Anthony Peter Masonry

I’m happy to say that Anthony Peter and his crew did an amazing job with my driveway and front stoop. Anthony is professional, courteous, meticulous and a perfectionist with his work. I would definitely recommend his company.

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He came and gave us our estimate in a reasonable amount of time.  When we called and said we would like to use his services, he took a long time in getting back to us.  Finally, a date was set, he showed up promptly and completed the work on schedule.  The problem started when he took it upon himself, "as a favor" to remove and reset 5-6 Belgian blocks that line the side of my driveway.  I come outside and see that Mr. Valuri (owner/operator) and his crew have removed 2 blocks at the top of my driveway and 3-4 blocks at the bottom.  Said something to the effect that the blocks were loose and he didn't want the landscapers to feel bad that they loosened them with their lawnmowers.  He did this without asking me, showing me what he wanted to do in advance and getting my permission.  He just did it.  I thought it was nice of him.  After he reset the blocks (with mortar) and left, I looked at his work and saw that the blocks at the top of the driveway were set crookedly and the blocks at the bottom of the driveway seemed to be missing a half a block and he tried to stretch the distance between the remaining blocks by making large mortar joints.  What he did looks horrible but I didn't say anything to him at the time, because he was still working on the pavers and I didn't want to start an argument at that point.  On Sept 23, 2 days after the work was completed, I sent him an email (his preferred method of contact) explaining the problem.  He responded the next day, saying he was sure he could address my issues and will contact me soon to let me know my schedule.  Then a few days later, I noticed that some of the polymer grout between a paver and my house by the front door was gone, allowing a good place for water to seep into my foundation. I called him up and left a voice mail explaining the new problem and made it clear that I thought this was important to fix and that I would appreciate him returning soon. I called and emailed a number of times, to which he only responded once, on Oct 1 saying he did not forget about me and that he had to come back to my block soon because my neighbor across the street had hired him to do some work on his own driveway pavers.  After a few more calls, texts or emails, I finally realized that he may never be coming back, so I sent him an email expressing my displeasure in his failure to contact me and return and repair the work and saying that I would have to leave a negative review in Angie's list if he did not call me and schedule a definitive date.  That did it because he got in touch with me the next day by email,  Here's his response: "Dave, are you serious?  I told you when we talked that I would come back and address your issues. It was my understanding that you were aware that I had previously scheduled jobs on my calendar, and that I would come see you possibly in between one of the next few jobs. Until now, this was still the scenario. I did not feel that a daily report and/or conversation was required.  Fixing the cobblestones at the end of the driveway that your landscapers knocked loose with their machine, was something that I did as a nice gesture. But in all of the cobblestone work, all I did was reset your existing stones.The sizing and spacing of the stones is the same. If 1 stone is larger then the next, that's the way it was before.  Regardless, these issues that you have are minor, and throughout my conversations with you, did not feel like I had to rush there to address them. You seemed satisfied knowing that I was coming back to address the issues. So I can't understand where the threatening email is coming from. I'm sorry that you felt it had come to that. It's a shame, I thought we had a good relationship. 

So, if you would like to now go on Angie's List and make your complaint, feel free to do so. I have saved all records of the emails, texts, and conversations that we've had. I'm sure that I have handled this situation both professionally and responsibly. I'm confident that my records will show this."   Finally, on Oct. 29 I sent one last email asking if he was coming back or not.  He has not responded.  I also spoke to my neighbor who told me that Mr. Valuri called him and cancelled his job because of the problem he was having with me.  So he is not coming back and I now have to hire another mason to resent my Belgian blocks and repair the polymer grout that is missing.  What can I say.

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Came when scheduled. Did excellent job.

This provider gets an overall F rating!!!! Totally unresponsilbe, does not follow up, never replied back to several voice mails, and several emails. Good indication of what the overall performance would be and total lack of professionalism and lack of customer service!!!

