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Brick Masonry
DAFA Construction LLC
Concrete & FlatworkBrick MasonryCommercial MasonryHistoric Masonry RestorationPatios, Walkways & Hardscaping
Google-verified50 Google reviewssince 1989
- Location
- Mill River, New Haven
- Services
- Concrete & Flatwork, Brick Masonry, Commercial Masonry
- Reviews
- 50
- Best for
- homeowners doing major remodels, additions, or fixing previous contractor mistakes
Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-07. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-07.
What recent reviews say
Reviewers consistently experience fast response times, clear communication, and polished work across bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, and full home additions. Fabian leads a crew known for catching structural errors, respecting homes during work, and helping clients choose materials smartly without cutting corners. Timeline estimates on initial quotes sometimes fall short by weeks or months, though final results typically exceed expectations.
Work spans New Haven, Hamden, Westville, and West Haven. Named crew members Harvey, Dennis, and Fabian appear repeatedly. Clients particularly note the owner's willingness to adapt mid-project, pull permits properly, and step in when previous contractors failed. Service spans interior and exterior work.
Praised for
- responsive communication and updates
- skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail
- professional crew and owner leadership
- project management and organization
- honest pricing and transparent decisions
Watch-outs
- timeline estimates significantly off at start
skilled-craftsmanshipattention-to-detailresponsive-quotesreliable-schedulingclean-worksitedurable-workgood-valueexperienced-crewpunctuallicensed-insured
Best for: homeowners doing major remodels, additions, or fixing previous contractor mistakes
Think twice if: initial timeline estimates often underestimate by weeks or months; confirm realistic schedules before signing
Where this business shines
- owner (Fabian) catches design errors and adapts mid-project
- professional permit handling and building department relations
- daily cleanup and organized worksites
- named crew returns across multiple client projects
Worth knowing
- Fabian (owner) identified major structural engineer error in blueprints
- Crew members: Harvey, Dennis, Fabian
- Daily cleanup and text updates on weather delays standard
- HIC.0658207 license held
- Operating since 1989
- Permits handled in-house; building inspector praised work quality
- Trex decking and vinyl plank flooring cited as specialties
What reviews say by service
- Concrete & Flatwork
- Vinyl plank and tile flooring praised for professionalism and completion on schedule in recent work
- Brick Masonry
- No direct review evidence
- Commercial Masonry
- Commercial bathroom and basement work for workplace noted as meeting professional standards
- Historic Masonry Restoration
- Full-body restoration transformed condemned fraternity house; described as efficient and high-quality
- Patios, Walkways & Hardscaping
- Trex deck replacement and rear addition outdoor living space highly praised; second-floor deck work completed despite timeline delays
How it compares
- Rated 4.9 against a 4.67 average across the 236 concrete & flatwork businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.
What earned this score?
Ranking Method Star rating 88
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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47
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2
3
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1
1
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Common questions
- Will DAFA pull my building permits?
- Yes. Reviewers note the team handles permits in-house, which helps keep timelines clear and meets building department standards.
- How long does a typical project take?
- Initial estimates often underestimate by weeks or months. Ask for a realistic timeline before signing; once work starts, crew members send text updates on weather and scheduling.
- Do they work on bathrooms and kitchens?
- Yes. Recent reviews mention bathroom renovations in Westville and New Haven, kitchen remodels, and second-floor bathroom flooring as routine work.
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