We employed Mike and his crew to restore/redo our front porch in Jeff Park neighborhood in May…read more2025. Negotiated a very fair and affordable price, considering the volume of work which was required to complete the job! The very ample crew arrived right on time, worked together like well a oiled machine and were respectful of my flower garden and all plants which were well on the way, since it was mid spring. This was a Big Job and to our surprise, Mike and his crew were able to complete the large porch and re-position an extremely heavy and hand crafted wrought iron railing, which required every single man to set in place! It was a tough and fragile exercise, but they got it just right! The cleanup was spectacular and we were very pleased with the work and how beautiful it accents our front yard and the garden! Would Highly Recommend Mike and his crew to perform any and all of your concrete needs and designs!

I am delighted with the work that Mike and his hard working team provided. They completely removed…read morethe concrete siding from my house and in addition to replacing all of this, rebuilt the stairs to my basement, and put in a beautiful patio (see photos of semicircular patio). I got a quote the same day I called Mike, and the job began the next day. In two days they had removed all the debri, and laid out the foundation. And within the week the cement was poured. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the entire crew. Very nice people to work with, and Mike is a great communicator. Price wise, I think for this amount of work, it was also very reasonable, I highly recommend them.

We just tied up a couple of projects with Krugel Cobbles. They installed granite cobblestones in…read moreour patio area, reinstalled existing pavers for our front pathway, and performed mortar work on our garage steps and planter beds. Their workers are friendly, open to answering questions onsite, and exhibit a high work ethic. Their office administrator, Adolfo, is polite and quick to respond and their Project Manager, Alex, was always on time, responsive, and professional. I can speak to the quality of work once we get through the next 4 seasons but the team put a lot of time into the projects and I have no doubt they'll pop over if anything comes up. Krugel came recommended to us by a high end landscaping company and l'm so glad we chose them to execute our mason work.

Awful experience and awful work! Not responsive when asked…read moreto fix poor workmanship. Originally installed in 2010 and began to show crumbling after 1 year. Repairs made several times but problem never fixed satisfactorily. Now claim warranty is over and want to be paid again to fix problem which they never resolved in the first place.

Rico's Masonry will do an excellent job with your tuck pointing job…read more I work in the rehab business and have commissioned many bids from tuck pointers all around town and I have to say, these guys prices are a good 20-50% below the others. These guys are professional, do quality work and get in and out. What more could you look for in a tuck pointer, honestly? They have the skill to match red mortar using and acid wash upon completion and other "trade secrets" such as that. I was also further impressed with how they bricked up a window and even removed the limestone window sill... bravo! What a refreshing experience was to have a tuck pointer make a design offering such as that. The side wall now looks amazing and it's hard to tell a window used to be there. As does the front, and chimney... on and on. If you want to call over town, go right ahead. But if you just want to cut to the chase: call up Rico's and then just sit back and enjoy that beautiful brick house! Did I mention the prices? They are beyond fair. Seriously, call around and you will see for yourself.

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.

Damian, Jacob and their crew did an awesome job fixing some plumbing and insulation issues we…read moreexperienced during the recent Polar Vortex. The drywall and ceilings in my basement that they had to tear into look better now than they did before they did the work! Their pricing was pretty reasonable, especially considering the high quality of their work. I would definitely recommend these guys and plan to call them to fix some other things in my house soon.

We had scheduled an appointment for an estimate at 3pm, at 3:45 no call, no show. I contacted him…read moreasking if he was coming and he said he had an emergency and was still at the site. Didn't try to reschedule, nor call.

Wow! Excellent service and friendly staff, Standard Lumber beat all expectations. Superior, grade…read moreA+ quality lumber that is cheaper than many of big box stores. I'm very happy with the product I received along with the professionalism of this place. Highly recommended for contractors and DIYs alike. Will be going back.

Don't look for any help…read more I needed a couple of cuts on their panel saw and was told "we don't do that". I asked, "Any suggestions?". Response was "no". Big help guys!

