledgeable, honest and cheerful.  This guy is a genius!       ELECTRICIANS:   Good Guys Electric Phone: (516) 221-9111 Work performed: Outdoor electric/lighting Submitting neighbor: Lois & Mitch Kittenplan, 48 Cold Spring Hills Road (former resident)   Ken Schaefer Phone: (631) 289-8311 Work performed: Complete rewiring of home, hi hats, service upgrade. Submitting neighbor: Anthony Petritis, 4 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Reliable and clean work, reasonable.   Maze Electric Phone: (631) 785-8108 Work performed: General electrician Submitting neighbor: Michelle & Tom Sepanski, 15 Timberline Drive (former resident)   Mainline Electric Corp. Phone: (631) 271-7227 Work performed: Installed new pool pump & wiring for our shed Submitting neighbor: Paul & Ellen DeOrsay, 20 Timberline Drive   North Country Electric Corporation Phone: (631) 751-4088, Contact: Frank, Email: ncountryelec@optonline.net Work performed: All electrical work and wiring for our addition, installed light fixtures Submitting neighbor: Andrew & Christina Luebker, 53 Green Meadow Lane   S.F. Cooney Electrical Contracting Phone: (516) 901-3884, Contact: Steve Cooney Work performed: Complete rewiring of our home as part of extensive renovation. Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Experienced, reliable and helpful   FENCE LAYERS:   Cedar Fence Supply Company Phone: (631) 423-5959 Work performed: Installation and repair of stockade and post and rail fencing Submitting neighbor: John Deignan, 3 Cold Spring Lane Comments: They consistently provide quality fence installation and repairs for the Civic Assoc.   Walt Whitman Fence Phone: (631) 271-6650 Work performed: All types of fencing Submitting neighbor: Michele & Sal Coco, 5 Sheep Pasture Lane (former resident) FLOORING CONTRACTORS:   Goodfellas Wood Flooring Phone (631) 427-4032, Contact: Mike Oddo Work Performed:  Refinishing of wood floors Submitting Neighbor: Cheryl & Roy Bamberger, 38 Colonial Dr. Comments:  Excellent work, completed the job on schedule, very neat, professional and thorough.  Would definitely use them again for any future flooring needs.   Prestige Wood Flooring Phone: (631) 244-9516, Contact: Mike Work performed: Installation and finishing of wood floors Submitting neighbor:  Karen & Dan Friel, 19 Colonial Dr. Comments: Very nice, stand by quality of their work   Primo Flooring Phone: (516) 520-4545, Contact: Jeff Palma Work performed: Installation and finishing of wood floors Submitting neighbor: Michele & Sal Coco, 5 Sheep Pasture Lane (former resident)   Romeo Flooring Phone: (631) 757-5580 Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road       FURNITURE REFINISHERS:   A-1 Furniture Service Phone: (631) 738-0726 Work performed: Refinishing of outdoor patio furniture Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane   Atlantique Phone: (631) 385-1778 Work performed: Stripping, repair and refinishing Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oak Ridge Drive       GRANITE SUPPLY & INSTALLATIONS:   AGC Stone Works Phone: (631) 577-0099 Work performed: Measure, supply and installation of kitchen granite Submitting neighbor: Kerry & Ron Strobl, 46 Green Meadow Lane   Gem Marble Works Phone: (631) 467-7992, Contact: Steve Bonventre Website: www.gemmarble.com Work performed: Measured and installed kitchen, laundry, and bathroom vanity countertops Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Great selection of granite, marble, Cesarstone and Silestone at reasonable prices.   Old Stone Marble Works Phone: (631) 981-7239, Contact: Maria & Cristina Titone Work performed: Measured & installed kitchen countertop.  Small family owned shop, patient & helpful salespeople, attention to detail and years of experience by talented measurer & installer. Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane     HANDYMAN:   Anthony Zarra Phone: (631) 656-8099 Home, (631) 987-5973 Cell Work performed: Indoor & outdoor painting, window & front door replacement and repair Submitting neighbor: Bruce & Maureen Mathews, 33 Colonial Drive Comments:  Very honest, reliable and handy   Ultimate Handyman Services Phone: (516) 938-7091, Contact: Mike Steinberg Work performed:  Interior painting & plastering, installed & painted mouldings, chimney cleaning, power washing, window screen & glass replacement, gutter cleaning Submitting neighbor:  Dayna & Frank Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane     HVAC CONTRACTORS & PLUMBERS   Christensen Plumbing Phone: (631) 423-3939, Contact: Eric Christensen Work Performed:  Heating, A/C, Plumbing Install & Service Submitting neighbor: Charles Brucia, 16 Oakridge Drive   Eckstrom Plumbing Phone: (516) 692-3142 (Woodbury) Work performed: Plumbing and heating work Submitting neighbor: Lucy & Mark Weinstein, 11 Green Meadow Lane   Flynn- Aire Heating & Air Conditioning Phone: (631) 269-2700, Contact: Bob VonHagen Work Performed: Installed new central air Submitting Neighbor:  Gayle Snyder, 27 Oak Ridge Drive Comments:  Very pleased!   Gene Duffy Plumbing Phone: (631) 385-7011 Work performed: Plumbing work Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road   Homan Air Conditioning & Heating Phone: (631) 427-3644, Contact: Stephen Work performed: HVAC repairs Submitting neighbor: Lydia Schwartz, 7 Colonial Drive (former resident) Comments: Reliable and affordable   Michael Goldin Phone: (516) 349-8445 Work performed: Complete re-plumbing, cast iron boiler, radiant heating, fixture installation, bathroom guts Submitting neighbor: Kathryn & Anthony Petritis, 4 Green Meadow Lane   Phoenix Air Conditioning & Heating Phone: (631) 427-1039, Contact: Paul Website: www.phoenixairandheat.com Work performed: Removed old radiator heating system and installed new 4 zone forced air heating system , central air conditioning  and radiant heat as part of our extensive renovation Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent job of working with tight space constraints     (see additional listings on the following page)   HVAC CONTRACTORS & PLUMBERS, cont.   R. Gatto Plumbing   Phone: (516) 446-9344, Contact: Rich Gatto Work performed: Installed all new plumbing and boiler as part of our extensive renovation Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Expert work, professional and responsive   Richie Aylward Plumbing & Heating Phone: (631) 271-0303 Work performed: Plumbing installation and repair Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive   Valentine HVAC Phone: (631) 473-2500 Work performed: Installation of central A/C Submitting neighbor: Dan Sokol, 48 Colonial Drive     INTERIOR DESIGN:   RL Designs Phone: (631) 692-4692, Contact: Roseanne Lombardo Website: www.rlinteriordesigns.com Work performed: Advised on all aspects of re-decorating our renovated house.  Tile for bathrooms, paint color selection, countertops, furniture, lighting, etc. Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Very knowledgeable and creative.  Listens to what you like to guide selections.  Reasonable fee.  Charges by the hour so it’s easy to manage the cost.       JUNK REMOVAL:   Jeff Phone: (631) 828-0059 Work performed: Cleaning out/junk removal Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive       LANDSCAPERS:   Bel Giardino Landscaping Phone:  (631) 673-6063, Contact: Peter Submitting Neighbor: Pat & Tara Quilty, 17 Oakridge Drive Comments: Great landscaper   Billy & Vin’s Landscaping Phone: (631) 367-0244 Work performed: General landscaping Submitting neighbor: Claire Marino, 3 Ferncliff Road   Bonafide Landscaping Phone: (631) 427-6532, Contact: Tim Schmitz Work performed: General landscaping Submitting neighbor: Martin Lipnick, 19 Forestdale Drive   CNM Landscaping Phone: (516) 933-TREE Work performed: General landscaping Submitting neighbor: Ilene & Duncan Brown, 3 Coldport Drive   Main Street Nursery/Sherwood Landscaping Phone: (631) 351-0184, Contact: Bob McKean Work performed: General landscaping Submitting neighbor: Dayna & Frank Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane   Michael Albini Landscaping Phone: (631) 271-1387 Work performed: General landscaping Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road   Steven Fisher Landscape Design Phone: (631) 988-6053 Work performed: Performed landscaping for the neighborhood common areas. Submitting neighbors: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive Comments: Good taste, efficient, personable.  