The King of Concrete!…read more Steve was very responsive, patient, and fair with me throughout the entire process of my project. We had the concrete of our backyard in south philly demolished and re-poured at a proper slope toward the drain in our backyard and also had Steve and Crew rebuild a cinder block separation wall between our neighbors back yard and ours. They did a great job and I cant recommend enough.

Mark Sr & his crew did a great job ! Beautiful work , showed…read moreup on time , professional & price point was good

I hired the Alston team to give my house a facelift last summer. They did a stucco brick face on…read morethe front and regular stucco on the back. When they were done, it looked like a whole different house. Its beautiful and I'm more than satisfied with how it turned out. I have a 100 year old brick townhouse in Philadelphia and the brick was crumbling when I started to work on it myself. For those that don't want to lose the historic look of a brick home but can't afford to have it repointed, this is the best solution. You would never know that the brick front wasn't original. The work was done quickly and the final product is stunning. I wold recommend getting work from Alston Stucco to anyone I know. See the photos of my red brick home in the photos section.

Zack came out to quote a chimney stucco repair. We signed a work agreement for $5500 and I gave him…read morea $500 check. Later that same evening, he texted that he showed the pictures to his partner and they "needed" another $1000 to complete the job. I responded that for $1000 more, I wanted to get other quotes prior to proceeding. I did get another quote from a stucco guy highly recommended by my builder for $3500. Texted Zack back, saying I wasn't comfortable working with someone who changes their price after a signed agreement. Said he could keep travel expenses and return the rest of the deposit. He claimed he had already bought all the supplies. Who buys supplies when they are told the job was on hold? Anyway, they are evidently going to keep my $500. Fine, I have a stucco guy I can trust and am still $1500 ahead.

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.

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.

Very through and professional. Prices are very reasonable as well. I was able to get in touch with…read morethe inspector after the inspection and he answered all of my questions. Overall a very positive experience.

They were a professional team and did very thorough work. I highly recommend them for a stucco…read morehome inspection.

We used Logan Construction to finish our hallway and skylights after we had a new roof installed…read more George and his crew were great, very responsive, good craftmanship, and communication was always prompt. Would definitely recommend and would go back to for any future projects - from contact to start to finish only took a matter of weeks - well done!

Hello folks I am writing this review because of a request that took me by surprise. I started to…read moretell the man the job i was calling about . and what I needed. The first thing he ask is what is your address I don't know about you customers, but I don't randomly throw out my address to anyone , so I respond what? I can give you my ZIP Code. well, if you don't give me your address I won't take the call in his sharp tone . I said that's great and I hung up. Is that normal? to let everyone know do not be intimidated by anybody you are hiring Your paying the cost to be the boss. No company or person you call to do a job demands your address. You say what you wI'll give or not give ( address). then let it go. Be smart be safe..Have a good day folks.

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.

Five stars all the way! First, let me say that I am an…read moreelectrician on Yelp; you can search me by name and you'll see that I am one of the highest rated electricians in the city. I'm not saying this to brag; *I'm saying this so that you understand that I know what it takes to be a high-quality contractor*. Casimir fits the bill. I needed my entire side wall pointed for my 3-storey Victorian Twin. I didn't know any Masons, but I asked my own customers and obviously had the opportunity to see work that my customers had had done on their houses, but I wasn't happy with what I saw. So I went to Yelp: and that's where I found Casimir. When I asked on a South Philly Facebook group, Casimir also came highly recommended. Becky is the person in the office. She was friendly and easy to work with. She communicated well and answered all my nit-picky questions. I originally called in late fall and wanted to wait till warmer weather. We agreed on a date for April -and to my amazement, they kept that date for me. Originally Shawn came out and gave me the estimate. Then in the spring, he came out and supervised the work. And he *worked* with the crew; he didn't just disappear like so many "supervisors" do. I was impressed by his professional demands for the work quality. He matched brick colors, used traditional pointing materials and replaced a lintel above a window. I also had them replace a section of walkway in my alley. Shawn was great to work with as was the rest of the crew. In May, I wanted to get some more work done; there was a minor issue with some slope for run-off and not surprisingly, Casimir handled the problem with absolute professionalism. No excuses made and generously dealt with the problem taking responsibility for the (minor) problem. Let me just say, few jobs turn out perfectly the first time. And to be honest, most contractors can get away with small mistakes and nobody notices -but I'm a nit-picky contractor. What matters is how a contractor deals with little problems and Casimir is honest, upfront, and -can I use this word again?- totally professional. It's clear that they take pride in their work as well as their reputation. I have absolutely no hesitation recommending them.

