JD Masonry LLC

John Darling, the company owner, responded promptly to our request for a quote. He gave us great advice about how to go about repairing our front porch that was composed of brick and flagstones; he suggested replacing the brick with bluestone, which was in keeping with our front stair approach to the front walkway. He told us the flagstone walkway and stone wall could be repaired. John arranged for his team members, Brian and JC, to begin work on our schedule. The project went exceedingly well. We were told the work would take 5 days; it took 6 days because of some small issues along the way, e.g. rotted wood where the porch met the house, the mason's delivery truck left an oil spill on our driveway that needed to be removed. They were clean, quiet, respectful, and diligent in their work, and John checked in with us periodically to make sure all was going well. Importantly, once completed, we were charged no more than the estimate John had originally given us for the project, in spite of the additional work. Our new porch is beautiful, and the repaired walkway and stone wall are completely in keeping with the originals. We highly recommend JD Masonry, without reservation!

Within a year there were issues with settling. They wanted full price to return to redo the job. They didn't back up their work. I was told that the issue was my fault becuase I didn't sholve the snow off the patio. Three other contractors looked at it and said I should have been built on 2-3 feet of crushed stone not 6-8 inchces of stone dust. The patio was redone by someone else who dug down and a placed 2-3 feet of crushed stone. So far all is well.

The before and after of my job was great. The constant communication and updates throughout the job was great too. All of the workers were dilligent and meticulous in the fine details of putting in the steps. It is definitely nice to come home to looking at the nice new steps as I pull up in front of my house.

John Darling and his crew did an excellent job removing concrete window wells and rebuilding them with granite stones. The wells are beautiful. They were extremely conscientious, and took great care in my project, assuring that no water seeped into the house and that the job was up to my expectations. John also offered to come back and adjust a couple of the wells that abutted the driveway that I wasn't sure about because they were pitched with the slope of the driveway. In the end I left them and I am happy that I did. I was so happy with this job that I called him again when I wanted to have a garden edged with the same stones as my window wells. He arrived when he said he would, surveyed the area and sent me a quote promptly. Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication regarding the scope of work and process that he was quoting, which drove his quote up higher than I expected. I got another quote that was much less and went with that company. John takes great pride in his work and reputation which is why he returned to my home on a Sunday to review his quote and explain how he arrived at the number. I was grateful that he stopped by because I understand now, why his quote was higher and am confident that had the conversation been had during the quoting process, I more than likely would

I had a time crunch to get the porch ready for an Open House. JD Masonry promised a quick appraisal and then let me know they could accomplish the job before the Open House. The repair looked good and they were able to stabilize the railing. Timing and quality was superb.

My wife and I just bought our first home and had a bay window with a sinking foundation. We looked for someone to help us for over a month until finally finding JD Masonry. They came out to quote the work and unlike everyone else, knew exactly what needed to be done. They worked fast and solved a major headache for us. The new foundation and brick work looks great! Their price was great and they were amazing to work with. Would definitely rehire for future work.

They were great - very professional, on time and the results are fantastic. Due to the weather, there were some delays getting started, but the communication was spot on so we knew when the work would be done. Great clean up and we're happy with their work.

We were very happy with the job and the company.

John and his team are fantastic! They are a group of honest and professional individuals with a strong work ethic. John was always available to answer our questions or concerns throughout the entire process. He attended to our concerns diligently. We contracted John to replace our brick treads with granite treads. When he found that our brick steps were poorly built 17 years ago, he offered ways to fix the problem including rebuilding the brick steps. He made sure that the added cost would not be a burden to our budget. His prices were fair and his honesty with his findings was greatly appreciated. I would not hesitate to hire John and his team again!!

Very well. Great service and work. Would hire again.

He just did a good job.

I would not hesitate to hire the owner of JD Masonry LLC, John Darling and his staff again or recommend him to others! He and his staff are down-to-earth, service oriented individuals with a high level of integrity and trustworthiness. John communicated and listened well throughout the entire project. He is a problem solver and his utmost concern is a happy client. John answered all questions , even after the project was complete. There is no room for improvement. His work and work ethic are exemplary!

Very well. They were professional, respectful and did an excellent job.

The guys would show up early and in a few cases, work until there was no more daylight. I could not be happier with the results.

From the estimating process, to setting up the timing of the job, to finishing it, John was great to work with. He was punctual, easy to talk to, responsive to questions in person and via email. He and workers were careful and neat. The task was not an easy one in terms of achieving the best possible look for front steps almost 100 years old. We are pleased with the results and would hire him again.

I am extremely pleased with the workmanship of the steps and the pavers. The work was done in two parts: first steps then pavers. We chose stone veneers with blue stone caps for the steps, and highly recommend them. Immediately after these were done, several neighbors came over to compliment the workers and say how beautiful the steps are. The pavers were completed later due to my slow decision-making, and they look wonderful as well. I was hesitant to use John's recommendation after seeing the pavers in the supply yard, but I went with his suggestion anyway. I'm glad I did! He has a good eye--the pavers compliment the bluestone very well. His team worked all day, every day during the week and Saturday to finish the pavers job, which was complicated by massive roots. I highly recommend John and his team. They were easy to work with and professional from start to finish.

Steps needed to be reset and cracks in wall repaired. Work was completed on time, clean up was thorough, minor corrections made without cost, a pleasant professional crew!

Went well.  Reasonable Price.  Good service.  Done on time.

It went very well. All workmen were very professional and thorough. Cleaned up after themselves and were very courteous.

Excellent. Have recommended them to neighbors and friends. A couple of neighbors have used them.

The company was very good about working with our schedule.  They arrived on time and were very good to work with.
The work was done very well and they were good about cleaning up during and after the work was done.

outstanding responsiveness and level of service.  clearly knows his business well.  good artistic eye for what would be aesthetically pleasing.  low key.  friendly.  you would love having him as a neighbor.  i waited to enter this recommendation to see how everything stood up to 2+ years of weather and family use - it looks as good today as the day it was installed - no settling, no cracks, perfectly level.  crew was hard working and pleasant.  cleaned up meticulously well.  couldn't be happier.

John and crew did a great job. High quality work and material. John is very nice and a pleasure to work with on the project. Work is holding up very well.

He did a great job

Excellent work, did more than expected without changing the price, love of work and professional standards.