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In the meantime, here's a little bit about our history and the kind of work we do . . .
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CORE SERVICE AREA . . .
With our office in Highland Creek near the Scarborough-Pickering border, and our 3-acre staging yard situated in north Ajax, we concentrate on projects located in:
> PICKERING-AJAX-WHITBY, and
> the east/southeast neighbourhoods of Scarborough (e.g., HIGHLAND CREEK, PORT UNION, WEST ROUGE, ROUGE HILL, GUILDWOOD, THE BLUFFS).
Please click on the thumbnail image of ALL-PRO Landscaping's CORE SERVICE AREA MAP in the PHOTOS section of this page.
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OVER THE PAST 39 YEARS . . .
Over the past 39 years, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. has been designing and constructing beautiful, functional custom landscapes for more than a thousand clients who have entrusted Angelo Tersigni and his landscape construction team with their outdoor living spaces and home curb appeal.
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ABOUT US . . .
FOUNDED IN 1985 BY NICOLA TERSIGNI AND 21-YEAR-OLD SON ANGELO, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. specializes in working with clients to enhance the beauty and functionality of the landscape elements that complement and add to the enjoyment of their homes.
>> As sole owner and operator for the past 37 years, Angelo continues to honour the family values of integrity, diligence and quality that are at the very heart of ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.; the company he founded with his father 39 years ago. Those values have stood the test of time and continue to translate into satisfied clients. And we are honoured that ALL-PRO is now being called upon by the next generation of our client families to help them with their projects. Angelo personally oversees each project from start to finish.

About 80 to 90 PER CENT of the projects we complete each year originate from:
1) previous clients who come back to us with ideas for new projects, and
2) homeowners referred directly to us by our clients (this doesn’t include HomeStars leads).

On average, ALL-PRO Landscaping has the capacity to commit to approximately 20 to 40 CLIENT PROJECTS EACH YEAR (depending on the scope of the projects).
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A FEW NOTES ABOUT QUOTATIONS . . .
Angelo personally handles quoting and sales. Hours of work are invested in a typical quotation. Rather than providing homeowners with a bulk dollar amount for the entire project, Angelo goes the extra mile by presenting a detailed, typed "contract specification sheet" that breaks the entire project into individual components that specify the materials/dimensions and pricing per component. The quote also specifies applicable warranty, HST and payment terms. Ultimately, for homeowners who choose to entrust their project to ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry, this quotation document evolves into the signed client contract, usually after a number of refinements to align more closely with the client's aesthetic and budget.
> At times during the season, Angelo may temporarily suspend quoting so that he can focus exclusively on current projects and on quotations already in hand.
In this scenario, our office manager invites homeowners to circle back to us at a later date if they are unable to find another contractor with whom they wish to proceed. She also compiles a waiting list of those homeowners who wish to meet with Angelo when he begins quoting again.
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IS ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
During the peak spring/summer period, we receive approximately 20 to 30 quotation requests PER WEEK, sometimes more.
Many of these we need to decline for a variety of reasons. For example, the project site is outside our core service area, or our schedule is already booked during the homeowners’ desired completion timeframe, or the project is not the kind of work we do.
When non-client homeowners reach out to ALL-PRO Landscaping to request a quotation, we are very grateful. We also respect their time and want to ensure that we are a good fit for their projects. So our office manager will ask a few questions before including their information on Angelo’s quotation request call-back spreadsheet . . .
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Q1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Each year, we must decline many quotation requests from homeowners located outside our service area.
Please refer to the “CORE SERVICE AREA” note, above.
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Q2. DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINE THAT YOU NEED TO MEET?
Some homeowners are working towards a particular project completion deadline such as the date of a backyard wedding or the arrival of visitors from overseas.
> This is important for us to know up front, because the homeowner's desired time frame may no longer be available on our schedule.
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Q3. HOW MANY QUOTATIONS ARE YOU OBTAINING?
Conventional wisdom usually concurs that obtaining two or three quotations is prudent for homeowners who do not yet have an established relationship with a trusted contractor.
We respectfully decline to meet with homeowners who are obtaining more than three quotations.
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Q4. WHAT KIND OF WORK WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DONE?
We focus on "HARDSCAPE" construction projects, such as:
=> patios, walkways, steps, porches, garden walls, retaining walls, driveway borders/driveways constructed with precast concrete products and natural stone products.
=> decks constructed with pressure-treated, cedar and composite decking products.
For hardscape projects, we can also incorporate the following:
=> sod, mulch, triplemix, riverstone, ornamental rockery.
=> synthetic grass (usually Rymar Durablade 95 S-Shaped Synthetic Grass).
=> fence and gate structures, constructed with with cedar, pressure-treated or composite materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence.
We do NOT install the following:
=> Asphalt. We refer our clients to two trusted companies.
=> Stamped/patterned concrete.
=> Extensive plantings. While we can certainly do some planting of trees and shrubs as part of our hardscape projects, we refer our clients to trusted horticultural technician-designers for extensive garden design.
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Q5. WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT?
The HomeStars company PROFILE format includes a field for “PROJECT MINIMUM”.
> For prospective clients, we have set $5,000 as the minimum.
> For our previous clients, of course we are glad to come back to help with any landscape construction job, no matter how small.
> We appreciate that some homeowners may be unable to gauge whether or not their project would be above the $5,000 minimum threshold. Our office manager might be able to help with this when you describe the kind of work you would like to have done.
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MEETING WITH ANGELO . . .
Angelo's QUOTATION REQUEST CALL-BACK LIST is updated by the office manager. On that spreadsheet, each request she enters is tracked by initial date of inquiry.
> CALL-BACK TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo strives to touch base with homeowners within two weeks of the date of their initial inquiry logged on the Quotation Request List (unless he had already placed a temporary hold on quoting before the inquiry was received).
> MEETING TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo does his best to integrate quotation meetings into his existing project work schedule. Client work always takes priority for him — something which prospective clients are sure to appreciate. During the offseason from approx. December through March, Angelo does quite a bit of quoting for the upcoming season, weather permitting.

