I got what I ordered and it came quickly. However, I asked for an upfront cost and I didn't get…read moreone. The final price was more than I would have paid if I had gone with another company.

Quick to respond and helped get my lawn taken care of despite the rain. He'll work with you to make…read moresure the job gets done.

UPDATE: 24 OCT 2025…read more You won't regret working with Avalos Concrete LLC! Joel was fantastic--easy to communicate with and extremely knowledgeable. He even used his network to secure a great deal on asphalt to finish the driveway leading to my garage pad. Erick and his crew were just as impressive. They worked efficiently, paid close attention to detail, and made sure everything was done right. I'm incredibly grateful to Joel for coordinating everything seamlessly and communicating clearly with Erick about exactly what was needed. The entire job went smoothly from start to finish, and you won't find a better deal or quote anywhere else. Huge thank-you to both Joel and Erick for their excellent work and professionalism. Highly recommend! ------------------------------------------- Joel and his team from Avalos Concrete delivered exceptional workmanship from start to finish. They ensured the project fully met Carroll County requirements and even improved the overall appearance beyond its original condition. Communication with Joel was excellent -- he was responsive, transparent, and easy to work with throughout the process. He was upfront and honest about his pricing, and unlike others, he personally came out to take precise measurements before providing an estimate. His professionalism, attention to detail, and strong work ethic truly set him apart. I highly recommend Avalos Concrete for anyone seeking quality work, integrity, and reliability in a concrete contractor.

We had some broken rock walls, porch, and stairs. We got a fast response. Excellent work- more than…read morewe expected. They really want to do a great job, so they go the extra mile. Very honest. Their prices were good and we were very pleased.

We are extremely pleased with how beautifully this walkway turned out on our Dover, Delaware…read moreproperty. Stephen responded quickly and professionally to our inquiry, quoted a reasonable price - which fell in the middle of two other quotes. He and his crew went above and beyond expectations, including leveling off the sides with topsoil and patching up parts of another pathway. We were fully expecting to have to repair our electric dog fence upon completion, but they worked very carefully to preserve it - and took good care with our landscaping. He showed up when he said he would and finished when he said he would. We have gotten a lot of compliments from neighbors.

It is hard to find a good brick mason: someone who understands the physics of how brick and mortar…read moreworks. I know just enough about it to understand how it can all go wrong, and I've felt taken advantage of by contractors before, and so when I got to the point where I felt I could no longer tolerate the deterioration I was observing in my garage, I went to look for a mason. I asked around a lot. The boutique guys, preservationists, and artisans mostly didn't get back to me. One failed to inspire confidence. Another guy stood me up. Another wouldn't go into the city. One never got me a quote. Another guy was very nice and knowledgeable but quoted me a price so high that it had me looking at DIYing it. The search was not pleasant. Brick brothers was different. Stephen understood my concerns about the materials and the work that was needed, he showed an understanding of the principles of brick and mortar masonry on par with the fancier guys, and he quoted me a price I could actually afford. My only critique would be that the written quote lacked detail, but we adequately covered the scope of work verbally. It took two Saturdays, and I'd rough guess 48 man-hours. I'm so glad I didn't have to go the DIY route. Now the way brick goes it's probably at least 5 years before one can be certain that the work is right, but based on my conversations with Stephen and my own observations of his work, I'm confident that I'll see no spalling on the repaired areas. And having seen a few rains since the work was done, I can already report that I'm no longer seeing water infiltration in the repaired areas. So for brick repair needs, Stephen of Brick Brothers hits that rare intersection of competence and price which makes his work a great value. I would absolutely recommend him for any brick masonry needs.

Well, I am finally getting around to writing this long-overdue review for Byron and his Artistic…read moreMasonry Contractor business; I have been putting this task off for the past two months because I have been overly busy! I first encountered this company when they promptly provided an estimate for repair of my driveway stone wall back in late 2018, after an errant new UPS driver had come up the driveway and managed to bang up the stone wall. Then, two months ago, in September, a rogue Amazon Delivery Flex gig driver, driving a private car, chose to ignore all of the many professional highway-quality metal signs at the bottom of the driveway warning that no delivery vehicles are allowed up my driveway, and that instead, they should park down at the bottom of the driveway, near the road, and then walk up the stairwell and path to bring any packages to the front porch. Well, this rogue Amazon Flex driver did a lot of damage to the stone wall surrounding the driveway during her illegal foray up the driveway, and when Amazon passed the insurance claim over to their insurance claims handler, I once again asked Artistic Masonry for an estimate, which Byron provided in PDF file format. The claims adjuster approved the claim immediately, and within two weeks, Byron came by in his truck and did a very good job in repairing the damaged stone wall; I was very impressed with his work. Well, a few days ago, yet another rogue Amazon Delivery driver, this time one driving one of those large dark grey Amazon Prime vans, chose to ignore the numerous warning signs in place at the bottom of the driveway, and, totally illegally, drove up the driveway. In very short order, he managed to hit and badly damage not one, but two different spots on my driveway wall, with the spots about 10 feet apart from each other. The rogue Amazon Delivery driver then fled the scene of the accident (just as the last driver of two months ago had done) without reporting the accident and damage to me (I was home, and watching the entire scene unfold from an upstairs window), nor to the police. So, in short order, Amazon again approved the new damage claim, and passed it off to their insuance claims adjuster a few days ago. So, at about 3 AM this morning (I get up very early to start my day...!) I sent Byron at Artistic Masonry an email, describing the accident and the damage sites, and attaching to the email four photos of the damaged areas. Byron responded to me promptly, within an hour, and he reports that he will be coming to visit my driveway later today, after which he will send me an estimate in PDF file format via email. I am looking forward to seeing Byron do this new repair job over the next few weeks, because he does very good work! I am now working on even newer and more sophisticated methods -- using video cameras plus outdoor LED signs, and perhaps armed snipers as well as land mines -- to keep errant criminal Amazon Delivery drivers from driving up my driveway and causing damage!

