John and his team did such a good job. They were great in the work that they performed and John…read morewas very good to work with in order to figure out what we needed and how long it would take to fix. He gave us time to make the right decision and he provided great value for the services he would perform. We would highly recommend him and his team for whatever stone/masonry service you need. Thank you John!

From the owner: Husky Masonry And Paving is a family-run business in Meriden, CT with 15+ years of experience where…read moreclients work directly with the owner for hands-on, accountable service. We handle every job--no matter the size--with pride and precision. Our expertise covers masonry, brick pointing & repair, chimney repair, patios, porches, steps, foundations, firepits, pavers, and retaining walls. Count on reliable communication, quality materials, and craftsmanship designed to last.

Rich is pleasant to work with as I frequently need to price out jobs for material. Wouldn't go…read moreanywhere else for my business!

Firstly , the pavers we received were not of good quality .. many chipped while installing …read more Secondly - they would not refund the pallet deposit without the original receipt . They charge $50 for each .. this should tell you all you need to know about this company .. STAY AWAY!!

9/15/18 I had another contractor come by to provide an estimate to repair was done by Julian Pool…read moreDecks. I presented this information to Julian. Unfortunately as before he would not take responsibility and accused me of approving the poor workman. I have filed a formal complaint with the state's consumer protection. https://youtu.be/aKEyLYAPPH0

Julian just installed the most beautiful stamped concrete deck around my pool. A complete…read morerenovation, Julian took care of all the details including a drain to prevent water against the house. His crew was friendly and efficient. His prices are exceptional. I will definitely use him again!

We used Shade and Shutter Systems to install retractable screens on our back porch. Our house is…read moreonly two years old and has very detailed support columns. Mark Legenos was our sales representative as well as our installer. I can't say enough about the way Mark was above any expectation of a perfect craftsmen. His attention to detail and prompt responses was awesome as well as his people skills, Mark was a pleasure too do business with. Also the product is of high quality and built to last. If you are interested in Shades and or shutters, don't look any further than Shade and Shutter Systems, LLC, Guilford, CT 06437 and Mark Legenos. They are worthy of FIVE STARS!!!

Mark Legenos installed our house shutters when it was built by the previous owners. Hurricane Irene…read morerelentlessly pounded our house with ferocious fury in 2011. We took direct hits of 20 Ft waves slamming the house for hours during the extra high tide. Not a single drop of water entered our house. Seriously, not a drop. We saw our immediate neighbors' homes brutalized by Long Island Sound. The shutters 100% did a superior job. We decided to complete the protection of the house by installing shutters on the remaining windows and doors. Mark came out to measure promptly and within a short time, he installed them. In our extensive years as multiple home owners, we have seen our share of inferior craftsmen. Mark gives homeowners hope. Yes, that perfect installer does ,indeed, exist. He is meticulous, immaculate and hard working. Best of all, he is a problem solver. He thinks. He creates perfect solutions to those annoying problems that always seem to present themselves on the job. All that and he comes with an engaging personality and style. The shutters are fantastic and you will not find a more honest and skilled person than Mark Legenos to measure and install them.

Beautiful work, reliable, & reasonable. I highly recommend lions creek, you won't be disappointed!read more

From the owner: Lions Creek Outdoor is a full service design and build firm of luxury outdoor living spaces. We…read moretake outdated and unusable outdoor areas of your home and turn them into the highlight of your house. Each of our projects begin with a design phase where we provide 2D and 3d designs to create your dream. After we get every detail perfect our construction teams begin! Building to the exact specifications of the design, watch as your vision and our design come to life. Our teams at Lions Creek Outdoor remain with you from design to the final day of construction, creating the most seamless and perfect construction experience our clients have ever experienced. Call us today to see the possibilities of your home! We handle all aspects of outdoor construction including pool design and install, pergolas, pavilions, outdoor kitchens, patios, concrete work, lighting and electric, gas and plumbing and much more!

Owner contacted me, apologized for difficulties in reaching them using online and thumbtack…read morenumbers, and requested i amend the initial two star rating. We have three viable proposals from reputable companies in hand, so will not be proceding with Hot rod for our pool repair services. However, in fairness to the company owner we raise our rating to 3 stars and reiterate the rating is for ease of doing business and not lack of responsiveness nor actual work quality or timliness.

Two stars only for their initial contact. Decided to go thru Yelp on soliciting a company to…read moreservice my pool heater. They responded right away, and thought we set something up for the following week. They said they would contact me, but never followed up. Too bad, they lost my business.

Don came over to look at a deck rebuilding job - spent a couple of hours blathering about how great…read morehe is but not much time focusing on the deck project. He said he would have an estimate within a couple of days - that was back in May. Several follow-ups and still no estimate. He obviously does not want to provide an estimate but is too inconsiderate to tell us that. He wasted several hours of our time for nothing. My recommendation is to avoid this unprofessional contractor.

Ordered a pergola from this company October 17, 2025. Still waiting for install. Was supposed to…read moretake 8-10 weeks. Going on 13 weeks. When contacting Don, the salesperson I dealt with, I get no response or a just a bunch of excuses like new parts are coming. Bad communication! Will be looking into getting my money back.

I called CT Gas Fireplace on Sunday June 1, 2025 and left a detailed message regarding service for…read moremy basement media room fireplace that was installed in 2006. In less than an hour I received a return call from a very nice lady who told me the service can be done the next day, Monday June 2nd. On the day of service I received a call from Jeff stating he will be at my home in 20 minutes. When Jeff arrived, he immediately got busy by putting on shoe covers. He also had his equipment and a tarp. He went downstairs and began working on my fireplace and within minutes he diagnosed the problem and in about an hour's time the fireplace was up and running beautifully. Since we have a main floor fireplace that was installed in 2003, I asked Jeff if he had the time to service that one as well and he cordially agreed to service it. Both fireplaces are running as good as new and when Jeff left, you wouldn't even know he was there... except for two well-functioning fireplaces. Jeff is a GOLD STAR gas fireplace technician and giving him a five star rating is a disservice... he rates a 10 in my book. Jeff's price is very fair and his work is beyond EXCELLENT. If your gas fireplace needs service and/or repair... CT Gas Fireplace is THE only call you need to make. You will not be disappointed. Thank you, Jeff, for your service and professionalism.

How can I praise this company higher than 5 stars? Absolutely PHENOMENAL customer service! Jeff…read moreeducated me, replaced my pilot assembly, cleaned the entire unit and all while wearing booties (to keep my house clean) and a smile. Vic. in the office was sensational too. She got me next day service and it wasn't even an emergency. The attached pic may not look like it but, to me- it's a picture of victory!! Extremely happy with CT G F! Forget the rest, these folks are the best!! Total cost w/ cleaning & parts was very very reasonable too!