Alex Horchuck was referred to me by his mentor who is now retired. Alex just did some masonry work…read morefor me 8-27-25. I am beyond thankfully. He was easy to work with, reasonably priced, came when said he was going to. Outside of the issues I found- He found a couple small issues, if left untreated would have become bigger issues and he took care of them for me. I highly recommend him.

Alex is a very kind, knowledgeable professional. He was super generous with his time helping us to…read moremake a decision on buying a stone house during our inspection period. He was reasonable, ethical, and did not try to sell us any unnecessary services. Rather, he just gave us the crux and a clear way to move forward regarding 2 masonry issues: improper pointing on the house and movement/cracks on the block garage.

My husband and I recently decided to remove the stucco from the back of our Philadelphia rowhouse…read moreand replace it with siding. Although we had not had any water coming in, when our neighbor removed their stucco we could see that mold was within a foot of our house. We decided to use Friel Plastering. Mike came to the house and explained the remediation process they use. I quickly learned the difference between doing a repair and making sure that remediation was done. I was impressed with the system Friel uses to allow the water to drain away from the house. Mike was great at explaining the process. He made sure to warn me in advance of the mess created when stucco is removed and assured me repeatedly that everything would be cleaned and "made right". The crew erected scaffolding and arrived early every day and stayed late. The stucco was gone in no time. In removing the stucco they found an area that was wet. Dennis came out the next day to assess it himself. He advised us that our shower pan was leaking and we should not use the shower before it was fixed. Thank goodness they noticed this before it had leaked through the ceiling. Throughout the process Mike was always available. He responded immediately to every phone call or text. Even if it was simply to allay my anxiety over some small issue, he never lost patience with me and readily explained every aspect of the work. I love the hands on approach that Mike and Dennis have to their work. They make sure they personally inspect the work as it's being done and then again when the job is finished. We couldn't be happier with the ways the house looks. And I rest better knowing that we don't have mold growing behind the wall.

The end result of our new siding looked acceptable and there is no visible water damage after the…read morefirst few months of new siding. The crew was kind enough to remediate the interior damage that was created as well. Overall I find the work acceptable. Be careful in your dealings with their "director of business development" Mike. A bit more professionalism would have gone a long way. At times it felt like he was taking us for a ride. We had a quote for the work but had a few open questions. We never signed a contract. Mike got the go ahead to start the job from the relator from one member of our association, not an owner or any legal authority, to start the work. I learned they started a $50K job from the neighbor noise complaints and before we had any signed agreement or owner approval in place. Once the wall was ripped off I was told they discovered horrible water damage and that "I've been doing this a long time and this framing job was the worst i've ever seen". I was told I'd have an assessment and a quote of the new scope to remediate and a quote and explanation. I was told "dont worry I have a guy". Then they sent an invoice for an additional $15K of new framing after they sealed up the wall. When I questioned what was done and why $15K I was told it was done "at cost" and if I didn't like it he would "rip it all out". Before the job was finished I was getting persistent calls and messages for payment. But the work was not completed. It escalated to receiving a threatening call on a Sunday evening for payment (no i will not give you my social security number over the phone). I documented and wrote out all the details as to what exactly needed to get done and in the end the job was performed to satisfaction and payment was processed. In the end my concerns were addressed and the work was completed adequately. Keep an eye on the progress of the work. Don't give them the greensky or payment approval until the work is complete and dont fall for the "dont worry I have a guy"

Viking Chimney and Masonry Repair did an Outstanding job repairing my furnace chimney. Bob is very…read moreknowledgeable, does great work and really helped me out. Really great price too. They were the lowest estimate by a large margin. He gave me options and let me pick which way to go and the furnace chimney looks Fantastic. I definitely recommend Viking Chimney and Masonry Repair if you need any work done. I'm very Happy. They are the Best. Thanks again

From the owner: Viking Chimney & Masonry Repair Your Trusted Partner for…read moreChimney and Masonry Solutions At Viking Chimney & Masonry Repair, we specialize in all aspects of interior and exterior chimney and masonry repair. Our commitment to honesty, affordability, and quality sets us apart. # Our Promise - Honest and transparent pricing that fits your budget - Uncompromising quality in every project - Excellent customer service and communication - 100% satisfaction # Our Mission We're dedicated to keeping our community safe and warm by ensuring utility chimneys and fireplaces function properly. Trust us to handle all your chimney and masonry needs. # Contact Us Call us today to schedule your appointment and experience the Viking Chimney difference!

Mike is the best general mason around. Always does great work for a great prices…read more I would hire him again in a heartbeat and I always recommend him to friends and family!