Due to the rough winters we have been having on Long Island, my front stoops steps and handrail were loose and shaky (probably due to incorrect installation).  Trying to find a mason willing to do "FIX-IT" work was extremely difficult.  Mr. Valuri returned my phone call the same day... key words here is that HE CALLED ME BACK.  While I will not leave bad reviews for those that have not returned calls or emails, I felt it was the least I could do to write a good review for someone who did.  Mr. Valuri was extremely busy and would not have been able to do the job and since another contractor that had been personally recommended to me came through that day, we both were apologetic but it ended on a professional pleasant note.

I'm a very handy person and I usually don't hire contractors but I needed a large walkway installed and my driveway re-done. My next-door neighbor just had a similar job done with less than spectacular results; which made me a bit wary of hiring a contractor. We joined Angie's List and began to interview the top rated contractors. After meeting with four (4) of the contractors, we selected Anthony Peter Masonry. He was not the least or most expensive however he was the most through, personable and knowledgeable. I had issues with water from the rain gutters draining out onto the walkway and driveway. Anthony was the only contractor that offered a solution in the form of two (2) dry wells piped under the walkway and driveway. Other contractors didn't want to get involved with the water problem or felt it was acceptable to have the water drain across the walkway and driveway. This attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile sold us on Anthony Peter. It was the best home improvement decision we have ever made. Anthony and his crew were on site everyday and did not split their time between multiple jobs. I removed some bushes and trees while preparing for the installation and it made a bit of a mess, but Anthony used the spare dirt from the walkway and driveway to repair the damage. He went the extra mile to complete the job by moving some small trees and bringing in dirt to create a berm. He also brought in bushes and mulch to complete the job. I didn't contract Anthony for this work; it was his idea and the price was very reasonable. It couldn't have been any better; the job was complete and I won't have to spend all spring landscaping. My wife can't believe that it's our house and my neighbors all want
Anthony's contact information. After this great experience I will probably hire another Angie's List contractor to side my house.

He was very helpful with suggestions for what we had in mind, and what we weren't sure about. Took a lot of time to explain how he works, what products work together and was very patient in letting us choose color/products, etc. He was the only contractor we spoke to about the project that suggested we incorporate the drainage project into the project and it was well worth it.  He enjoys discussing how things are constructed the right way but is very open to our own ideas, style, etc. Discussed the project with us each step of the way to make sure it was what we wanted before continuing. Stopped by a few times before actually starting the project to discuss and show samples. Worked around existing stairs that we didn't want to redo in stone so that we'll still be able to replace them in the future. Also helped fix a small part of a wall in a completely different area that fell apart right before we fixed the patio.

We have lived at our home for thirty years and have dealt with many contractors and can easily say that Anthony Peter is THE BEST contractor we have ever hired! Anthony and his crew are not only highly skilled, creative, and professional, they are extremely courteous and personable as well. Anthony was on the job every day, all day, and worked with diligence the entire time. He and his crew arrived on time each day and Anthony did not cut any corners or take any shortcuts in completion of this project. He is genuinely concerned with creating the best result possible and takes tremendous pride in his work. In addition, weI found Anthony and his crew to be completely honest and trustworthy. It was a truly great experience having Anthony Peter work on our home and we highly recommend his service to anyone who is looking for a top quality mason.

I would have to say that Anthony is not only one of the best people I have ever hired, but also he takes extreme pride in everything he does.  He is a master mason and also has an extremely creative side.  He is on site everyday and watches everything that happens.   He works very hard as do his two wonderful workers.   I could not say enough about Anthony but the first thing that comes to mind is his pride in his work.   You would not find a better or more reliable mason so I want to recommend him with high reviews. 

This gentleman called and was extremely courteous in explaining to me that he would not be able to accommodate my needs for almost a year as he had jobs lined up through next year. He apologized for not being able to help me out at this time and asked that I consider him for future needs, which I would definitely consider based on his reviews & courtesy. He was in no rush to get off the phone & we spoke for some time as he explained his business philosophy regarding work & customer service. Although I cannot speak directly of his work, I feel he was sincere & would deliver on his promises.