Byron and his guys did an excellant job repointing our old brick house. They did a good sized chunk…read moreone one side and a whole big wall on the other. Byron even left his scaffolding for our painter! Oh, and a wall in our kitchen as well. I was amazed at how they cleaned up, both inside and out. I highly recommend Artistic Masonry.

Miguel and his crew did a great job repointing the brick mortar on our front porch, replaced a…read morerusty steel lintel above a window and resurfaced our concrete walkway, steps and porch. They matched the mortar color perfectly and it looks great. What an improvement!. Now I only wonder why I didn't get it done it sooner. The price was reasonable, and the communication about the scheduling and price was very easy. Despite their best efforts to get the work done early, it rained on the wet concrete at the end of the second day. They came back early the next morning to fix the damaged cement so it blends perfectly with the rest of the porch cement. Very conscientious. It was clear that everyone on the crew was diligent and fastidious about the details, and they really wanted it to look good and last a long time.

I've had another terrific experience with Sunshine Brickpointing! The latest project involved…read moretransforming my "nothing" of a backyard lawn into a dramatic lower patio and driveway turnaround (so I no longer have to back into a blind alley!) Miguel asked tons of questions to make sure he understood my vision of what I wanted - he even did a "test drive" with a car similar in size to mine to make sure the circle was large enough to accommodate the turn! I wanted permeable pavers and he offered choices that go perfectly with the colors of my house. Miguel is very good at keeping you informed of the project's status; he and his crew work really efficiently but they don't skimp on any details or excellence. As part of this latest project, Miguel poured a new concrete base for the deck steps (the previous owner had simply placed the bottom of the wood stair on bare ground!) and he added to the concrete area underneath the deck that he constructed previously, so I can more easily pull out my trash bins. I totally enjoy working with Miguel and I'll be using him for more projects in the future!

I can't recommend Firmstone enough!…read more After a basement flood caused by the intense storms in the DMV area--and poor drainage on the side of our house--we reached out to several companies. Firmstone stood out immediately. They offered an extremely competitive quote, took the time to understand our site constraints, and proposed the most realistic solution out of everyone we consulted. We've been working with Ronald and Maritza, who have been nothing short of exceptional. They are professional, thorough in explaining both the problem and the options, and consistently prompt in their communication and on-site visits. Despite having to trench through our backyard, their work was neat, and they left the area impressively clean. Angela was also great--helpful with contracts and special project requirements, especially since part of the work involved coordination with our neighbors. If you're looking for a team that's reliable, knowledgeable, and respectful of your property, I wholeheartedly recommend Firmstone!

Needed to have 20inch deep trench dug under very complicated roots. So they did it by hand…read more Didn't want to kill the tree, it's been here longer than I have! The trench was needed for laying wiring and have county inspect and approve the trench. It passed inspection today! Overall, team was very accommodating, prompt responses, and easy to work with. Thank you!

My wife and I requested a tv mount install at our place some time ago. Something simple, once Ed's…read morestaff made it to our place they were cordial, clean, and extremely efficient. They went out of their way to meet our time availability and gave us a thorough list of things that can be improved/ fixed in the house, which we will be hiring them to fix for us. One of, if not, the best service we've ever received. 100% recommend!

Silas and his team did an amazing job with our concrete driveway. I had saved for years to repair…read moreor replace my dilapidated, cracked concrete driveway and was finally ready to move forward with the project. Renovations by Ed provided estimates for both the repair and replacement so that I could make an informed decision. Once the contract was finalized, they moved quickly to take out the old driving pad and install a new one. They made and implemented some wonderful ideas, ones that I had not considered. Although the cost ended up being higher than expected, they provided innovative solutions for my less than ideal setting. They also provided helpful information on maintenance for longevity. I would absolutely work with them again.

Young Masonry and Concrete worked on our neighbor's, driveway, walkway and front stoop. They did…read moresuch a great job, we asked them to do a front patio and walkway in stamped concrete. They did an amazing job! We had flagstone down that was uneven, improperly installed from the previous owners, we walked through giant puddles every time it rained. No more! We couldn't be happier!!