He’s been in business for a long time and actually grew up in Cold Spring Hills.   Thomas Minerva Landscaping Phone: (631) 979-0564 Work performed: General landscaping, tree/bush plantings Submitting neighbors: Cliff & Sandy Greco, 47 Green Meadow & Charles Brucia, 16 Oakridge   LAWN SPRINKLER CONTRACTORS:   Brian Krajci Phone: (631) 736-3449 Work performed: Installation and maintenance of sprinkler system Submitting neighbor: Martin Lipnick, 19 Forestdale Drive   D & D Perfection Irrigation Phone: (631) 979-7440 Work performed: Installation and maintenance of sprinkler system Submitting neighbor: Dan Sokol, 48 Colonial Drive   Harbor Irrigation Phone: (631) 673-3134 Work performed: Maintenance of sprinkler system, seasonal turn on/off Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive   KC Sprinkler Phone: (631) 543-7129, Contact: Kenny & Tony Work performed: Installation and maintenance of sprinkler system Submitting neighbor: Lydia Schwartz, 7 Colonial Drive (former resident)       MURAL PAINTING:   Lilith Jones, Muralartist Phone: (631) 261-4739 Work performed: Mural painting Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Dr MASONS: Carmine Abbatiello Phone: (631) 754-0881 Work performed: Installation of slate walkway, patio and stairwell Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Expensive, but worth it   Carmine Falco Phone: (516) 849-8688 Work performed: Landscaping & Masonry Submitting neighbor: Hernan & Linda Serrano, 2 Forestdale Drive Comments: Fully licensed & insured.  We have used him for over 8 years He estimates jobs fairly and is often the lowest bid.  His workers are professional and a pleasure to communicate with.  He takes the time to personally supervise and participate in all projects.  I have recommended him to friends who have also been very satisfied.   Daniel McCarthy Phone: (516) 674-1500 Work performed: Driveway & Masonry Submitting neighbor: Ilene & Duncan Brown, 3 Coldport Drive Comments: Good work & good prices   Gold Coast Phone: (516) 779-7119, Contact: Chris Stasi Work Performed: Installed new blacktop driveway & cobblestone border.  Designed & installed bluestone front steps, porch & walkway as well as large paving stone patio & walkway.  Installed cultured stone on front exterior of house. Submitting neighbor: Frank & Dayna Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Quality work, reliable, & fast.  Started the job & worked every day until it was done.   John Scott Masonry Phone: (516) 997-0911, Contact: John Mangone Work performed: Brick laying and chimney work Submitting neighbor: Karen & Dan Friel, 26 Green Meadow Lane (former address) Comments: Very neat and meticulous in quality of work   Phoenix Masonry Design, Inc. Phone: (631) 427-1039, (516) 974-3536, Contact: Teimor Work performed: Stone masonry work on house exterior, walkways, and rear patio Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Experienced stone work with attention to detail and design   Vinnie Buffolino Phone: (516) 997-9274 Work performed: Concrete patio and custom block work Submitting neighbor: Anthony Petritis, 4 Green Meadow Lane PAINTERS & WALLPAPER HANGERS:   All Space Painting Phone: (516) 805-4648, Contact: Paul Work performed: Complete interior and exterior painting Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Excellent quality, clean and neat, timely and professional   Antonio Diana Phone: (516) 775-7903 Work performed: Painting Submitting neighbor: Christina & Andrew Luebker, 53 Green Meadow Lane   Bill Duffy Phone: (631) 673-8586 Work performed: Painting and wallpapering Submitting neighbor: Bob & Fran Gadue, 30 Cold Spring Hills Road   Charlie Martin Phone: (631) 331-8018 Work performed: Hung wallpaper in stairway and foyer.  Wall repair work. Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Thorough, lovely, on time, nice quality, and clean worker.    