Had a really great experience with Casimir's. They cleaned, repointed, and repaired my old row home…read moreand I'm really happy with the result. I felt they knew what they were doing and took care of the old stone.

Steve Preiss is an artist, a craftsman and a reliable contractor I was fortunate to get connected…read moreto him through a neighbor who has known him for a long time. We bought our old stone pile almost 2.5 years ago and discovered during our investigations that the seller who had been in the house for 30+ years had never had a mason do any work. It showed. With the aid of another friend who specialized in masonry restoration, I set out with Steve Preiss to tackle all the issues: stone weathered by too hard portland cement mortar, arch keystones slipping because of mortar washout, rotting window frames and sills because of open cracks where wood met stone. Steve Preiss matched mortar color in every area of house. He's done many distinct projects: a chimney, pointing walls, rebuilding a collapsed dry stack wall, rebuilding entryway piers, rebuilding archways, lots of different pointing of stone (mostly) and brick floor (a little bit). He's a gem.

Unfortunately the owner never responded to my requests for estimates after actually performing work…read moreat my house when he worked for Preiss Masonry.

I will start by saying I am a perfectionist, so I have very high expectations when it comes to work…read morebeing done on my home. I have worked with two other contractors recently, and I can honestly say that they don't come even remotely close to the quality of work that Carlos and his crew provided. Carlos and Victor remodeled my entire bathroom, removing and reinstalling new tile, a vanity, mirror, light fixture, toilet and other bathroom accessories in addition to spackling and painting. From start to finish, Carlos demonstrated an extreme attention to detail and a genuine commitment to making sure everything was done properly. He does not cut corners, and he takes the time to do things the right way even when it requires extra effort. For example, he noticed that my bathroom floor was not properly leveled, something that could have easily been overlooked or simply worked around. Instead, he took the time to correct the problem and make sure everything was properly leveled before continuing with the project. He even painted door trim outside of my bathroom to make sure it transitioned well with the bathroom, something that was not his responsibility. That level of care and thoroughness is exactly what you hope for in a contractor. The spackling and painting were absolutely immaculate. I have hired professional painters in the past who did not come close to the quality of the paint job Carlos delivered. Painting is 90% prep work: sanding and spackling. You can tell when a contractor understands the difference prep work makes, and Carlos and his group certainly does. Carlos and his crew were also kind, respectful, professional, and a pleasure to have working in my home. They were extremely conscientious about keeping everything clean throughout the project. In fact, I commented to my husband that my house looked cleaner after they left than it did before they started! Another thing that really stood out to me was the pricing. His prices are more than fair considering the quality of work, attention to detail, and level of care he provides. You TRULY feel that Carlos takes pride in his work and wants his customers to be completely satisfied with the finished product. It is VERY rare to find that these days. I could not be happier with the work C&N Construction LLC did for me. If you are are fussy about the details and looking for a contractor you can trust, who is meticulous, honest, thorough, reasonably priced, and genuinely cares about doing the job right, I would HIGHLY recommend Carlos and his crew. They exceeded my expectations, and I would absolutely use them again for future projects.

We had Carlos and his helpers (Enrique & Estalia) fix the slow leak around our front big window,…read moresince Carlos did a fabulous job with the other leaking window. I think that Carlos is very educated with construction and/ or a genius about fixing things. Carlos explained why we had a leak in great detail thoroughly before he fixed the problem. We will hire Carlos in the future when we have another problem. He provided us with a written estimate before starting, and he is very thorough with his communication.