I would highly advise against hiring this company for your project. It was the biggest mistake we…read moremade when trusting Chris with our paver installation project. The installation of the pavers was not done properly, confirmed by a third party inspector, so our $30K pavers are always wet and discolored. They NEVER dry. The pavers are not sloped properly, trapping moisture in our pavers - in any weather- winter or summer. The work was extremely sloppy, some edges were finished, some were left with bulging concrete. C&D is either incompetent, neglectful, dishonest or all 3. We have reached out to the owner Christ countless times for resolution to no avail. He won't take responsibility for the defective installation, despite it clearly deviating from the manufacturer specifications. 6 months later with no resolution and no reply to our last email on 12/23. Just don't do it, he's not a stand up guy and if you ever have issues - forget about it, you're stuck.

Asked for a quote to repair some bad mortar on my front porch. They came when they said they would…read moreand sent us an estimate quickly. They were attentive and got the job done super quick. They even came early after they had a cancellation. Value seems pretty standard, which it was I could hope for. They removed the loose bricks, got rid of the bad mortar, and re-did the steps, putting the bricks back. They honored the price that we agreed upon and just went ahead and fixed everything, sealing every gap they saw.

In August 2024 I began the process of closing two TOH open permits filed in the 1950s. I began with…read morean expediting company in Rockville Center (who name I will not reveal) that started the TOH process to close the permits. After the cost related to electrical and plumbing inspections, architectural drawing, TOH fees and months of delays, I took my details to Mark Anthony's firm in North Bellmore in Late December 2025. I explained the difficulties with the expeditor to Ashley, a member of the business's staff; she immediately connected me to Don Amen. After explaining the open permits and delays, he said the firm would take over my case and began to explain Mark Anthony's fees, TOH fees, schedules and the inspections process. Over the next four months, communications with Don were nothing short of exemplary. His expertise with the permit process, research of my home and property, drawings that needed to be prepared for the TOH and anticipated scheduling was outstanding. The process became more complicated because the original expeditor did not include a major part of what the TOH expected due to finishing that had to be maintained after alterations and renovations over the years. In addition, supplemental drawings and permit clarifications had to be submitted to the TOH. With the sale/closing of my home set for April 2026, Don assured me the predicted schedule would be met and was very patient; consistently and quickly responding to my "million" emails (certainly provided a "calm me down' feeling through a difficult TOH process). As expected, drawings were delivered, all changes were updated and the inspection process was ready. After numerous TOH fees for closing permits, inspections and certificate of completion were paid, happy to report that the permits are now CLOSED. I would certainly recommend Mark Anthony's firm for permits issues. His entire staff is very knowledgeable with the TOH minutia of guidelines. The process of researching codes going back to 1950 and checking for current standards is certainly an expertise that one develops over many years of experience, and to incorporate those details within a complete set of drawings is very time consuming and amazing, This firm is one that you should employ immediately if you are searching for help with any TOH issues. The process takes time, but, in 2026 it's difficult for find a company that delivers quality with the highest form of professionalism...that's what Mark Anthony's staff delivers.

While the initial plans provided by this architect were solid, the follow-through on their promised…read moreexpediting services was a major letdown. As a contractor, I rely on dependable professionals to maintain my reputation--and unfortunately, this experience was anything but dependable. After months of delays and not following up with the town. and lack of communication, and what felt like complete disinterest in moving our project forward, we were left with no choice but to start over with a new firm. Checking in every few months shouldn't be considered excessive, yet even that seemed too much for them. Eventually, they went completely silent. Do your homework before hiring. In this business, reliability matters--and once that trust is broken, there's no going back. They won't be used again, and they know why.

I can't complain about the quality of the workmanship of his staff. Although I will say that the…read moreworkers are disrespectful of the surrounding neighbors and play loud music/mostly hard rock while doing the job. It's obnoxious. Kevin knows his stuff and is very knowledgeable about the Trex decking but I feel he rushes you through all the details and is more concerned about making a sale then he is the customer. While doing so, he is very charming. He also makes commitments to provide more proposals for additional work outside of the decking profession and then falls short because he says his time is very limited. Or possibly it's not enough money involved to interest him. Once he's made the sale and collected his money, he has no regard for any of his customers concerns and actually becomes very arrogant and defensive. I would give 4 stars for quality of work but 3 stars for his company overall.

