Great job on our concrete driveway and sidewalk as well as our siding and gutters. They were…read moreefficient and clean. Respectful of the property

1 Star - Defective Work, No Contract, Avoided Responsibility…read moreI hired Long Island Mason & Concrete Corp in June 2024 to pour a concrete patio for $5,900. The experience was a nightmare from start to finish. The Problems: The contractor requested payment in cash and never provided a written contract, which is required by New York law for jobs over $500. Within one week of the pour, two slabs began flaking and scaling. I immediately contacted the contractor. The work was done on a 100-degree day. When I raised concerns about the extreme heat affecting the concrete, the contractor acknowledged "this is the result of extreme heat" but refused to take responsibility as the professional who should have managed weather conditions or rescheduled. Months of Delays: Instead of promptly addressing the defects, the contractor stalled for months. When he finally offered to replace the two damaged slabs, he demanded I sign a liability waiver and warned the new concrete wouldn't match the color of the existing slabs - meaning I'd have a permanently mismatched patio due to his defective work. I offered a reasonable cash settlement to resolve the issue. He refused. I had no choice but to file a complaint with Nassau County Consumer Affairs. Official Violations: Consumer Affairs cited the contractor for multiple violations, including failure to provide a written contract (violation 202360, originally a $2,500 fine). He only agreed to a settlement after facing thousands in fines and potential license suspension. Ongoing Defects: After settling, two additional slabs developed structural cracks running completely across the slabs from joint to joint. All four slabs now show defects, confirming my original concern that the entire pour was compromised. Bottom Line: For a $5,900 job, I received a defective patio that required a 7-month battle through Consumer Affairs to get partial compensation. The contractor operates without proper contracts, pours in extreme conditions without adequate precautions, and avoids responsibility when problems arise. I strongly recommend hiring a licensed contractor who provides written contracts, follows proper procedures, and stands behind their work. This is not that contractor.

Gramarossa Contracting did wonderful work on my planter walls. Great recommendations for stone,…read moreand then job was performed in a quality manner. Cleanup after the job was wonderful and consciencous. Next job, I'm calling Ben and Ben at Gramarossa.

I was enticed by the low cost of the work and Ben was very responsive. He just seemed confident…read morewith his work. His company is one that was recommended by Angi and honestly now I am skeptical of Angi and will never use them again either after this experience. We wanted trek stairs going from the patio to a side door and pavers all around as the patio. Gramarossa are not professionals. The guys they hire seem to be randomly plucked off the street as they have no clue what they were doing. I should have known because when I spoke to Ben he said they did not do trek steps, only masonry. I set an appointment anyway because I figured maybe I can hire someone else to do my trek steps. Yet when he spoke to my husband a few days later (I was at work) he said they do them. It was a disaster from the moment the backyard pavers were laid out. The whole thing was literally slanted sideways by probably 10-15 degrees. In fact the next day the whole thing had to take down and redone. Ben claimed it happened unfortunately because he was not watching his men because he was too busy shopping for our trek materials. The trek steps was done by a man from an entirely different company. It seems they have hired him separately on the side to do it so they can have our business... and it was a SHOTTY job. Ben and his father was watching the man do the work and never said anything about how terrible it was... until we brought it up and they agreed it was not up to their standards. So If we were timid and didn't say anything, they would've definitely let it slide. Whatever. I was just glad they fixed everything without putting up a fight. But here's the thing that really made me angry. His men put their materials and mixed concrete on own brand new asphalt done the year prior, with no protection whatsoever so half of our newly done asphalt was sprinkled with dried concrete. Sadly we did not notice it when we paid because there was still dust and debri all thoughout and it was wet (they attempted to clean) so it was hard to see the stains. That is our fault for not noticing. But I'm annoyed because they knew it happened. I captured the entire thing on my ring camera where they were cleaning and the worker called Ben and his father over to show him the stains that did not come out. They stayed there for a long time trying to clean but it did not come out. No one said a word to us. I contacted Ben via text a week or so later after noticing the huge stains to which he denied it happened and that the stains came out. He said he will come by to power wash it to see if it would come out. We told him we tried. He said he will come by nonetheless but of course never showed up. He said his asphalt guy is not answering and is busy. That was the last of that. So... don't be cheap and hire these guys. I wish I had not.

Amazing. Highly recommend using Alvear. Had. Them come back for 2 additional projects. No issues!…read moreGreat work and great communication.

Irrigation problem was diagnosed and treated effectively. I will be using them for my Future…read moreirrigation needs.

Look no further! Frank is wonderful! Honest , reliable and realistic pricing. Very respectful crew…read moreand he does what he says he will do! This was the most positive experience we have ever had with any contractor. Beautiful workmanship and a pleasure to deal with!

From the owner: At Suffolk Concrete & Masonry, we serve Suffolk County, Long Island, with experience that's been…read morehoned since 1994. We specialize in the creation of beautiful custom hardscapes for residential and commercial clients. We design and build concrete and masonry work with an expert eye for detail and quality, ensuring customers are left with a project that exceeds expectations. Every client can count on superior workmanship and materials, dedicated service, and consistent excellence, no matter the project.

Service Requested was large job of 1/ front patio 2/ back patio 3/ path to back fence 4/ side paths…read moreof house 5/back porch 6/ front porch 7/ large set of stairs..this service was influenced with Jon and Ned's experienced vision shared in an consultive nonpushy way. Quality was excellent. Note craftsmanship in pics particularly of 1/ clean angles and curves 2/ flush positioning to existing fence 3/ attention to detail in step of back patio where the land wasn't level and this detail took a weakness to an attractive fix. It looks better than anticipated Value in the 1/flexibility of working with Jon and Ned 2/ customer service and focus 3/ project timeliness Thanks again for the great job!

All Pro Paving & Masonry got the job done and it was done well! They came when they said they…read morewould and finished in a timely manner. They widened the driveway, added a Belgium block curb and created an apron to match our existing walkway.

I contacted cc outdoor living for a driveway project. I'm extremely happy with the outcome,…read moreeverything went smoothly. I recommend them 100% !

From the owner: "We offer services in irrigation, masonry, concrete, egress windows and basement entrances. Enhance…read morethe interior or exterior of your home with us today. We are happy to design your dreams. Our motto is “We Do It Right” and that means we’re available to you 24 hours a day for emergency service. We offer you the confidence of knowing that we stand behind our work."

I am an architect, and had been dealing LOTS of contractors and I admire that Milton and his team…read moreare doing things in a RIGHT way. Regardless that Milton provided us the best quote, the work Milton and his team had done for the entry stoop and walkway pavers is art piece. He is reliable, responsible, and creativity. He and his team were always looking for better solutions for any challenges during the process, and finished the project in a timely manner that was way beyond our expectations. The work they do is not only about the look but also thinking beyond the structure, craftsmanships, and Professional. BTW, I like all of their professional power tools, especially the masonry table saw that ensure the precise of every block cut.

From the owner: Driveways, steps, patios, outdoor kitchen, outdoor firepit, sidewalks, concrete masonry, asphalt…read moremasonry.