
M & M Construction LLC
About us
Servicing the Greater Hartford area for over 60 years, M&M Construction and Landscaping, LLC has provided home owners with new drainage systems, pools, driveways, and all outdoor needs. We have completed successful sub divisions and satisfied many Connecticut residents. We also specialize in yard drainage and water proofing. If you are dealing with water issues we have the solutions. DBA: CT Drainage Pros
Business highlights
Services we offer
Drainage. Excavation. Re-grading. Basement waterproofing. New construction
Amenities
Free Estimates
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Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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"This job is 3 years old, went back 4 times. Lady was put on a payment plan and couldn't make her last 3500 payment but also wanted the topsoil and fence post completed. We did not return do to insuffient funds and waiting for 14 months to be paid, she did get a complete job other then 500 worth of topsoil and one fence panel, overall we took a loss as a company"
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Our property has a low spot, and when it rains it creates a huge puddle (pond!) on one side of the driveway. Because we will be doing some driveway work, we needed to remedy this situation first. Using both Angie?s List and other sources, we obtained estimates, many of which were quite high and the proposals seemed to be overkill for our situation. We contacted AJ (M&M Construction) and he responded quickly to meet with us to discuss the project. We had sent him pictures of the issue after a rain so he could better understand the problem. He listened to our concerns, discussed options and give us his best solution and sent us a proposal the next day.
Based on our meeting with all the contractors, we decided to accept AJ?s proposal. He was very knowledgeable, professional and willing to listen to what we had to say (which other contractors were not...one contractor came without pen or paper, asking us for some, even called his office several times asking how to use the equipment to measure the job!!). AJ stayed in touch concerning the scheduling of the work. The job needed to be coordinated with the driveway job and AJ worked with the contactor to ensure the drain would be placed appropriately. That saved us a lot of phone calls between contractors and left us feeling confident there would be no issues between the two jobs.
The crew arrived on time, got right to work and worked to get the job done in one day. AJ and his crew worked very well together. During the digging of the trench for the drain pipes, they ran into a huge buried tree stump that must have been left during the house construction. AJ offered to remove the stump, rather than work around it, noting that, as the stump rots it might cause sagging of the new driveway. He gave us a fair price to remove it and after some effort, he removed it and dragged it away. Even with that disruption, the job was completed in one day and completely to our satisfaction. After the drain and drain pipes were installed, they raked out the area, leveled it and left it ready for the driveway contractor. They even reseeded the area that was affected by the dragging of the stump.
We have had a number of construction projects done at our home and often we never saw the supervisor or person in charge on the job. But AJ was there from the beginning to the completion of the project. To us, that is important. If there is an issue, we know it will be addressed immediately.
As another client said in their review, I would not waste any time with other contactors. M&M Construction did the job from the beginning estimate to completion (and them some!), exceeding our expectations. Before leaving, AJ made sure we knew to call him if there were any issues so he can come out to remedy them. Thanks to AJ and his crew for a great job. You can be sure that we will use them again and will definitely recommend them.
We moved into a 1920s home with major drainage problems. Four of the six original underground drains that collected water from the downspouts were nonfunctional. Our home also sat low on the property, and when it rained water flowed across our driveway, over the patio, and into our basement by seeping over the foundation. It looked like a small river coming toward our home and disappearing underneath.
AJ responded quickly to our initial inquiry and met with us on site to discuss the project. He listened carefully to our observations while assessing the driveway, patio, and grounds before sending us a detailed proposal the next day. The proposal listed several different stages and options, which we continued to discuss with him at every step of the project. AJ was always very knowledgeable, communicative, and professional, responding to our many questions and concerns thoroughly and patiently (even when we asked the same question multiple times). Ultimately, Drainage Pros stood by their original proposal, working within budget, and they even guaranteed their work (although we don?t expect we?ll be needing the guarantee).
They tore out and had the old driveway re-graded and repaved, installed a channel drain behind part of the home, and laid pvc pipe along the entire perimeter to collect water from all six downspouts. They ran the pipe under two bluestone patios and walkways, all of which they reset carefully. They connected the pipe to our main sewer line, which required six foot plus excavations. Lastly, they reseeded the lawn (which returned nicely), and basically restored the grounds to their original condition. The paving company they coordinated with was also excellent, and they worked hard at communicating with each other to ensure that the project was completed to our satisfaction.
Personally, what I most appreciated about working with Drainage Pros is that AJ did not trouble us with all of the things that could possibly go wrong while performing such a major job like excavating and tapping into the main sewer line. He simply assured us calmly and professionally that he and his team could do the job, and they did. Perfectly.
We had previously discussed the job with a completely different (and also highly rated) contractor who appeared flustered by our drainage issues and, after charging us >$1,000 for an assessment and cleaning, was unable to offer us a written proposal or estimate without further ?diagnostics?. Do not waste your time and money, like we did. Just hire Drainage Pros, and they will get the job done.
We now have absolutely NO DRAINAGE ISSUES and strangely even look forward to when it rains so we can see how beautifully the water flows down the driveway, into the drains, and away from the house. If you are on this site searching for a drainage specialist, perhaps you can appreciate this.
"Homeowner was 100% happy with all phases of work until final paving. Paving looks great and there were no issues. Homeowner tried saying water was holding which was false. Home owner never paid for paving job and we took the $2,500 loss. She also short paid the deck company and chimney repair."
