Color Stone

(10 reviews)

Glen Galis Concrete replaced our front stoop and added two stairs to the walkway. Before the work…read morebegan, it was very dangerous especially in the winter only having two steps to the front door. This was not even code in Kane County. Glen's installers were very meticulous and timely in getting the work done this past spring. I am constantly getting compliments from neighbors !

I had Glen quote me on fixing my concrete issues. He only offered me the option of removing and…read morereplacing my entire front concrete porch that has two cracks in it --one was jagged -- so did not look good ($5500). Another company came out, drilled down the uneven concrete and coated the cracks with matching concrete for $100. Is this a lifetime fix? No, cracks do re-open but even brand new concrete can crack over time. Then Glen said to repair walkway was $2500 (completely take up and replace so it sits at higher angle to front patio so the step up to the front concrete porch is not so high up. Another company put in a form and built me a concrete step that makes it possible to not replace the walkway, and then they filled in concrete imperfections and cracks in the sidewalk and left me extra concrete color, if it re-opens. My garage needed a new step (replace old wood one with concrete) and he quoted me $225.00 which is reasonable, and my side step had sunk and he quoted me $525 to replace it. The other company simply added a step to the side concrete, anchored the new form to the house, recoated original step and charged me $200. Their cost on the garage step was similar but they made it extra wide, so we can fully step out on it. I guess what I'm saying is there is more than one way to fix concrete, and Glen only does it the expensive way. If you have a large budget (I would have had to allot $8000.00), then yes, go for it. I also had concerns that all the drilling of the front patio would affect cracks in basement wall on that side and re-open them and queried Glen re that in the email (no response). Glen does not respond well (if at all) to emails, so remember to call. I think that he does great work, but remember it's only replacement work. He's not going to offer you any kind of "fixing" it work. I've learned through watching the other mason work, that concrete is fixable, also, by a home owner. It's fascinating watching him mix colours to match whatever imperfection needs patching. I now have fixed some low places and cracks in my garage floor myself!!

Coast To Coast Masonry Group

(81 reviews)

Coast-to-Coast did a great job fixing several small brick repairs around my house. Their quote was…read morevery competitive and fit me in their schedule in just a few days. Plus the work quality was excellent, the bricks they replaced matched up perfectly with the others.

Professional, well-mannered young man came to give me an estimate. I had 4 other estimates. One was…read morea little lower than Coast to Coast. The reason I went with them is because of their timely responses and attention to my needs. The other company ( I won't name ) not even a salutation or a thank you, in his correspondences. After Coast to Coast completed the job, I was thoroughly impressed at their work and care of my lawn while doing their repair work on a huge brick planter which needed repair. I would definitely use them again if need be and I higher recommend Coast to Coast for any masonry work!

Elite Chimney & Masonry

4.3

(18 reviews)

Super professional & courteous. I was amazed how quickly Lenny & his crew were able to replace 2…read morechimneys on my house. My old house (circa 1850) presented unique challenges to them, but their experience prepared them to easily accomplish the task. So happy with the quality & the appearance of the finished work.

Hired this company to do a partial chimney rebuild. In securing the job Lenny was very friendly,…read moretalkative and personable. After sending the down payment money, all those attributes changed. There was absolutely no communication between this company and myself and quite frankly I never saw Lenny again. My main contractor turned out to be a guy named Ethan. My main problem with this company was their serious lack of communication with me. They would call when they were already in route and leave little information on what to expect. I was supposed to know the ins and outs of a chimney rebuild with NO explanations from the supposed professionals. I never really had any conversations with them unless they didn't show up and I would call to find out why. My 1st impression was on the day they were supposed to start work here, after waiting 6 weeks, they requested to push the job back 2 more days. When I was not happy about that idea, Lenny said Ok they would start the next day. The next day Ethan showed up late, set up some scaffolding and then left at 10:30 never to return. Elite had successfully pushed my job back the 2 days they originally wanted in a very sneaky way, by pretending they were starting my job. I really don't appreciate a company that I have hired to act in such an unprofessional manner, thinking they pulled a fast one on their client. Nothing was ever communicated to me through the entire rebuild. Oh, but the day they finished they could knock on the door because final payment needed to be made. The invoice was in my email promptly the next morning. Previously they would maybe show up, maybe not a couple times with no explanation at all. This company felt no need to communicate with the client unless they wanted something. If I questioned something I was an annoyance to anyone associated with Elite. I was a non person with a checkbook to them. Not the kind of company I like to hire for a company with the highest quote! I could not tell you about the quality of the actual rebuild , I was relieved the stress was over. I certainly would not recommend Elite to anyone because in my opinion they are terribly unprofessional and did nothing to educate me about the process, did not like being questioned and after they received final payment reached out so they didn't get a bad review. Hopefully they treat the next paying customer a little better.

