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wmcnair
Citizen
Username: Wmcnair
Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 7, 2005 - 3:57 pm: | 
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My front walkway and stairs are in terrible condition and need to be replaced. Can anyone recommend a mason for the job? |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 404
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 7, 2005 - 4:37 pm: |
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Avellino Masonry 908-879-8699
They did our front steps and sidewalk. Great job - fast and professional too. |
cats
Citizen
Username: Cats
Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 - 11:44 pm: |
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We had our steps and walkway done, too. I got a few estimates-Avellino came in the highest (I was impressed by his professionalism and showy book of jobs). We ended up using E.A. DeSantis from South Orange and were very happy. I had looked on MOL and found him. I used Bluestone for the walk and he matched my old steps with the same Mica rock which was in keeping with my original house material. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 112
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 12:17 am: |
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I can relate. We HAD to get ours done because my friend almost fell on her face after getting her shoe heel caught in between the crumbling brick steps. Luigi Construction (MOL advertiser) gave us slate steps with multi-color brick and broke up our outdated curved concrete walkway and laid down matching pavers. Luigi is a really great guy - they also planted some evergreen trees in the back for us. |
wmcnair
Citizen
Username: Wmcnair
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 7:57 am: |
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Thank you for your recommendations. |
Spqr
Citizen
Username: Spqr
Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 11, 2005 - 1:26 pm: |
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I also had my front steps and walkway replaced by Luigi. I called several masonry contractors to get estimates and several of them came in very high and others didn't even bother to return my call. Luigi was very diligent in following up with me and even took me to a home where he had done the same thing I needed. I got to see his work and talk with the homeowners who were very satisfied. Luigi came in with the lowest price which included the fabrication and installation of the wrought iron railings. The other estimates I got which were higher didn't include the railings which would have run an additional $600-800. He also replaced the walkway with pavers and repeated the same paver pattern in the top landing of the steps - very nice job. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 113
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 9:01 am: |
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Luigi did the same for us. He took the time to have us follow him to TWO homes where he did work. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 3897
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 9:14 am: |
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Do you know if Luigi does drainage work? We need to extend our existing drain in the backyard pond a few feet further (15-20) & want to put a patio there. One of my problems is that I can't find a do-it-all person. They either build the patio or put in the drain. But not both. |
newtoallthis
Citizen
Username: Newtoallthis
Post Number: 188
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 10:21 am: |
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We had Birch Hill in Millburn redo our crumbling cement front steps. They put in wonderful natural-looking stone steps that look like they're as old as the house (without being crumbly). They also fixed lots of drainage issues for us (rerouting downspouts, grading). Did a great job. |
Debby
Citizen
Username: Debby
Post Number: 1675
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 10:39 am: |
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Greenetree -
Express Landscaping in Chatham probably does it all. He did our retaining wall, but he did a much more extensive project (retaining walls, flagstone patio, drains) for a friend in SO. |
golden
Citizen
Username: Golden
Post Number: 92
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 3:42 pm: |
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avellino custom masonry is the way to go for sure ! they did quite a bit of work for us . billy is the owner and he was very professional,fair and did excellent work . i would call him again in a heartbeat . phone is (908)879-8699 |
Maplewoody
Citizen
Username: Maplewoody
Post Number: 903
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 7:57 pm: |
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Greentree...
Magaletta (Matt) Landscaping did our backyard pavers, and did a great job on re-grading the yard. We always had a swamp after it rained. Now it drains off and down the driveway, and to drainage pipes and to the street. Your neighbors accross from you use him for yard maintenance.
(R & E) |
Abn14
Citizen
Username: Abn14
Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 9:56 am: |
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I second Birch Hill. They did our front steps, walkway, driveway and front yard and it looks great! I am very happy with the quality of their work. |
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