During the peak season, Angelo combines jobsite work with sales, scheduling, purchasing, transportation, HR, client relations and other aspects of the business. He is at the jobsites daily. Multiple projects are usually under way. Clients deal with Angelo directly on anything pertaining to their projects. He manages the project schedule, calculates and places the orders for project materials and determines crew member assignments each day in consultation with his onsite Team leader, Dan. His Class AR driver's licence also enables him to minimize production disruptions by serving as the supply lifeline for the jobsites: delivering materials from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers (paving stones, flagstone, wall systems, steps, boulders, rockery, gravel, screenings, lumber, fencing, topsoil, triplemix, sod, etc.), transporting equipment and materials between jobsites and ALL-PRO’s staging yard in north Ajax, and hauling project debris to transfer stations, for example. He integrates quotations into this schedule.
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LANDSCAPE ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION (LO) / CANADIAN NURSERY LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CNLA) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a proud member of Landscape Ontario and the CNLA. We can be found on the Landscape Ontario web site at:
https://landscapeontario.com/member/all-pro-landscaping-carpentry-ltd
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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) with A+ rating. Review our page on the BBB web site at:
http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/landscape-contractors/all-pro-landscaping-and-carpentry-ltd-in-scarborough-on-1235758
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At ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd., we take pride in our work. If you are looking for a Landscape construction team that is honest and reliable, uses quality materials, and will meet your needs and exceed your expectations, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you at (416) 281-7560.
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CATEGORIES: Interlocking Stone, Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors & Designers, and Masonry & Bricklaying
SERVICES: We specialize in gently curving walkway, patio and retaining wall footprints and terraced patios and semi-circular steps, all of which require intricate masonry cutting. ............................................. >>> We help our clients "make a dramatic entrance" with their homes’ curb appeal. We can, for example, transform a builders’ plain concrete front porch and threshold with beautiful square-cut flagstone or interlocking pavers. We can also soften the lines of an asphalt driveway by framing it with an arc-shaped "cape" of pavers that extends across the front of the garage and down the edges of the asphalt area; or, we can install pavers throughout the driveway area! Strategically placed garden bed walls can wonderfully complement the overall look. .................. >>> And we can wrap that aesthetic around the sides of the house to the backyard to create a beautiful, private outdoor living oasis for our clients to relax, entertain, and enjoy precious family moments. ................................................................................................................................................................................... CONCRETE PRODUCTS & NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS: We construct our clients’ hardscape elements with quality materials, both manufactured and natural. .................................................... >>> CONCRETE PRODUCTS such as pavers, slabs, wall systems, coping, steps, etc. are manufactured by (in alphabetical order): Best Way Stone (BWS), BROOKLIN, OAKS, PERMACON, TECHO-BLOC and UNILOCK. ............................................................................................................................. >>> NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS such as square-cut flagstone, coping, and steps are from a variety of sources. We also install Natural Limestone Armour Stone excavated by Kawartha Rock Quarry in Buckhorn/Trent Lakes, Ontario. ................................................................................................ >>> As part of larger projects, we install Washed River Rock and assorted rockery accents, as well as sod, mulch and triplemix from various sources. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... DECKS: Our clients can choose from cedar, pressure-treated lumber or TrexTM composite decking for their deck installations. For decks that are attached to the house, deck plans must be approved via Building Permit from the appropriate municipal jurisdiction building office. We can recommend a BCIN certified designer to our clients who have not already worked with one. As an alternative to a deck, clients can opt for a raised stone patio-terrace. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... For larger hardscape projects, we can also incorporate perimeter fencing and privacy screening into the project scope. We install cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite fence materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence. We respectfully decline invitations to quote on fence-only projects. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... While not glamorous, grading and drainage are vital considerations in any landscape construction project. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Exterior lighting can add drama and elegance, while aiding in easier navigation of your property after twilight. Any electrical connections, however, need to be installed by a licenced electrician hired by our clients. We can refer an electrician to those clients who do not already have one. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SWIMMING POOLS: Different clients have different approaches to their pool areas. On the one hand, we design surrounding landscapes that enhance our clients’ enjoyment of their pool oases. On the other hand, we fill in pools no longer wanted by clients for a variety of reasons. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SEO Keywords: Patio designs. Yard designs. Interlocking paver walkways and driveways. Flagstone. Square-cut flagstone porch. Natural stone. Steps and entrances. Retaining walls. Basement walkouts. Garden borders. Garden walls. Rock accents. Cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite (TrexTM) decks. Privacy fences. Privacy screening. Exterior lighting. Residential garden installations. Front yard landscaping and regrading. Back yard landscape design. Swimming pool landscaping. Pool fill-ins. Property drainage, regrading and sod installation. Waterproofing. Ornamental iron fence. Medallion Fence.
SPECIALITIES: Intricate patio, walkway, front entrance, driveway and terraced garden wall designs.
WEBSITE: https://www.allprolandscaping.ca