DuPage Seal Coating

(125 reviews)

I reached out to get a quote and heard back from Mike same day. He was super helpful in answering…read moremy questions and explaining his process. All communication was over text so it was fast and convenient. We were able to get an appointment within 2 weeks of confirming the quote. Mike came out to our house and finished a hand brush / crack fill in less than 20 minutes. The price was extremely reasonable, actually much less than we were expecting. He was friendly, professional, and efficient. Best of all, the driveway looks great. Other businesses and services should take note of how these things should be done, because Mike does it the right way. Will absolutely use him for all paving needs going forward.

Mike also installs and removes fences. He's been removing my half acre 6 foot fence by sections as…read moreit decays, for the last 2 years. Final section will be removed today, and he will sealcoat driveway as well. He's reasonable, he's prompt, he communicates well. Just the best!

Stone and Brick Masonry Group

(43 reviews)

UPDATED 3/11/26. Here's what I had to deal with ever since they redid my patio:…read morehttps://youtu.be/tA2aaeo_bbM Original Review back in 2024: Do NOT hire them to do your patio. I had them come re-sand and reseal, and the sand filled in is falling apart on one side of my patio as well as the edges in only a few months. They came a second time to try to fix it. Told them to let me know when they come because I want to be there whey they start so I can see what they're doing. I did not trust they were doing it well. They came out but didn't let me know and only after they had started, they came to me. That pissed me off, because I explicitely told them to wait until I am outside with them because of that and that I had questions. That request was blatantly ignored. Now about a couple months later, that sand is falling between the cracks and soft to the touch, I can literally compress it with my finger and I now have sand missing between cracks all over the place on one side of my patio again. There's no way they sealed that because that sand wouldn't be soft to the touch and able to compress with your finger! It's not only soft, they don't even put enough sand in it let alone forget to seal the damn thing. The second time they came out, they try to blame it on water, as if I'm an idiot (sure after a few months I expect this to all fall apart). There's nothing that would cause this. Regular rain shouldn't cause a $2k+ job to fail after a few months. The prior company who sanded this patio, the sand was not falling apart like this anywhere. Even after 5 years. Now I'm going to have to refill that sand and fix this myself. Maybe learned a lesson, just do this stuff yourself. Do it right the first time and you won't have reviews like this. Or customers that annoy you because you can't do your job well. They claim "warranties to match our underrepresented workmanship!". What warranty? I got no warranty and even when they come to fix the mess up, it still falls down. Anyone gets rain, even down pours. It's very clear what areas they did not do properly because the rest of the patio is holding ok. I expect a job to last a few years not a few months. Rain and nature happen, we expect this to hold up at least on average 3-5 years. I'm just going to seriously go back to Menards, there's a mexican guy there who knows a lot about this, and he's told me how I can just fix it myself and save money. He explained the different sealants, etc. and the pros and cons. That's exactly what I am going to do. No more hiring people for this. The ants are even crawling into the cracks now. Good times, right before it starts getting cold outside. So glad I have to spend a couple hours fixing this sh** now. I don't normally go out and rant like this but any moron can see this is not done right. More here on my actual patio, see the problem first hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm8h2ZUq88A How it's supposed to be: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMu1l2ure4M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRGi6xa9ALo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi-KeIcv-Kk You do your customers right. You f up the job, you redo it. I expect the craft to be done well. You make mistakes, you fix it. You don't just tell people it is what it is and make excuses like you did with me after the fact.

