About 20 years ago, Steve designed --and he and his crew put in --a series of pitched drainage…read morepipes from my basement sump pumps and gutters, leading to a big underground dry well they constructed in the lower corner of my yard, and the system eliminated once and for all huge and deep ponding that would happen every spring (and after any big rain, truth be told). They didn't take half measures and used nice quality materials including crushed pea stone, and they fixed up the yard after all the excavation. The guys really treated the yard with respect and they displayed mannerly professionalism during the whole process, and solved our very big problem. Thanks to Steve DiCicco and his drainage crew, we can relax even when we are away, knowing that our yard is not hazardous to animals and perhaps even wandering young children in our Danvers neighborhood.

We hired DiCicco for a large and complex landscaping project at our home in Andover. The work…read moreincluded three stone retaining walls, eight granite steps, a paver walkway, a gravel path, a boulder wall, landscape lighting, a new front lawn, new planting beds, lawm irrigation, plant irrigation, and a window well. DiCicco did very high quality work and the results are impressive. His crew was courteous and professional and always picked up at the end of the day. Sometimes communication was delayed, but it was always clear, detailed and thorough. When we didn't like something, they worked with us to find solutions and always resolved it to our satisfaction. They used quality materials and didn't cut corners. I especially appreciated that they promised to come back in the spring to address any issues with lawn establishment. Overall we are very satisfied with how the project came out and would recommend them.

Highly recommend DLB Paving. We used them to widen and repave our driveway. They did a fantastic…read morejob, especially with the leveling and pitch, and the molded curbing too! Both Dana and Ellen are easy to work with. The only thing to keep in mind, and this is for any paving job with any contractor, timing of the project will all depend on the weather. It didn't matter to us because we weren't in a hurry, but if you want your driveway done by a specific date, plan accordingly by giving yourself extra time to get the job done, in case you get a run of rainy days. Call DLB now to get that new driveway you've been wanting!

After seeing the work of several different paving companies in our neighborhood there was no…read morequestion DLB would be who we hired. Their prep work including digging 15 inches (pic below) of the old "Beach sand", rocks, roots, and replacing with a proper gravel base...other companies I've seen have done as little as only removing the old asphalt and immediately repaving. Equally important was the level of courtesy of the owner and his employees...truly not something you always find in the paving industry. They're very busy and needed to be scheduled well in advance, but I'm glad we did.

It is always a good idea to get the driveway seal coated before it is a mess. I had a few cracks…read morethat would only get bigger if I waited for another winter. Add to that, the "so called" repair to the top of my driveway from the City of Nashua which was due to snow plow over zealousness. It was a hack job but such is life. I found the team at Truseal to be very professional and responsive. They tried their best to do something with the city's hack job and we will see what happens. As for the rest of the work, they did a nice job. I have no complaints. I shopped around and found their pricing fair. The communication was outstanding. I plan to use them again in a few more years when I need to repeat the cycle. Thanks Truseal!

My 10 car driveway was seal coated on 10/11/2024. It came out excellent. 2 English speaking…read moregentlemen, one was the owner Tim, came to complete the work on time and as I scheduled through their web portal. Their original estimate was spot on and highly competitive. They were both very considerate of the neighbors and traffic situation for time of day. The work was completed very quickly and I'm extremely happy with the results. No streaks, brush marks or gunky areas unlike what I've seen with other vendors in the past. I highly recommend their services. Thanks Tim!

We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Pete and the entire crew from Total Design…read moreConcrete. From start to finish, their professionalism was truly exceptional. Pete was incredibly communicative every step of the way--always responsive, clear, and helpful, which made the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. We had our extremely aged pool area refinished and drainage installed, and the results are absolutely beautiful. The craftsmanship and attention to detail speak for themselves. It's clear this team takes immense pride in their work. On top of that, the pricing was extremely reasonable, especially given the high quality of work and service we received. Pete (and his team) were not only punctual and dependable but also kind, respectful, and thoughtful throughout the entire project. It's rare to find a contractor who combines skill, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients the way Pete does. We're so grateful we chose Total Design Concrete and would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch work and a seamless experience! *picture enclosed shows finished concrete - ignore the dirty pool water - we haven't fully opened yet.

Amazing Crew! These guys turned my disaster gunite pool into…read moresomething so beautiful on only 5 days! They are reliable, hardworking and honest guys. They show up early and stay late to ensure the job gets done. I could of spent hours talking to Peter about life in general but then I'd be in their way. I'm so glad TDC ad came across my Facebook, I'd hire this crew over and over again!

