1 review Pickering, ON Joined 2017/10/24

10/10

Interlocking Stone review in Pickering

10/24/2017

I contacted All-Pro to fix my 10-year old driveway that was heaving the interlock. He explained what was done wrong with the original installation and what he would do differently to remedy the problem. The driveway was done quickly and at a fair price. It looks great!

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Approximate cost of services:: $12,000.00
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Company Response: We are so appreciative of your review which also creates the opportunity for a “teachable moment” for HomeStars readers. It was unfortunate that your driveway needed to be re-installed. Your pavers were still in good shape, so a re-installation was certainly worthwhile for you. In situations where the pavers are of a certain age and deteriorating, I decline the job — unless the homeowner ultimately decides to replace the old pavers with new ones. For the benefit of homeowners who are reading this, I have decided to provide a brief summary of your project which we completed 14 months ago (end of August 2016) …
1) Removal of existing driveway paving stones (800 square feet).
2) Cleaning of jointing sand from lifted pavers.
3) Excavation of driveway footprint 12 to 14 inches below existing grade.
4) Supply and installation of recycled concrete as base, topped with 1-inch layer of natural screenings.
5) Re-installation of your reclaimed paving stones on new driveway base.
6) Supply and installation of new OAKS Centurion pavers (approx. 60 square feet) on new driveway base. (To create a driveway border, and to replace old pavers that could not withstand the rigors of the lift and relay process.)
7) Supply and installation of paver edge restraint system.
8) Supply and installation of polymeric-type jointing sand between pavers.
And, at the same time, we replaced some fence posts in your backyard.
Thank-you, again, for taking the time to write this review! All the best, Angelo

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In the meantime, here's a little bit about our history and the kind of work we do . . .
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CORE SERVICE AREA . . .
With our office in Highland Creek near the Scarborough-Pickering border, and our 3-acre staging yard situated in north Ajax, we concentrate on projects located in:
> PICKERING-AJAX-WHITBY, and
> the east/southeast neighbourhoods of Scarborough (e.g., HIGHLAND CREEK, PORT UNION, WEST ROUGE, ROUGE HILL, GUILDWOOD, THE BLUFFS).
Please click on the thumbnail image of ALL-PRO Landscaping's CORE SERVICE AREA MAP in the PHOTOS section of this page.
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OVER THE PAST 39 YEARS . . .
Over the past 39 years, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. has been designing and constructing beautiful, functional custom landscapes for more than a thousand clients who have entrusted Angelo Tersigni and his landscape construction team with their outdoor living spaces and home curb appeal.
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ABOUT US . . .
FOUNDED IN 1985 BY NICOLA TERSIGNI AND 21-YEAR-OLD SON ANGELO, ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. specializes in working with clients to enhance the beauty and functionality of the landscape elements that complement and add to the enjoyment of their homes.
>> As sole owner and operator for the past 37 years, Angelo continues to honour the family values of integrity, diligence and quality that are at the very heart of ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd.; the company he founded with his father 39 years ago. Those values have stood the test of time and continue to translate into satisfied clients. And we are honoured that ALL-PRO is now being called upon by the next generation of our client families to help them with their projects. Angelo personally oversees each project from start to finish.

About 80 to 90 PER CENT of the projects we complete each year originate from:
1) previous clients who come back to us with ideas for new projects, and
2) homeowners referred directly to us by our clients (this doesn’t include HomeStars leads).