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6
PAYMENT METHOD: Preferred methods are Cheque or INTERAC e-Transfer.
LICENSES: Toronto ML&S Licences: Building Renovator. Driveway Paving Contractor.
MEMBERSHIPS: Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association; Better Business Bureau.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM: $5,000. HOWEVER, we do our best to help previous clients with any size of project
WRITTEN CONTRACT: Yes
WARRANTY TERMS: Two year warranty on new materials (e.g., pavers, wall systems, steps) & labour. (Please note: Warranty does not apply to sod or to the installation of pavers on existing base.)

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Frances in Toronto

6 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2010/01/10

10/10

Front door stairs renovation

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09/12/2020

Many thanks to Angelo, Dan and Jason for the amazing renovation of our front door stairs (see before and after photos). You were professional, punctual and hard working. Angelo you were always reachable to answer our questions by phone and email. The job was completed well within the timelines and on budget. I would not hesitate to come to you for any future stonework or landscaping project. We've received many compliments!

Job Price

Approximate cost of services:: $8,500.00

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Company Response: Dear Frances. We are so grateful for your review and the before-and-after images of your front entrance transformation. Your choice of Hampton Limestone Flamed Finish natural stone to clad the existing concrete stoop created a dramatic result, further amplified by your new black wrought iron railing and freshly repaved driveway! (Thanks for editing your review to add this third image!) It was wonderful working with you. All the best, Angelo
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(NOTE TO HOMESTARS READERS regarding this Hampton Limestone Flamed Finish installation: 1) 2-inch Coping is used to clad the existing poured concrete step treads. 2) 1-inch Square-cut Flagstone clads the existing poured concrete porch top, door threshold and vertical surfaces such as the step risers and the area upon which the railings are installed. 3) A 7-inch x 16-inch x 5-foot rockfaced step replaces the poured concrete mini-platform at the driveway level.)

