Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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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 Darien, 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"
+13
Serving Darien, 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."
+57
Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I am very happy with the work and outcome of the new garage floor. Very dependable, professional and personable."
+9
Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Let me just tell you how in love I am with the way that my driveway,backyard patio,retaining wall looks! These men did an absolute phenomenal job with these projects. Angelo & his dad were very punctual ,friendly and very hardworking guys . My husband and I hired them only for retaining wall 5â high by 88â long when they finished I fell in love with their job so I gave them 2 extra projects ,backyard patio & driveway and of course they did the most beautiful job that Iâ ve ever seen plus they did extra works with no additional costs . I will most definitely recommend this family owned business to my friends and family Angelo&his Dad are the best !!!!!"
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Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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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 Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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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!!"
+53
Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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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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Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2004
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Rafael and his team were all very professional and very nice in their manner. The work they performed gives the property a really a beautiful look! They were reliable, and accommodating, and provided some extra configurations in the landscaping, with no extra charges. I highly recommend this business!"
+14
Serving Darien, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"They did a very good job extending our patio keeping the same random flagstone pattern. They also filled in broken joints and did a good job cleaning up and communicated back in a timely basis. Would definitely use them again."
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