Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1973
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Emergency services offered
"The job was done well. Arnold prepared the surface with concrete and installed the handrail"
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Serving Oakville, 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 Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
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Emergency services offered
"I reached out to Efran to get a quote for my driveway. It was half asphalt and half concrete and had shifted a lot due to improper drainage. I got him to extend the driveway to a retaining wall that was itself in need of attention. It was bowed out and lacked pointing. In-between the wall and my old driveway was a shed that had no foundation. I asked if he'd be able to move it to atop of the retaining wall and he said he'd try. He came up with a plan to fix the drainage issue and also added a conduit pipe under the new driveway. He did everything he said he would and even removed some small stumps for me. He wasn't able to move the shed but he managed my expectations early and let me know it may not work. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone needing work done!"
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2005
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Emergency services offered
"Arnold was prompt, professional, and did a great job. My brick stairs and the brick front of my house needed to have the concrete repaired and replaced. Looks like new."
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"It went perfect, excellent craftsmanship all around and an eye for detail. They cleaned up all the debris from their work and worked around the other construction going on. Thank you Alex and we wish you and your family happiness! We will definitely call you back for any additional work we need and would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a mason."
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Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Emergency services offered
"Great job on my concrete floor. Clean finish, solid work, and a reliable crew."
+8
Serving Oakville, CT and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2013
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Warranties offered
"Denis & his team did a great job! They worked with my schedule and completed my concrete patio in good time. They also made sure to clean up everything when the job was finished. I would definitely recommend them!"
Serving Oakville, 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 Oakville, 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 Oakville, 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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