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

Before I even get into the experience, I want to start by saying I would highly recommend JMK…read morecontracting.Our house was built in the 1800s and as a result we need to do a lot of work and have used many different contractors in the past. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had with a contractor. First, when I called for an estimate John actually called back. As I'm sure many of you know you make calls looking to get an estimate for work and you don't even receive the courtesy of a call back. That's not the case with John. After we receive the estimate we decided we wanted to go with JMK after reading the fantastic reviews. However, we did not have the funds and did not want to pay an additional charge to put the deposit on my credit card. When I reached out to John and explained the situation he put me on the schedule in good faith until I sent in the deposit. The work started on the day we were told it would start and ended on the day we were told it would end. Partway through the work I realized that John and I may have had a communication error with what I wanted and what he thought I wanted and when we discussed it he immediately corrected and promptly addressed my concerns. In all this was the best experience I've had with a contractor.

Called this guy about prior work he did at my neighbors. He poured concrete over 6 fence posts and…read moreI wanted his help getting them out without breaking the concrete. I got 5 hours worth of spam messages about not knowing anything about concrete and some interesting pictures from him. Image him talking like that to some ones grandmother. Edit: 14 hours after I wrote this and the owners wife took a swing at me. Classy people added a photo of him asking for a review bomb on facebook.

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!

Excellent job! Completed all the work and to the highest…read morestandard Would definitely recommend his services

From the owner: At Rock Solid Construction, we take pride in our expertise and commitment to delivering top-notch…read moreservices in these essential areas. Our seasoned craftsmen excel in the meticulous restoration and repair of brick and block structures. Whether it’s repairing weathered facades, addressing mortar erosion, or restoring damaged sections, we bring precision and care to every project. Our proficiency extends to new brick and block constructions, ensuring durability and aesthetic harmony with existing structures.

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!!

So far not so good. Sales person Chris Twarzak omitted work to be done on the contract. People,…read moremake sure you read not just sign. Floor drain in low point removed and not replaced. Also no clean out on that wall. I'm told the sump is the low point. Hard to get water in when it's built up higher than the floor level. I have water lines that need draining before winter and it goes onto the floor and it pools up nowhere near a "clean out". If it's only a "clean out " why is it sloped downward? I guess that explains why its at a point the water doesn't go to. Not a drain. Grr. Also my water intrusion shot right past the bright wall and created a pond nowhere near a "clean out " coincidentally the area the water pulls up at is where the drain used to be before they removed it. Also, during the recent heavy rain for days, if you look in the inspection, clean out port, there is no water flowing. It does not follow the drain tile. It's beneath it. Their solution to water pond in the low area was to build a dam to prevent

We used Franks to bury gutters, install a new bubbler at the street, and changed plumbing for our…read moresump pumps. This was not an inexpensive job compared to other contractor prices, but we went with Franks because of their reputation. Not everything went exactly to plan, a couple things were missed by people, but Frank called me personally because he was not happy with the execution of the project. I wasn't even that upset because they felt like minor annoyances compared to past contractor experiences I have had. They had already communicated that they intended to send different people out to fix them, but Frank went above and beyond! See during and final pictures! We fully intend to use them again for some future basement projects. Listen, you can't control everything everyone does as an employee of your company, but you can make it right. And if you aren't sure if a company you hire is going to have your back if something goes wrong unexpectedly or something gets missed, then just choose Frank's because they are just incredible at taking care of their customers. Above and beyond!! We are grateful to have them!