I'm going to start this off with positive vibes. Mike Gallagher was very nice and prompt with…read morereturning calls. He came right out to give us a quote, which was a very reasonable quote. But the whole process which has been going on for over a month now has been terrible. Our wall was falling and the steps were separating from the wall. So we decided to finally get them redone. We had steps and a stone wall. We met with Mike and he gave us options of material for the wall. We picked bricks and of course they weren't in stock so we asked to wait for them to be in stock rather than picking new ones. Mike was fine with that. Him and his crew started with the demo. They learned that our original wall didn't have a footer so he had to add a footer to the price. Okay. Not a problem. Paid a deposit via his website which was easy. He started to do the steps. Looking at them they were uneven and crooked. Mike claimed they weren't done and then decided he wanted to bull nose the steps. Instead of demoing the steps completely, he chipped up the first layer and added new concrete to add the bull nose and level them out. They look absolutely horrible. They are two different colors. Not smooth and still uneven. Might i also add that they claimed steps are their specialty. The wall looked nice when they were done with it. But the more you look at it you began to notice small things that made you say, hmmm... The new wall was smaller than our original wall. And one side was shorter than our original wall. Okay. Whatever. There also was only one or two mesh areas for water to drain. Paid him in full PLUS a nice tip. Thought, okay. Whatever. We'll fix the steps next yr. But after our first rain storm issues began to arrise. We noticed that one of the caps on the wall was cracked. Which then soon broke. We also noticed that the caps are NOT secured. We could lift just about every one. Now we're very annoyed. Mike comes back to fix everything. But he managed to make it look worse. The cracked one was never fixed (as of 10/4.) The mortar that he used was just plopped ontop of the bricks and not cleaned up or smoothed out. There are holes between my caps and bricks. We legit can see through it. They are lifted and just look terrible! There is mortar pouring over the sides. The caps aren't straight anymore either. They are shifted when they used to be at least pretty straight. Not to mention the mess they left. Dirt everywhere. Cement all over my driveway that we are now having to chip up and power wash everything. I was so excited to improve the outside of my house and now it looks worse than before. I do not recommend Gallagher Masonry unless you don't care about things being straight, done well and cleaned up.

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.

Quick response time, very respectful of my home and time. Explained everything they were doing and…read morehow things worked. Upfront and fair pricing. I feel safe in my home again.

From the owner: At 215 Chimney, We stand behind and guarantee the work we do with our material and workmanship…read morewarranties. Our Technician's are certified, skilled, and unlike most other chimney companies, we schedule our customers to better accommodate them, so our technician's work all different hours of the day. We do: HeatShield Chimney Liner Resurfacing, Smoke Chamber Parging (SmokTite), Masonry, Stucco, CrownCoat, Crown Rebuilds, UL Listed Stainless Steel 2-ply Liners, Stove Liners, Furnace Liners, Fireplace Liners, B-Vent Liners, Firebox Pointing, Stove Cleanings, Fireplace Cleanings, Furnace Cleanings, Brick Pointing, Grind-outs, Stone Pointing, Chimney Certifications, Inspections, Level 2 and 3 Inspections, Masonry Caps, Prefab Caps, Liner Caps, Lock-Top II Dampers, Stove Removal, Electric Fireplace Installations. Don't Wait, Act Now. Give us a call or Message us today for your Quote and to be placed on the schedule.

Brendan, and his team did an excellent job removing and reconstructing the front steps of my home…read more He immediately understood my desire to improve the look and usefulness of the step in the process and contributed additional ideas that I would not have thought to include (like increasing the tread depth). On site, Luis and crew had our old steps dismantled and removed in less than a day; the replacement steps took only a few more days to build. They perfectly matched the schist stone of my home's foundation for the risers and when a few of my side path flagstones got cracked in the process of moving, they were replaced with new matching pieces. The team cleaned up each day and power washed after the job was complete. The best part? The fair price, which was less than others who wanted to stucco the risers or only wanted to work with brick. I am very happy with the final results and will definitely hire BJK for future masonry work. Before and after photos included.

My wife and I were very pleased with BJK's team and highly recommend them. They delivered excellent…read morecustomer service and quality work from the estimate to completion of repointing, capping, and restoring our back wall. Will definitely use again for additional services.

We recently had our cabinets painted by Nolan. I have rarely had such a good experience with any…read morehome improvement company. Professional, polite and an excellent result. We're very happy with our cabinet

Nolan was extremely professional. They scheduled and came on time. Teddy and his crew (Jimmy,…read moreAndy, Joe etc. were absolutely the best. The level of detail, the attention to detail of the estimator, painting consultant, painters and supervisor was first class. They transformed two rooms in our new home to magazine quality. We highly recommend them. Jim and Harriett