JOB: Front porch demo and re-build…read more PROS: The cost was reasonable. They completed the work quickly once the work began. CONS: Communicating with the scheduling team was frustrating. After the contract was signed, we didn't get a start date until the day before (despite a few requests to confirm). This happened twice. You can expect quick and efficient work from the guys working, but don't count on it from the schedulers.

Mark from Framar is straightforward, honest and forthright. They do work for us in the past, and…read morethis year came out and told us that we don't need any repairs done! How's that for a great quote? He also noticed a couple loose boards and insisted on screwing them down for me before he left. You just don't get that kind of service these days... Unless you hire these guys which I recommend you do.

I cold called Rico's Masonry because I need some tuck pointing work on a chimney and 2-brick walls…read more Found them on a google search for masonry near me. They responded quickly and met me at my home to discuss what I felt the issues where. I immediately knew that he grasped what was needed and explained fully his approach to remediate the issues. Came back quickly with a quote, which I immediately accepted as fair.That gave me the confidence that this was the correct company for my needs. They started work several days later, on time, and completed all the necessary repairs. Came back the next day to add the sealing coat in a timely fashion. They communicated well thru out the process. There is no question I would use them again and I highly recommend you consider them for your next project. Bring on the snow, Rico made my issues go away. Ken Lewin, homeowner.

Rolando and his crew did a killer job with Tuck pointing, brick replacement, glass block window…read morerepair, and rebuilding my front retention wall. I cannot believe how good the retention wall looks, plus they added pvc piping for added drainage. Great price & a great group of gentleman to work with. I would definitely recommend them and use their services again.

We own a tavern in the Old Irving Park Neighborhood and decided to take down the ugly paneling…read morewhich had covered our wall. Behind the paneling was an exposed brick wall which was in bad need of repair. I did my homework and got three estimates for the wall and decided to go with Thatch Masonry. I was very satisfied with their work. They worked around my schedule, did everything they promised. Very friendly staff, from Dee who answered the phone, John the owner, to the guys who did the work. Great Job Thatch!

We had water seepage problems all throughout our 6 unit condo, especially the bottom units. Once…read morewe decided that work had to be done we called 3 companies to assess the property and propose on the work. We received 3 proposals for work on the 6 flat building and we ended up choosing Thatch. I was very happy with the work they did. They ground out all existing grout, replaced it and then finally sealed the brick. We will use Thatch every time we need our condo sealed going forward. I would recommend them to anyone who lives in a condo that was poorly built and has weephole issues or seepage problems. West Town Condo Assn

I needed some masonry work done which included a tear off and rebuild of a cement window sill. MN…read moredid an awesome job with very high quality work! They were able to schedule us pretty quickly, and their price was fair. I'd definitely hire them again!

This is a great local mason in the city (right next to Home Depot North Ave). The owner Macario is…read moregreat to work with, as well as his son Jesus. They are honest, reasonable and always prompt. If they say they will be there, they will. Extremely reliable. I had them redo my complete facade, replace the brick and lintel above a window, pour a concrete shower base and cover radiant heat with a concrete floor. I will be using them to finish out the next floor and would HIGHLY recommend. I am very pleased with the quality of work and get compliments all the time on the facade they completed for me.

Whitney and the team did a fantastic job refurbishing an old heaven hill whiskey barrel that I had…read morein my living room. I was using it as an extension of my bar. I really liked it, but it was in a sad shape. There was a gooey residue on the barrel that would sometimes leave imprints on peoples clothes if they brushed up against it. And the barrel hoops kept falling down. Chicago fabrications brought the barrel back to life. They did an excellent job sanding and staining the barrel and cleaning up the metal hoops and fastening them so they would no longer slip down the barrel. And all that residue is gone. It looks like a million bucks and I would definitely recommend them for any projects you may be thinking of

Shopping local, buying local, turning to our local craftspeople for our needs rather than big-box…read moreretailers with products made in giant factories on the other side of the world. This is an important choice for our cities, and our citizens. In our house, we are thrilled to support Tyler & Team. Although our first project was small, a trio of gorgeous live-edge walnut shelves for a tricky hallway laundry lack-of-storage issue, Whitney made sure that we left feeling like the most important clients to walk through the doors. Not only did her experience and ideas make the project much better, but it was done in less than half the time estimated, with some amazing trivets provided from the scraps as a gift. No doubt that they will be our go-to team for all future projects!