J. McCrea

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2020/08/26

Reinventing our garden

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08/26/2020

We decided to do a makeover of our front garden beds. We wanted to place quite a number of large Mountain Grey armour stones In the garden beds. We once again contracted with All Pro Landscaping (who had done a couple of previous jobs for us) and they very quickly arranged for the product and had them placed in our garden in a very short space of time with no damage at all to our driveway or grass!
We couldn’t be happier! Thanks Angelo for taking care of us once again & for the quick efficient execution of the job!
We look forward to the next time.

Approximate cost of services:: $1,700.00

Company Response: Thank you, Mr. McCrea! You were among our earliest HomeStars reviewers with your kind posting in Jan. 2012 regarding our 2005 and 2011 projects. Now, more than eight years later, we were delighted to receive your call to assist you with the garden areas inside your circular driveway and in front of your home. While this was a smaller project than we would be able to accept from a prospective new client, we are always happy to hear from our previous clients and assist with any landscape installation project. We, too, very much look forward to the next time! All the best! Angelo

N.D. in Pickering

2 reviews Pickering, ON Joined 2016/04/17

New, bigger deck, rip out above ground pool, new 700 sq. ft. patio pavers

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07/01/2020

Angelo & crew ripped out our old above ground pool, tore down our old, smaller rotting deck, ripped out a few cedars, installed a new larger deck/railing, and installed 700 sq. feet of beautiful large patio pavers. Quality respectful crew, job completed in a timely and high-quality fashion, at a fair price. We would definitely recommend All-Pro Landscaping for your backyard reno!

Approximate cost of services:: $30,000.00

Company Response: This has been our third project for you since 2015 and, as always, it has been a pleasure. Your review is so greatly appreciated, N.D. — AND thank you for providing images of your project for TOUR 17 of our HOMESTARS PHOTO GALLERY (https://homestars.com/companies/2783386-all-pro-landscaping-carpentry-ltd/media_galleries/14221556)! I will be sure to share your comments with the entire team. I also invite homeowners to read the review you posted on April 17, 2016 regarding our front entrance/walkway project, by clicking your page link to the left of this review (https://homestars.com/homeowner/603791-n-d-in-pickering). I look forward to seeing you next week regarding the additional projects you would like us to complete for you in the fall. Bye for now, Angelo

Grant in Whitby

3 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2012/04/27

Front Entrance, Then Another with Path to Backyard patio

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05/06/2020

Angelo did such an amazing job with the entrance of our Pickering home in 2015, when we moved into our dream home there was no doubt who’d be getting the call. We had the front entrance done in flagstone and pavers. A paver walkway with complimenting river rock leading to the backyard patio. The work was thorough, professional, with a keen eye to detail. Would recommend All-Pro all day.

Approximate cost of services:: $22,000.00

Company Response: Hello Grant! Thank you for this very kind review! It was an honour to help you to turn your dream home into the home of your dreams by bringing your vision for the surrounding landscape elements to life. Glad to hear that you are still enjoying it after nearly two years. All the best, Angelo

Private User

Private User reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2012/06/26

Backyard Renovation

05/04/2020

Angelo and his team were professional and punctual.
Competed an entire backyard renovation with attention to detail. We were kept informed of the progress every step of the way. We are very pleased with the final product.

Approximate cost of services:: $40,000.00

Company Response: It was great to hear from you the other day! I look forward to seeing you again this week – albeit from a distance. Thank you for submitting this review of the backyard project we completed for you in 2018. The project involved a little bit of everything … about 800 square feet of pavers for your patio, about 800 square feet of sod, lifting and relocation of existing pavers to another part of your property, about 60 linear feet of pressure-treated privacy fence with gate, removal of your existing deck … but the crowning glory was most definitely the four beautiful garden beds we installed for you totalling 155 linear feet of curving garden walls. I look forward to seeing the new spring growth! Bye for now, Angelo

Allan in Scarborough

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2020/02/29

Back yard

02/29/2020

In 1995 All Pro filled in our pool, did interlocking and created a lovely garden. Now i find the upkeep to much so Angelo came back last year and excavated and laid sod did some edging.a great job was done both times.
now for the third time he is coming back to work on the front of my property. I am sure the quality of his work will match the previous work.

