River Stonework & Design can help create a path where a person’s creative ideas are realized, literally, as they are a full-service company providing professional stonework and pavers for their clients.
Phillip Raposo started the business, which is located at 8570 Philips Highway in Jacksonville, in 2007.
“We wanted to promote an outdoor living lifestyle by enjoying the contact with nature, neighbors and family,” Raposo said.
Raposo immigrated from Brazil and learned to speak English and is now living the “American dream” and thriving as a business owner in his new home of the United States.
“Our journey wasn’t easy, but it fueled our passion for excellence,” Raposo said. “We handpick team members who share our drive. No outsourcing here, we have our own skilled crew, trusted and proven.”
According to Raposo, from the very beginning the mission of the business was to promote the wellbeing of our customers.
“We are committed to valuing our employees, listening to our clients, and operating under the ideals or moral integrity, quality and accountability,” Raposo said. “This commitment leads our paving contractors to provide the highest quality service and promote unforgettable moments for our clients.”
And he believes that nothing creates wellbeing much better than being outside and enjoying the fresh air, especially in a place like Florida.
That belief is still as strong today as it ever has been, and it remains the primary reason why he enjoys doing what he does for a living.
He felt like the best way to get people to enjoy and spend time outside is to help them accomplish a much more comfortable environment in which to spend their outdoor time in.
This is something that has spread to the nearly 40 employees and subcontractors that take part in certain projects.
“We take care of everything from the design and construction, down to the flowerpots,” Raposo said. “No detail is overlooked, which gives our paving contractors a leading edge over the competition.”
River Stonework & Design has a variety of outdoor living specialties, including patios, outdoor kitchens, pool decks, pergolas, gazebos, screen enclosures, driveways, walkways, seating walls, benches and retaining walls.
According to Raposo, the array of design options they offer is not the only thing that sets the company apart, as they also strive for there to be quality and accountability associated with each project.
“Accountability is a key to success in the construction business,” Raposo said. “Every customer should feel special, understood, valued, and above all, they should feel like they're your only customer. It's more likely that your customer will be a repeat one if you treat each and every one this way.”
River Stonework was voted a 2022 “Neighborhood Favorite” by Nextdoor.com. Other awards include winning the 2018 Super Service Award by Angi.com (formerly Angie’s List), a 2022 Best of Florida nominee to go with them being “top-rated” on Google and Facebook.
Their commitment to making sure their customers have the best experience possible also includes offering a five-year warranty, budget-friendly options and helping a customer discover what the best project is for their needs and budget.
“We strive to help you to achieve the outdoors of your dreams,” Raposo said. “We provide all assistance to regular loans and private payment plans domestically. We strongly believe it is possible to do business based on trust and goodwill.”