Anthony assessed our situation with our existing patio which had grading and leakage problems.  He came up with effective solutions that met our budget - where others couldn't.  He kept things simple and explained his approach in terms that we understood.  We agreed to move forward and then we had to work with each other's summer schedules to figure out when the job would get done.  Again, Anthony made this a fairly painless process.  He accurately estimated the time he would need to get the work done and then worked around our vacation schedules and his own booked work.
Once the job started, his team remained dedicated to its completion until it was done.  Anthony Peter was on-site every day and very hands on (literally) with nearly all aspects of the project.  With regard to our grading/leakage problems, Anthony and team put a new layer on the patio that insured that rain would drain away from the house.  I can't adequately describe all aspects of the job, but in many ways - big and small - the team went above and beyond what was requested/specified in the original estimate.  One of Anthony's mottos is "I work the job like it's my own house".   Here are some examples of how he did that at our place:
* the team performed some landscaping at the areas immediately around the patio and walkway.

• * they applied a resurface coating to some concrete walls below the patio - to make them look good
• * they continued the job through a potentially dangerous situation when an unseen/underground yellow-jacket's nest

Anyway, the finished product came out great and has been enjoyed ever since.  After 12+ years living here with a mediocre / somewhat broken-down patio area - we finally have a beautiful space.  Thanks Anthony!

Anthony explained all the details of the job and the time frame he expected to be available to perform it.  He was right on time on initial visit to explain and estimate the cost. Professional, friendly, and courteous. His no job too small in his Ad is factual. 

Anthony spent a lot of time going over what we wanted done. He offered many useful suggestions. He was very easy to talk to. After we agreed on the price he offered some minor extras at no cost. The project took approx one week. He had a crew of 2 additional men working for him. Anthony was always at the job site and cheerfully answered all my questions even though he was busy most of the time. The job came out beautiful, even better then I expected. Thank you Angie,s list!

We bought our home back in 2009. We have done a tremendous amount of work on the house and property and as a result we have had to deal with a lot of contractors. Prior to finding Anthony Peter Viluri of Anthony Peter Masonry our experience was underwhelming a hen coordinating the backyard project. In addition to Anthony, we had requested six other Mason contractors to come to our home to talk about the project we needed in the backyard and provide a detailed estimate. Our backyard was very sloped and unusable, so we decided to Terrace the property by using retaining walls. Anthony was the first Mason to respond to our request to Angie's list. When he arrived he immediately started offering ideas. My vision was to install a retaining wall in the back of the property at 36 inches high and about 30 feet long and then have the middle part of the property flattened with a retaining wall of the same measurements below that. Anthony saw my vision immediately and started offering how it could be done properly and in our best interest. He brought over samples of stone we could use, he talked about the whole process and never left out any details.Ultimately, we ended up needs to install 48" high walls and the was after Anthony had installed up to 36" of wall. We needed another foot. He's an extremely capable mason, and when he would say, "we'll be able to see better what is ultimately needed when we get to that point", we felt confident he would be able I give us exactly what we wanted and needed. And he did !!! Compared to the other contractors overall. Anthony is the best we have ever dealt with. Of the six contractors we requested to provide estimates only three showed up, and only one gave a verbal estimate. The others dropped the ball and never responded when we inquired. One even told us we should install the shed before we installed the walls. Told us we were doing it all wrong. We knew we were managing this project appropriately and didn't call that contractor again! When investing a chunk of money into your home it can be nerve-racking. My husband and I looked at the total cost and realized that for what we would be getting we were getting a very reasonable deal from Anthony. We live in the town of Huntington and Anthony, multiple times, reached out to the town to establish the guidelines we needed to follow in order to have the retaining walls at code. With his guidance we were able to stay within town code but not need to file for a permit for the retaining walls. This was extremely helpful because navigating the town code can be a bit difficult. With his connections and knowledge it was very clear what we could and could not do without a permit. Once we finally set the date, Anthony communicated clearly to us when he would arrive how long his workday would be and what the whole anticipated procedure would be. Anthony also spoke with my next-door neighbor who was kind enough to allow us to go across his property in order to access our backyard and bring in the necessary earth moving equipment. Anthony took the time to ease my neighbors fears about the amount of impact to his lawn and bushes. Anthony's team removed quite a few bushes wrapped them in burlap and watered them three times a day in order to keep them healthy for they were to be replanted. He removed a large swath of fencing in order to bring his machine into our backyard. Each day, the job site was clean and all fencing put back into place. He started the job on July 7 and finished the job including an incredible cleanup effort on July 15. He had indicated he we be done by the 20th but he finished five days early. If you are going to do any type of Mason work at any time, do yourself a big favor, and give Anthony a call. He works as if it is his home. Thank you Anthony and we will be calling you again for our next Mason project. God bless you!

