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Connecticut Cellar Doors

Updated 2026-10-03 · 45,223 reviewed · 807 listed · Scored from 289 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(289) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Historic Masonry RestorationBrick Masonry

Google-verified289 Google reviewssince 2002

Connecticut Cellar Doors
Location
Oakville, Oakville
Services
Historic Masonry Restoration, Brick Masonry
Reviews
289
Ranking
#143 in Historic Masonry Restoration
Best for
homeowners who prioritize installation day experience and clean worksites over post-sale warranty support.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-03. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-07.

What recent reviews say

Installation crews impress: they arrive punctually, communicate throughout the job, and leave worksites spotless. Named staff like Ray, Marco, Jose, and Jayden consistently earn praise for skill and professionalism. The darker pattern emerges after sale: customers report defective installations causing basement flooding, warranty claims ignored, and slow response when rework is needed. Pricing also draws fire; one homeowner received a $27,000 quote for a basement door. Five-star reviews run roughly 70% of the sample, but one-star complaints centre on follow-through and structural problems that persist months after installation.

The business states it has operated since 2002 and holds Connecticut License #0644013. Website lists cellar door replacement, egress windows, basement stairs, waterproofing, and window services across Connecticut and Massachusetts. Reviewer-named staff include Ray, Marco, Jose, Jayden, Randy, Ron, Joe Conte, Eric, Marc, Jessica, and Lisa D. One customer paid for a door install, watched it fail after delivery, then waited days for promised callbacks that never came.

Praised for
  • clean worksite and organized crews
  • excellent communication and scheduling coordination
  • skilled installers (Ray, Marco, Jose, Jayden, Randy, Ron named)
  • on-time completion and professional attitude
Watch-outs
  • installation defects leading to water leaks
  • warranty not honored or email non-responsive
  • excessive pricing ($27,000 quoted for single door)
  • slow follow-up and scheduling after job completion issues
  • long delays between deposit and door delivery
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Best for: homeowners who prioritize installation day experience and clean worksites over post-sale warranty support.
Think twice if: Installation defects and water leaks reported months after job completion; warranty claims have gone unanswered; callback promises unfulfilled.

Where this business shines

  • crews arrive on time and finish in one day
  • worksite cleaned completely after job
  • fluent communication before and during install

Worth knowing

  • Ray and Marco customized fit to compensate for 62-year-old foundation misalignment
  • Jose and Jayden installed both cellar door and interior basement stairs
  • Eric handles multiple project types (roof, windows, sheds) across long-term customer relationships
  • One basement door quote reached $27,000 plus tax
  • Customer reported months-long wait between contract signing and installation start
  • Flooded basement after installation; warranty email address bounced back to customer

What reviews say by service

Brick Masonry
Reviews do not clearly address brick masonry work; focus is on door and basement systems installation.
Historic Masonry Restoration
One reviewer praised Ray and Marco for customizing fit to an old 62-year-old misaligned foundation, but primary complaints centre on defective door installations and water ingress rather than restoration expertise.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.74 average across the 315 historic masonry restoration businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Ranking Method
Star rating 80
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
258
4
11
3
0
2
6
1
14

Common questions

How long does a typical cellar door installation take?
One day, according to multiple five-star reviews. Crews arrive, complete the job, and clean up before leaving.
What happens if there's a problem after installation?
Warranty exists but customers report unresponsive email and slow callback follow-up. One homeowner waited days for a promised rework callback that never arrived.

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Last updated 2026-10-03