--- title: "B & L Construction" description: "B & L Construction says its work runs from commercial paving and underground utilities to sitework, septic systems and mulch and stone delivery. The compan" doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # B & L Construction **Trade:** Paving · **Address:** 756 Middlesex Ave, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 · **Phone:** (860) 388-9665 · **Website:** http://www.blexcavating.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 38 reviews across 5 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read B & L Construction says its work runs from commercial paving and underground utilities to sitework, septic systems and mulch and stone delivery. The company says it has been in business 33 years, and its BBB grade is A+. A recent customer says their driveway was re-graded, enlarged, given a new drain and finished with stone and block edging, and that John, their project manager, helped with the design and materials selection. A 2026 customer who described themselves as an engineer said B&L tore out and repaved a 5,000 sq. ft circular driveway three years earlier and that the asphalt had not cracked anywhere. That 2026 customer said the elevations were surveyed and laser measured and the base went through many rounds of vibratory roller compaction, and that B&L's cost was over $4,000 less than another paving contractor's estimate. A 2024 customer said a broken water pipe ran under a sidewalk of pavers and a landscape garden, and that Corey, the lead man, planned a repair that used special tooling to avoid digging there. That 2024 customer said a plastic pipe was replaced with a new copper pipe and the area was replanted with grass seed. A 2024 customer said B&L paved the driveway and created an additional parking area at their home in Old Lyme, then came back a few days later to spread topsoil and mulch around the perimeter. A 2024 customer said Alan at the company helped hunt down the stone color they wanted for a regraded gravel driveway. A 2022 reviewer who runs a landscaping business said B&L paved customers' driveways after their own work and left the sites neat and tidy. A 2022 Clinton resident said Connecticut Water chose B and L to replace the water lines in Clinton, and that their garden plantings were not lost. The company also sells landscape materials, and a 2023 customer wrote that it carries at least 40 types and styles of crushed stone. A 2023 reviewer gave one star after one of the company's men stepped into traffic on 81 so a truck could get into a job site, saying they nearly had to pump their brakes. Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0551244, as active, held by B & L Construction Inc. **Strengths:** - Driveway base work — a 2026 customer said the asphalt had not cracked in three years - No-dig pipe repair — a 2024 customer said special tooling avoided digging under pavers - Topsoil and mulch — a 2024 customer said they came back after paving **Concerns:** - Roadside conduct — a 2023 driver said a worker stepped into traffic ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.7 stars from 96 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B%20%26%20L%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJK6tYdNgi5okRwaeNtAp9lO8) — “Google: 4.7★ from 96 ratings” - BBB grade of A+ _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/old-saybrook/profile/home-improvement/b-l-construction-inc-0111-17002299) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - The company says it has been in business 33 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.blexcavating.com) — “Self-reported 33 years in business” - The company describes its work as commercial paving, underground utilities, sitework, septic systems and mulch and stone delivery _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.blexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): From commercial paving and underground utilities to sitework, septic systems, oil & stone production, and m…” - A 2026 customer said B&L tore out and repaved a 5,000 sq. ft circular driveway that had not cracked three years later _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GUlREZExZMnR5UVc5R1NraHVia3ByV2pSSk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFRTDdLY2tyQW9GSkhubkprWjRJMFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ B&L performed my 5,000 sq. ft circular driveway tear out and repave job 3 years ago and it is holding up remarkably well. The asphalt has…” - A recent customer says a driveway was re-graded, enlarged, given a new drain and finished with stone and block edging _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OSWN6VkZSR0kxUzNWdGRXaDVkMGxrUjJKU1ZFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNIczVFRGI1S3VtdWh5d0lkR2JSVEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Our driveway was re-graded, enlarged, new drain installed, and replaced with stone and block edging. John, our project manager, was resp…” - A 2024 customer said a broken water pipe was replaced with copper using a method that avoided digging under pavers and a garden _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOWQtUVJnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn9d-QRg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a water pipe break that feeds between a street side shutoff valve and my home. Since I did not have a protection plan, this was the…” - A 2024 customer said B&L returned to spread topsoil and mulch after paving a driveway and parking area _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1Z2RMcTdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICugdLq7QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had my driveway paved and an additional parking area created at my home in Old Lyme. The entire B&L team was very professional, friendl…” - A 2022 Clinton resident said Connecticut Water chose B and L to replace the water lines in Clinton _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXMVlybk5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDW1YrnNg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ B and L was chosen by the Connecticut Water company to replace the water lines in Clinton. We are residents of Clinton and were able to …” - A 2023 reviewer said one of the company's men stepped into traffic so a truck could reach a job site _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwaXNPVnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpisOVzgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Wreckless traffic navigation I am driving and one of their men steps recklessly and impatiently into traffic heading north on 81 going to…” - Connecticut lists its home improvement contractor registration, HIC.0551244, as active, held by B & L Construction Inc. