We are committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!
"Matt came out and set up an annual contract for landscaping with a schedule for what was done each month($450/mo). They came out to mow twice in October then I never heard from them again! Except to receive a monthly invoice. I was supposed to get yard cleanup and two leaf cleanups between the end of October and December. When I received the December invoice I asked the office manager why I had not received my services for November. She said she would look into it and have someone get back to me. A week later, (12/15), I still had not heard back from anyone. I canceled my contract with them and all future work and I still never heard a word from them. Zero attempts to rectify the situation or to apologize. I do not understand how they can still be in business if there are other clients who have been treated this way!"
Maribeth R on January 2022
We are committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Call us today!
"Matt came out and set up an annual contract for landscaping with a schedule for what was done each month($450/mo). They came out to mow twice in October then I never heard from them again! Except to receive a monthly invoice. I was supposed to get yard cleanup and two leaf cleanups between the end of October and December. When I received the December invoice I asked the office manager why I had not received my services for November. She said she would look into it and have someone get back to me. A week later, (12/15), I still had not heard back from anyone. I canceled my contract with them and all future work and I still never heard a word from them. Zero attempts to rectify the situation or to apologize. I do not understand how they can still be in business if there are other clients who have been treated this way!"
Maribeth R on January 2022
Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."
Amy B on April 2025
Welcome to JM Concrete. We are the premier professional home improvement company in Virginia. We offer the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or series of projects, we are glad to be your number one choice. Please call us today to schedule your appointment!
"We hired JM Concrete to remove an old broken sidewalk and pour a new one for the entrance to our home. They did a wonderful job. They are easy to get in touch with and good at returning phone calls. They gave us an excellent price on the job. They were professional, courteous, and worked hard. We are very pleased with the finished product. I would definitely recommend this company."
Amy B on April 2025
At Ivey Mill Masonry Company, LLC, we value honesty and integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Excellent in all respects. Installed raised patio stone oatio"
Don Z on July 2021
At Ivey Mill Masonry Company, LLC, we value honesty and integrity and treat your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Excellent in all respects. Installed raised patio stone oatio"
Don Z on July 2021
Year Round Lawn Maintenance, Inc., is a Hampton Roads based residential and commercial lawn care company that has been in business for over 42 years. We are a full service lawn care company offering an extensive range of services from hardscapes and landscapes to water features and irrigation systems. We also offer full service lawn maintenance contracts. We have helped hundreds of Hampton Roads area home owners and businesses achieve their landscaping dream and look forward to helping you achieve yours.
"Excellent team. Professional and courteous. I would hire them again...."
Joe C on June 2025
Year Round Lawn Maintenance, Inc., is a Hampton Roads based residential and commercial lawn care company that has been in business for over 42 years. We are a full service lawn care company offering an extensive range of services from hardscapes and landscapes to water features and irrigation systems. We also offer full service lawn maintenance contracts. We have helped hundreds of Hampton Roads area home owners and businesses achieve their landscaping dream and look forward to helping you achieve yours.
"Excellent team. Professional and courteous. I would hire them again...."
Joe C on June 2025
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Bradley S on August 2024
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Bradley S on August 2024
Marlowe's We Care Company has been providing service in the Hampton Roads Area in Virginia since 1965. We are a family-owned business located in Newport News, VA that specializes in landscape design, lawn maintenance, renovation construction and commercial janitorial services to residents and businesses. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results!
"The front of my house looks better than it had all year. The workers were very knowledgeable about what they were about. Very nice and it only took 3 hours. I will be bragging about this service."
Kathryn S on October 2023
Marlowe's We Care Company has been providing service in the Hampton Roads Area in Virginia since 1965. We are a family-owned business located in Newport News, VA that specializes in landscape design, lawn maintenance, renovation construction and commercial janitorial services to residents and businesses. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the end results!
"The front of my house looks better than it had all year. The workers were very knowledgeable about what they were about. Very nice and it only took 3 hours. I will be bragging about this service."
Kathryn S on October 2023
Masonry construction with 20+ years experience that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about an estimate! we're doing a lot of foundation repairs, specialize in re-pointing steps, chimneys, walls and historic point up. 100% guarantee finish work, customer satisfaction is our goal.
"I had an incredible experience working with Palencia Masonry. They offered a great quote, started my project within a few days, and finished quickly. They built me a new step with a herringbone pattern that looks absolutely incredible. The rest of the repointing work also looks wonderful. 10/10 would recommend and hire again."
Marcy M on May 2025
Masonry construction with 20+ years experience that is licensed, bonded, and insured. We offer quality service at an affordable price. Contact us today about an estimate! we're doing a lot of foundation repairs, specialize in re-pointing steps, chimneys, walls and historic point up. 100% guarantee finish work, customer satisfaction is our goal.
