Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2011
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I highly recommend Reformed Concrete for your garage floor epoxy project. We worked with Zach and he was responsive, helped us think through what options were best for our project and budget, and most importantly, delivered great work."
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Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The patio is perfect! Brent and crew did fantastic work the the patio came out just as we pictured. The surrounding lawn was undisturbed and new grass was planted where necessary. Fantastic!"
Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Project went perfectly as planned and matched the agreed upon drawing and contract. Work was completed in a timely manner and grass seed was spread in the yard following completion of the project. Brian always acted with the utmost professionalism, and was very pleasant to work with. He fully understood my vision for this project. Excellent job! Thank you1"
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Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"J&E Masonry completed a stone wall repair as well as a small concrete entrance repair for me, both with outstanding effort in all aspects related. Time to come out after initial contact, view desired work and provide an estimate was remarkable. Start dates were provided and time frames for completion maintained. Work was meticulous and cleanup exceptional. Thank you Edgar and Micheal-recommend without reservation."
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Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"Very willing to please and worked with us as we changed and added what we wanted. Worked with heat index over 100 many days. Polite, hard working, and we received a top notched job at reasonable price. We had a back patio, with step added. Front yard patio, stone all around house and stone added to bird part. Big job, perfect! Would highly recommend!"
+9
Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1975
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Installed waterproofing system for our basement. Professional, timely and easy to work with. The system is working very well."
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Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The basement waterproofing project which consisted of installing french drains and a sump pump went smoothly from start to finish. Everything was explained clearly, the workers arrived on time and worked throughout the day until finished, and cleaned up the work site. Would recommend!"
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Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Quick and good service. Itâ s been 5 months and Iâ m happy with the concrete patio"
Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Adam and his crew were extremely professional. The 12 x 16 concrete pad exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend."
+12
Serving Railroad, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"JDW was gas, professional, and flexible on my basement remodel. I am very satisfied with the project."
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