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EXCELLENCE MASONRY & CONTRACTING

EXCELLENCE MASONRY & CONTRACTING

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Your Trusted Hardscape & Landscape Experts in Hartford County

From the vibrant suburbs of West Hartford and Avon to the historic towns of Farmington and Simsbury, Hartford County offers a diverse blend of architectural styles and landscapes. Excellence Masonry and Contracting provides homeowners across the region with a full suite of services, from elegant paver patios and driveways to comprehensive landscape design and build projects. We understand the unique character of Hartford County properties and are committed to delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship on every project.

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Farmington

Burlington

Simsbury

Canton

Avon

Hartford County

Why Choose Us?

There are many construction, landscaping, masonry, outdoor living, or design companies to choose from- here is what makes us different.

  1. Our Approach is Thorough and Integrated- Whether we are executing a complex residential design-build, a technical drainage installation, or a commercial maintenance plan, our approach is thorough and integrated. We don’t just address the surface; we assess, plan, and execute within a single workflow to ensure every solution is efficient and permanent.

  2. A Legacy of Expertise- Built on a 25-year family foundation, our team features experts with over 50 years of field experience. We are a robust crew of family, long-time employees, and vetted partners. This deep-rooted technical knowledge allows us to handle high-stakes projects and specialized repairs with precision.

  3. The "Client for Life" Partnership- We reject transactional business models in favor of long-term stewardship. While we provide industry-leading warranties, our real commitment is to stand by our work for the life of our business. We remain available for ongoing maintenance and future needs to ensure your property remains an asset, not a burden.

  4. Total Operational Transparency- An informed client is a confident one. We provide all data, considerations, and options upfront so you retain full control over your investment. We maintain this commitment through consistent daily updates, ensuring you are never left guessing about the status or progress of your project.

  5. Professional Ownership & Quality- We take full responsibility for project outcomes, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards of feasibility and quality. You will never feel the burden of "managing the contractor." We lead the process, allowing you to focus on your goals while we handle the complexities of management and execution.

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Operational Excellence for Hartford County Estates & Facilities

Hartford County’s landscape—ranging from high-density corporate campuses to historic residential estates—demands a contractor who prioritizes professional logistics as much as craftsmanship. Whether you are addressing a critical drainage failure, contracting for site-wide maintenance, or launching a multi-phase luxury remodel, our process remains scalable and transparent. We specialize in custom design-build solutions and are fully prepared to bid and build from your pre-existing architectural plans.

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Discovery & Consultation

We begin by identifying your primary objective—whether you are solving a structural issue, managing a facility’s exterior, or creating a new outdoor living space. We assess the property’s unique conditions to determine the most efficient next step, providing rough pricing and site-specific options so you can make informed decisions quickly.

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Planning & Value Engineering

Secondly establish a definitive scope of work, fixed pricing, and a logistical installation or service plan. During this phase, we value-engineer your project or service, ensuring your budget is allocated toward high-performance materials and structural longevity. This step scales to your requirements, focusing on engineering for complex construction or logistical efficiency for recurring maintenance and site services.

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Professional Execution

We transition from plan to production with a focus on mechanical precision and site respect. You can expect an efficient experience driven by consistent communication, whether we are installing a new patio, providing commercial maintenance, or managing a major exterior remodel. Our team respects your property boundaries and daily business operations, ensuring the project is completed with minimal disruption.

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Walk-Through & Stewardship

Every project concludes with a final walk-through to confirm the results meet our "Excellence" standards. We provide the pertinent maintenance and lifecycle documentation required to protect your asset. Our goal is to ensure your investment—from a new driveway to a commercial drainage system—remains functional and aesthetically superior for the long term.

Custom Walkway Installation

Decks

Concrete

Commercial Snow Removal

Commercial Landscape Maintenance

Columns/Gates

Brickwork

3 Season Spaces

Patio Installation

Outdoor Kitchens

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Services We Provide Across Hartford County

Click a button below to find out more about the service.  We offer a full suite of masonry, outdoor living, construction, landscaping, and drainage services.  As a custom service provider, we often tailor our offerings to suit a client's needs- so if you do not see the exact service you need in the list below, don't worry, get in touch!

Natural Bluestone Walkways & Front Paver Paths

Your front walkway sets the tone for your entire property. Serving Hartford County, CT, Excellence Masonry specializes in designing and building durable, elegant entry paths that withstand the harsh New England climate while enhancing your home's architecture.

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Composite Deck Building & Wood Deck Construction

Searching for a reliable deck builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, custom wood and composite decks.

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Finished Concrete Flatwork & Structural Concrete Services

Searching for a reliable concrete contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington, installing high-quality concrete patios, walkways, and slabs.

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Winter Snow Removal & Commercial Parking Lot Plowing

Searching for a reliable snow removal contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves businesses in Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington with professional, 24/7 snow and ice management.

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Corporate Landscape Care & Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Searching for a reliable commercial groundskeeping service in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves businesses in Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington with professional, year-round landscape maintenance.

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Masonry Gate Pillars & Property Entrance Installation

Searching for a reliable mason in Hartford County for driveway columns? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, building high-quality brick and stone pillars for gates and property entrances.

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Brick Masonry Construction & Structural Brick Installation

Searching for a reliable brick mason in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington, installing high-quality brick patios, walkways, and providing expert tuckpointing.

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Screened Porch Builds & 3-Season Room Additions

Searching for a reliable sunroom or screened porch builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, building high-quality, custom 3 season rooms.

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Brick & Stone Patio Construction & Outdoor Living Patios

Serving homeowners across Hartford County, Excellence Masonry and Contracting is your trusted partner for patio installation. We build beautiful, lasting paver and stone patios in towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington.

