Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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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 Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"replaced pavers with stamped concrete patio"
+146
Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2008
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Customers say: Quality work
"Very professional courteous and an incredibly strong work ethic I was amazed at how fast they were able to remove our concrete sidewalk and install a beautiful brick sidewalk and steps despite the challenging weather patterns we had this spring I highly recommend them! ð"
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Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Great! The guys were professional, friendly and quick to respond. We will use them and refer them from now on. We have found our forever company with Design & Build Masonry. A+"
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Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2007
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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 Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2019
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Warranties offered
"I am very happy with the work and outcome of the new garage floor. Very dependable, professional and personable."
+9
Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2021
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Credit card accepted
"I had an existing slab in the backyard for a shed base. I wanted to extend it and keep the same pitch for water to run off. Nick and his crew made very short work it. From the site preparation, the form install, the sand and stone base, the reinforcement, to the pouring and cleaning up. They were fast and professional. They do great work and would recommend them to anyone!!"
Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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Emergency services offered
"They are friendly people they really do amazing projects. I hired them and had a great project. A+"
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Serving Madison, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Fantastic Masonry company, Reliable, Affordable and meticulous with their work!"
+45
Serving Madison, 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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