On average, ALL-PRO Landscaping has the capacity to commit to approximately 20 to 40 CLIENT PROJECTS EACH YEAR (depending on the scope of the projects).
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A FEW NOTES ABOUT QUOTATIONS . . .
Angelo personally handles quoting and sales. Hours of work are invested in a typical quotation. Rather than providing homeowners with a bulk dollar amount for the entire project, Angelo goes the extra mile by presenting a detailed, typed "contract specification sheet" that breaks the entire project into individual components that specify the materials/dimensions and pricing per component. The quote also specifies applicable warranty, HST and payment terms. Ultimately, for homeowners who choose to entrust their project to ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry, this quotation document evolves into the signed client contract, usually after a number of refinements to align more closely with the client's aesthetic and budget.
> At times during the season, Angelo may temporarily suspend quoting so that he can focus exclusively on current projects and on quotations already in hand.
In this scenario, our office manager invites homeowners to circle back to us at a later date if they are unable to find another contractor with whom they wish to proceed. She also compiles a waiting list of those homeowners who wish to meet with Angelo when he begins quoting again.
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IS ALL-PRO LANDSCAPING A GOOD FIT FOR YOUR PROJECT?
During the peak spring/summer period, we receive approximately 20 to 30 quotation requests PER WEEK, sometimes more.
Many of these we need to decline for a variety of reasons. For example, the project site is outside our core service area, or our schedule is already booked during the homeowners’ desired completion timeframe, or the project is not the kind of work we do.
When non-client homeowners reach out to ALL-PRO Landscaping to request a quotation, we are very grateful. We also respect their time and want to ensure that we are a good fit for their projects. So our office manager will ask a few questions before including their information on Angelo’s quotation request call-back spreadsheet . . .
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Q1. WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Each year, we must decline many quotation requests from homeowners located outside our service area.
Please refer to the “CORE SERVICE AREA” note, above.
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Q2. DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT COMPLETION DEADLINE THAT YOU NEED TO MEET?
Some homeowners are working towards a particular project completion deadline such as the date of a backyard wedding or the arrival of visitors from overseas.
> This is important for us to know up front, because the homeowner's desired time frame may no longer be available on our schedule.
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Q3. HOW MANY QUOTATIONS ARE YOU OBTAINING?
Conventional wisdom usually concurs that obtaining two or three quotations is prudent for homeowners who do not yet have an established relationship with a trusted contractor.
We respectfully decline to meet with homeowners who are obtaining more than three quotations.
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Q4. WHAT KIND OF WORK WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE DONE?
We focus on "HARDSCAPE" construction projects, such as:
=> patios, walkways, steps, porches, garden walls, retaining walls, driveway borders/driveways constructed with precast concrete products and natural stone products.
=> decks constructed with pressure-treated, cedar and composite decking products.
For hardscape projects, we can also incorporate the following:
=> sod, mulch, triplemix, riverstone, ornamental rockery.
=> synthetic grass (usually Rymar Durablade 95 S-Shaped Synthetic Grass).
=> fence and gate structures, constructed with with cedar, pressure-treated or composite materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence.
We do NOT install the following:
=> Asphalt. We refer our clients to two trusted companies.
=> Stamped/patterned concrete.
=> Extensive plantings. While we can certainly do some planting of trees and shrubs as part of our hardscape projects, we refer our clients to trusted horticultural technician-designers for extensive garden design.
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Q5. WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF YOUR PROJECT?
The HomeStars company PROFILE format includes a field for “PROJECT MINIMUM”.
> For prospective clients, we have set $5,000 as the minimum.
> For our previous clients, of course we are glad to come back to help with any landscape construction job, no matter how small.
> We appreciate that some homeowners may be unable to gauge whether or not their project would be above the $5,000 minimum threshold. Our office manager might be able to help with this when you describe the kind of work you would like to have done.
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MEETING WITH ANGELO . . .
Angelo's QUOTATION REQUEST CALL-BACK LIST is updated by the office manager. On that spreadsheet, each request she enters is tracked by initial date of inquiry.
> CALL-BACK TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo strives to touch base with homeowners within two weeks of the date of their initial inquiry logged on the Quotation Request List (unless he had already placed a temporary hold on quoting before the inquiry was received).
> MEETING TIMEFRAME: During the construction season, Angelo does his best to integrate quotation meetings into his existing project work schedule. Client work always takes priority for him — something which prospective clients are sure to appreciate. During the offseason from approx. December through March, Angelo does quite a bit of quoting for the upcoming season, weather permitting.

