After years of wresting with a leaky basement, a friend recommended putting everything in the hands of Mario Grano and Sons. Now a year later, I can only say, "Why didn't I do that sooner?" My basement is now so dry, the de-humidifier refuses to go on! But it is not just the superb work done by Grano and Sons - it is the wonderful people who do it - Gene and Ben Cathy and Zack and the way they treat you as family. I can't say enough in praise of these good people and the superb work they do.

Have you ever watched Holmes on Homes and wished you had someone to do work in your home like that guy? Well, that is how you will feel with Benito & his crew.

I had been watching his signs go up all over my neighbor and kept my eye out on for the finished product. The way his crew worked - clean, non-disruptive to neighbors, fast and talented - they left me impressed so I called for an estimate.

Well, at my door was our own Jersey version on the Canadian guy on TV. To sum it up, he took care of us. He offered suggestions (and good ones!), he explained so patiently the details of what they would do, when they would do it and when they would finish. The price estimate was exactly what he said it would be.

Benito and his master concrete artisans gave us a beautiful walkway, stoop and side front patio area. He even gave us a temporary solution to connect my driveway to the walkway until we could afford to finish up the job. They were amazing.

I referred him to a dear friend for weatherproofing her basement. She didn't have very good luck with hiring contractors so was reluctant to start the selection process to waterproof the basement. She was thrilled with the work they did!

I'm writing this because if there ever was an honest, down to earth, hometown company this is it. That TV show where Holmes says "Do it right" is exactly how Benito and his staff works.

As soon as we can we're going to try to get our driveway done...and I will call no one else but Mario Grano & Sons.

But taking the recommendation of a stranger might not mean anything, just drive around Woodbridge, Perth Amboy and so many other neighborhoods & towns and take a look at the work they do. The proof is in their work product.

signed,
one Happy Customer!

Demo and replace rear and front porch with Garrison Grey Brick Demo and replace front walk leading to road with concrete Demo and replace walkway leading to driveway with concrete Demo and replace existing patio with concrete Install all new landscaping and hardscape along the front of the house with raised beds constructed of tumbled block walls. Filled with trees and shrubs, then finshed with Delaware River Rocks along all borders.
The project went great! They came out and gave us a quote for the initial work. I had given them a time line of when I needed the work done by. They worked well within my time frame and we couldn't be happier with the work. No issues, no problems, this is a great company to work with!

Ben Grano gave us an exact price for the work, small deposit, tool care of the permits and inspections. One cost over run was top soil to even out the grade. He planted seed and covered with hay at cost even when I insisted he sould make some money on it. Started on time, finshed on time. I did not have to worry about anythng. Front porch needs to be replaced this year, Grano will be back to do that job.

A french drain was installed around the perimeter of the house. Two regular sump pumps and two back-up pumps (in case of power failure) were installed. They first had to demolish the basement family room and bathroom because of water and mold damage from Hurricane Irene. This was a big job. The town inspector said this was one of the biggest drains he inspected. A 30 yard dumpster was needed to remove the debris. They were very professional and hard working. We can't praise the workers enough. They cleaned off and hooked up the washer & dryer again. The workers cleaned the driveway and sidewalks of mud (it was raining some days). They were extremely careful and considerate. We want to thank them for all their hard work, and also thank Ben Grano for a job well done.

Ben Grano was great. We were recommended to get a mason's opinion on a roofing issue (long story). We described the situation to Ben and although he believed we needed a roofer, he took time to come out anyway. He was punctual. He took time to look at the problem, and although it was not a repair in his field, he still took time to describe what we needed to do and recommend some roofers that could help. He was friendly and knowledgeable able to diagnose the problem.

My old front porch was taken down, and a new one was installed, my old driveway was removed and a new concrete driveway was completed, and beautiful landscaping was planted in the front of my home.

Overall, the job went amazingly well from start to finish. Everyone was extremely professional, from the owner, Ben, to all of the workers. The porch, the driveway, and the landscaping were completed beautifully. I gave Ben complete authority to decide on the landscaping (my only requirement was low maintenance items). What he chose was absolutely stunning. Neighbors commented for months on how good all of the work looked, and even requested their business card. Fantastic work!! Fantastic company!!

Mario Grano and Sons took our very old front steps (built originally in 1968), and remade them to be beautiful! They are solid, safe, and after 4 years, still look brand new!

They also rebuilt the pathway using pavement and in ground bricks, which is different and we always get compliments!

thanks!

A new porch and beautiful landscaping were installed at my property. The old steps were removed, and a new porch was built, along with a new walkway on either side of my home as well as out toward the street. The new porch, walkways, and landscape layouts were designed solely by one of the owners, since I am terrible at making decisions concerning aesthetics. I merely chose the brick and tree/shrubbery style I preferred. Even though I gave full license for all design layouts to the owner, approval was still requested for every decision made. Overall the job was excellent. I could not any be happier with the design, the quality, the helpfulness, etc. A job well-done by a quality company.