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx) — “CT hic license HIC.0551244 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: B & L CONSTRUCTION INC” - Specializes in Paving _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GUlREZExZMnR5UVc5R1NraHVia3ByV2pSSk1GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFRTDdLY2tyQW9GSkhubkprWjRJMFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ B&L performed my 5,000 sq. ft circular driveway tear out and repave job 3 years ago and it is holding up remarkably well. The asphalt has…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiNkotRFVREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICb6J-DUQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great experience with B & L Construction. They paved our driveway a few months ago and the process was great from start to finish. They w…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1Z2RMcTdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICugdLq7QE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had my driveway paved and an additional parking area created at my home in Old Lyme. The entire B&L team was very professional, friendl…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPLUk3cjJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICO-I7r2gE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Excellent work on installing our new driveway. Their professionalism, expertise, and customer relations are top notch. I highly recomm…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyaU5yd2p3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xef947d0ab48da7c1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID2iNrwjwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I own a small family run landscaping business in town. We've been using their services for years. The staff is amazing to work with, very…” - Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.blexcavating.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): From commercial paving and underground utilities to sitework, septic systems, oil & stone production, and m…” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/old-saybrook/profile/home-improvement/b-l-construction-inc-0111-17002299) — “About (Better Business Bureau, self-described): B & L Construction, Inc. offers commercial and residential services: paving; aprons, drivewa…” ## License Status: **active** (#HIC.0551244, hic) — verified against the official CT state registry on 2026-10-19, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Official Website](http://www.blexcavating.com): 33 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/old-saybrook/profile/home-improvement/b-l-construction-inc-0111-17002299): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B%20%26%20L%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJK6tYdNgi5okRwaeNtAp9lO8): Listed on this source - [Local News](https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Learn-about-volunteering-at-Common-Good-Gardens-16962261.php): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B%20%26%20L%20Construction&query_place_id=ChIJK6tYdNgi5okRwaeNtAp9lO8): 4.7★ from 96 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · SD Anway · 2026-08-19**: Our driveway was re-graded, enlarged, new drain installed, and replaced with stone and block edging. John, our project manager, was responsive and very helpful in the overall design process and materials selection. The project also entailed engaging with another hardscaping contractor, which was m… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Hylinski · 2026-03-26**: B&L performed my 5,000 sq. ft circular driveway tear out and repave job 3 years ago and it is holding up remarkably well. The asphalt hasn't cracked anywhere even with huge trucks (180 ft boom crane, dump trucks) driving off the edges to do work on my property. B&L's sub-base preparation is far supe… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Irene DeBernardo · 2025-07-17**: B &L provided great friendly customer service! They were on schedule and my driveway looks wonderful for a fair price! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Andrea Rindone · 2025-05-31**: Thank you B&L for our beautiful new driveway! The crew was extremely professional and took their time to ensure that the job was done right. They arrived early and talked over the plan with us before they began. The driveway came out phenomenally and we couldn’t be happier! Would recommend B&L to an… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terry Camarro · 2025-05-20**: Great products, reasonable prices - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ethan Thomas · 2025-05-13**: Excellent service! Wonderful staff! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bill Russell · 2024-10-08**: I had a water pipe break that feeds between a street side shutoff valve and my home. Since I did not have a protection plan, this was the owner's responsibility. CT Water was excellent about coming out at midnight and provided a few names of contractors. They had to shutoff the water for a few days … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · jerry · 2024-09-14**: We had our old gravel driveway, regraded and done with new decorative stone. Alan at the company was very helpful in hunting down the particular color stone we wanted. The crew was super efficient, showed up promptly early in the morning and did a very careful and skilled job. They bought with them … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike Dunn · 2024-08-12**: Excellent Company. Reasonable pricing. High quality work. Have used them for several large commercial jobs. Real people with a commitment to Customer Satisfaction. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lisa Y · 2024-07-23**: Great experience with B & L Construction. They paved our driveway a few months ago and the process was great from start to finish. They were very responsive, professional and the driveway looks amazing. We also had soil and mulch delivery, which was great as well. Highly recommend. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-14T10:50:35.843Z. Cite as: B & L Construction — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/b-and-l-construction-old-saybrook) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/b-and-l-construction-old-saybrook ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)