Thanks Angelo for the great work done

Approximate cost of services:: $5,000.00

Company Response: Thank you for calling upon us over the decades to help you to modify your property to meet your needs. And thank you for taking the time to provide this review of our work for you to date. We look forward to working with you again in the spring to beautify the front of your home. Bye for now, Angelo

E. H.

4 reviews Pickering, ON Joined 2012/10/26

NEW FRONT STEPS/WALKWAY ALONG DRIVE WAY/RETAINING WALL FOR DRIVEWAY/ WALKWAY ON SIDE OF HOUSE

Pickering

01/30/2020

The front steps are wonderful and exactly the way I wanted them. Easy to manage for a senior. Thank you Angelo for your advice - you were right. I love my front entrance and it has already proven itself this winter. The retaining wall was also a good idea and the walkway from the backyard to the front is easy to manage. All Pro Landscaping has done an excellent job in my backyard several years ago and has proven itself again this time. I highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for durable and exact work done in a timely manner. Thank you Angelo for all your help and your drawings, suggestions and recommendations, they were excellent, to the point and bringing satisfaction. Many, many Thanks..

Approximate cost of services:: $10,000.00

Company Response: Dear Mrs. H., Thank-you for reaching out to us again last year to help you with your new project. Yes, I recall that your front steps were of particular concern for you. It can sometimes be a bit difficult for folks to visualize the solution for a problem area. I have the benefit of 35 years of professional experience in landscape construction design which I am always happy to share with my clients! It was a pleasure to work with you again. Many, many thanks for taking the time to share this review of our work last year and more than 15 years ago! All the best, Angelo

Backyard oasis in Scarborough

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2019/12/28

Landscape

12/28/2019

After living in our backyard for 18 years, we finally decided it was time to do some landscaping and create a relaxing space to unwind. We had a vision for the yard and Angelo and his team were able to bring it to life. It was a huge project, complete with a ramped walkway, spa area, flower gardens and an amazing water feature.
Throughout the planning process, which included numerous revisions and additions, not to mention the rainiest spring of all time, Angelo problem solved, issued sound advice and ultimately created our backyard oasis!
Thank you, Angelo, for your patience, planning and your attention to detail! We are thrilled with the result!

Approximate cost of services:: $100,000.00

Company Response: It was a delight to work with you and your family to bring your vision to life. You already had a beautiful backyard space, complete with vegetable and flower gardens. Our goal was to enhance your family’s access to and enjoyment of that space. As in all projects, communication and clarity are absolutely essential — from initial consultation to quoting, planning, revisions, materials selection, excavation, installation, and final touches. For large projects such as yours, this becomes even more critical at every stage. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your reflections on the process and the final result! Wishing you many, many happy years of relaxation and enjoyment! All the best, Angelo

Larry H. in Scarborough

3 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2019/12/24

Back yard grading and retaining wall

12/24/2019

Angelo graded and leveled out a layer of "A" gravel in the backyard after a pool fill-in. A 35' long block retaining wall was installed along one side of the property (with proper drainage). The advice that Angelo gave was most helpful and beneficial in planning the eventual layout of the yard. As a tradesman myself I can appreciate the work and attention to detail that went into this project.

Approximate cost of services:: $7,300.00

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Company Response: Thank you, Larry, for sharing this thoughtful assessment of our work for you this fall! The weather certainly worked against us, turning your backyard into a giant mud pit and then plunging us into a very early winter, but our team persevered through it all, and we were able to finish the project for you! Looking forward to helping you in the spring with the next phase that we discussed. Bye for now, Angelo

David in Toronto

6 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2019/06/27

Interlocking, Grading and Sod

12/20/2019

We initially chose All Pro Landscaping & Carpentry based on the many great reviews and pictures of their work and we couldn’t have been happier with the results!

It was 25 years ago since our front yard was landscaped so it was in desperate need of some TLC. This project included interlocking stone (a raised walkout area and steps down to pathway) along with regrading and laying new sod.

After our first meeting with Angelo we were confident that we would get the look we were after and based on his description of the work process it was apparent there would be no compromise on quality – We were not disappointed. Angelo’s landscape design and installation looks wonderful, something we will enjoy and be proud of for many years to come.

I have no hesitation recommending All Pro Landscaping & Carpentry. These guys are real professionals who take pride in their work. Thank You Angelo.

Approximate cost of services:: $0.00

Company Response: Dear Dave, It was our absolute pleasure to collaborate with you and your wife to give the front of your home all the TLC needed to enhance and refresh its curb appeal! Thank you for your kind words! Happy Holidays! Angelo

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