They were professional fixed and tuck-point the chimney. They finished when they said they would…read more Also cleaned up and was respectful to neighbors the chimney was near the property line.

Summit Masonry

(16 reviews)

The finished product!! I highly recommend SUMMIT MASONRY!! Professionally done at a fair price!!read more

Mario gave me the best price on a project and came out to complete it within a week of approval. He…read morewas easy to communicate with and his crew was tidy and efficient. I look forward to working with him again!

Real Seal Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair

(321 reviews)

These guys rock. Fixed two foundation cracks we had that were leaking. Quick and transparent…read morepricing and communication, too.

We contracted this company to install stilts on our home, which required removal and reconnection…read moreof downspout drainage pipes. After the work was completed, we found sections of the drainage piping left exposed above ground rather than properly buried as they were prior to the project, raising concerns about freezing and potential damage in winter. We contacted the company multiple times and provided photos. While they state they performed follow-up work and that the system is functional, we were not provided a resolution that addresses the exposed piping or returns it to its original buried condition. There is a disagreement regarding responsibility for final grading and restoration. Based on this experience, I would not recommend them to others.

312 Masonry

(42 reviews)

We recently hired 312 Masonry to completely tear down and rebuild our entire parapet wall--a job…read morethat came with some serious challenges due to the height, tight access, and tricky location on our property. From start to finish, the team handled everything professionally, safely, and with outstanding craftsmanship. Their attention to detail was impressive--clean lines, solid mortar work, and a beautiful finished look that really elevated the whole building. I highly recommend 312 Masonry. We couldn't be happier with the results and would use them again in a heartbeat!

312 Masonry was fantastic to work with. They replaced seven rusted basement window lintels,…read morerepaired cracked brickwork, rebuilt our basement stairs, and tuck pointed our chimney--all with excellent craftsmanship. They also fixed a front column that had mismatched bricks from an old repair by reusing original bricks from the window work. The result looks seamless, as if it's always been that way. Professional crew, beautiful results, fair pricing--312 Masonry truly stands out. Highly recommend!

Royal Falcon Enterprises

(4 reviews)

We have worked with Royal Falcon for 4 projects over the last 6-7 years, doing about a project a…read moreyear. We started with a stone wall and stone fireplace and found his work to be excellent. He got the job done under a difficult and strict timeline and his price was reasonable. Then we started using him for a total revamp of our home's exterior, with the same top notch work and service. Together with our landscaper, Royal Falcon completely transformed our home's exterior, with stonework and cement board siding, and we could not be happier.

Royal Falcon replaced some rotted trim wood with stone. The process took a long time - one guy…read moredoing the work, but price was really good and it looks great! The work was done several years ago and it's holding up very well. Need to be very specific about what is needed.

Two Brothers

4.9

(11 reviews)

Two Brothers replaced a large deck on my house. I think that the price was very fair. The deck is…read morebeautiful. We are so happy we had this done. I think we got a great value for the money. We are so happy with the work! I would recommend them to anyone. They had cleaned and stained my brother's deck and they were very happy with their work also!

The situation : My Deck is old and needed restaining. I saw Two Brothers van working on another…read morehouse in my hood and just asked for thier business card. I did not talk to my neigbour but I decided to call them and it was the right call. Appointment and initial service : 5 Stars Initial appointment was easy and quick. The initial call to Chuck was helpful and easy. He came out and look at my deck and gave me an estimates promtply. Time of work : 5 Stars The estimated a day to 1 day for the work to be completed the crew came out and was delayed a couple of times due to weather. Quality of work: 4 Stars They took care of the deck just as they quoted. Quality of work overall is good but there were stain on a small part of the wall. While this is expected but if part of the wall were not stained this will be a 5 star rating. Pricing: 4 Stars I do believe they are at the reasonable end of the cost structure. The pricing seems honest and fair. Can I find someone cheaper, sure butI think you'll comprise in other area Bottomline : - I think they do a good job and will most likely return to them if I need other service or paint service relate to deck, fence or painting. I do recommend them to others.

