Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Vs Landscaping where you will find high-quality and cost-effective Masonry Work Landscaping Services and Tree Services. our team has 20 years of personal experience and we are locally known for delivering great results.
"Luis did our paver patio and walkway recently. His team and he did a fantastic job! Luis showed up on time for every quote and discussion regarding the work. His quote was priced competitively and transparently so that it was easy to modify moving forward during the process. His team worked hard and efficiently - they even could work on Saturday. They took care of details to cover the disturbed soil with seeds and straws after finishing the paving. They also buried drain pipes for our gutter down sprouts to be redirected underneath the patio. Luis kept track of our project well, and his team and he are very understanding and easy to communicate in person. It would be better to schedule in-person discussions with Luis than texting/phone since he is involved in multiple projects and quite busy."
Dee R on July 2023
Vs Landscaping where you will find high-quality and cost-effective Masonry Work Landscaping Services and Tree Services. our team has 20 years of personal experience and we are locally known for delivering great results.
"Luis did our paver patio and walkway recently. His team and he did a fantastic job! Luis showed up on time for every quote and discussion regarding the work. His quote was priced competitively and transparently so that it was easy to modify moving forward during the process. His team worked hard and efficiently - they even could work on Saturday. They took care of details to cover the disturbed soil with seeds and straws after finishing the paving. They also buried drain pipes for our gutter down sprouts to be redirected underneath the patio. Luis kept track of our project well, and his team and he are very understanding and easy to communicate in person. It would be better to schedule in-person discussions with Luis than texting/phone since he is involved in multiple projects and quite busy."
Dee R on July 2023
Guri Masonry LLC is a family owned and operated American business with roots in Europe. We strive to meet the needs of every customer, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality service which exceeds expectations.
"Very pleased with the wall built and the customer service received... Guri was polite, considerate (tarp under truck, kept area clean), and a true craftsman... The stones were chiseled and time was taken to create a beautiful stacked stone wall. In today's world where it's so hard to find good people to trust with your projects/investments - I highly recommend Guri...."
Danielle F on June 2023
Guri Masonry LLC is a family owned and operated American business with roots in Europe. We strive to meet the needs of every customer, and are dedicated to providing the highest quality service which exceeds expectations.
"Very pleased with the wall built and the customer service received... Guri was polite, considerate (tarp under truck, kept area clean), and a true craftsman... The stones were chiseled and time was taken to create a beautiful stacked stone wall. In today's world where it's so hard to find good people to trust with your projects/investments - I highly recommend Guri...."
Danielle F on June 2023
Unilock is the leading North American manufacturer of concrete paving stones and segmental wall units. Our versatile palette of colors, textures and European-inspired styles help to create your own custom outdoor living space. For over 50 years, Unilock has remained a family-owned company that puts quality first. For us, it’s not just a matter of dollars and cents, it’s our personal reputation that’s on the line. Our customers – Homeowners, Contractors, Landscape Designers and Architects, across North America – can rely on us to supply them with quality product every time. That is why Unilock provides a transferable lifetime guarantee on the structural integrity of our paving stones, slabs and retaining wall units. That is also why we developed the Unilock Authorized Contractor program, designed to help homeowners connect with professional contractors who can be trusted to do the job right. All Unilock Authorized Contractors offer a minimum two-year guarantee on their workmanship.
Unilock is the leading North American manufacturer of concrete paving stones and segmental wall units. Our versatile palette of colors, textures and European-inspired styles help to create your own custom outdoor living space. For over 50 years, Unilock has remained a family-owned company that puts quality first. For us, it’s not just a matter of dollars and cents, it’s our personal reputation that’s on the line. Our customers – Homeowners, Contractors, Landscape Designers and Architects, across North America – can rely on us to supply them with quality product every time. That is why Unilock provides a transferable lifetime guarantee on the structural integrity of our paving stones, slabs and retaining wall units. That is also why we developed the Unilock Authorized Contractor program, designed to help homeowners connect with professional contractors who can be trusted to do the job right. All Unilock Authorized Contractors offer a minimum two-year guarantee on their workmanship.
We specialize in all types of masonry. We fulfill all your masonry needs. Give us a call so you can see what we can do for you.
"Alex Masonry exceeded my expectations. They did an incredible job on my front steps and walkway. The team was professional, punctual, and ensured everything was perfectly aligned and built to last. They kept the worksite clean and finished on time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and skilled masonry work! I plan to hire them again to do my patio and outdoor kitchen"
Sabit S on March 2025
We specialize in all types of masonry. We fulfill all your masonry needs. Give us a call so you can see what we can do for you.