"I had an incredible experience working with Palencia Masonry. They offered a great quote, started my project within a few days, and finished quickly. They built me a new step with a herringbone pattern that looks absolutely incredible. The rest of the repointing work also looks wonderful. 10/10 would recommend and hire again."
Marcy M on May 2025
Why choose Rock ArtScapes? There are several reasons why Williamsburg, VA area residents trust our hardscaping company. For instance: We offer free estimates We take pride in our attention to detail We make your satisfaction our priority We have over 15 years of experience Contact Rock ArtScapes to improve your property's value and appearance. We are Experienced and Creative Hardscape Designers. You can count on us for: Driveway installation services Paver patio installation services Retaining wall installation services Outdoor kitchen installation services Fire pit installation services Water feature installation services We'll work with you throughout the building process to make sure that everything we install meets your design preferences and that you're completely satisfied with the end result of your project. Call us today to create an elegant outdoor living space. We are YOUR UPSCALED SOLUTION FOR OUTDOOR LIVING!
"Outstanding professionals who did an excellent job pouring a walkway for my apartment."
William B on June 2025
Why choose Rock ArtScapes? There are several reasons why Williamsburg, VA area residents trust our hardscaping company. For instance: We offer free estimates We take pride in our attention to detail We make your satisfaction our priority We have over 15 years of experience Contact Rock ArtScapes to improve your property's value and appearance. We are Experienced and Creative Hardscape Designers. You can count on us for: Driveway installation services Paver patio installation services Retaining wall installation services Outdoor kitchen installation services Fire pit installation services Water feature installation services We'll work with you throughout the building process to make sure that everything we install meets your design preferences and that you're completely satisfied with the end result of your project. Call us today to create an elegant outdoor living space. We are YOUR UPSCALED SOLUTION FOR OUTDOOR LIVING!
"Outstanding professionals who did an excellent job pouring a walkway for my apartment."
William B on June 2025
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Awesome Amazing job"
Karen H on May 2025
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Awesome Amazing job"
Karen H on May 2025
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."
Robert H on May 2023
Paramount Builders takes pride in being your local home improvement contractor. Since 1991, we have served our local community by providing the very best products, warranties, installation techniques, service, and most importantly; your experience from start to finish. Our exclusive product lines give us the benefit of being able to extend our top-of-the-line products to you, our neighbors, with certainty and affordability. We hand-picked our exclusive products with you, your family, and your home's aesthetic and longevity in mind. All of our products were created to keep your home energy efficient and protected in every way. Our commitment to excellence does not waiver. We understand what it means to own a home, and we understand as professionals what you and your home deserve. We live each day by our mission statement; "Improving the Community, One Home at a Time," and thank you for continuing to trust us!
"Unprofessional visit. Showed up unannounced and we only knew they were there because one person stood 10 feet from our porch staring at us in through our living room window. My wife spent 10 minutes talking to them, they stated they had no business cards, they only had an appointment card but didn't present it. Honestly when you show up at someone's house you need some sort of identifier if your walking door to door in casual clothes. After the uncomfortable dead stare through the windows my wife and i have decided to post a No Solicitors sign. They didn't take no for an answer at first, pushing with more questions to circumvent the no she gave, as well as interrupted our dinner, as they showed up right at 6pm."
Robert H on May 2023
Most professional brick step replacements require three to five working days to complete. The process begins with demolition of existing structures, followed by foundation preparation, brick installation, and finishing touches.
Weather conditions, project complexity, and the contractor's schedule can all influence the timeline. Simpler projects with fewer steps may finish more quickly, while elaborate designs or unexpected structural issues could extend the process by several days.
Spring and fall provide ideal conditions for masonry work, with moderate temperatures that allow proper mortar curing. Summer installations may require special precautions to prevent materials from drying too quickly in extreme heat, while winter projects face challenges in freezing conditions that can compromise mortar integrity.
Beyond weather considerations, scheduling during a mason's less busy season might result in more attentive service and potentially better pricing.
Permit requirements vary significantly by location. Many municipalities require permits for structural changes to entrances, especially if you're modifying the size, configuration, or adding features like railings.
The permitting process involves submitting plans, paying a permit fee, and scheduling inspections. Professional contractors often handle these requirements as part of their service. Check with your local building department before beginning work to avoid potential fines or complications.
Maintaining brick steps involves regular sweeping to remove debris, prompt cleaning of spills or stains, and annual inspection of mortar joints for signs of deterioration. During winter, use calcium chloride-based ice melt products rather than rock salt, which can damage brick surfaces.
Avoid high-pressure washing, which may erode mortar joints over time. With proper care and occasional maintenance like repointing (replacing deteriorated mortar), quality brick steps can last decades before requiring significant repairs.