Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Ben arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule. He listened to my needs!"
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"stucco application of foundation walls in basement and poured concrete floor impartial crawl Space"
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Such great masonry work! They helped us with design suggestions for our front steps and walkway. The final outcome was beautiful - almost a work of art. These guys are highly skilled, reliable, and hard-working. We would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Professional, clean quality work. Had a concrete patio and retaining wall installed. Looks great!"
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Very satisfied with our retaining wall. We get so many compliments."
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 1991
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Andi was phenomenal! We expected a slab patio at our budget, but Andi gave us a work of art! I wish I could post a picture! Andi was on time, used excellent materials, and did everything meticulously. He was patient as I picked out stone colors, he gave lots of design options, and had great advice to offer. He paid attention to every detail and was wonderful to communicate with. I cannot say enough about him - we are SO happy with our beautiful patio and we will use him again! I highly recommend you hire him for your project. He is a great value and, if you are anything like me, you will be thrilled with the result"
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Shkembi Masonry not only did the job requested, but they went above and beyond to make everything around their work look incredible. Amazingly hard working team and they completed a gigantic patio in only 2 days and the result is honestly life changing, my family will spend every night we possibly can outside enjoying our backyard thanks to these hardworking amazing guys. Canâ t say thank you enough and I canâ t recommend them enough! Stop looking if you are reading this and hire these guys. If you arenâ t sure, call me, I have 0 affiliation with them. 203-914-6706, my name is Ben."
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Received a prompt and very reasonable quote. They installed a new concrete walkway, did a prompt and excellent job and would highly recommend this company to others. Plan on using them again for future projects."
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Absolutely highly recommend EK! He promptly came out to provide a quote and then maintained seemless & prompt communication. It was a very fair rate (actually the lowest), and, in the end, he did a stunning job (dry retaining stone wall repair). Do not hesitate to hire EK!!"
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Serving Botsford, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Artur and company did beautiful job taking down and rebuilding a previously poorly repaired stone wall destroyed by a car crash last year. The work was done professionally promptly with excellent clean up. I will hire again to install a new patio."
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