We just had Sid Burgess and his people take apart our courtyard brick wall to replace thirty…read morecracked bricks and repoint all of the walls and our chimney. They did a great job. My husband asked me where they did the repairs after they had finished. That is good work. They work carefully and skillfully. They arrived when expected, worked neatly, cleaned up everything after they finished and explained everything clearly and honestly right from the beginning. I will call them again when our other chimney needs repointing.

From the owner: We take a lot of pride in in our work. And it shows. We are with the BBB tooread more

I have been dealing with this issue for a few years now with Charlie Zumbino. My driveway started…read morescaling within less than 6 months. He refused to replace the entire thing, if he had maybe this could have been a 5 star review. But instead I'm out over $14,000 and left with two different color driveways that are falling apart at two different rates. Do not use Zumbino Construction

Zumbino Concrete did an amazing job creating a beautiful concrete patio for me. They showed on…read moretime with a huge crew of very nice guys. They were professional and friendly. They did an amazing job at a very fair price. I've recommended to several other people and they are all just as happy as I am with Zumbino. I highly recommend!

Everything went well from the contractor being responsive in providing a site visit and quote to…read morefinal clean up. Had a small concrete pad poured in a small backyard. Much of the work had to be done by hand. They had a very efficient team come twice; once for set up and then when weather permitted the pouring of the concrete. They were very timely, did excellent work and cleaned the yard better than it was before. Whenever I need work again I will definitely call them first.

I was very skeptical at first because of my lack of knowledge in concrete and drain tile but I…read moreneeded to get rid of the water. JMK came out and completely put me at ease by explaining the whole project and addressing all of my concerns. I will definitely hire these guys again for more work down the road. John and his crew were professional, friendly, on time, and paid great attention to detail. My family and I will enjoy our new patio and walkways for years to come.

Long story short.We had work done on our sidewalk. At first everything was great, good workers…read more Three years later the sidewalk returned to it's sunkened condition. This was not due to a tree root or a leaking pipe. Since the warranty was for two years only I am out of luck. Had we received a partial credit we would have our entire walkway fixed. We both lost out.

Been dealing with a sunken front entry slab for years, finally decided to call a professional. What…read morea pleasant experience dealing with A-1 concrete. From Michelle in the office, to quality work of your field team. Couldn't have gone any better. Thank you so much! Definitely recommend!

I called to set up an appointment for an estimate for my driveway, I received a call from Andy…read morelater that day and he scheduled an appointment with me 2 days later . The driveway was done about 5 weeks later. His crew of 5 guys were all friendly. He was knowledgeable and honest and gave me options. I would definitely recommend them. Diane

Andy gave us an estimate 1 day after we called. He gave a date to do the job and even though it was…read more3 weeks away that's the date the driveway was done. My driveway was old and in bad shape. Now it is brand new and perfect. Highly recommend ACE PAVING!

I have had James complete 2 jobs for me. I cannot say how happy I am with both. Very…read moreprofessionally done. The parging on my garage foundation looks amazing. I would definitely hire him again. The type of work I received, price wise, was very reasonable.

From the owner: Experienced Brick & Stone Mason specializing in Full-Dimensional Stone, Natural Thin Stone Veneer,…read moreMasonry Heaters, Dry Stone Walling, Outdoor Fireplaces, Indoor Brick Ovens, Masonry Repairs & more. -- RED SEAL Certificate of Qualification -- DSWA UK Level 1 Certificate -- Member of the Masonry Heater Association -- WSIB & Liability Insurance -- Proudly serving Fort Erie and Area -- Free Estimates "When Quality Matters." Contact: 905-687-6277 Visit: www.jamesryanmasonry.ca

My wife and I are in the final stages of a large exterior…read moreremodel with Beautiful Homes by Thomas. Tom is very responsive and worked with us to get everything just as we wanted it. The work is top notch. The crews are hard working and professional. Any concerns we had were addressed immediately and without issue. We would recommend Beautiful Homes by Thomas to everyone.

We used this company because he offered a discount to Parkside Community Association members. We…read morehad a few companies come out to quote and he was competitive. Plus he seemed nice and provided a lot of good info upon meeting. We had him remodel our additon entertainment room. He took it down to the bones and recontructed the room - new tile floors, a tray ceiling, crown molding, installed surround sound speakers, new walls, painted, added recessed lighting, added a stair into the room, replaced the ceiling fan, and completely did a 360 on the room. It took just under a month to complete (it was during the Christmas holidays so it probably would have taken less time but we were in no rush and let him know that). His crew was nice and very trustworthy. We gave them access to our house each day and I never worried. We tried to get a guy to come look at some drywall plastering upstairs but he refused to go behind the owner's back and take on a private project. That is so respectful and made me trust these guys even more. We just discovered we have a dropped ceiling in our kitchen and having these guys come back to put in a matching tray ceiling. Plus he is going to quote our front porch. I would definitely recommend them. PS - you should probably have a clear idea of what you want already before you talk to him. He will throw some ideas but I was happy I knew exactly what I wanted prior! Oh and funny story - I tried to get the room back together before my husband came home. Upon moving the kegerator into the room, it fell off the step and into the wall - leaving a big dent. I called Thomas and he sent someone over the next day to fix it for me - for free! Phew - my heart dropped at that moment and I appreicate him being so easy going about it.

