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JB Stone & Gardening Services

Updated 2026-10-03 · 45,223 reviewed · 807 listed · Scored from 15 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(15) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Patios, Walkways & HardscapingBrick MasonryChimney Masonry & RepairStone MasonryHistoric Masonry RestorationConcrete & Flatwork

Google-verified15 Google reviews

JB Stone & Gardening Services
Services
Patios, Walkways & Hardscaping, Brick Masonry, Chimney Masonry & Repair
Reviews
15
Best for
homeowners seeking stone patios, walkways, and retaining walls on Connecticut's shoreline.

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

Reviewers consistently report seamless experiences from first contact through project completion. Marcelo leads a crew that delivers on timelines, communicates clearly, and leaves work sites neat. The range spans retaining walls, pavers, fire pits, chimneys, and stone facades, with customers calling out exceptional design sense and durability.

Praised for
  • responsive owner (Marcelo)
  • professional and reliable crew
  • high-quality craftsmanship
  • projects completed on schedule
  • reasonable pricing
  • clean worksite
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Best for: homeowners seeking stone patios, walkways, and retaining walls on Connecticut's shoreline.

Where this business shines

  • owner Marcelo leads and stays engaged throughout
  • crew completes jobs ahead of typical timelines
  • affordable pricing for the scope of work
  • attends to design details that enhance home appeal

Worth knowing

  • Owner Marcelo personally engages in design and installation
  • crew includes Javier, Luis, and Jeffrey (mentioned in at least one review)
  • completed multi-day projects (3-5 days typical) with no delays cited
  • installs retaining walls with cement footers and drainage pipes
  • leaves worksites swept daily

What reviews say by service

Patios, Walkways & Hardscaping
stone patios, pavers, walkways, and fire pits praised for design and speed of installation
Brick Masonry
brick lamp posts and work integrating brickwork into broader projects completed to high standard
Stone Masonry
custom stonework including facades, field stone, and blue stone finishes consistently called out as excellent
Chimney Masonry & Repair
chimney repairs listed as a service; one brief mention in Review 4 but no detailed feedback
Concrete & Flatwork
removal of old concrete walks and replacement with pavers done neatly; concrete block retaining walls built with proper footers
Historic Masonry Restoration
dismantled and rebuilt three 40+ year old leaning stone walls with new block, cement footers, and drainage; completed in 5 days

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.72 average across the 408 patios, walkways & hardscaping businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

Ranking Method
Star rating 85
Review volume 52
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 82
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long do typical projects take?
Most jobs complete in 3-5 days. A pea gravel path was finished in one day; stone patio work or retaining wall reconstruction typically takes 3-5 days.
Do they serve my area?
Their website lists service areas as Connecticut shoreline, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Westbrook, Clinton, Old Saybrook, and surrounding towns.
What is their pricing?
Multiple reviewers call pricing reasonable and affordable, but no specific quotes are listed in reviews. Contact them for estimates.
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Last updated 2026-10-03