We shopped around quite a bit and got several quotes. Based on Blue Star's competitive pricing and…read morethe stellar reviews, we chose to go with them and we're so glad we did. Kevin was stellar from start to finish and our new deck looks great. Service--Kevin was always available and quick to communicate via text or email. He made us feel like we were his only customer and I imagine he provides this level of service to every client. Furthermore, the crew that came for the demolition/deck build was gracious and communicative. They cared for our yard and made sure everything looked spic and span when they left. Quality--The deck looks great and the Trex is a great improvement upon our rotting wood deck. Kevin showed us many options and finishes. We were thankful that he never pushed more expensive items on us. The sales process was never pushy. Timing--We wanted the deck done quickly and the whole process was done within two weeks including the initial consultation, picking materials, visiting the showroom, and construction. The crew was here on time every day and was efficient. As I said, we did a lot of research and chose this company and I'm glad we did. Save yourself some time and use them.

We love our new front porch, steps, and widened driveway. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and…read moreJoe Costanza couldn't do enough to make sure we were happy.

Joe lives in my neighborhood and I would always see his trucks doing work around town. About 10…read moreyears ago one of my Belgium blocks at the end of my driveway broke. I called Joe and asked him to repair it and he never sent me a bill. When I called him to let him know I didn't get a bill, he said "don't worry about it, we're neighbors". From that day I said when I need a new patio; I'm going to call Joe. So 10 years later and a few weeks ago I called Joe for an estimate for a new stoop and patio. Right from the estimate, I knew I was in good hands. Joe really cares about his business and customers. He is so honest and made me feel comfortable right from the start. His reputation in the industry is outstanding. He called me to keep me updated on the project start date and then brought the Foreman Sal over to meet me before the project started. Joe stopped by everyday to check on the progress of the project and to make sure I was happy. Sal the Foreman of the job and his crew arrived and created the most beautiful stoop and patio for me. Sal works as hard as his crew. Their work ethic, professionalism and workmanship are like no other. They always arrived on time, worked hard and cleaned up before they left every day. Their attention to detail, the way they built the stoop and designed the paver patio was just amazing. The quality of my new patio and stoop doesn't even compare to my old patio. It is just gorgeous! Thank you Joe, Sal and crew for my beautiful stoop and patio. I love it! I will definitely be using Distinctive Total Home for all my future projects.

Eddie and his crew are amazing. They excavated down to the footer, covered the foundation in a…read morefresh coat of hydraulic cement, installed a waterproof membrane and window wells, filled everything back in nice and neat, graded the soil away from the house, and installed gutter extenders. We've been having bad flooding in our basement and I feel so great having had this done, and confident in their work. Bring on the rain! They were super nice, efficient, and clean. Eddie patiently explains everything and keeps you informed throughout the process. 10/10 all around. Highly recommend.

It is a rare thing these days to find a company that is as reliable, honest and willing to stand by…read moretheir word and work. Eddie came and assessed the issue at my mother in laws home. He identified the issue and solved the problem. Truly a pleasure to work with. If you are having a water issue, don't hesitate, Eddies the man to call!

I used John over ten years ago to do some waterproofing for my basement. When other competitions…read moreand quotes were telling me I needed French drains and " bull doze the house because water in the basement is like a zombie apocalypse" exaggerating there but obvious contractors were trying to take advantage of a young homeowner . John came in and laughed and said here is what you need. It's been ten years and his work is amazing. Haven't had. Problem since. My brother just called and asked if I had waterproofing done. John stood out and made a lasting impression I remembered his name and company without a blink. Thanks John. ,

We have an old house with a brick foundation, and had trouble with moisture and dust coming through…read morewhen there were heavy rains. John's crew came to our old house and waterproofed it "the old fashioned way". Our foundation was dug out by hand section by section, allowed to air dry, and then coated with high quality tars and membranes, and then filled back in. In addition to the coatings, Long Island Waterproofing helped us get the water from our roof away from the house using underground drainage pipe and "pop ups" at the end of our flower beds. Never was our foundation exposed to the elements overnight. There was no damage to our flower beds or sprinklers, and the property was cleaned every day. It has been about 6 months since Long Island Waterproofing did their work. Tested with heavy snows, nor easters, and sudden dumps of rain and our basement walls are now totally clean and dry. No nonsense work done the right way. If you have trouble with your basement in heavy rains...give Long Island waterproofing a call.

The crew was professional, easy to work with, and finished everything on time. The work came out…read moregreat and exceeded expectations. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

they worked hard and efficiently to repair foundation wall. Pricing was much better than other…read morecompanies.

We wanted to completely remodel our kitchen. After reading some reviews and then meeting Bill Jr,…read morewe decided to go with Stone's.. and we were not disappointed. I had in my mind what I wanted and they nailed it. The crew was always on time and very respectful of our home. Will definitely use them again in the future!

I have delt with stones for a long time they stand by their work n are very professionalread more