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JB Stone & Gardening Services

Updated 2026-09-07 · 10,764 reviewed · 659 listed · Scored from 14 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(14) 77 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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JB Stone & Gardening Services
Services
Patios, Walkways & Hardscaping, Brick Masonry, Historic Masonry Restoration
Reviews
14
Best for
Homeowners wanting repeat-hire masonry and stone craftsmanship with design input from the owner.

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

Marcelo and his crew deliver consistent stone and masonry work across walkways, patios, retaining walls, and driveways with attention to design and worksite care. All 14 reviews rank five stars; customers praise reliable scheduling, fair pricing, and clean finished sites, with repeat hires and neighbor referrals common.

Praised for
  • skilled craftsmanship and design eye
  • reliable communication and scheduling
  • fair pricing
  • efficient project completion
  • professional crew respect for worksite
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Best for: Homeowners wanting repeat-hire masonry and stone craftsmanship with design input from the owner.

Where this business shines

  • Marcelo leads hands-on design and installation from quote to finish
  • all visible crew work together efficiently; sites left swept clean
  • broad service range from driveways to interior tile within stone theme

Worth knowing

  • Marcelo leads all projects with Javier, Luis, Jeffrey, and other crew visible across reviews
  • Belgian block driveway borders, natural stone retaining walls, stone pavers and cobblestone walkways, field stone and blue stone lamp posts, fire pits, stone patios, interior tile breezeway flooring noted
  • three 40+ year old leaning stone walls dismantled and replaced with footed block walls and drainage pipes completed in 5 days
  • new stone sidewalk installations finished in 3 days
  • crew leaves worksite swept clean and ready day-to-day

What reviews say by service

Patios, Walkways & Hardscaping
Stone patios and walkway pavers installed with design refinement and fast timelines praised across multiple jobs.
Brick Masonry
Brick lamp posts replaced; stone patio and facade work shows design skill and material integration.
Stone Masonry
Custom stone work including retaining walls, field stone, blue stone, and natural stone borders consistently praised for quality and design.
Concrete & Flatwork
Cracked concrete walks and asphalt paths removed and replaced with pavers and stone in 3 days; efficient execution.
Chimney Masonry & Repair
Chimney repairs listed on website; no review detail available.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.73 average across the 308 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 51
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How long do typical walkway and patio jobs take?
New stone sidewalk installations finished in 3 days. Retaining wall replacement and patio work timelines depend on scope, but crews work quickly and efficiently.
Does Marcelo work on the jobs himself?
Yes. Marcelo arrives prepared with a plan, works hands-on alongside his crew (Javier, Luis, Jeffrey, and others), and leaves sites swept clean each day.
What areas do you serve?
The business states it serves Connecticut shoreline towns including Branford, Guilford, Madison, Westbrook, Clinton, and Old Saybrook.
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Last updated 2026-09-07