We hired Blue Costa to completely remodel our yard, including adding retaining walls, removing old…read moreexisting retaining walls, adding leveled area for a garage, mitigating drainage (they added a new drywall), and a new pea-gravel patio area. In our process, we received multiple quotes, and spoke with over 6 different experience contractors. We chose Blue Costa due to their detailed quote, detailed contract, timely responses, and honesty in their customer service and work. The backyard has now transformed and is useful and beautiful. Whenever we have friends over they are amazed by the transformation. Working with Blue Costa was smooth and communication was effortless which I greatly appreciate. There were a few issues along the way, as typical with any construction project, but the Blue Costa team was always timely in communicating and offering solutions. I highly recommend them. We invested a lot with them and would do it again! Their quotes are reasonable and fair, and their workmanship is of great quality. Don't look elsewhere, seriously!

From the owner: Blue Costa Landscape & Construction is a locally owned business. We are dedicated to giving our…read moreclients the best workmanship possible on every project. We specialize in landscaping, masonry/concrete, irrigation, permeable paver installation & repair, tree stump removal, sod installation, and much more. Call now to get a free quote to get your next job completed by a team that really cares!

In this day and age, it is so rare to find a master craftsman who can provide stunning work that…read moretruly exceeds your expectations. Such is the case with Nick O'Hara of O'Hara and Co. Nick and his crew have designed and installed beautiful stone walls and brick patios for us. We couldn't be more pleased. Their vision and craftsmanship is unparalleled. The staff of O'Hara and Co. are polite, hardworking and extremely skilled. Recently, O'hara and Company came to my home to enlarge our brick patio. While on the job they examined other areas of my property and repaired bricks on my front walk where I had damaged while removing snow. And replaced bricks they felt would cause problems in the future. I have never experienced a group so committed to the quality of their work. When the job was completed, the area was spotless as if no one had been there. Truly a great experience. I would highly recommend O'Hara and Company without question.

From the owner: Offering design and construction services including architectural hardscaping, stone veneers, stone…read morewalls, pools, ponds, fireplaces, old world wine cellars, and stone work that defies categorization.

Slow and unresponsive - nothing but excuses…read more I wish I could write a positive review, but I just can't. Paid in full for engraving to be added to an existing gravestone in a very nearby cemetery, and have heard nothing but excuses for months and months and months as to why it's still not done. As a company, very slow, unresponsive, disorganized and frustrating to work with. I fear legal action may be required.

From the owner: Tri-County Memorials is Eastern Connecticut's full-service monument builder. As Eastern…read moreConnecticuts premier crafters of custom memorials, well explain the process to you and be here for you every step of the way. From the initial design to the crafting of the memorial itself, our top-notch workmanship and unparalleled attention to detail set us apart. We offer a vast selection of colors and styles, and can even procure marble and bronze upon request. In addition to designing and building memorials, we offer cleaning, restoration, and repair, as well as unique products like sand and etch plaques. We offer financing plans and are licensed in all cemeteries throughout New England, so you can be sure that the custom-made monument that you desire is a feasible investment.

I attempted to hire this company several months ago to have the date put on my father's gravestone…read moreand they said they would clean it as well. My original conversation was pleasant and I thought uneventful. I was told it would be 2-3 weeks to complete and they would clean up the stone. Several months went by and I made several more phone calls- each time speaking with someone different! The last phone call I expressed my urgency to have the stone done by Father's Day. I was told they would "put a rush on it". I don't live near the cemetery so I assumed all was well. My father's 1 year anniversary was on Sunday. The family gathered to spread some ashes at his gravesite and imagine our surprise when the date wasn't on it and it was filthy!! I was so angry! If this company couldn't complete the job then tell me so! I would have hired another company! I highly recommend you look elsewhere for your loved one's monument needs.

I am dissatisfied with the lack of communication and transparency regarding the installation of my…read moremother's headstone. My mother passed almost six months ago, and my family and I went to Empire the very next day after she passed to purchase monument. We were told they only install headstones twice a year--Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. Memorial Day weekend also corresponds with my birthday so I was very much looking forward to spending my birthday at the gravesite with my mom's new headstone. Well, two weeks have passed and when I texted Louis about when headstone will be placed, I got no response. My dad has also visited to see what the hold up is and we aren't getting very clear answers and being told the wrong color was ordered. What?? With the amount of money they are getting, I don't believe there should be room for these sorts of errors. I am not pleased with them for not delivering when they said they would. Tsk tsk. I would be doubtful to recommend.

Rick at Shrewsbury Lumber helped us with a large renovation project on our house over the course of…read moremany months. His prices were nearly always the lowest (I price-checked much of what we bought), and he provided exceptional service, always going the extra mile for us. I highly recommend giving them a call if you're planning a house project. Just to name a few of the things we bought through Rick: hardwood flooring, crown molding and baseboard, doorknobs, lumber for framing an addition, and shingles for both siding and the roof.

Shrewsbury Lumber upvote. Rick was great - helped me choose the right product for a backyard…read moreproject and made sure I was happy with the purchase. Wore a mask and took care of the payment from the parking lot, so I didn't have to go indoors, then brought me a receipt. Btw, Rick - the Siberian Larch was perfect for our project - really looks great! Thanks again.

This person does not follow thru with anything . He finishes the work the way he wants and tells…read moreyou it will look good in a few weeks when it drys. When it does not come up to the way he says it will he does not come back. Multiple calls and when he does call back he tells you he is all done with your work. If you want it to look different add something to it. He also doesn't put the finishing touchs on it. He had a terrible additute from day one. We would not recommend Don Samia @RBL Masonary.

Don Samia and his crew did an awesome job installing my doorstep and walkway. Don is very creative…read moreand has lots of suggestions on how to approach a job. He is also very conscientious regarding the finished product. I would definitely use RBL Masonry again!

Poor professionals and poor quality work. Pushed (bob) for a 5 star review despite work not yet…read morereviewed. I noted the "rebuild" was crooked, and they claimed it was due to existing structure. I have since confirmed otherwise is the case. They refused several requests to return and fix their job. Did not clean up afterwards, only reluctantly did after I contacted THUMBTACK. Definitely not value for money, I think in hindsight, quote was overblown. Several vendors have confirmed the work they did worsened the chimney/situation. Will be reporting them to the authorities

This is a fraud business. I am working with authorities and have reported Bob and this company as a…read morescam business and to get my money back. DO NOT HIRE them under any circumstance.