First let me say I really hate leaving negative reviews. The owner was nice enough but didn't do…read morewhat was agreed upon. He was supposed to install a sleeve under the driveway so that electric and water can be run to the other side but it "slipped his mind" and he "forgot". He offered to dig one in after the fact but said my new driveway would look like he filled a pot hole after the sleeve was patched over. What he should have done was offer to put one in then put a thin coat of asphalt over the entire driveway so it would blend and still look new in the event he was unable to match the asphalt. The driveway is also uneven in places, has thin areas and thick areas and small dips in it, mainly where they used a blowtorch. But worse, they got asphalt on my siding and he said he'd come back and look at it but never came back again. I gave him every chance to fix what needed to be fixed according to what we agreed to do when I paid him. Silly me forgot to make sure the sleeve was explicitly stated in the quote - I wouldn't be leaving this review but handling the matter in small claims since he didn't want to correct it. His quote came in less than his competitors, but as the old adage says "what's cheap is expensive". Now I have to pay someone else even more money to put in a sleeve where the driveway meets the road which will make the project more than the highest quote for the job. Thanks, Dave for saying you'll do a great job I'll be happy with than not making good on your promise. ETA. I don't appreciate being called a liar. He forgets we texted and I have receipts (not included). We last spoke on April 17. He says he'd come "next week" but never came. I left the review on May 3. He had the opportunity to return. He just chose not to. Maybe that "slipped his mind" too. But thanks for the rude response. Now I have in writing what was not included in the contract - that we agreed the price quoted would include a sleeve. So now I have the proof I need to take him to court to recoup the costs of having to put it in after the fact. Hope he marks his calendar when he gets the court notice and not let it "slip his mind" to show up. Note: I never complained about the shape of the driveway. The only thing discussed about the shape was the driveway curving out when it meets the road. I made no mention of that in this review, and how does that have anything to do with getting asphalt on my siding and neglecting to put in the sleeve? Dave had 3D rendering of exactly what I wanted. Typical deflection. Very disingenuous of him to attempt to flip the script and make his incompetence my fault. This person is a horrible person. Stay away.

Stan the owner of all about paving is awesome and his crew he has working for him are hard working…read moreand they know what there doing,They extended my driveway riped the old driveway out and they did a beautiful job they replaced my sidewalks in which they did an awesome job with the concrete,,Stan and his crew are just awesome it was a pleasure having them do this job ,making the appointment was a pleasure Stan is so easy to talk to and is on time to do there magic just excellent work !!!,Thanks again Stan

A true professional . First , Pat answered my request almost…read moreimmediately . He came to my home the next afternoon to discuss what was needed to repair the expansion joints in my driveway & the choices I had . When I decided what I wanted he gave me a proposal & a date that the job could be done . Today (7/19/2026) the beautiful job was completed & I am so happy with how it turned out . Both Pat & his nephew were a pleasure to deal with & I would definitely recommend Pats Masonry to anyone that needs masonry work . THANKS Pat

Really good experience, guys were very professional took care of my property, and his price was…read morefair more than fair

Salizar owner of blue landscaping in Pine Beach, NJ completed a complete overhaul of my concrete…read moredriveway, walkways and front stair and landing. Beautiful pavers were installed also the walkways and front stair and landing were fited with pavers. A very professional job. He and his skilled workers wasted no time in completing the work as per contract in a timely manner. My wife and I are very pleased with the work of Blue Landscaping and recommend them for this type of construction. We had four estimates for our project and decided on Blue Landscaping due to their experience and reasonable costs. July, 2026 Jim Harper, Tom's River, NJ

BEWARE -- Deceptive actions…read more I hired this company for a two-project job and paid a deposit. One project was completed, but the second was repeatedly delayed. When I attempted to schedule completion, the owner claimed the remaining balance was $1,000 more than the amount shown on both the signed, dated invoice and the digital invoice. After I insisted on honoring the agreed price and provided copies of the original invoice, the owner stopped responding. I discovered he went in the software and retroactively altered the invoice, increasing the cost of both projects. Upon sharing my knowledge with owner via text with no response, I checked again and saw he attempted to delete the digintal transaction invoice all together. Glad I have paper invoice signed and dated, time stamped copy of digital invoice during our texts, follwed by the time stamped alteration, and then the timestamped message showing he attempted to delete the transaction from his records. I requested a refund for the uncompleted work and attempted to resolve the matter amicably, but the funds were not returned and company owner remained silent. Before hiring, I highly recommend verify the company's New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor license through the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs, request proof of liability insurance, and keep copies of all contracts, invoices, payments, and communications. If you proceed, get everything in writing and have it signed so you have your proof like me when filing with appropriate athorities.

fast and efficient, plus friendly service response with questions answered professionallyread more

I'm very happy I chose Central Jersey Masonry and Chimney for our factory fireplace replacement…read more We knew it was time replace our unit and upon inspection, owner Mike verified we had a rust issue that was far advanced than we feared. Fortunately it was his experience that steered us to a unit that was likely in stock and would prevent an extended back-order waiting period. Once the unit arrived, his team was immediately dispatched in full protective gear for the install. However, it was once the install was completed we realized we chose the right contractor. A small install hiccup brought Mike himself to our home at 8:00 at night to correct. THAT'S what you expect from a top caliber company. Something you really don't see in contractors these days. You won't go wrong with this crew!

I had contacted several sealcoating companies requesting a quote for an approximate 10 x 20…read moredriveway. The only response I got was from Christian Sealcoating in Toms River. I was given an approximate quote which I thought was very reasonable. I wanted to have the job done while I was away for a week. They accommodated my schedule, did the work, and billed me via email. I couldn't be happier with the quality of the work, and they actually charged less than originally quoted. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for their willingness to do what others considered too small a job and trusted that I'd pay them once the job was done.

Went above and beyond with his service. Showed great integrity in his work. I highly recommend this…read morecompany.

If you want your sidewalk left cracked with a big hole in it and your repeated requests for it to…read morebe repaired ignored, than Dacosta is the person for your job

Steve DaCosta has done several masonry projects for me ... i get so many compliments on his work…read more... people actually drive down to the cul de sac to look at my house ... !!! ... i had a landscape paver wall idea in my head and he helped me bring it to a beautiful finish ... paver walkway, paver accents in my driveway, etc ... i highly recommend him ... JoAnne C. - Holiday City South, Toms River.