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Built-In Outdoor Kitchens & Built-In Grilling Stations

Searching for a reliable outdoor kitchen builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, custom BBQ islands and outdoor kitchens.

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Backyard Sound Systems & External Media Installations

Searching for an outdoor AV installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, weatherproof speaker systems and outdoor TVs.

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Masonry & Hardscape Contracting for Complete Outdoor Living

Searching for a reliable masonry contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, specializing in high-quality patios, stone walls, and brickwork.

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Landscape Lighting Layouts & Functional Property Spotlighting

Searching for a reliable landscape lighting installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, low-voltage LED systems to illuminate your home and landscape.

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Sunken Paver Releveling & Retaining Wall Repair

Searching for a reliable hardscape repair contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, providing professional releveling for patios, wall repair, and tuckpointing services.

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Crushed Stone Driveways & Driveway Reconditioning

Looking for a durable and attractive stone driveway in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves homeowners in towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington with professional gravel driveway installation, grading, and repair.

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Front Yard Renovations & Curb Appeal Improvements

Searching for a landscape contractor for a front yard makeover in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, providing professional design and installation for a complete curb appeal transformation.

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Masonry Outdoor Fireplaces & Fire Pit Construction

Searching for a reliable fire pit builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, custom stone and brick fire pits and outdoor fireplaces.

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Perimeter Property Fencing & Walkway Gate Systems

Searching for a reliable fence contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality wood, vinyl, and aluminum fences and custom gates.

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Property Earthmoving, Lot Clearing & Soil Grading

Searching for a reliable excavation contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, providing professional site work for drainage, hardscapes, and new construction.

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Property Drainage Correction & Footing Runoff Piping

Searching for a reliable drainage contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing effective French drains, catch basins, and other water management systems.

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Turnkey Landscape Construction & Multi-Trade Project Design

Create your dream backyard in Hartford County with the integrated design-build services from Excellence Masonry and Contracting. Serving Avon, Simsbury, and beyond, we turn your ideas into reality with our expert 3D design and construction teams.

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Conservation-Minded Gardens & Native Species Setups

Searching for an eco-friendly landscaper in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing beautiful, sustainable landscapes with native plants and permeable pavers.

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Natural Stone Wall Construction & Fieldstone Masonry

Searching for a reliable stone mason in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington, building high-quality stone walls, from decorative garden walls to structural retaining walls.

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Stone Veneer Overlays & Exterior Architectural Facing

Searching for a reliable stone siding installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality cultured stone and natural thin stone veneers for a beautiful, durable home exterior.

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Granite & Bluestone Steps & Outdoor Tiered Stairways

Searching for a reliable stair builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, code-compliant masonry steps for patios and front entrances.

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Structural Retaining Walls & Soil Slope Stabilization

Searching for a reliable retaining wall contractor in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington, building high-quality, engineered retaining walls to solve any slope issue.

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Pool Patio Construction & Paver Surround Installation

Searching for a reliable pool patio builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, custom paver and stone pool decks.

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Backyard Ecosystem Ponds & Natural Waterfalls

Searching for a reliable water feature installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality ponds, fountains, and pondless waterfalls.

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Property Landscape Plantings & Garden Bed Installations

Searching for a reliable landscape installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, designing and planting beautiful gardens, privacy hedges, and foundation plantings.

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Layered Shrubbery Layouts & Foundation Plantings

Searching for a reliable landscape installer in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, designing and planting beautiful gardens, privacy hedges, and foundation plantings.

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Timber Frame Pavilions & Hardtop Patio Coverings

Searching for a reliable pavilion builder in Hartford County? Excellence Masonry and Contracting serves towns like Avon and Simsbury, installing high-quality, custom wood and vinyl outdoor structures.

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Paver Driveway Installations & Base Compaction Services

Upgrade your curb appeal with a paver driveway from Excellence Masonry and Contracting. We serve Hartford County homeowners in towns like Avon, Simsbury, and Farmington with expert installation and quality materials.

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FAQ's

What material is best for my patio?

The best material for your patio will be determined by a multitude of factors. Site requirements, design intentions, and budget are the three most important.  We recommend Unilock or Techo-Bloc pavers, granite, bluestone, flagstone and porcelain as great patio options here in CT.  

What is the difference between a 3-season, 4-season and screened in space?

A screened-in porch or enclosed porch has features to block out bugs, wind, and sun.  An enclosed porch may also retain some heat when using a vinyl wall system, but not much at all.   Now, a 3-season room takes it a step further and provides a lightly insulated, fully enclosed space with its own heating and cooling system (usually something simple).  A 3-season space will feel much more finished, and more like a home addition than an exterior feature; however, it lacks the robust structure and insulation to be heated efficiently during the colder months.  If you want the ultimate level of refinement and usability, a 4-season addition (or sunroom) is what you're looking for.  A 4-season space is designed and built to be efficient and useful all year.

How do you ensure drainage installations are effective?

We assess your soil type, grade, existing utilities, surrounding water, and water tables to determine an appropriate solution for your drainage problem.  You will also receive an industry-leading warranty on your installation, which is further backed by our client for life approach to business.

Do you provide landscape and hardscape maintenance services?

We offer maintenance services on our installations.  Additionally, we provide hardscape maintenance and commercial landscape maintenance. 

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Get in Touch!

Have questions about a project? Unsure about potential pricing? Ready to get started? Use this form to get in touch. We are excited to speak with you and assist with your project. We will reach out within 1 business day.

What kind of project did you have in mind?

This can be as general as "I need a stone wall rebuilt", "Interested in design pricing and the process", or as detailed as a specific scope of work with measurements. Any information you can share regarding your project, property, and your needs, enables us to provide better insight and better information, faster.

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