Anthony is one of the best contractors I ever worked with. The day he came over to give us an estimate we gave him the job before he ever left. He is very detailed,and takes pride in his work and reputation. From start to finish he was on site, not leaving his "guys" to do the work, he was right in there with them guiding them each step of the way. I have used contractors before that come and go from the job site to do other things and I don't like it. When Anthony takes the job that is his primary concern from start to finish. He worked from 8 am to 430 pm monday thru saturday. The job took a little longer than I had anticipated, but he promised it would be done by July 4th, and it was finished July 3rd at 5pm. 16 days total. He and his guys work very hard- they stay on site all day, eat lunch on site and clean up after themselves. Very courteous and respectufl young men. Anthony is extremely detailed, so much so, that he had a pool company he works with come over and fix a small leak he found once he ripped up the old pavers, and had my pool vaccuumed twice after the sand and dust got into the pool. He also laid some sod on my front lawn which was damaged from the dumpster. There were no additional charges at the end of the job. We spoke with him daily and he kept us in the loop and asked before he did anything that would impact the look of the yard.

He treated the project and the property as if it were his own.

The final product is better than we could have hoped for. Spending this amount of money is always stressful, but having Anthony do the job made it much easier. And we now have a beautiful new patio!



Thank you Anthony! I will recommend you to everyone I know-





update as of 4/18/15-

We had several issues after the work was performed- Antony came back a couple of times to try and fix, but then stopped returning calls. The issues consist of

1. the pitch of the patio- its a large area and although he explained to us how the patio would be pitched, it wasnt pitched correctly. Both sides of pool were pitched into the pool instead of away (he came back and fixed the far side so it pitches away) there are still areas of "pooling" even though he tried to fix once, but didnt fix problem. Being that the patio doesn't drain, there is alot of sand, soot, dust, etc. that satys on patio, making the look of bricks old and dirty. No matter what we do it doesnt get the debris all up.

2. The stairs he built are pitched to the left, if you look at photo you can see the steps are higher on right and pitch down on left. Along those lines, the finish around the sliding glass door where steps meet is unfinished. Antony thought my neighbor could come up with something to fix it, but isnt that his job? We now went through a very wet winter and i dont know if there is any water damage now behind the shingles and stairs. I sent him a text with photo of this in december or january and told him i wasnt happy. Never heard from him.

3. Lastly he put bricks and polysand to close to drain for jacuzzi and even though he came back to fix it is broken. I cant drain the jacuzzi without a portable pump.



Antony hasnt called or returned since October of 2014. For $30,000 cash I expect return phone calls and satisfaction.

Update as of 5/22/15- now that Anthony refuses to take any responsibility for the issues we are having and doesn't stand behind his work I am forced to grade him an "F". We gave him every opportunity to compensate us for the mistakes he made so we can have the work re-done but he refused to even consider it.