During the peak season, Angelo combines jobsite work with sales, scheduling, purchasing, transportation, HR, client relations and other aspects of the business. He is at the jobsites daily. Multiple projects are usually under way. Clients deal with Angelo directly on anything pertaining to their projects. He manages the project schedule, calculates and places the orders for project materials and determines crew member assignments each day in consultation with his onsite Team leader, Dan. His Class AR driver's licence also enables him to minimize production disruptions by serving as the supply lifeline for the jobsites: delivering materials from manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers (paving stones, flagstone, wall systems, steps, boulders, rockery, gravel, screenings, lumber, fencing, topsoil, triplemix, sod, etc.), transporting equipment and materials between jobsites and ALL-PRO’s staging yard in north Ajax, and hauling project debris to transfer stations, for example. He integrates quotations into this schedule.
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LANDSCAPE ONTARIO HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION (LO) / CANADIAN NURSERY LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CNLA) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a proud member of Landscape Ontario and the CNLA. We can be found on the Landscape Ontario web site at:
https://landscapeontario.com/member/all-pro-landscaping-carpentry-ltd
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BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) . . .
ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd. is a member of the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) with A+ rating. Review our page on the BBB web site at:
http://www.bbb.org/kitchener/business-reviews/landscape-contractors/all-pro-landscaping-and-carpentry-ltd-in-scarborough-on-1235758
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At ALL-PRO Landscaping & Carpentry Ltd., we take pride in our work. If you are looking for a Landscape construction team that is honest and reliable, uses quality materials, and will meet your needs and exceed your expectations, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you at (416) 281-7560.
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CATEGORIES: Interlocking Stone, Landscape Architects, Landscape Contractors & Designers, and Masonry & Bricklaying
SERVICES: We specialize in gently curving walkway, patio and retaining wall footprints and terraced patios and semi-circular steps, all of which require intricate masonry cutting. ............................................. >>> We help our clients "make a dramatic entrance" with their homes’ curb appeal. We can, for example, transform a builders’ plain concrete front porch and threshold with beautiful square-cut flagstone or interlocking pavers. We can also soften the lines of an asphalt driveway by framing it with an arc-shaped "cape" of pavers that extends across the front of the garage and down the edges of the asphalt area; or, we can install pavers throughout the driveway area! Strategically placed garden bed walls can wonderfully complement the overall look. .................. >>> And we can wrap that aesthetic around the sides of the house to the backyard to create a beautiful, private outdoor living oasis for our clients to relax, entertain, and enjoy precious family moments. ................................................................................................................................................................................... CONCRETE PRODUCTS & NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS: We construct our clients’ hardscape elements with quality materials, both manufactured and natural. .................................................... >>> CONCRETE PRODUCTS such as pavers, slabs, wall systems, coping, steps, etc. are manufactured by (in alphabetical order): Best Way Stone (BWS), BROOKLIN, OAKS, PERMACON, TECHO-BLOC and UNILOCK. ............................................................................................................................. >>> NATURAL STONE PRODUCTS such as square-cut flagstone, coping, and steps are from a variety of sources. We also install Natural Limestone Armour Stone excavated by Kawartha Rock Quarry in Buckhorn/Trent Lakes, Ontario. ................................................................................................ >>> As part of larger projects, we install Washed River Rock and assorted rockery accents, as well as sod, mulch and triplemix from various sources. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... DECKS: Our clients can choose from cedar, pressure-treated lumber or TrexTM composite decking for their deck installations. For decks that are attached to the house, deck plans must be approved via Building Permit from the appropriate municipal jurisdiction building office. We can recommend a BCIN certified designer to our clients who have not already worked with one. As an alternative to a deck, clients can opt for a raised stone patio-terrace. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... For larger hardscape projects, we can also incorporate perimeter fencing and privacy screening into the project scope. We install cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite fence materials, as well as custom-ordered ornamental iron fencing from Medallion Fence. We respectfully decline invitations to quote on fence-only projects. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... While not glamorous, grading and drainage are vital considerations in any landscape construction project. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Exterior lighting can add drama and elegance, while aiding in easier navigation of your property after twilight. Any electrical connections, however, need to be installed by a licenced electrician hired by our clients. We can refer an electrician to those clients who do not already have one. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SWIMMING POOLS: Different clients have different approaches to their pool areas. On the one hand, we design surrounding landscapes that enhance our clients’ enjoyment of their pool oases. On the other hand, we fill in pools no longer wanted by clients for a variety of reasons. ..................................................................................................................................................................................... SEO Keywords: Patio designs. Yard designs. Interlocking paver walkways and driveways. Flagstone. Square-cut flagstone porch. Natural stone. Steps and entrances. Retaining walls. Basement walkouts. Garden borders. Garden walls. Rock accents. Cedar, pressure-treated lumber and composite (TrexTM) decks. Privacy fences. Privacy screening. Exterior lighting. Residential garden installations. Front yard landscaping and regrading. Back yard landscape design. Swimming pool landscaping. Pool fill-ins. Property drainage, regrading and sod installation. Waterproofing. Ornamental iron fence. Medallion Fence.
SPECIALITIES: Intricate patio, walkway, front entrance, driveway and terraced garden wall designs.
WEBSITE: https://www.allprolandscaping.ca

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1985
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 6
PAYMENT METHOD: Preferred methods are Cheque or INTERAC e-Transfer.
LICENSES: Toronto ML&S Licences: Building Renovator. Driveway Paving Contractor.
MEMBERSHIPS: Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association; Better Business Bureau.
LIABILITY INSURANCE: Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION: Yes
PROJECT MINIMUM: $5,000. HOWEVER, we do our best to help previous clients with any size of project
WRITTEN CONTRACT: Yes
WARRANTY TERMS: Two year warranty on new materials (e.g., pavers, wall systems, steps) & labour. (Please note: Warranty does not apply to sod or to the installation of pavers on existing base.)

