Andrew and Steve are master craftsman with a keen eye to minute details. I contacted them to…read moreconstruct an interior PA blue stone pad for my new wood stove and also to install stone veneer on two of the walls. Andrew and Steve are not just stone masons and have excellent skills in both interior and exterior construction that comes in handy when the unforeseen glitch pops up. For example they were able to reinforce the floor to support the very heavy weight of the pad and stove. While working in the basement on the floor reinforcement, Andrew noticed that there was a bump in the basement concrete floor that I lamented had been tripping me every time I did the laundry. Without hesitation, he went to his truck for some tools and remedied that rather large bump at no additional charge. Steve is an artisan, and created a real show piece backdrop to the Vermont castings red stove. The pattern and color variation he put forth is truly amazing and far exceeded my expectations. There was one stone that I felt was a little off in color, and they had no pushback, and were completely open to replacing it albeit while the stone had not fully set, but it was obvious their goal was 100% customer satisfaction. The cuts for outlets, windows, and ceilings were flawless and the mortar joints between stones was applied perfectly. I learned that Andrew is a 2nd generation mason, and he and Steve had been training under his dad since they were kids. I had to travel out of town, and had no worries leaving them the keys to finish the job. They are great communicators and completely trust-worthy. When icy cold rain was forecast Andrew called the night before to alert me of the threatening weather and left it that he would revisit the workday in the morning. He called bright and early to "ASK" if we could postpone a day as he would be cutting the stone and mixing mortar outside. I of course agreed. They also coordinated with the stove installers to help wrangle the very heavy stove pad onto the frame they had built. Andrew and Steve are team players and also a great team, with complimentary skills and eyes that truly ensures a beautiful job. They cleaned up every day and left the job, spotless with no debris. They have my highest recommendation and can handle any masonry job at hand. 6 Stars out of 5!!!!!

The front yard and driveway overhaul project had excellent results. I was very pleased with how…read moreeasy it was to work with Andrew and Steve, and highly recommend Apex.

worst concrete guys in the business. they left my patio unfinished and without steps for two years…read moreand wouldn't return calls or texts. Finally got hold of them when the concrete they did pour started to chip, They came back and pulled up two thirds of it, borrowed out equipment to do it then left it torn up, took our equipment and haven't been back. they also, for some unknown reason drilled a hole in our basement wall and installed a 4" PVC pipe with no cap and buried the other open end in the yard. had no idea they did it or why until I went in the basement and found water pouring from it. this has been a nightmare! going in three years and still no patio

I reached out to Dreamer Concrete after seeing them install a patio in my neighbor's backyard and…read moreanother driveway down the street. Both neighbors had nothing but good things to say about their experience with Dreamers. I was looking to get a stamped concrete patio with stairs from my deck and a retaining wall. I got multiple quotes from several local contractors for the same scope of work and had a good idea of what a decent price would be. Most other contractors had some crazy pricing, but Christian, who owns Dreamers, had very competitive pricing--not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. What stood out was how Christian took the time to discuss my budget and explain how we could achieve what I wanted without unnecessary costs. Christian and his team were ready to start the work just a few days after I signed the contract, which was awesome because I hate waiting and wanted to enjoy the patio ASAP. Despite some challenging weather, they finished the project within the promised timeframe. They were punctual, kept the site clean daily, and consistently showed up as scheduled. One of the main reasons I chose Christian was his hands-on involvement in the work. Unlike other contractors who might sub out the job, Christian led his team personally and was as involved in the work as anyone else. His expertise in stamping, which is an art, really showed. This is where you know if you hired the right contractor. The patio turned out even better than I expected. Dreamers used creative solutions to address issues with my landscaping and elevation, making the finish even better than I had imagined. They left my backyard clean and even dressed it with fresh dirt around the patio. My neighbors have been full of compliments, and I'm thankful to the local Facebook group for recommending Dreamers. If you are looking for a stamped concrete project, I would definitely recommend Christian and his crew.

Szotak and Sons have done numerous projects over the last several years for me. Work they have…read moredone include construction of a new 3 tier retaining wall, refinishing of a large paver brick patio and driveway, refinishing chimney stucco, removing a concrete steps, installing a new concrete road curb and repairing a fireplace mantle . I have been very happy with their work and highly recommend they for any masonry projects.

From the owner: Szotak & Sons Masonry Construction is a local masonry and brickwork business serving clients in the…read morePhiladelphia area. We're fully licensed and insured, allowing us to work on your historical property, backyard, or other residential property and make your at-home dreams come true. From remodeling to new construction, there isn't anything we can't do to improve the value, uniqueness, and curb appeal of your home. Contact us today for more information!

I reached out to Matt Burns in the early summer of 2020 for an estimate to replace the clearly…read morefailing railroad tie retaining wall in my back yard. Matt's was one of several estimates I sought, and pricing was all over the place. Matt's bid was competitive and fair, and he demonstrated a depth of knowledge and familiarity that made me immediately comfortable hiring him. Due to scheduling conflicts with another contractor installing a deck for me, I threw Matt a few curveballs. At least twice I had to ask him to move his start date, and when his team did arrive, the deck contractors were totally in his way. Throughout, Matt was patient and focused on his work. The guys he brought with him worked tirelessly over four days to excavate, remove old materials, prepare proper drainage missing from the old wall, rebuild the wall with new EP Henry pavers and regrade the area around the new wall - as well as around my driveway. Matt and his crew went above and beyond, doing extra regrading work not included in his estimate at no additional charge. And they cleaned up the work area at the end of the job beautifully. The wall looks so good that the old, shabby brick pavers by my pool now look sad by comparison. I'll be asking Matt Burns to come back to address that issue, and others, in the future. Hire Matt with confidence. You'll be glad you did. And if you have questions or want more details just message me. I'm happy to offer my strong recommendation of Matt and his team.