We purchased our house 9 months ago and have had a slew of electricians, painters and contractors here working.  Anthony Peters was a breathe of fresh air. He was the third mason I met with and by far the most prepared and best priced. At our first meeting he spent 30 minutes listening to everything I wanted and provided excellent feedback and improved recommendations. He left me with a book to help me choose the right color and size of pavers. I was so impressed that I called him an hour later to book him for the work. On the day that he said we would start he showed up at 8:30am with his workers and worked until 5pm. Anthony went above and beyond on our project moving drain spouts under our new stairs for better ascetics and when the project was complete he laid fresh soil where they had been working to make everything look its best. 
I think the true testament to his work came when my painter, landscaper and carpenter all complimented me on how gorgeous the new patio looked. I have happily passed his name along to my brother who has hired Anthony for his backyard and my mother-in-law who wants to change her pool patio. Thank you Anthony for the amazing new patio! We LOVE it!

From the very start, Anthony was punctual and very professional. Our first meeting, he was patient and answered all of our questions. Anthony also provided some very good suggestions for re-designing the front of our house that were cost effective. Anthony showed up the day we agreed to and he stayed on the job for three full days doing much of the work himself.  The finished project  exceeded expectations. It has improved the look of our home immensely.  Anthony also followed up immediately after the job was completed in response to a few questions we had
As I mentioned before, Anthony was professional and caring from start to completion. His input was insightful and  contributed to the success of the project.   Even thought it was not the largest project, Anthony made us feel that it was his most important job . If you are in the market for masonry, I recommend you contact Anthony . You will not be disappointed.  I just wish he did bathrooms!

It was excellent. They were very good and very meticulous.

I tried calling this contractor numerous times. I left several phone numbers to return calls with times of day. He left a message once, I called back again several times and have now given up.

We recently had Anthony from Anthony Peter Masonry do an extensive paver project at our home. He completely re-designed our entire patio and poolside layout in our backyard.  Anthony fixed the coping around the pool itself, created gorgeous sitting walls, and expanded and enhanced the design of the patio.  We had several people give us consultations and prices for the job, but we were still feeling unsure. 
One evening we were walking around our neighborhood and noticed a beautiful driveway that was recently done and decided to call the number on the sign.  He returned our call immediately and set up a date to look at our project.  From the first second we met Anthony, we knew he was the one for us!   He answered all of our questions patiently, was very kind, and never made us feel pressured or uneasy in any way.  Anthony spent a great deal of time discussing our options, making suggestions, and listening to our ideas.  He even set up appointments for us to view his previous projects.  Anthony?s former clients greeting him as if he was family; we were very impressed with this! 
Throughout the project, he kept us very involved and constantly adjusted was he was doing based on our needs and expectations.  Anthony and his crew were extremely professional, punctual, neat, and conscientious.  We have never seen someone so meticulous with his work!  Anthony treated our project as if it was his very own house.  He was friendly, courteous, helpful, and patient the entire time.  It was an absolute pleasure to work with him from the very first day of our project until its completion. 
Our backyard looks absolutely stunning and the results have exceeded our expectations.  We have received countless compliments on the transformation of our backyard?all thanks to Anthony!  The word has spread around our neighborhood and he has been frequently on our block doing other projects.  We highly recommend Anthony Peter for all your masonry needs!!!

It went well.   Work looks nice and I plan to use him again for some other work.  They did the work while I was not home and left everything neat.  IT was only a one-day job.

We received a quote for a retaining wall in our backyard and stairs to the pool. We felt he was extremely professional, knew his stuff and gave us options. He was prompt, gave us a quote the day he came out and offered options. The only reason we chose not to use him was he was unable to do the work until later in the summer. I wish we had reached out to him earlier. Seemed like a very good guy.

I was happy with everything.  His estimate was reasonable.  He was on time and prompt.  He was very courteous.