Chris at CMC did a lot of work for us recently to transform our yard into a paradise. He and his team dug out our inground pool, installed pavers, installed an outdoor shower, fixed my fence and enclosed my deck. CMC did an amazing job in every aspect. He handled the whole job with professionalism and the highest integrity. I would recommend CMC for any job and look forward to working with them again.
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Your backyard in Howard Beach, built by one team
Waterside homes near Jamaica Bay that need durable, flood-smart hardscape. We design and build pools, outdoor kitchens, patios, lighting and landscaping, and handle the excavation, all with one crew.
What we build in Howard Beach

Pools
Gunite, vinyl & semi-inground pools. From the first shovel to the first swim, we design, dig, build and finish your pool, and the patio, lighting and landscaping around it, with one crew.
Pools in Howard Beach
Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, bars & pavilions. Stone-clad islands, built-in grills, bars, pizza ovens and covered pavilions, built to handle Long Island winters.
Outdoor Kitchens in Howard Beach
Patios
Pavers, porcelain & natural stone. Paver, porcelain and natural stone patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls, built on a base that won't sink or shift.
Patios in Howard Beach
Lighting
Step, wall, pool & landscape lighting. Low-voltage step lights, wall caps, pool and landscape lighting that make your backyard as good at night as it is by day.
Lighting in Howard Beach
Landscaping
Plantings, sod, screening & grading. Trees, privacy screening, garden beds, sod and final grading that finish the backyard and make the hardscape feel at home.
Landscaping in Howard Beach
Excavation
Digging, grading, hauling & site prep. Our own machines and operators for pool digs, grading, land clearing, hauling and site prep, so your project starts on our schedule, not a sub's.
Excavation in Howard BeachCommunities in Howard Beach
We come to you anywhere in Howard Beach, including:
- Howard Beach
- Old Howard Beach
- Lindenwood
- Hamilton Beach

We come to you
We come to you
We meet you at your home, walk the yard, take measurements and talk through how you want to use the space.
Free 3D rendering
We design your whole backyard in 3D, from the pool to the kitchen, patio, lighting and plantings, so you can see it before we build it.
One team builds it
Our own crew handles excavation through finishing, with one point of contact and no subcontractor hand-offs.
Enjoy your paradise
A final walkthrough, clean site and a backyard you'll want to live in all summer long.
Real reviews from real backyards
We had an amazing experience with CMC Masonry for our backyard pool project! Chris, the owner, was fantastic. His communication was perfect from start to finish, keeping us informed every step of the way. His crew was punctual and ensured the site was cleaned up daily. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for reliable, professional, and top-notch masonry work, we 100% recommend CMC Masonry!
CMC Masonry just completed building a semi inground pool and patio at our home. We could not be happier! We knew from the minute we met the owner Chris that he was going to be our guy. He is professional, honest, prompt, and easy to work with. His crew was always on time, worked hard all day and cleaned up at the end of each day. The workmanship and quality is excellent. They did everything from the pool, patio and lighting, to planting trees and sod. I highly recommend them!
I hired CMC Masonry to address a deteriorating brick walkway and install a new flagstone patio, and the results exceeded all expectations. From the initial consultation, Chris and his team demonstrated outstanding professionalism. The quote was transparent, detailed, and fairly priced compared to other bids. The quality of the masonry work is truly top-notch. The brick repair is seamless and the new flagstone patio is a beautiful, level, and structurally sound piece of art. If you are looking for a reliable, skilled, and professional masonry company, I highly recommend CMC Masonry.
CMC did the excavation for my pool as well as the backfill and pavers. Chris came over and went over the whole job before we started and was there throughout the project. They showed up when they said they would and didn’t miss a single day. From start of pool to end of pavers the process only took 17 days total. Everything came out great and I would recommend CMC to anyone.
Highly recommended! I have been dreaming of creating my very own backyard oasis and thanks to the professional crew at CMC I can finally say my dreams have become reality! Chris and his team were extremely respectful and tidy the entire time. After seeing the exquisite masonry surround, steps and patio area leading into my garden that matches perfectly, I simply cannot wait to show it off. It looks better than I could have ever imagined.
Chris was very accommodating and easy to work with from start to finish. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and was flexible whenever we had questions. What stood out most was how much attention he paid to the small details. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept the area clean throughout the job. The patio came out great, everything is level, tight, and looks really well put together. Would definitely recommend Chris!
Chris and his team did a great job installing our new patio around our pool. The team always showed up when they said they would, even worked in the rain. They were very professional and cleaned up after themselves. Work was high quality and we would highly recommend them!
Very impressed with every aspect of the job including the end result. The CMC team was extremely professional and finished on time and at the agreed budget. I obtained several quotes for the job and CMC was by far the most reasonable.
Let's design your backyard in Howard Beach.
We come to you, walk the property, listen to how you want to live outside, then send a free quote and a 3D rendering of your new backyard. No pressure and no obligation.