Great job on our concrete driveway and sidewalk as well as our siding and gutters. They were…read moreefficient and clean. Respectful of the property

1 Star - Defective Work, No Contract, Avoided Responsibility…read moreI hired Long Island Mason & Concrete Corp in June 2024 to pour a concrete patio for $5,900. The experience was a nightmare from start to finish. The Problems: The contractor requested payment in cash and never provided a written contract, which is required by New York law for jobs over $500. Within one week of the pour, two slabs began flaking and scaling. I immediately contacted the contractor. The work was done on a 100-degree day. When I raised concerns about the extreme heat affecting the concrete, the contractor acknowledged "this is the result of extreme heat" but refused to take responsibility as the professional who should have managed weather conditions or rescheduled. Months of Delays: Instead of promptly addressing the defects, the contractor stalled for months. When he finally offered to replace the two damaged slabs, he demanded I sign a liability waiver and warned the new concrete wouldn't match the color of the existing slabs - meaning I'd have a permanently mismatched patio due to his defective work. I offered a reasonable cash settlement to resolve the issue. He refused. I had no choice but to file a complaint with Nassau County Consumer Affairs. Official Violations: Consumer Affairs cited the contractor for multiple violations, including failure to provide a written contract (violation 202360, originally a $2,500 fine). He only agreed to a settlement after facing thousands in fines and potential license suspension. Ongoing Defects: After settling, two additional slabs developed structural cracks running completely across the slabs from joint to joint. All four slabs now show defects, confirming my original concern that the entire pour was compromised. Bottom Line: For a $5,900 job, I received a defective patio that required a 7-month battle through Consumer Affairs to get partial compensation. The contractor operates without proper contracts, pours in extreme conditions without adequate precautions, and avoids responsibility when problems arise. I strongly recommend hiring a licensed contractor who provides written contracts, follows proper procedures, and stands behind their work. This is not that contractor.

These guys are awesome! We had them do epoxy over the old and faded concrete floor at our car audio…read morebusiness in Manhattan. There were so many dents in the floor that I was sure it would never be smooth again--epoxy or no epoxy. Well, I guess I was proven wrong because these guys took their time to grind the floor, patch it, and then grind it again to make sure it was buttery smooth! They recommended sand for traction before putting the colored epoxy coating and that was a spot-on recommendation also (we don't want our customers slipping!). They offered a great color selection palette and recommended dark grey which I ended up liking as well. You can barely see the sand when the top color epoxy coat is applied so that was a plus. Before I hired them I got a quote from another company that was going to charge more and use an inferior method (acid etch instead of straight up grinding). Overall these guys are really professional and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Thanks a lot, we love our new floor!

My father noticed some people working on a project nearby so he inquired more information. He…read moreneeded his sidewalk to be completely redone at his house. Jose and his team responded quickly and gave a fair quote. The work was completed after a few days. Very professional. Highly recommend. Great work. My father was very pleased. A neighbor decided to save a few hundred and went with a different company. Let's just say he should've simply paid the extra money.

Had me waiting all day and never showed. Didn't reply to the message I left on their answering…read moremachine. A complete waste of time.

The owner was simply fantastic! He spent an hour explaining everything to me. Reviewed photos and…read morewas even able to travel five hours to my location to inspect the home! Quotes were reasonable and I would trust this company over any in my local area!

I discovered Lifetime Masonry through stellar reviews and extensive research. Danny was responsive…read moreand practical, offering multiple visits with samples and discussing options within my budget. Unlike many others, their quotes were reasonable. They completed the job quickly and i would absolutely recommend them

I found Lifetime Masonry through 5 star reviews on multiple sites and hours of research…read more Danny was very responsive, made multiple visits with samples and talk through the options. You will not get sticker shock over what many others quote you at, he's local to Great Neck / Manhasset / Port Washington. If you tell him the budget, he can find the right balance of what you want and the right price. They did a retaining wall in one day. Demolition, dug way down and put in the right foundations and caps. Mid way, he checked in and we even made adjustments and he was able to make that happen. The quality of the material is top notch, the setting of the wall and the caps were perfectly level, and basically guarantees his work for decades because of how well he set the foundations

