My wife and I wanted to put on a stone patio for outdoor entertaining. We contacted Caratozzolo Stone Design who was recommended by a family friend. Once a design was settled on, the project quote was hand delivered. I have brought numerous contractors into the house to give me quotes for different projects and if I received the quote I considered it a “win”. When Mimmo hand delivered the quote i knew we found a mason who cared about the project as much as we did. Once construction began everyday after work my wife and I would look over in detail the progress, and everyday we were blown away by the craftsmanship. Stones were meticulously placed so it was just right. Even when my wife made last minute changes to the design Caratozzolo Stone Design incorporated the changes without issue. Caratozzolo finished the project on budget and on time. After the project was finished i got a text from my exterminator who had recently sprayed the house requesting the contact information for the mason who put on the patio (the patio sold itself). We are very proud of the patio and the work that Caratozzolo Stone Design did.

All said and done Caratozzolo Stone Design changed the way we enjoy our house and my wife and I strongly recommend Caratozzolo Stone Design to anyone who is thinking about any stone work. We will be having them come back to the house to overhaul our front porch.

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When you use Caratozzolo Stone Design you are not picking a contractor you are hiring a partner – the owner, Mimmo and his crew of incredibly talented artisans who genuinely love what they do and are really, really good at it. Our project consisted of a new/expanded deck, 2,000 sq ft stone patio, outdoor fireplace, free-form gunite 45,000 gallon pool, raised spa with waterfall, and various ancillary items such as pool equipment, outdoor sound system, sprinklers, sod, etc.

Prior to making our decision to hire Mimmo, I enjoyed the process of qualifying potential contractors, visiting their job sites, seeing their work and speaking with their clients. Living in Fairfield County for several years, I was familiar with Mimmo’s work and thought he might be too upscale for my project but his work impressed me so much I requested a quote anyways. I am glad I did.

At the onset of the project, I realized seeing the quality of his crews work over the years was one thing, but seeing how they create it is another. Mimmo and his team are talented old-world artisans with a remarkable work ethic, but what surprised us, was their professionalism and positive attitude. My whole family was struck by how happy and courteous the Caratozzolo team was, every day, from start to finish. They essentially felt like family for the approx. 6 months they worked in our backyard.

Mimmo and his crew made our dreams come true creating a literal “resort” in our families backyard. His attention to detail, follow through, willingness to adjust plans, using finesse/relationships with the town staff/requirements (do not under estimate this importance) and hit deadlines/budget were impeccable. And throughout the project, he made us feel like we felt when we first hired him – like we were the center of attention and a highly valued customer. Given the scale of the project, the duration and cost it is a tribute to Mimmo that there was never once an “uncomfortable” moment. He delivered what he promised, period. And he exceeded our expectations – and gained our loyalty.

Treat yourself to the best value in stone masonry and pool work – hire a partner. Hire Mimmo and his crew. And watch your dreams come true.

Mimmo and his crew are the epitome of excellence, perfection, and professionalism. They worked at our house for nearly a year on a job that included a pool, patios, stone walls, & a stone-veneer. Mimmo does not take short-cuts, he is a meticulous “old-world” craftsman like his father before him. He and his crew were a pleasure to have around, and I would not hesitate to recommend this company for any type of masonry job.