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Private User reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/28

Change in the back yard!

Landscape Contractors & Designers review in Toronto

10/28/2017

I was looking for a change to my back yard to solve a problem with a local groundhog. Angelo was doing some work next door and he gave me some suggestions and an estimate, Both were reasonable. The good thing was that he was able to work both properties together. The work was completed in good time and I was able to enjoy my new back patio for the whole summer, much to the dissatisfaction of Gertrude , my local groundhog!!!

Approximate cost of services:: $6,000.00

Company Response: Oh my goodness ... Yes, with all the construction on both properties, Gertrude the Groundhog felt compelled to relocate … which shouldn’t have been too difficult for her in The Rouge! Your project came together so quickly for her! I am glad that we were able to help you to bring your vision for your backyard to life. Many thanks for sharing this! Angelo

Mike Nasser in Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/28

On-time Professional Service, Excellent Workmanship, friendly Team

Design and execution of interlock main entrance and pathways; the work is beautiful and durable is maintained with minimum maintenance; it added a character to the property.
Another excellent job is the leveling, insulation of the area on the backside of the property

Approximate cost of services:: $12,000.00

Company Response: Mike! What a fabulous shot of the front entrance steps and walkways that we installed for you in 2008. As part of that project, we also camouflaged the builder’s concrete front porch with pavers to harmonize with the steps and walkway for a unified esthetic. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been nine years! Thank you for uploading this image with your kind review! We were happy to see you and Mary again this year to address your grading issues and install 3/4-inch clear gravel at the back of the property. All the best, Angelo

Dave B. in Scarborough

3 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/19

Deck removal and patio and steps installation

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10/19/2017

We had All-Pro remove an old rotting wooden deck and install a very large patio and steps in our backyard. They were very quick and efficient, and did a great job. This job was $9600.

Since we were happy with the results of that job, we more recently hired All-Pro to extend the patio even more and re-lay patio stones and gravel along the side of the house to ensure proper water run-off. This job was $2700.

They did a great job in both cases, for a reasonable price.

I would definitely hire them again.

Approximate cost of services:: $12,300.00

Company Response: Dave, it was so nice to work with you again this year, after having transformed your backyard about three and a half years ago. About 90 per cent of our business originates from client referrals and reviews, and from clients who come back to us with their ideas for new projects. Thank you for calling us back to extend your backyard patio and address the issues at the side of the house, and for sharing with the HomeStars community your experience with both projects. All the best, Angelo

Mike in Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/12

Retaining wall replacement- great job

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10/12/2017

I needed a retaining wall replaced- All-Pro worked with me on the options, explained in detail the work they would do, and was flexible and accommodating working with the fencing contractor who did the fence at the same time. Great work and attention to detail!

Approximate cost of services:: $15,000.00

Company Response: Hello Mike. Yes, your project did involve more coordination than usual — with record rainfall in April and May presenting the greatest scheduling challenge for us and your fence company. Ensuring sufficiently dry soil conditions for the excavation and installation of your stone retaining wall and other project components was our overriding concern. But we persevered! Your review of our work means so much to the entire ALL-PRO Landscaping team. Many thanks, Angelo

Satisfied Customer in Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/09

Landscaping Services

Garden Maintenance review in Toronto

10/09/2017

We used All-Pro Landscaping for our back patio and garden - we were so happy with both the company and the end product that we called them to do our front landscaping as well. Angelo and his team were extremely professional - on time, polite, knowledgeable and talented. They delivered on budget and always had great ideas to improve the design. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reputable and trustworthy landscaper. You can rest assured that the work is done right the first time.