Matt Burns and his crew did a great job replacing our driveway, back patio, front walk, new covered…read morefront door landing, and sidewalk. He kept us informed along the way and was very flexible in making any changes we wanted during the process. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a great experience and the job done right.

We've been battling water leakage in our living room for years. We've had several contractors…read more(roofing, window, etc) try to find the source of the problem to no avail. Ultimately they suggested it could be a problem with the stones in the wall. Disciple came out, recommended a strategy of replacing a couple of stones, re-pointing the rest of the area and applying sealant over the whole section. Work was scheduled promptly. The guys were very friendly and professional. The job was finished within 10 days (mortar needed to cure before sealant could be applied) and it looks great. Now we have to wait for a horrific rainstorm to see if that solves the problem.

Asked for an estimate for a 2x2 section of stucco that needed repair/replacing. The employee who…read morecame to see my home (I believe his name was Charles) provided a few details about what they would do but said he'd get back to me with an estimate "later today or tomorrow". After a week, I called to follow up and was told I'd hear back "later that day or the next." After another week of no contact, I called back again and spoke to a man named Nathan who told me that he would follow up with me (you guessed it) "later that day or the next". Still no call or text. Very frustrating as it's raining a lot lately and we want our external stucco wall repaired before any water damage occurs. I guess maybe they don't need my business? Can't say anything about their work but this customer service experience makes me question their reliability and attention to detail. Your experience may vary, but this was mine, for what it's worth.

After using different vendors over the years, I finally struck gold on Beyond Sealcoating. No…read morehyperbole: best ever sealcoating on my driveway applied professionally and with care. Unlike others who spray the sealcoat and are finished in ten minutes, Beyond spreads the sealcoat carefully by hand, catching the entirety of the drive and applying the sealant evenly. Looking forward to dealing with them in the future.

Great service and responsive. Skilled and know a lot technically about driveways and asphalt. Did…read morenot upsell us. Others had said we need to do Sealcoating annually but this company assured us only every 2-3 years is necessary. We highly recommend!

I recently moved into a house, which I found out shortly afterwards that the builders did a very…read morepoor job on the foundation. I called Groundworks, who came out with their state of the art equipment, found out where the problem areas are, and gave a quote to fix it. Although it'll take a while to be able to afford the cost of fixing the house's foundation, I was able to have them fix the front porch since it is connected to the roof. They did a great job with leveling it, and even explaining to me what they are doing. All in all, I am quite impressed with Groundworks, and will look forward to figuring out a way to be able to afford to get the house's foundation fixed.

I thought I was going to have no more than a half hour inspection of my premises to see how water…read morewas coming in the basement, e.g. ground water pressure, leak in foundation or window wells, gutters and downspouts set wrong, etc. and how to reduce humidity and mold. That is what initial contact at Groundworks assured me. NO! It was a boring 2.5 hour memorized sales pitch for their $26,000.00 system which would rip up floor concrete, remove stairs and outdoor patio, relocate electricalpanel and leave me with added repairs for which I would have to find other contractors and pay additional money. There was not even a pretense to give me what I wanted, and he kept saying he was not qualified to diagnosis the water problem, only qualified to recite how their system is installed. Beware! My son and I reset the downspouts of the gutters after doing our own "amateur" inspection. It rained torrentially twice already and- surprise - no water in the basement. So grateful I saved $30,000.00 by using common sense. Still angry at phoniness of Groundworks. If you need them, clarify what you want upfront and save yourself time and money.

Sam and his team (Felix and Jose) really did a nice job with my bathroom remodel. They started on…read morethe 20th of April and finished up around the 10th of May. Full demo and remodel of bathroom. If anyone needs bathroom work done I would highly recommend. Pricing was very fair.

Sam and his team helped us renovate a pool room into a music studio. They painted, installed…read morechandeliers and recessed lighting, and removed cabinetry. Sam called every day to check in on our satisfaction with that day's work and was passionate about ensuring everything aligned with our vision. His contractor Eric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and did great work. We love the result!

They did right by us for sure. Communication was great. They arrived when they said they would,…read morethey did what they said they would do.

4/13/23 I requested a quote for a new bay window and some stone work on our exterior. I was told…read morethat someone would be coming out at around 9:30 am- on a day we agreed upon. An hour past the appointment time, I contacted Campos and was told that the estimator would arrive "soon". The guy did finally show up and was pleasant. We got a quote of nearly 12,000 dollars and we have already spent 3,000 on the window itself. The quote was odd- just a bulk number- no break down of costs so really- we had no idea what we would have been paying for. Plus we were directed to choose stone from 2 sites- neither of which had pricing. Things that make you go "Hmmmmm. .." I requested a breakdown and was told I would get it- but I still have not. At this point I'm not interested. Added to our quote was a little "extra" regarding plywood- if plywood was needed- they would charge us 250.00 per sheet when we know the retail is only around 55$. I understand that the company needs to make money but that is quite a mark up at several hundred percent. As my husband put it- he was skeptical of the entire quote based on that alone. I'm sorry that we cannot do business. I don't doubt the work based on other reviews but I can't seem to get past even the first hurdle.