Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Elvis Construction did a great job repairing my concrete foundation. Very professional, friendly, fair price and especially very customer service oriented. Very much want the customer to be happy with the work. I would highly recommend Elvis Construction!??"
Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Angelo was courteous and professional from the very beginning. He always arrived on time and answered many questions that I had regarding my project before construction was underway. My project consisted of repairing a stone retaining wall, repairing a concrete retaining wall, and repairing concrete steps. Angelo and his crew worked with a real attention to detail which resulted in beautiful new stonework. I would highly recommend Joseph and Sons to anyone looking to have work done. Their product and service is top notch."
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Great job you guys! My patio and walkway us absolutely stunning!"
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Customers say: Quick response
"Joe is very profession and reliable He takes pride in his work, does an excellent job and leaves the area clean. His was the best price of the three estimates I received. You will not go wrong hiring Concrete Dynamics."
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"John and his team are what all professionals should strive for. John was fast to respond to my initial inquiry and set up an appointment to review the project and provided insightful comments and suggestions. During the day of grading & installing the new asphalt driveway, his team arrived on-time as promised. His team takes pride in their work and they did a fabulous job. The value of what we paid for compared to what his team provided was a bargain. His team was also very courteous and cleaned up everything thoroughly. My wife and I are very happy with how the new driveway turned out. I will be recommending John and his team to my friends and relatives as it is hard to find good contractors these days. Thank you John."
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
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In business since 2019
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Fernando was very professional & honest. He met all requests & was always responsive to phone calls. The concrete patio came out beautiful. I would definitely recommend “Far From Average Construction.”"
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Joe and his crew did a terrific job all around and was a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to the next project. Would highly recommend Milestone Masonry."
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"It went great. They put in a sidewalk and wasn't real happy at first but they came back and cut driveway and put more cement. It looks great now."
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had a completely new French Drain system installed in one day! Professional courteous service from inspection thru completion. All aspects of the work to be performed were clearly explained along with justification and guaranteed satisfaction. I highly recommend Select Basement Waterproofing and commend Jason on his inspection and his team on a job well done! A pleasure to do business with them!"
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Serving Budd Lake, NJ and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Built a platform out of retaining wall stone and poured concrete for a green house. Platform not entirely rectangular. Used more stones for the back than the front."
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