Rider Home Improvement

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Rider Home Improvement prides itself in quality craftsmanship and service to customers. We use the best materials on our home applications from quality companies. Osha certified and Nys lead certified. Small company providing top notch service to clients. Rider Home Improvement finds happiness in our satisfied customers!!

Overview

Hired 91 times

Serves Watervliet, NY

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1 employee

16 years in business

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2021

2019

Services offered

Work needed

Property type

Home

Commercial

Building height

Single-level building

Two-story building

Three-story building

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Very good 4.6

67 reviews

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Michael W.

2 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Details: Home • 3 rooms • Walls • Trim • Under 8 feet (low ceiling) • Repainting, with same color • Fair - minor holes and scratches • Homeowner or property manager • No, this is not new construction • No, I will move things out of the way myself • Owner

Interior Painting

V D.

Jun 6, 2022

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Hired on Thumbtack

Dave was very responsive to my calls and questions. His team was thorough and helpful. He started the job sooner than he originally projected and completed it quickly. I would absolutely use Rider Home Improvement again. (Exterior house painting)

Details: Home • Two stories • One part of building • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Wood • Yes, I will supply the paint to the professional • Peeling or flaking paint • Trim pulling away from house

Exterior Painting

Karen B.

Oct 15, 2020

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Hired on Thumbtack

My house needed some extensive carpentry work from water and woodpecker damage and also needed the entire exterior to be painted. I found myself in a terrible spot. I had a contractor that quit on me after starting work and barely showing up over a period of three weeks, only to complete about 30% of the work that needed to be done. I contacted David at Rider and he came by took a look a the work that had been done and in the kindest way possible pointed out where the work just wasn’t done right. He gave me a very fair price to re-do what had been done and finish the work. He wrote everything up to the last detail and told me they would be able to start in two weeks. I was lucky that a job he had scheduled was delayed so they were able to start in a week. David and his crew arrived every morning between 8:00-8:30 and worked until 4:30-5:00 for six days straight. It was fantastic. The work was top notch. My neighbors have all complemented me on how great the house looks. I extremely pleased!

Details: Home • Two stories • One part of building • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Wood • No, I would like the professional to supply the paint • Peeling or flaking paint • Water damage

Exterior Painting

Ryan P.

Sep 8, 2025

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Hired on Thumbtack

I take reviews very seriously as I believe it really helps consumers make informed decisions. I contracted with David to paint a side and a half of my home. The price was more than fair but it became clear that his company is very short staffed as the work didnt begin for weeks even when he said he would be out....he seldom was. Eventually, they got focused on my job, and the day they said it was completed it clearly was not. There were areas that did not have 2 coats of paint as was agreed upon. To his credit, David had his guys come out the next am to rectify this issue. Also I have been unable to get the paint samples back that I gave him to match the color. He said he lost them. Summary: David is a good guy who wants to do well by the customer but has difficulty carrying through on what he says regularly. Great value but it took 2 months for the job to be completed from the time I gave him the deposit.

Details: Home • Two stories • One part of building • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Peeling or flaking paint

Rider Home Improvement's reply

sorry we didn't get there "fast enough" as we were in mid season and fully booked when you contacted us but we squeezed you in and got ya done. I have found your samples by the way.. I will mail them, and alot of areas got hit with 3 coats and it looks great dont forgett to mention the free touch ups we did either!! Tysm

Exterior Painting

Judy C.

3 weeks ago

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Hired on Thumbtack

Work has not started yet but David was very professional, upbeat while explaining everything involved.

Details: Part of room or hallway • 1,000 - 1,500 sq ft • Repair drywall • Texture wall for painting • Paint wall • Yes, the property is currently occupied

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David Rider

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our pricing helps the customer save money rather than getting taken advantage of from big business.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We usually will have an initial estimate, if customer agrees the process moves forward and dates are set.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Osha 10 Lead certified 15 yrs experience