By Happy Gappsi Customer
Gappsi has completed two major projects for us in the past several years. Giuseppe Abbrancati created our back patio 7 years ago and it looked like the ones in all of the catalogs – still does. This is no coincidence since most of those gorgeous patios you see in Nicolock catalogs were built by Giuseppe. When it came time to install an in-ground pool, we called Giuseppe right away. Once again, the back yard was transformed into something out of a magazine. Everyone comments on how beautiful the pool and waterfall are and how the patio ties it all together. The best part however, is that both projects started and ended on time. They were here everyday by 8AM and worked a full day. There were none of the horror stories you usually hear about contractors not showing up for days at a time. It is a truly professional operation.

By Happy Gappsi Customer
Job Overview: After interviewing several contractors in June 2006, we selected Gappsi, to update our landscaping. The job included the installation of patios for the front and backyards, a new driveway, a 90 ft walkway on the side of the house and being at a higher elevation than our neighbor, a 90ft retaining wall on our property line. In short, Giuseppe and his crew demonstrated an excellent job attitude and did an excellent job using Nicolock products.——Job Planning: After visiting the showroom and reviewing the videos, building material samples, and speaking to Giuseppe about our project, we gained the confidence to go to the next step. Giuseppe visited our work site to get further details, to take measurements and to discuss options for consideration. A few days later he generated a blueprint to scale for a sit down review in his office. At the time, Gappsi appeared to be the only contractor that did this. We discussed the details and made some changes. Giuseppe was very insightful, creative and accommodating. For example, since our neighbor already had stonework done by some other contractor, we wanted our retaining wall to match their stonework. We would not see this part of the wall. For the part of the wall that we would see, we wanted to select a different stone that wrapped around to the front of our yard. Other contractors said “what do you care what your neighbors will see in their yard. It is your wall.” Giuseppe saw our point and said “no problem”. He physically matched two different style stones at the corner of the wall.———-Cost: Gappsi was a little more expensive than other contractors, but there were no mistakes and we got what we wanted – a high quality professional job.———Schedule / Quality: Giuseppe came the first day and discussed the job with the crew where they worked 10hrs each day following the blueprint and resolving any questions with Giuseppe by mobile phone. Finishing the job when they said they would, I felt the project was under control at all times. The crew leader was very polite and interacted very well with us. The crew was very skilled at their trade with much attention to detail. All of the materials were neatly stored at the work site and the tools were securely kept in a mobile trailer. At project completion, we were equally impressed with an excellent project clean up. Giuseppe came by to inspect the work and make sure all went well.———–Job Follow Up: After 4 years, some patio bricks shifted up due to water build up and freezing. We called Gappsi and they fixed the bricks at no charge when they cycled through our area. We have seen no other problems.———Recommendation: I would highly recommend Gappsi, for your project as they will work with you during the design and follow up if there is a problem. Giuseppe really does care about his work and your satisfaction. How refreshing. I hope this helps. TonyD

By Happy Gappsi Customer
It is a no brainer for me to endorse Gappsi. Over the summer I had work done on my pool and the surrounding area. I approached several contractors to provide ideas and concepts for the major renovation that I had planned. I selected Gappsi and was not disappointed. The job was handled in a professional manner. Questions were answered, work was done as promised. My backyard was transformed into a park environment. We used the backyard from the day the project was finished until October. I am planning additional work and will be calling on Giuseppe at Gappsi once again. Pat Biancaniello

Guiseppe is an exceptionally talented, professional, and creative natural stone designer. He has a wealth of expertise in his craft and a most artistic eye for stone design. He demonstrates great integrity in his work and it is always of the highest quality. We are among his multitude of appreciative clients, praising his dynamic work ethic and his consistent professionalism

By Happy Gappsi Customer
“Giuseppe and the team at Gappsi did an incredible job on our backyard, including installing a beautiful pool with an automatic cover, an amazing brick paver patio, and landscaping. We were extremely happy with the work they did, and the effort put into the design work. We’ve gotten nothing but compliments on the work and would highly recommend Gappsi to others