Conrad Painting Phone: (631) 948-4677 Work performed: Interior & Exterior Painting, faux finish, wallpaper removal & power washing Submitting Neighbor: Pat & Tara Quilty, 17 Oakridge Drive Comments: Reasonably priced, painted interior walls and built-ins, repaired shower ceiling   Joe Devine Phone: (631) 875-6921 Work performed: Painting Submitting neighbor: Martin Lipnick, 19 Forestdale Drive   John Ford Phone: (631) 271-7762 Work performed: Interior painting Submitting neighbor: Bob Bange, 36 Green Meadow Lane       (see additional listings on the following page)   PAINTERS & WALLPAPER HANGERS, cont.:   Kappestry Phone: (631) 754-9061, Contact: Chris Kappes Work performed: Interior and exterior painting Submitting neighbors: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge and Frank & Dayna Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Comment: Meticulous painter.  Neat and clean.  On Time.   KMR Painter Phone: (631) 271-5086, Contact: Kevin Ryan Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane   Michael Garone Painting Company Phone: (631) 864-5668, Contact: Mike Garrone Work performed: Interior painting Submitting neighbor: Cheryl & Roy Bamberger 38 Colonial Dr. Comment:  Completed work on schedule, work was excellent, very neat, professional and thorough.  Would definitely use them again.  Owner is a pleasure to work with, very helpful in giving suggestions and ideas.      Ropke Brothers Painting Phone: (516) 456-2831, Contact: Tim Ropke E-mail: ropkebrospaint@gmail.com Work performed: Interior & exterior painting Submitting neighbor: Scott & Annmarie Frayler, 3 Greenview Circle Comment: Tim was unbelievable, completely reliable, we couldn’t be happier.  The work is remarkable and the price is very fair.  We won’t let anyone paint anything in the house but him or his company.  We feel comfortable leaving him in the house or while we are home.   Tony Nuzzo Phone: (631) 281-6364 Work performed: Interior painting of new expansion and existing rooms as well as fine woodwork/cabinetry.   Exterior painting of woodwork. Submitting neighbor: Larry & Debbie Fuchs, 16 Green Meadow Lane Comment:  Full serice painter.  Excellent color & design recommendations.  Great faux finishing & wood staining.  Excellent quality & fair pricing.  Takes pride in his work.  Reliable & dependable crew.  Highly recommend.     PEST REMOVAL:   All Ways Exterminating Company Phone: (516) 599-7674, Contact: Jason or Howie Work Performed:  Treatment for carpenter ants and maintenance pest control Submitting neighbor: Kim & John Donahue, 57 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Good Work.  Took care of the problem the first time.       PET WALKING/IN HOME CARE:   The Whimsical Pet Co, At Your Service L.I. Pet Sitting in Your Home Phone: (631) 834-2578, www.whimsicalpet.com, Contact: Beth and Carol Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Drive       POOL INSTALLER/POOL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS:   Chaikin Pools Phone: (631) 293-9064, Contact: Kyle Chaikin Work performed: Pool build, renovation and service Submitting neighbor: Charles Brucia, 16 Oakridge Drive   Plum Perfect Pool & Spa Phone: (631) 345-6800, Contact: Frank & Lisa Work performed: Pool design and maintenance Submitting neighbor: Lydia Schwartz, 7 Colonial Drive (former resident)     ROOFERS:   Tom Galler Phone: (631) 421-0388 Work performed: Roofer Submitting neighbor: Sandy & Cliff Greco, 47 Green Meadow Lane             TELEVISION, TELEPHONE, AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEMS & CABLING,  SOUND SYSTEMS, AND SECURITY SYSTEMS:   Defensive Design Security System Phone: (516) 369-7553, Contact: Mike Voldo (CSH Resident) E-mail:  mvoldo@defensivedesign.com Work performed: Installed a comprehensive security system, telephone, and cable Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Expert, experienced professional.  Mike and his partner offered many useful suggestions and recommendations. Work Performed:  Security & Fire Alarm, Home Automation, Whole house audio & Video System, Video Surveillance, Computer Network & Telephone System Submitting Neighbor:  Deborah & Robert Richardson, 63 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Working with them since our initial renovation in 1997. Work done competently & satisfactory in convenient stages.  Staff helpful, considerate & friendly.   Digitalville Phone: (631) 673-1133 Work performed: Installation of sound system Submitting neighbor: Kerry & Ron Strobl, 46 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Very helpful, easy to work with.   