I was organizing some old paperwork from long ago and I came across a receipt/invoice from JB from…read moreJanuary 1984. I used to take small metal repair projects to them. They repaired some semaphore signal lens rings, fabricated a new running board for my Fairmont speeder, and did other stuff for me. I googled to see if they're still around, and I was happy to find they're still in the same location 41 years later. The folks at JB were patient and good listeners. They did exactly what I asked, and always finished on time. Their charges were reasonable, and I never found anything to complain about. I wish there were more businesses like JB Metal Works. Keep up the good work, guys (and gals?).

So, fast forward 13 years, they installed railings on my then newly poured front steps, and now the…read morecorner of one of the steps is cracking...I called to have the cracking repaired and discovered that the entire corner was broken off and repaired due to ther careless drilling. Of course they didn't day anything then. They were a nightmare to work with back then as well. So rude.

I cant say enough good things about this company that I would reccomend highly…read more We were in desperate need of a new roof . We had several estimates from companies that never returned calls or texts or inflated the costs because they new we needed a new roof ASAP. From the beginning we talked to Cathy who was extremely knowledgeable and talked to us every time we needed to make decissions and she even helped us pick out the color. If she was not available we always got a real person to talk to or had the option of visiting their office. Bob came out and could not have been more compationate to our immediate needs and addressed our problems . The crew was on time, efficient and courtious. Im not sure how anyone can not appreciate the hard work these people do replacing peoples roofs in the heat and poor weather conditions we have had. Not alone going up and down ladders carrying heavy equipment. They cleaned everything up upon completion. It was so nice dealing with a family owned buisiness that definately showed pride in their work and valued communications with the customer which other companies did not do. We cannot thank them enough and have already recommened them to our family and friends.

I am a long time customer of Peterson Roof, in Mt Prospect. Have had the roof replaced twice, along…read morewith leak repairs, and other work over the past 32 years. The history why I have a trust with the company. My latest project was new soffits, gutters and guards. I am very happy that I do not expect to climb the ladders and the soffits are now venting the attic properly. My home now has a much better curb appeal. However, the experience was not like I had in the past. I am very disappointed. Surprise: the next day after 8:00 a sub-contractors van shows up. They are wearing shirts with another firm's name on the back. The worker has a printout with instructions and tells me there in nothing about replacing the freeze boards. The quote was based upon a sales meeting and his instructions. Based upon my past with Peterson I expected the quote was complete. Apparently, they stopped doing clear all inclusive pricing. Sloppy work and left my yard filthy with dozens of nails, aluminum piece, scrap wood insulation all over the yard and deck. I'll be looking for, and picking up the mess over the next few weeks. The use of tarps would have reduced the mess. I had a the roof replaced by Phoenix Exteriors a few weeks earlier and only found three nails near the downspouts. When I pointed out a couple of sloppy points, my home was blamed: "older house is not straight". Flashing with bubbles, and gaps where the strips tuck. The issues show up on the new "freeze boards." Not confident if the boards were put on straight. Taking advantage of elderly customers is not successful business practice. Scheduling: I had to call the office to get on the schedule. I was told Sept, 30, no one showed up. Two days later I called back and transferred to a manager. He seemed surprised and told me he would get back that afternoon. 20 days later I get a call: they are coming out the next day - 7:30 am. Lack of and poor communication is fixable. Peterson had an opportunity keep a returning customer. These issues point to a change in work ethic and can be fixed with a little effort. It's disappointing to see another local business get sloppy.

Update 2026 (5 years later)…read more Deck still looks great! Bob Jaacks came out to tighten a few screws and they also helped me get some boards warrantied and installed, no cost to me. Both were very minor and given the service received by these guys I am still very happy with my decision to go with them. Updated pic included.

Jaacks installed our wood fence 10 years ago. This winter during a storm part of the fence came…read moredown and I called them to fix it. They came out pretty quickly but about a week later I noticed that one of the posts they installed had a huge crack in it. That was at the end of February. I have called them periodically since that time and they keep promising to send someone out, but they never do. I would not recommend using them.