John Walsh of The Chimney Company is a modern day "Old World Craftsman".
He just completed the restoration of two of my 1890 chimneys to perfection. As well as the demolition and removal of the tallest and most intricate of one of my three century old chimneys.
Working in 90 to 100 degree temperatures, 30 and 40 feet off the ground with care and precision over the course of several weeks is a skill to be commended.
It took me interviewing 15 masons to find Mr. Walsh. ----- Those 14 others who did not get the project were for the most part either poor business persons.
And/or too lazy or uninterested or lacked mindfulness to submit proposals. Too lazy to climb up on the roof to view the project. Or too unimpressive, unknowledgable or too uncommunicative to trust with the value and integrity of my century old structure.
Mr. Walsh and his associates arrived every single day at the crack of dawn. Worked in a concise, conscience and orderly fashion.
At the conclusion of each day's tasks Mr. Walsh and his team organized every bit of their equipment. Folded and neatly stored ladders and the like carefully and compactly in the smallest, most indiscreet area of my driveway.
Scaffolding and staging were adequately secured and well marked with neon warnings to avoid the slightest possibility of collisions occurring by pass-by tenant parking.
His price was fair, his communications EXCELLENT, his contract accurate, his work most favorable.
Would I recommend him? I would endorse him with the highest of praise.
If you value your home, your property, your sanity and need a mason........ Mr. John Walsh of The Chimney Company is your man ! ! !
Rain or shine he kept me informed about his arrival times, schedules and activities. His diligent communications enabled me to keep my tenants informed about parking routines that were being interrupted.
He and his team covered sensitive areas of our landscaping and caused the absolute minimum damage to our property. We might have 2 crushed plantings after three weeks of heavy duty staging living amongst our garden. read more