Landline Phone: (516) 367-6111, Dan@mylandline.net,  Contact: Dan Berkowitz (owner & CSH Resident) Work Performed:  Wiring for stereo, TV’s and computer Submitting Neighbor:  Ellen Schaffer, 6 Cold Spring Lane & Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Dr. Comments: Knowledgeable, honest and cheerful.  This guy is a genius!   PD Security Phone: (516) 318-6207, Contact: Paul Work performed:  Wiring for phone, cable, & internet.  Wiring and installation of multi-room audio, surround sound, security alarm, and central vacuum system. Submitting neighbor:  Frank & Dayna Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Honest and reliable.  A pleasure to work with.   TILE INSTALLATION:   Falzone Tile Co. Phone: (631) 499-5941, Contact: Jack Falzone Work performed: Installation of bathroom tile and kitchen backsplash Submitting neighbor: Karen & Dan Friel, 26 Green Meadow Lane (former address)   North Shore Ceramic Tile Phone: (516) 456-5993, Contact: Scott Piotrowski Work performed: Installed platform for radiant heat.  Installed floor tile in kitchen, family room, laundry, and bathrooms.  Installed wall tile with intricate detail in bathrooms. Submitting neighbor: Marie & Art Rizzi, 61 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Beautiful work; meticulous   S&B Tile Inc. Phone (631) 472-3602, Contact :Manny Sammartino Work performed:  Installation of bathroom tile and kitchen backsplash Submitting neighbor:  Dayna & Frank Cioffi, 38 Green Meadow Lane Comments:  Excellent workmanship, neat and complete.   TREE TRIMMERS:   Adam Acerview (Tree trimmer) Phone: (631) 754-8271 Work performed: Pruning, cutting, removal, etc. Submitting neighbor: Ilene & Duncan Brown, 3 Coldport Drive   Bartlett Tree Experts Phone: (631) 423-0090, Contact: Mike Sneden Submitting neighbor: Gayle Snyder, 27 Oakridge Dr.   Bill’s Tree & Lawn Service Phone: (516) 781-1280, Contact: Bill (Owner) Work Performed: I have used this company for over 10 years to trim and monitor my trees.  Most importantly they look for ways to save trees and not cut them down right away.  Through trimming and creative elimination of branches, I have been able to save trees that were either sick or hazardous. Submitting neighbor: Hernan and Linda Serrano, 2 Forestdale Drive Comments: Professional and down to earth.  Licensed and insured.   Robert Jones Tree Service Phone: (516) 433-1104, Contact: Robert Jones Work Performed: Prune & remove trees, stump grinding Submitting Neighbor:  John & Annmarie Clerkin, 4 Lilac Court Comments:  Very efficient, clean, arrived when he was supposed to.   Stapleton Tree & Landscaping Phone: (631) 499-6296, Contact: Tom Work performed: Tree removal and pruning Submitting neighbor: Michelle & Tom Sepanski, 15 Timberline Drive   Tim-a-Tree Phone: (631) 368-6525, Contact: Tim Wray Work performed: Tree cutting and maintenance Submitting neighbor: Ellen Schaffer, 6 Cold Spring Lane     WINDOW TREATMENTS:   Nancy Dunn Phone: (631) 421-1150 Work Performed: Design, construction & installation of window treatments Submitting neighbor: Cynthia & Seth Hemley, 37 Green Meadow Lane Comments: Reliable, competent and a nice designer's touch.   Want to add a contractor to our guide?     If you have work performed on your home and are pleased with the results,  please share your favorite contractors/suppliers with us so we can continue to grow this guide in the future.    A printed copy is sent to the neighborhood every few years, but we continually update the guide on our website www.coldspringhills.org.       To submit recommendations, please send the below information to:   Dayna Cioffi at 38 Green Meadow Lane or Dayna.Cioffi@gmail.com     Your Name Your Address Contractor’s Company Name Contact Person Phone Number Website (if any) Type of Work they Performed in Your Home Your Personal Comments         Please note:  The CSHCA can only list your recommendation if you provide ALL of the above information.  By submitting the above, you are giving us permission to print your name as well as the recommended contractor and all other information provided.  As stated earlier in this guide, all recommendations are neither a formal endorsement nor liability,  but merely for informational purposes.