Serving North Branford, 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 North Branford, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
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Warranties offered
"I had some areas where the concrete was eroding. The front steps were covered with stone work and the walk was replaced with new concrete. It turned out beautiful. Iâ m very pleased. Denis and his crew were punctual and easy to work with. I would recommend them."
Serving North Branford, 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 North Branford, CT and surrounding areas
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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 North Branford, 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"
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Serving North Branford, 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 North Branford, 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."
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Serving North Branford, 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 North Branford, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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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 North Branford, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2003
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"Fantastic Masonry company, Reliable, Affordable and meticulous with their work!"
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