UPDATE: We originally took this review down at Gage's request, as we were actively communicating…read morewith him to get our driveway fixed. After two months, multiple no-shows for appointments he himself set to sign a new contract, and now complete ghosting--ignoring calls and texts--we are done. This is not just disappointing, it is unacceptable. Consider this a clear warning: think twice before hiring him. Across multiple review platforms, you will see the same pattern repeated--poor communication, disregard for property, and a consistent failure to deliver on promises. Our experience is not an outlier; it reflects a broader issue in how this business operates. ____________________________________________________________________ Original Review: We've held off writing this review for nearly two years, hoping we wouldn't have to. Unfortunately, the latest issue made it clear we can't stay silent. This isn't something we do lightly, and we acknowledge upfront that we took a risk going with a younger contractor. We wanted to give him a shot. That was our choice--and ultimately, our lesson learned. In April 2023, we hired Buffalo Niagara Concrete to pour a new driveway, sidewalk, and back patio. Gage, the owner, was initially polite and responsive. On pour day, the crew arrived on time, but Gage left midway. At first glance, the work looked fine, but the professionalism of the crew was lacking. We even provided lunch, only to later find paper plates, pizza crusts, and other trash scattered in our yard. Tools, mesh, and leftover materials were left behind. Some were eventually retrieved, but most we had to haul away ourselves. It left the impression that once the concrete was poured, cleanup and customer care were no longer priorities. We later learned Gage hires union workers per job--not employees of his company--which makes it even more important for him to oversee and inspect the work. That did not happen in our case. Serious issues soon followed. Control joints were cut when the driveway was still too soft, leaving gouges and jagged edges. Rain then revealed a bigger flaw: the slope near our garage man door was poured wrong, causing water to pool and leak inside, damaging drywall. It took weeks to get a reply from Gage. Eventually, he sent workers to cut and repour that section, but the patch was rushed and sloppy, with chipped surrounding concrete and a mismatched finish. The remaining cuts were delayed, then finally done, but left crooked and uneven. At that point, we gave up trying to have it fixed. By spring, the driveway had significant pitting--far beyond normal wear for only two years. Several respected contractors inspected it, all agreeing it was from poor product or application. Each urged us to reach back out to Gage, noting that any reputable contractor should stand behind their work. At first, he replied quickly, asking for photos. We sent them immediately, then communication stopped. When he finally responded, his answer was simply: nothing could be done, just power wash and seal it ourselves. No inspection, no remediation, no referrals, no discount--not even the courtesy of standing behind his job. We are incredibly disappointed. We spent thousands of dollars and have had more stress and repair needs than we ever imagined--especially so soon after completion. Some parts still look fine, but knowing what we know now, we'd never hire him again. The lack of accountability, the delays in communication, and the refusal to stand behind his work are reasons we cannot recommend Buffalo Niagara Concrete. We gave every chance for this to be made right, but at this point, we hope our experience warns others: choose a contractor who is not only skilled, but also professional, reliable, and committed to standing by the quality of their work.

This is in reply to the business manager's reply to my negative review. We actually hired one of…read morethe Top firms in the area to preform the work and actually paid additional to the contract in dispute. We are very happy with their work and highly recommend Zeolla Concrete and Construction. No hassle, no bullshit just honest hard work and lived up to their agreement. Additionally our contractor invited us to see a similar project at a clients home, had no problem providing insurance documentation and was absolutely everything that Buffalo Niagara Concrete wasn't. We will be seeing them in court!!

Dave, the owner, is incredibly easy to work with. The installers were so friendly and very…read moreefficient. I'm thrilled with my new windows. Highly recommend Express Windows!!

Express Windows gave me an estimate of $4,500 for 4 windows that could not be repaired and needed…read moreto be replaced. A competitor came out the next day and informed me that I can contact the manufacturer and buy just one 'sash' for around $400 instead of having to replace the whole set of 3. I was also shown that the 4th window simply needed a $5 plastic piece for the balancing system that can be bought and showed me how I can change the part myself in 10 minutes. Be wary as they could have fleeced me for $4,500 instead of the $400 that would be needed to fix all the windows!!!