Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"I love my patio!! Great job!"
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1976
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I was very pleased with F &B Concrete &Masonry. The front office was very accommodating and followed through with everything involved in the process. The price was fair and the crew completed the job in a timely and professional way. It should,also, be said that they were polite and friendly."
Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Charles the owner was always prompt and is a true professional. His employee's were always courteous and did and outstanding job. Charles was always on the jobsite and was always happy to answer questions. The prices they charge for the work are extremely fare. I would not hesitate to recommend them to my family and friends."
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"James and Mike also did the foundation and patio work as well as walls and steps. They are simply the most professional yet friendly people to to do business with. Their attention to detail and quality of execution is simply amazing. Highly recommended!!!"
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"The Zavza Seal team were polite, professional, proficient. They removed tile from our Church basement fellowship hall and replaced with an overlay of colored painted and speckles over our existing concrete. The work was done with care and concern to produce the best possible outcome. They worked diligently to get the work completed to our satisfaction. Excellent workmanship."
Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2025
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Emergency services offered
"I highly recommend! We were in need of an entrance to our basement and it came out PERFECT! We will be hiring again for any future work we need done!"
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Warranties offered
"Our driveway came out beautifully! People are complimenting the job left and right. JG landscaping was wonderful to work with. They were prompt, honest, and explained everything along the way. I would upload pictures but it won’t let me attach to the review. I hired them to do more landscaping and would highly recommend!"
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Customers say: Quality work
"my Patio came out beautiful! The workers were always on time and very professional, Finished the job exactly when i was told they would, looking forward to hiring them again in the future , would highly recommend them."
Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Eddie was great to work with! We had a limited time frame to adhere to town inspections and Eddie and his team knew exactly what we needed and quickly got the job done. The results were great and even the inspector acknowledged the impressive repair. They were able to put a knocked out garage wall back on the foundation and repair the interior dry wall. I would recommend this company for any professional contract work due to their reasonable price, ease to work with and quality of work."
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Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas
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In business since 1990
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"If you’re in need of any masonry Bob and his crew are second to none It’s the most beautiful work that I’ve ever seen and have had come back to continue his work I’ve even had dreams /ideas from long ago that Bob was always “ready” to do His crew are the hardest working team ever While they are working There is no time wasted And cleanup is part of the job always I look for projects to have this team!!!"
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