March 5, 2025

By Clementina Verge

Andy Savage’s career, spanning four decades, has established him as a key figure in the Tri-State Area’s construction industry, specializing in transforming high-end properties with his unique approach to landscape design.

A native of Amenia, N.Y., Savage moved to Connecticut in 1984, and founded his masonry business in Sharon. In 2000, he rebranded it as Savage Construction, reflecting its expanding scope and evolution. 

“Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working on a variety of fascinating projects,” he reflects. “From building stone and brick homes to crafting custom fireplaces and masonry structures. But I most enjoy designing custom landscapes.”

Savage’s portfolio showcases a variety of creations: from a wood-burning oven and indoor grilling area of a kitchen that won him recognition in House Beautiful magazine, to strategically placed boulders that create magnificent hardscapes, and impressive fireplaces that add luxury and warmth, whether indoors or out. 

His masonry work also includes columns and pergolas that beautify pool areas and expand living spaces throughout the region, along with services for maintenance, repairs, and historic restorations.

His philosophy of success is rooted in a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship.

“High quality is what keeps us separate from the competition,” he notes. “It’s the only way to be successful for decades: Your quality has to be better than the rest.”

For Savage, the satisfaction derived from his work extends beyond client approval. The opportunity to express creativity while building lasting, meaningful structures is deeply fulfilling. 

“This business allows my creative side to thrive,” he shares, emphasizing his love for hardscapes and landscapes. “There’s instant gratification when you complete terrace walls, place plantings. Suddenly, you’ve not only enhanced and added value to a property, but to someone’s life.”

The blend of artistic expression and tangible results makes the work meaningful, both in the visible transformation of spaces and in the lasting impact it has on clients.

Judy Murphy of Old Farm Nursery, a longtime collaborator in Lakeville, affirms this sentiment, praising Savage for his professionalism, knowledge, and reliability. 

“Andy’s ability to keep a promised schedule and budget is nothing short of a blessing in projects when there are deadlines,” she notes. “I have worked with him on projects as simple as a stone walk to multimillion dollar projects that involve stone buildings, water slides, spiral staircases, and terraces. Andy’s love for the work and his consistent effort to do the best job that can be done are rare and honorable characteristics.”

Savage does not take all the credit, praising his team, and crediting timeless principles for his business longevity: good relationships, customer care, and hard work. 

“You are only as good as the people around you,” he says, proudly acknowledging his crew and reflecting on a recent return to a property he serviced 20 years earlier. “We strive to hire only the best, and to keep our clients happy. When you execute something at a high level, its longevity is another level of reward. As it ages, as the patina sets in, it actually becomes more beautiful with time.” —savageconstructioninc.com