We recently had our roof replaced by Refined Roofing from Refined Home Services. We made a…read morehorrible choice. LIke many people, we rely on customer reviews and word of mouth when hiring for home projects. Despite being the most expensive option, we chose Refined Roofing after relying on other customer reviews. A huge mistake! In short, do not hire Refined Roofing because of their lack of site management, their lack of professionalism, and their deceitful behavior. We live in a neighborhood where houses are close to one another. We were concerned about the impact of our project on our neighbors and made this clear to Refined Roofing at the start. We were promised careful site management from a site supervisor, with a specific promise to tarp the area, including the neighbor's yard, to capture all debris. NO supervisor was on site during the actual execution of the project. As the photo shows, the area was INADEQUATELY tarped, debris was carelessly spewed all over our property and our neighbor's. When supervisors finally visited the site, they promised to repair the neighbor's yard. Once I paid my bill, they refused to make good on their promise. Additionally, the actual workmanship was sloppy. Among other things, they knowingly applied broken shingles to the new roof and did not apply a promised second coat of rubber in one area. Furthermore, the owners of Refined Home Services, Gino and Karen, were rude, dismissive, and dishonest when confronted with the facts. They denied that there was any debris mismanagement or damage, despite the photo proof included here. While the company replaced the broken shingles and finally cleaned up the initial mess, they refused to take responsibility for the damage they caused and left us in the uncomfortable situation they created with our neighbors. In short, Refined Roofing lacks quality of service, integrity, and decency. This company is not worth hiring ... ever.

After having hired him for extensive work, I believe that Gino Spero runs a racket business that…read morebilks homeowners by lying about labor done and materials used. He gives you a relatively high estimate (supposedly because of quality) and then farms out the labor to a cheaper third party subcontractor for whom he does inadequate quality assurance nor does he supervise. He lies on the contract and becomes borderline unreachable once the work is finished and inevitably deteriorates as the seasons change. We hired him to build a roof which he did not weatherproof--or likely did not inform his subcontractors to--and then denied any wrongdoing once the roof started to collapse. There are open holes on the roof not even supported by plywood and he afterward tried to claim that the wrapping paper and felt used between wood and shingles was really a water shield as stated in his contract, which of course is a categorical lie. When confronted with the photos he lied again and stated that the "Grace ice and water shield" had really been used. It was not. The damage caused by this is extremely expensive and time consuming to address. The entire roof is covered with cheap paper. The leaks are extensive and directly above the HVAC system and electrical equipment. In addition to that the shingles are hastily glued on and too few were used overall which of course can only lead to more water penetration. They ended up tossing a good number of shingles that we had bought from them. The deck was full of holes, and the roof corners not even taped or covered with plywood. He tried to blame all leaks on parts of the roof he did not work on but this is easily disproven by an objective outside party. Even more fatally, the decks were not built with any slope or incline, so they collect water like rice cookers. He of course did not offer to fix or reimburse for the necessary work to fix it and is onto his next scam. We tried calling him countless times to fix the damage but he never showed up. You can get away with a lot of borderline fraudulent behavior in the contracting world and he is an embarrassment to other roofers and honest people in this business.

Can't imagine how they could improve and so ... 5/5. Earlier quote just looked at my drive and…read morequoted a cost to seal coat. Shattuck, OTOH, measured it precisely, quoted a price that was less than 70% of the other guy's, made sure to be clear on what was needed (remove anything that could interfere with the coating beforehand), did their own cleaning once they arrived (a very thorough one) and then treated the entire driveway promptly and to a high standard of quality. It's been a week, the driveway looks great and I couldn't be more pleased.

Very responsive, do great work, show up on time, do what they say they are going to do and are…read morereasonably priced! 100% recommend!

Expert work performed quickly, with thorough clean-up afterward…read more PBS designed a replacement deck and stairs for me. The stairs were tricky due to existing structures (old house) but they figured out the best approach and executed it beautifully. PBS handled the permit, the check for gas/water lines, and multiple inspections. All I had to do was make a couple decisions when presented with options, and then sit back and relax. Work proceeded on time, in pretty much all weather--in fact they started the day after a February blizzard, which didn't seem to bother them at all! The team was courteous, helpful, and answered all my questions. When the project finished, clean-up was fast and thorough. Definitely recommend Professional Building Services, and will contact them first the next time I need work done!

Excellent service and great work. highly recommend. Fair pricing and quick response.read more

Let me just say if you want something done the way you would actually do it yourself but for…read morewhatever reason you can't then Sal is the guy for your job! I had him re grout my patio then clean and seal it plus some fire pit work and I could not be happier with the results. My patio looked brand new by the time he was done with it like it was installed the day he finished! What I was really impressed, with and this is hard to find these days, is the fact that he literally does the job like it's his own patio! On top of that he is very professional and clean! No sign of any mess left behind and on top of that he's very easy to communicate with and responds in detail with any questions you may have! Of all the jobs I have hired people for throughout the years Sal is by far the most positive experience I have had! I will definitely be hiring him for any service I need that he covers down the road and I highly suggest you do to!

Sal did a great job with our walk way! He came when he said he would and finished in very timely…read moremanor. He was very helpful with suggestions on type of material. Gave suggestions where to go to pick it out. He was very meticulous installing the pavers and everything was spaced evenly and level. He also did a fantastic job fixing our brick steps on the front of the house and topped them with granite. They look beautiful. I would definitely recommend Sal's Masonry. If I could give more then five star I would!