Very easy to work with and he did exactly what he said he would do. The walkway looks great!read more

Bahler Brothers did a major back patio project for us that was very complicated (retaining walls,…read moremajor regrading, steep hills, etc.). Not only were they the most proactive and responsive business we have ever worked with, they stand by their work. If anything went wrong, they went above and beyond to make it right. Yes they might be more expensive but it's worth every penny to know you had the job done by professionals who truly care about their clients and their projects. I can't recommend them more highly! I personally worked with Josh and Caleb Bahler, and Ryan King who designed the project with me. All of them (and their crews) were excellent and knowledgable and always responded immediately to any concerns.

Top notch company all-around. Did large scale multi-level patio / outdoor kitchen/bar / pergola /…read morelighting project in 2012 and they were elite from design, to planning, to execution, to finish, to follow up. Can't say enough good things about this company, especially Jen Kloter, who helped us to develop our vision and turn it into reality. Eight years later, the patio remains trouble-free, thanks to quality materials, planning, and workmanship.

Excellent workmanship! Quick responses and a speedy start to finish. Elezi and his crew did a great…read morejob while also communicating via text; rock samples, arrival times and job completion. They also made sure the yard was put back together if something was moved, or driveway dusty from rocks-they took time to clean up. I would recommend and use again.

Thanks so much Elezi's Masonry!! My Chimney was literally crumbling from the inside out - had leaks…read morein the garage and every once in a while in my living room too- I called Elezi's - he came over the same day - and by the end of the week my Chimney was complete- all cleaned up - all joints ground out and new cement done - the flashing sealed and reattached - No more leaks - great crew - very professional - highly recommended if you have a chimney that needs work or any other Masonry work - very reasonable and fair price compared to other companies - I will be using Elezi's for my new patio next Spring - they are so easy to work with -

Gary was prompt with getting back to me with a quote, and his crew arrived on time. They did a…read morebeautiful job and made an adjustment to how they applied the sealcoat to accommodate what was needed. The driveway looks fantastic! Professional, reliable, and friendly. Highly recommended!

Came out right away for an estimate. He was very professional, honest, and offered good pricing…read more Thank you again.

After we had hired Dane he was involved in a major car accident seriously affecting one of his…read morearms. He was unable to work for several weeks. It was apparent he was in serious pain and I'm sure this affected his mood. We tried to take this into account in our negotiations and working relationship for this project. While we wish him a speedy and complete recovery, we are sorry to have hired him. That being said, don't hire Dane White and Perfect Curb - it will be more trouble than it's worth. Dane isn't cheap, he isn't respectful and he doesn't take adequate pride in or responsibility for his work. Your excitement and anticipation will be eclipsed by stress, difficult negotiations and disrespect - with no more than average results. He didn't seem at all concerned about, or motivated by, the possibility of a negative review. So here's mine. We hired Perfect Curb to widen our brick path and re-do our asphalt driveway with crushed stone. We wanted the same contractor to do both, so the brick and crushed stone surfaces would meet and integrate smoothly. I was extremely excited about this project and really looked forward to the end result. Communication with Dane, though good at first - was difficult from the time we signed the contract. Though we had met with him a year earlier and assured him we would be working with him and sent our deposit and contract in soon after we received it, he claimed we took too long and immediately scheduled other jobs before ours, delaying the start of our job by several weeks. Our job was finally started over six weeks after its initial start date. When asked what specific stone he planned to use, he replied slowly - and vaguely - sending us on several long trips to stone yards, one of which was to look at the very type of stone we'd specifically asked him not to use. Getting answers to these basic questions was like pulling teeth and did not inspire confidence. When Dane finally began the job, he was clearly in a rush and refused to pause his heavy equipment for any discussion, creating a mind-numbingly noisy atmosphere of confusion and pressure. He miscalculated the design of the driveway and couldn't figure out how to solve the issue of brick meeting the crushed stone - the main reason he was hired. When my husband made a suggestion, he snapped at him - but ultimately used his suggested solution. Far from being gracious, he had a truculent attitude - insisting my husband agree to pay extra if we didn't like the outcome. Unbelievably, Dane blamed his driveway miscalculation on me - he argued with me, insulted me and then never apologized. He took no responsibility at all for what was clearly an unacceptable and poorly planned installation. He added the wrong type of stone to the area of the driveway he corrected. When asked to address this, he put a thin layer of the existing driveway trap rock over the top of it to hide the mistake. It revealed itself on closer inspection after Dane had already received payment in full for the job. We had to stop payment on our check in order to get him to come back and correct this mistake, along with another incomplete installation of the brick under the porch steps. While we now have what we believe is a decent installation, it will take a long time to feel good about it as the process was filled with poor communication, bad attitude, rushed work, lack of pride in the work and a lot of nickel and dime-ing.

