All Pro Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.

The walkway from the front of our house, along the side to the backyard was made of concrete patio slabs that were about 25 years old. Anticipating the fall and spring rains to come, I was concerned that the walk was now sloping towards the house in spots, rather than away from it.

In late October, I called three firms that I found on HomeStars. One told me that they were booked and to call back in the new year. A second came to the house within a few days to prepare a quote. That firm emailed the next day to say that they had received a larger job closer to home and that they couldn't do my job until 2013. At my request, they did provide a quote anyways.

I made an appointment with Angelo from All-Pro and, although he had to reschedule, I must say that he always called me if he or his crew were going to be late. I never had to sit around and wonder where they were. Angelo gave me a quote that was comparable to the other contractor and said that, barring bad weather, he would get the job done before the season ended.

They started within 2 or 3 days of signing the contract and were finished a week later. It was only a 2 or 3 day job but they were finishing other jobs and a couple of days were too cold or wet to work. I was happy that the job was getting done. Angelo was frequently doing some of the work himself but, if not, he came by at least once a day to review the work with his helper(s).

One concern was our A/C unit. It had to be raised to put stones underneath. It would have cost approx. $500 for the HVAC service people to disconnect, move, and reconnect. Angelo offered no guarantee but said that he had successfully raised many A/C units without damaging the lines and it appears he succeeded again.

I was pleased that they used plywood sheets to protect the lawn from damage by their equipment. I should also mention that, while they would usually have a port-a-potty on site, they used our powder room because it was such a small job at the end of the season. This was not an issue as all the guys were considerate.

Both Angelo and I agree that I am fussy but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend All-Pro or use them again.