"Alex Masonry exceeded my expectations. They did an incredible job on my front steps and walkway. The team was professional, punctual, and ensured everything was perfectly aligned and built to last. They kept the worksite clean and finished on time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and skilled masonry work! I plan to hire them again to do my patio and outdoor kitchen"
Sabit S on March 2025
Design & Build Masonry LLC is a construction family owned business based in Waterbury, Connecticut. We provide quality, custom workmanship for your masonry needs. We are a team of fully insured, licensed, professional contractors dedicated to producing a top quality service that we stand behind. Join our growing family of satisfied customers who rely on our one of a kind talent in bringing masonry in life. We offer high quality exterior and interior services: Stucco, Patio, Stone, Brick, Block, Chimney, Tiles, Repairs, Pool, Driveways, Concrete, Pavers etc.
"They were professional, friendly, and completed the job as expected. I would hire them again."
Bob S on October 2023
Design & Build Masonry LLC is a construction family owned business based in Waterbury, Connecticut. We provide quality, custom workmanship for your masonry needs. We are a team of fully insured, licensed, professional contractors dedicated to producing a top quality service that we stand behind. Join our growing family of satisfied customers who rely on our one of a kind talent in bringing masonry in life. We offer high quality exterior and interior services: Stucco, Patio, Stone, Brick, Block, Chimney, Tiles, Repairs, Pool, Driveways, Concrete, Pavers etc.
"They were professional, friendly, and completed the job as expected. I would hire them again."
Bob S on October 2023
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
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Edwiin N on July 2022
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work.As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
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Edwiin N on July 2022
WE ARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY AND LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT . OUR TEAM ITS EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND HELP WITH ALL YOUR GREENING NEEDS . JUST LIKE MAGIC WE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BELOVED OUTDOORS SPACES. For us it's all about helping you bring your vision to life by satisfying all your desires. We transform your environments into green, renewed outdoor spaces. From beginning to end, we assure you of the amazing quality of our honest and detailed work.
"These guys were amazing! They truly did better than I had envisioned!! It came out great, I loved it!!"
Britany B on October 2024
WE ARE PROFESSIONALS IN ALL TREE SERVICE INDUSTRY AND LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT . OUR TEAM ITS EXCITED TO MEET YOU AND HELP WITH ALL YOUR GREENING NEEDS . JUST LIKE MAGIC WE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR BELOVED OUTDOORS SPACES. For us it's all about helping you bring your vision to life by satisfying all your desires. We transform your environments into green, renewed outdoor spaces. From beginning to end, we assure you of the amazing quality of our honest and detailed work.
"These guys were amazing! They truly did better than I had envisioned!! It came out great, I loved it!!"
Britany B on October 2024
ERVIN H CONSTRUCTION LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Highly recommended. Responsive and reasonably priced."
Steven M on September 2024
ERVIN H CONSTRUCTION LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Highly recommended. Responsive and reasonably priced."
Steven M on September 2024
Welcome to CT Paving and Masonry! We specialize in all masonry, concrete, retaining walls, hard scaping landscaping, grading excavating drainage, paving, demolition, and patios and walkways, foundations basements, and waterproofing. We have been in business for over 35 years. We are family owned and operated with 26 guys on the team. We take pleasure and pride in our work and we treat each and every customer with top-of-the-line, affordable services to ensure top quality work! We look forward to doing business with you please feel free to reach out for a free estimate we service the entire Connecticut, we are fully license and insured
"I had a lot of projects that we're done around my house. And what was great about it The company took on all the tastics. I'm very pleased with their performance."
michael A on April 2025
Welcome to CT Paving and Masonry! We specialize in all masonry, concrete, retaining walls, hard scaping landscaping, grading excavating drainage, paving, demolition, and patios and walkways, foundations basements, and waterproofing. We have been in business for over 35 years. We are family owned and operated with 26 guys on the team. We take pleasure and pride in our work and we treat each and every customer with top-of-the-line, affordable services to ensure top quality work! We look forward to doing business with you please feel free to reach out for a free estimate we service the entire Connecticut, we are fully license and insured
"I had a lot of projects that we're done around my house. And what was great about it The company took on all the tastics. I'm very pleased with their performance."
michael A on April 2025
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.