While $4000 might seem high for 2 days work, the operation was substantial and impressive, as were the skills of the crew. They worked hard and efficiently - excellent work ethic. They did everything as promised, plus took out an old shrub (with permission) in order to create a better drain route, and leveled an odd hump in the yard that indirectly effected drainage. Everything was cleaned up and finished with topsoil and grass seed. They returned on a later date to address an issue with a walkway slab, no problem. We are happy with the results. For the first time since living here, the basement hasn't flooded during heavy rains. Our drainage issues seem to be solved - money well spent.
He's a good guy. He treats his customers with respect and he honors his word. Also, the guys he uses to pour the sidewalk are easy to work with and detail oriented.
Ultimately, what AJ delivered was peace of mind. After two basement water events and countless sleepless nights, we are so happy to stand over that catch basin at the foot of our property, umbrella in hand, and watch the water go where it is supposed to go.
I definitely recommend M&M Construction/ Drainage Pros. They have also helped put me in touch with other colleagues for tree work and plumbing who are reliable and cost effective.
AJ & Neal were awesome. They were professional, considerate of the surroundings, and always willing to stop and pause their work if I had any questions. We really haven't had any significant rainfall, but after watching them perform the install of the downspout tie-ins and perforated pipe...I have no doubt my issues of water seepage should be gone.
I definitely recommend AJ to anyone, and will be sure to use them again in the future.
AJ came in and was able, right off the bat, to assess the issues and come up with the best solution for our backyard. The drainage and pooling was due in part to the crumbling retaining wall that lead the backyard to slop towards the house. AJ proposed that we fix our drainage issues by installing drainage behind a rebuilt retaining wall that would pick up surface water, install 60 feet of pvc pipe to pick up our 3 downspouts, and the drainage system behind the retaining wall, as well as install 20 feet of channel drain between the rebuilt patio and the house. Not only is our drainage issue resolved but our backyard looks amazing.
As previously stated we had the retaining wall rebuilt and we also had our bluestone patio that had been ruined by the pooling rebuilt (we extended it an additional five feet) as well as added a new second tier bluestone area that we now use for grilling. The craftsmanship on the retaining wall, the new bluestone patio and second tier look fantastic and we could not be happier with the finished product.
Finally, we also had major overgrowth in the yard that AJ and crew cleared out, which creating a much more usable space in our backyard. Our backyard is completely transformed.
AJ is knowledgeable and professional. From start to finish AJ was clear on what needed to be done, and keep the cost down. He kept us updated throughout the whole process and any questions I had was met with a quick response from Anthony. I cannot recommend them enough.
The drains were done in one day. Due to very sandy soil, he came back the next day with topsoil and then was able to put in seed. The job was done professionally and the installers were friendly and knowledgeable. The site was cleaned up and all I have to do is water the seed. He assured me that if there were any problems whatsoever, I should let him know and he will come out and see to it. I am very pleased and it all went smoothly.
list as well as to express my satisfaction with the work done by M & M
Construction at my home in Hartford. We
have a 100 year old house which one rainy day flooded in the basement ? the first
time this had happened in the 15 years we have owned the house. The flooding was not rainwater, it was backed
up sewage!!! We had a local plumber,
suggested by friends, check it out as an emergency and after hours and hours of
expensive manipulation managed to cause the backed up sewage to drain and
identified that a main sewage line had partially separated. The problem was however not solved and with
the next rainstorm flooding repeated in the basement as well as through the
kitchen sink, which caused the entire hardwood floor to buckle. A repeat visit by the same plumber claimed
that this was an entirely new problem!
Repeated calls to have this and another plumbing services to address the
problem were futile.
Searching Angie?s list for service providers to replace the
sewer line led us to M & M Construction.
On line reviews of them were very favorable, but we did not know anyone
for whom they had done any work. We got
in touch with Anthony (Principal with the company) and he immediately came out to examine the site and provided
us with an estimate and work proposal.
We took a chance on the fact that reviews of Anthony?s were a reflection
of what to expect. He promptly began the
work as proposed. Searches at the MDC for
layouts of the sewage line turned up negative.
The only record on file was the point at which the house connects to the
city sewage system. They began work from
the property edge and found a drain line.
Went through the entire process of replacing the line but when tested
the problem had not been solved! So
Anthony and his crew after putting a camera down, identified the brake point of
the sewage line and it turned out that the house has two lines that tie into
the a single line under the sidewalk. So
they re-dug, found the second line and replaced it at no additional cost to
us! It was a lot of work, and during
this process Anthony kept us fully informed.
During this ongoing work, our trust in Anthony grew, and
knowing that we needed a new roof, we asked Anthony if he knew anyone who could
redo the roof. To our surprise, he
collaborates with a roofer on roof work.
We visited sites where they were replacing a roof and had good opinions
of their work from the homeowner. We
contracted Anthony to redo the roof! The
roofers did a very good job and we are very happy with the work.
As we also needed a new driveway due to flooding in the rear
of the house, and knowing that Anthony had the heavy equipment necessary for
excavation work, we engaged him on another project to redo the driveway and
redesign the parking area behind the house.
Working with him we designed a permeable paver parking area, with
permeable pavers lining the driveway.
The layout of the pavers and the driveway was completed before the
winter snows and now what is left is touch ups to complete the project and grow
grass in the permeable pavers. Heavy
rains in the Fall that would normally have resulted in major flooding in the
rear of the house are a thing of the past!
The snow melts that have recently occurred resulted in no flooding giving
us confidence of a job well done.
Planting grass where the work was done and other minor touchups still
remain for the spring which we are fully confident will be completed.
Anthony is trustworthy, a perfectionist in his work, and
very responsive to questions we raised during all aspects of the work he has
done at our home. I have told Anthony
that he is welcome to bring any client to see the work he has done for us at
any time.
Thank you Anthony.
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