Approximate cost of services:: $25,000.00

Company Response: It was wonderful to work with you and Richard again this year, after having completed the renovation of your backyard living space last fall! Thank you for entrusting us with the task of refreshing the curb appeal of your home with a new interlock paver front walkway, stone garden wall, driveway soldier course, and a four-foot-wide natural stone step with Armour Stone accents. Although a family friend had originally recommended us to you, it is important to note that you did further due diligence by scanning the reviews on our HomeStars page before deciding to contact us. Thank you for setting up a HomeStars profile in order to share your own thoughtful perspective with homeowners. Very much appreciated! All the best, Angelo

Gino D. in Toronto

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2017/10/05

Pool Fill in and patio replaced

10/05/2017

Excellent communication and implementation from start to finish. All work was systematically carried out with professional experience. The grading and patio work was done correctly to allow water to run away from house. You would never know there use to be a pool in the backyard. Great job by Angelo and crew!

Company Response: Thank you, Gino, for posting this review of the pool fill-in project we completed for you last fall and the patio and sod installation completed this summer. Our approach to landscape construction is indeed a systematic one. This includes pool fill-in projects … clients are usually quite surprised by our detailed specifications for how we prepare and fill pool structures. The materials used and how they are installed is vital. Clients are also amazed by the transformation and the amount of living space that they reclaim. Enjoy! Many thanks for your kind words. All the best, Angelo

Toronto Homeowner

4 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2017/08/25

Installation of Pavers

08/27/2017

We finally decided to hardscape our "tricky" side yard and called All-Pro for a quote and design ideas. Angelo offered expert advice and delivered a superior finished walkway that complements our house style and brick colour. Angelo's team was very professional and able to execute the design as specified in a very timely fashion.
The job from start to finish was exceptional!
We would highly recommend All-Pro Landscaping.

Approximate cost of services:: $22,000.00

Company Response: Many thanks for taking the time to assess the project we completed for you and your husband last year. For me, as a "landscaper," there is nothing quite as fulfilling as helping clients to transform areas of their properties that have been ongoing sources of annoyance or dissatisfaction to them ... or that may even pose potential safety risks. When I survey "tricky" problem areas and discuss design options, I have the benefit of 30-plus years' experience in hard landscape construction which I am always happy to share with my clients. Thank you for recommending ALL-PRO Landscaping! All the best, Angelo

Maurice in Scarborough

1 review Toronto, ON Joined 2017/08/26

Backyard Landscaping

08/26/2017

For two years, my wife and I would look with frustration at our unfinished, sloping backyard, left by a procrastinating, unethical contractor.
In August 2016, we met with Angelo Tersigni, owner of ALL-PRO Landscaping and were impressed. Right from the get-go, Angelo surveyed the backyard, made constructive comments and shared creative ideas for our landscaping requirements and budget. We hired him to restore beauty and “usability” to our backyard.

Client communication was prompt and specific. Angelo and his crew were punctual, professional perfectionists. Their work ethics were admirable as they worked with integrity, respect and pride in their work. They caused no disruption and needed no supervision. Clean up was impeccable.

We are delighted to have our beautiful, completed patio stoned backyard with a sturdy retaining wall, back, to enjoy once again.

We highly recommend ALL-PRO Landscaping. You can trust them to do a super job.

Company Response: Dear Maurice. It is wonderful to hear that you and Maureen are enjoying your reclaimed backyard living space! Your comments regarding the professionalism of the ALL-PRO Landscaping team certainly mean a great deal to us. Constructing a quality product that is also aesthetically-pleasing and within the allotted budget is obviously vital, but the client's experience is also a key priority for the team. Thank you! Angelo

G. E.

2 reviews Toronto, ON Joined 2017/07/07

Paving Stone Project

Interlocking Stone review in Toronto

08/21/2017

I have hired All-Pro Landscaping on several occasions.

Last year I decided to change the paving stones on the patio, driveway, front and side walkways. The cost of the project reflects the pavers I chose to use ( Unilock Richcliff). The pavers were beautiful when they were laid and they are still beautiful today.

Angelo and his crew are true professionals. If you are looking for an honest and reliable contractor then contact All- Pro Landscaping and Carpentry Ltd.

Approximate cost of services:: $30,000.00

Company Response: I am so grateful for your review, written from the perspective of a client who has entrusted us with several projects over the years. We just checked our invoice records to confirm that this was our sixth landscape construction project for you over an 11-year period: 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2016! Trust is earned, so choosing a contractor can be a bit daunting for a first-time prospective client. That’s why a moderated review forum like HomeStars.com is such a valuable resource for homeowners. Thank you for sharing your experience with ALL-PRO Landscaping. I am glad that you're still pleased with your paver selection which included a soldier course accent border using Unilock Courtstone pavers in dark Basalt to contrast with the Pebble Taupe colour of the Richcliff. Thank you, again, for your review, and for your ongoing trust. All the best, Angelo

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