Beautiful Kitchen and Floors -- Couldn't Be Happier…read more Had River's Edge Home Center handle our kitchen cabinetry and new flooring throughout the main level and I am blown away by how everything turned out. Louie, Louie, and the rest of the team at the store made the whole process easy ~ patient, knowledgeable, and never pushy. The showroom made it simple to find the right styles and they really helped us pull the design together. Installation was smooth, the crew was respectful of our home, and the finished product looks like something out of a magazine. The cabinets are solid and the flooring ties the whole space together perfectly. Great local business ~ will absolutely use them again.

We couldn't be happier with our experience with River's Edge Home Center while renovating our two…read morecondos. Nikki was amazing at helping us design and create both beautiful and functional kitchens. She helped us pick out finishes for everything from cabinetry, flooring, tile, backsplash and countertops tops to have it coordinate and provide the aesthetic that we were looking for. The pictures speak for themselves and we couldn't be happier with the end result! Thank you to everyone at River's Edge Home Center you were all exceptional!

Mac and his crew are down for any project I call them for, and they do big projects that others…read moreavoid. In my experience they have excellent equipment and work ethic.

Formal Warning Regarding John (Mac) Bellingrath (Bellingrath Bros. Landscape & Design, Newington,…read moreCT): In August 2024, we entered into a contract with John (Mac) Bellingrath for a backyard renovation, paying approximately 95% of the total cost upfront--an error in judgment we fully acknowledge. The contract established clear completion deadlines for early September 2024, with allowances for minor delays. In the several months that followed through April 2025, Mr. Bellingrath repeatedly failed to meet numerous promised completion dates, including a final, "guaranteed" deadline of January 7, 2025. Despite our sustained good-faith efforts to allow him to meet his contractual obligations, he engaged in an ongoing pattern of project abandonment, unprofessional communication, substandard workmanship, and repeated false assurances. Ultimately, due to Mr. Bellingrath's continuous non-performance, escalating safety concerns, and deteriorating conduct, we were left with no choice but to formally terminate our relationship with him on April 1, 2025. The situation escalated to such an extent that police assistance was required to escort him on and off our property to retrieve his remaining equipment. Mr. Bellingrath's complete lack of professionalism, accountability, and competence turned our project into a nightmare. He repeatedly abandoned work, delivered subpar craftsmanship, and caused extensive damage--showing zero regard for our property or safety. A few examples include: * Repeated Abandoned Work & Safety Hazard: He dug an 80-foot trench for electrical conduits across our backyard and disappeared for weeks. In numerous occasions, Mr. Bellingrath left our backyard a dangerous construction site littered with heavy stones, machinery, and debris--forcing us to keep our children away. * Poor Work & Property Damage: Mr. Bellingrath sent an unqualified worker to handle critical tasks like building our patio, installing steps, and adding a rodent exclusion barrier. The result? A sloppy, unacceptable mess that required constant oversight. To make matters worse, this worker damaged our house siding. * Negligence & Destruction: Mr. Bellingrath's team repeatedly drove heavy machinery/vehicles over our front lawn--an area not even part of the job--destroying our front yard we worked hard to maintain. * Known to Authorities: Mr. Bellingrath's history of issues isn't unique to us. The West Hartford Police Department and town officials are well aware of the complaints against him. There is much more to say about this, but we'll stop here. Beyond our personal experience, we have been contacted by other clients reporting similar grievances, including significant upfront payments for unfinished work and long delays exceeding several months. It is evident that Mr. Bellingrath's conduct constitutes a serious breach of contract, a disregard for professional standards, and raises broader concerns for consumer protection. Mr. Bellingrath continued operation poses a significant risk to other unsuspecting clients and we urge anyone considering hiring him to exercise extreme caution and due diligence.

Nick has done a few things for our home in East Lyme - fertilizing, planted privacy trees and just…read moreinstalled a stone shed pad. Used a lazer level to ensure the pad was level and done correctly. He has machinery to get jobs done correctly. We're also having him do masonry work (extending our stone patio and doing a walkway). Quality of work is top notch. He's professional, always on time, has really sound advice, fair prices and quality work. Most importantly, he really cares about the work that he does and it shows.

I have been using Colonel landscaping for about 4 years. I have been pleased with Nick and his…read morehard-working team over this period of time. My lawn is mowed and edged and the grass clippings are blown away from the sidewalks and driveway. Nothing better than enjoying your weekend with a beautifully manicured lawn!! I have had them cut back my flower beds and fill with mulch. They have also provided to us lawn treatment in order to keep away excess weeds. Our grass looks fantastic. Lawn care is not a magic bullet the first time, be patient, and consistent and you will enjoy the beautiful benefits of this process for years to come. Nick is extremely responsive and on any given moment Nick has come by my house for any concerns or questions I might have involving my yard. We are very pleased with his services, professionalism and passion for landscaping. I know they also do snow removal as a winter service; we take care of that on our own. It would definitely be in your best interest to consider Colonel landscaping for your yard maintenance needs. I couldn't be happier! .