My Landscape Contractor

(31 reviews)

We recently completed a full landscape and hardscape project, including a permeable paver walkway…read moreand the results exceeded every expectation. From start to finish, the craftsmanship and attention to detail were outstanding. The paver installation is precise and beautifully aligned, thoughtfully executed, and the lighting design we installed completely transformed our home at night. The warm uplighting and pathway lights create both elegance and safety, highlighting architectural details and landscaping in a way that feels high-end and intentional. What impressed me most was the professionalism, communication, and pride in workmanship. Every detail mattered -- and it shows. Our home now looks polished, cohesive, and elevated. If you are looking for a contractor who delivers quality, precision, and true curb appeal transformation, I highly recommend them.

We needed our 27 year old brick patio cleaned and relaid. two other contractors told us the pavers…read morecould not be cleaned and would have to be completely replaced. we contacted Daniel after reading very positive reviews. he responded immediately and stopped by within hours at the end of his workday. He said yes it could be cleaned and the pavers reused. he also said we could replace the pavers if we preferred. he spent a lot of time explaining how he would do it and how it would look, and he took a few minutes to provide estimates for both ways, both of which were very reasonable. We decided the next day to go with him for washing and reusing the pavers and when we asked if he could do it the next month he readily agreed to our timetable. the patio is beautiful and we couldn't be happier. while his crew was at our house, we asked them to extend the project by washing and resetting some stone landscape walls that were in bad shape. so they took care of that as well, and we couldn't be happier. what we especially liked about Daniel was his practicality and ability to reuse existing material. his price couldn't be beat, he was so responsive and we will definitely use him again.

Lawn Doctor of Batavia-Aurora

(12 reviews)

Update: My lawn looks great and they are so kind and informational. Explain everything and they…read moreknow their stuff. Great company!

I have had chinch bug problem in my lawn since last year which was destroying our front lawn. I was…read moremisdiagnosing the problem (thinking it was brown patch) all along and nothing seemed to work. Finally, I gave up and called Lawn doctor. Don (the owner) came to look over the lawn and he immediately found out the problem. He patiently explained to me the problem, showing the problem bug and even suggesting a solution. I was pleasantly surprised by his demeanor (very professional, not pushy) and decided to go with him for the application. Based on Don's suggestion, I could have been a prick and done the treatment myself from store purchased insecticides (I couldn't do it!). Don gave me a quote for two applications. I felt the quote was reasonable and justified. After the first application, the crew came to check the results. After checking the grass, (on the scheduled day of second application), I got a call that a second application was not necessary and therefore they hadn't applied it (and of course I wasn't charged for the second application). The company could have easily applied the second application and charged me for the same, and I would have probably paid for it without questioning. But the company didn't do it. It stuck to their morals. I personally felt very happy that such honest and trustworthy companies still exist even today. Now I know who to consult for all of my future lawn care needs and I would strongly recommend and endorse them for anyone looking for a lawn care company. (Note that I don't usually write out online reviews for companies, I only do so when I really feel touched by a companies gesture)

Premium Lawn Service

(5 reviews)

Hired to mow weekly and trim back some bushes. The price is very reasonable and everything looks…read morebetter than expected. We are also talking to Valdemar about doing some landscaping work and the quote is very reasonable. I'd recommend them for the yardwork and have every expectation that the quoted landscape work will look great when completed.

Very nice and work really hard to make your yard beautiful. Always returned phone calls and they…read morewere very flexible. Will be using them weekly.

Fox Valley Hardscapes