Get matched with top brick or stone siding: repairers or partially replacers in Franklinville, NJ

"Initial estimate was 5-8 days, but we were going in blind because the siding was not yet removed. After removal, we discovered all the remaining issues. The estimate went up as we made change orders but all the estimates were reasonable. The time eventually extended to about 3 weeks but the amount of work was definitely high. The guys made sure to clean up the rubble and messes they made every day. While having the paint stripper in the front was inconvenient, Pat stayed late to clean up and make sure we were able to get in and out of the house no problem. The pointing job looked great, and all cracked and broken bricks were repaired well. We have gotten a lot of compliments from neighbors about how much better the house looks now. Pat and Ryan are great masons and will do everything relating to masonry and stone. They are very straightforward about not doing carpentry or electrical systems, so if that's a part of the job, they can either recommend someone to help out, or you should make sure to handle it yourself. Communication with Pat is very fast and very clear. He will explain the details of the job to you very carefully, and will also provide careful records of invoices and payments. They are also very accommodating of various needs like access to the house, neighborhood requirements, etc."

"They came, did the work found a broken cap and repaired it that visit."

"John did an incredible job installing porcelain tile floor in our main floor half bathroom and the entry way to our house. He arrived on time for the estimate, measured everything, and suggested a diamond pattern for the entry way to the house, which nobody else suggested. He sent an estimate quickly, which was the best out of all the estimates that we received. The installation took 2 days (during a snowstorm) and he was on time both days. He took the toilet out, removed the existing flooring in both areas, laid the backer and tile, grouted, and cleaned up each day. The work is amazing, especially the diamond pattern in the entry way that he suggested. We've received so many compliments on both rooms. What sets John apart from most contractors that we've used in the past is he clearly genuinely cares about and takes pride in his work, which is not that common. We would absolutely recommend John and hope to have in come in for another job soon.
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"Excellent-Richard (owner) and Eric arrived promptly and completed the job in a most professional manner.  They cleaned the property, its beautiful."

"They will come back to replace the flute , very helpful joe and Brian."

"I emailed the company (website linked from Angie's List). Luis called me the same day and showed up to estimate the job the next day. A week later we met with the color consultant Joy. 100.00 very well spent. Four days later (Tues.) 2 men started removing wallpaper, prepped the BR and repaired where needed and one worked on the LR/DR from 9:30-4:30. Wed they covered the kitchen cabinets and worked on the LR/DR while one continued on the BR. Thur. men did not show up until 10:40, but everything was painted. Fri morning was finishing, inspection and payment. Men were very agreeable to any little place we wanted repaired or touched-up."

"I hired this company to repair part of my siding that was falling. They came in the same day I called. I really appreciate the work they have done."

"My initial impression was that this was an honest company and I had dealt with them for chimney cleaning before.  I still feel they are honest, but that doesn't mean that you will get exactly what you need.  And it does not compensate for the lack of care and professionalism in my opinion.  I had had multiple conversations with them about what I want vs. what they recommended.  I just wanted to a couple of broken stone tiles to be replaced, but I was told that they do not do small repair jobs, they want to "do it right" and address all the stones and grout throughout the three steps I have.  I trusted them to do a good job, so I agreed.  But, then I was pushed into having sealant applied to the stone, although I said multiple times that I didn't necessarily want that.  In the end, I agreed to the larger job and the application of the sealant.  The day that the job was performed, I came home and from a distance the steps looked nice and refreshed, but when I looked more closely, I realized that all of the broken stone tiles I had asked to be replaced were put back on as they were and at several different places the steps were not even level, including right in front of my house where water would collect and form an ice sheet.  It became clear to me that they were not supervised at all.  Upon my complaint, one old half tile did get replaced with a newer haIf tile. But, since that was not addressing much, I asked to meet with the person who I had been talking to about this project, but he could not make time to do so.  So, eventually, I made an appointment saying I was staying home from work to be available to speak face to face and he never showed.  He is too busy to spend 15 minutes with the client - who he is forgetting is at least as busy as he is, but is making time for him.  I was very frustrated with his behavior, and now I was forced to explain via email how what I had asked for originally had not been done.  All I wanted was to have a couple of broken tiles to be replaced and placed evenly.  They did everything but what I wanted.  I was still hoping to work something out with them, but all I got was a proud, unapologetic and defensive dismissal.  Instead of taking responsibility for their mistakes and working with me on completing it to address what I wanted to have done in the first place, I was told that it would cost them too much and that they wouldn't do it.  The honest part comes here - they refunded the amount I had already paid them.  I wish it could have been different and instead of losing their whole commission on the job, they could take a smaller hit and take care of their customer.  The only problem is that this was a proud person with a negative attitude, so he chose his pride over the bottom line and customer satisfaction.  I find this capricious and unprofessional, but of course they have a right to give your money back and not do the job.  Consequently, I was back to where I started, with the crooked steps, and the old broken tiles, looking for another mason to do the job. Sorry, Champion.  I really did have a really good opinion of you, before this whole experience.  But, you left me very very unhappy. 
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"It went pretty well. Overall the work looks good with the one issue being that in one spot the grout color blend with existing grout is not as good as Steve told us it would be. Positives: 1) Steve listens very well, is cooperative, responsive, flexible and knowledgeable in his craft. 2) He offered us several stone choices to replace the intercom and then he cut down the stone that we chose to fit into the wall. 3) He provided grout samples ahead of time. That said, in one spot near our front door where he grouted in a new stone the grout does not match as well as he said it would - so that is not as good as we had hoped. We wish the color was warmer to blend better with the old grout. 4) Overall the work is good. Obviously the test of stone work is how it lasts over time, so we don't know about long term durability right now. 5) Steve went above and beyond by agreeing to glue back in place a broken slat on a second story vinyl shutter - I appreciated that a lot because it looked bad and it was too high up for me to glue it. 6) Steve and his assistant cleaned up pretty well. Opportunities for improvement: 1) A better match on grout color. 2) Steve is super busy, our job was small so he had to squeeze it in. Steve had to reschedule the delivery of grout samples 3-4 times and reschedule the job 3-4 times."

"Everything went smoothly and the workers did a good job of cleaning up."