Couldn't be more pleased with the Cabinet Refacing Chicago team!!!! Excellent family owned business…read moreand the pride of ownership shows in their work. They did a combo reface and new cabinets but also took on a whole remodel including adding a partial partition, plumbing, electrical and lighting. They really showed up for us and I highly recommend them.

Moises, Patricia, and Chris were great to work with, and their crew were thoughtful and…read moreprofessional from start to finish. They surgically removed our existing cabinets while leaving our elaborate stone countertop and vintage slate tile flooring intact--a most impressive feat, INDEED! We highly recommend these guys and plan on using them again for our next remodeling project. John Gleichman, AIA - Chicago

Leo is great. He does everything. He has been here 3 times. Totally recommended. I will be…read moreneeding him over again soon.

Tom did a great job on installing new microwave, fixing a pot drawer and fixing a broken bi-fold…read morecloset door. Came right on time and communication was good.

Sam and his crew at shield masonry & roofing inc. Was very helpful and communicative throughout the…read moreentire project explained everything supervise everything once Work was done. Everything was cleaned thoroughly. I will highly recommend them and use them in the future.

DO NOT USE - Unreliable Roofing Contractor - Nightmare!…read more We hired Shield Masonry & Roofing Inc. in June 2022 to repair the roof of our condo building and build a new deck on top of it. Unfortunately, our experience with them was a nightmare, and we feel compelled to share it with others to prevent anyone else from going through the same ordeal. First and foremost, the contractor used incorrect materials while building the deck. To add insult to injury, they charged us for more expensive materials than they actually used, displaying a complete lack of integrity and transparency. We mutually agreed with the contractor in advance in writing that the roof deck would be built with "Trex Transcend" composite decking in Rope Swing color; the contractor, however, built our roof deck with "Trex Enhance G2 Grooved" composite decking in Foggy Wharf color, a material of much lesser quality that is already breaking in some areas. To make matters worse, the deck construction was carried out in a way that now leaves our roof in violation of building codes. Not only did they fail to adhere to regulations, but they also neglected to inform us of these potential issues during the process, and when we let them know that their work was out of code, they did not apologize, would not fix their work to align with code, and blamed it on us when they are the experts. Furthermore, upon inspection by independent experts, it was determined that the roof deck framing is not structurally sound. We were advised that (a) there are narrow pieces of wood supporting the west side of the roof deck, which do not align with standards of practice in the industry and will pierce the roof's membrane as weight is applied, (2) the roof substructure was laid incorrectly, preventing the free flow of water to the scuppers, and (3) already, various portions of the roof deck are loose and detached from the frame, making the roof deck unsafe to walk on. This poses a substantial risk to the safety of those in our building and our guests. Throughout the project, communication was very difficult and minimal, and they showed little to no concern for our satisfaction or the quality of their work. When we raised our concerns, they were dismissive and unresponsive, leaving us feeling frustrated and deceived. We strongly advise anyone considering hiring Shield Masonry & Roofing Inc. to NOT HIRE THEM. Their unprofessionalism, lack of expertise, and disregard for customer satisfaction have left us with a costly and dangerous mess to clean up, including having to re-do all of the work. On top of that, we reached out for a refund, and they would not comply or even respond to us despite their defective, fraudulent and grossly negligent acts and omissions, and we will need to re-perform the work with a new vendor. Please learn from our unfortunate experience and look for a reputable and trustworthy contractor to handle your roofing and deck projects who is NOT Shield Masonry & Roofing Inc. Don't let yourself fall victim to the same nightmare we endured.