I would like to update my review since Sal did his best to fix all issues. The pavers came out…read moregreat. I'm still not happy with sand between bricks but I can live with that. I need to say that Sal tried his best to accommodate my concers. I did mention to him that was not his fault that the couple of men on the team were sloppy and left a mess in my flower garden. I think Sal needs help with the supervision of some of the works. Nothing against you Sal you have a full plate and then some. Marie

Stasi brothers was well known within the Manhasset community so they were one of the shortlisted…read morecompanies I got quotes for. I remember Sal coming over and recommending a landscape designer to see what was possible, this delayed the process but it was absolutely the right call. They were in the middle for pricing but sals local knowledge and no nonsense attitude were key factors for me. I got stacci confirmed and sal and his team got to work. The staff is top notch and did an amazing job, not just for the main driveway expansion job, but also with reconfiguring my steps (towards the top) to be wider and more welcoming (which I didn't even have specs for!). Sal is full of good ideas and executes beyond expectations, he has a critical eye and will have his guys redo it if he doesn't like it. I highly recommend Stasi and can see why others do as well. Take a look at the before/after photo

Vinny and Christian did an amazing job…read more Vinny is the owner and is an honest, hard-working, trustworthy man. As many of you have probably experienced in your home repairs there are lots of contractors that don't show up to the appointment they made or they try to sell you on services that you don't need and are unnecessary but a way for them to inflate the bill. You don't have to worry about that with Diamond Masonry! We are very happy to have found them. It was a true blessing. Rest assured that you can trust them to do the right thing.

We are happy to recommend Diamond. Our basement had been leaking on and off since we moved in and…read morewe needed it waterproofed. Long story short Diamond Masonary was great. They finished the job in two days and were fairly priced. It's been about a month and we haven't seen a leak yet despite all the snow and rain. If we do I will update. Give them a call. They didn't reflect the negative reviews I read on here. If you want the full details read on. Vinny came to our house and was very detailed in explaining what he thought the problem was and how he would fix it. He listened to my questions (I tend to have a lot) and didn't try to upsell us. I assumed the problem would need a French drain and more and he felt confident that we didn't need to go to that expense. He said he could do all of that but we would be fine with an exterior membrane. I met with two other waterproofers who pretty much said the same and Vinny was the middle quote -yet we still chose him because he was honest and down to earth. Also I liked that his sons do the work so I trust they will take care to do it right. They scheduled us pretty quickly and got to work right away at 7 am. Three of them hand dug a 25 ft x 9 ft trench over two days (originally was supposed to be one but they needed a second because of our collapsing soil). They sealed the foundation and took care to replace my window wells, put my Sprinkler lines back, and stack the pavers they had to remove. They were respectful to me and my neighbors and didn't mind me hawking over to see them work every once and a while. We were very pleased with their work would recommend them.

Amazing. Highly recommend using Alvear. Had. Them come back for 2 additional projects. No issues!…read moreGreat work and great communication.

Irrigation problem was diagnosed and treated effectively. I will be using them for my Future…read moreirrigation needs.

If you have a structure that needs to be inspected - hire Tony! My husband and I were looking to…read morepurchase a property in The Bronx, which had many retaining walls that we were nervous about. Tony was extremely meticulous in his inspection and knowledgeable in regard to his observations. He also listened to us, answered any questions we had and made us feel extremely comfortable with our decision. Tony knows his stuff. You will not regret hiring him to inspect any structured you are feeling apprehensive about!

I am giving this inspector two star only because he showed up on time. During the inspection, I…read morespecifically pointed out concerns about sagging floors. However, after only about 15 minutes of inspecting the entire house, he concluded there was nothing to worry about. About a month later, a contractor had to remove all of the floors due to significant sagging and install new joists because of damaged joists in the basement. In addition, there was water entering the basement due to improper grading -- something that was also never mentioned in the inspection. As a new homeowner, I relied on this inspection to identify major issues. This is my personal experience, others may have had a better one.