Stinebaugh Masonry LLC

I reached out to Eric, and he got back to me right away. He told me that he was interested in working with me, but warned me that he had a long lead time before he could get to my project (~6 months). With that understanding, he came out to look at my house and provided a detailed, worst-case scenario estimate. Eric is not cheap; however, he assured me that he prides himself on never going over budget and periodically coming in under. Because of this and his excellent reputation, I took a leap of faith and was duly rewarded. Eric's craftsmanship exceeded my expectations and even exceeded the scope of work that we originally laid out. For example, I failed to ask Eric to remove the paint on the back wall. When I asked him to do this after he started the project, I was expecting additional charges. Instead, he told me that the joints were coming out faster than he had expected and that he could probably do it within the original budget (this added a week to the project and he didn't charge me extra). As we dug into the front of the house, we found that some of the sandstone was badly eroded. Eric showed me the problems and did the repairs without charging me extra. When Eric's team repoints brick, they don't just scratch out the loose stuff and smear cement on top. They use angle grinders fitted with appropriately-sized diamond blades to surgically remove the old mortar 1 inch deep. Eric's team replaces joints with mortar that matches the original color hidden deep between the bricks. When the bricks are bad, they cut them out and replace them with new ones that look like the originals (Note: in retrospect, I wish that I had asked them to use reclaimed brick from Brick & Board [*** Link removed ***] because I'd like to support this local company). My project, which included the front and back of my five story building and 7 chimneys, took more than a month to complete. Eric met his team on site nearly every morning and gave me regular updates. It was a genuine pleasure to go out and talk to Eric and his excellent staff. His team was friendly and considerate and did all that they could to minimize disruptions to my life inside the house. I actually kind of missed them when they finally finished. In summary, Eric and his staff are true artisans with a commitment to good customer service, fair pricing and the preservation of historic properties in Baltimore. If you need masonry work and you want it done with integrity, call Eric.

I wasn't totally happy, but he worked really hard to make us happy. He came back, and made multiple repairs. I feel he is skilled, and tried to make you really happy. He claimed to be an expert in historic repair, and when you in historic masonry, its tricky to get a match, and we ended up finding the bricks for him, which has salvage bricks, which he didn't know about. He probably didn't want to take the time to clean the old bricks, which they had paint on it. Which we actually cleaned the paint off. He is excellent mason, but not artistic, arteasonal quality. He is not the top historic preservationist. If he is, there is place much higher, like the prices. He did work really hard. It's really expensive. I would like to find it cheaper.

Really pleased with the job. Professional, courteous. Would highly recommend.

We began looking in the spring to have our brick front steps replaced. They were falling apart and the step height was not up to code. It was difficult to find a contractor who really specialized in brickwork. We interviewed several general contractors who did some brickwork but we didn’t feel that any of them was that invested in making the steps look good. One thought the steps could just be patched up and another was not that concerned about the (out of code) step heights. We got estimates in the $5000 range, but we didn’t feel that we would be happy with the final product from any of these contractors. We contracted with Eric who gave us a cap on the cost of the project ($8000) and told us if he came in under budget he would replace some cracked bricks around our home. As it turned out, the demo of the old stairs turned out to be more labor intensive than he thought, adding on an extra two days to the project. But true to his word he did not charge us any more than his original estimate. His crew was hard-working, and courteous and Eric was available to talk about how the project was going and gave us updates. In the end his crew made a set of stairs that looked like it always belonged there and we are very happy with the results. Eric obviously loves his craft and is in demand. We got on his list in May and the project got under way in November, so you really do have to plan ahead. But we feel the wait was well worth it as we now have an entrance to our home that we are proud of.

The initial estimate Eric gave us was $25,000, which was supposed to be a kind of hard-cap on the cost of the project. We expected it would actually be a bit less and he would deduct from that amount based on the time and materials needed to complete the work. As it happened, we needed much MORE work than anticipated and the final costs were something in the neighborhood of $27,000. One of the highlights of working with Eric was that he stuck with his promise that he would not charge us a nickel more than his estimate which I have never seen before from a contractor of any kind. That kind of honesty and dedication to good service is truly exceptional. Additionally, one small window was cracked by falling debris during the work. Eric was quick to find someone who was able to make the repair and ensure that it was covered financially. Overall, our experience with Eric was outstanding. The finished work looks beautiful and we have received compliments from everyone who has seen it. Eric takes a tremendous amount of pride in his work and it shows. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

We met with Eric, in the Spring of 2016. He was very polite and professional. He was also very upfront that he couldn't take on our project for a few months due to his workload. This was fine with us, as we were not in a huge hurry for the work to be completed. As Eric was highly rated on AL, we did not mind waiting. Eric did a full evaluation of our property, the work needed and provided us with an estimate. We felt that Eric gave us a fair price for the amount of work that needed to be done. Eric and his crew started on the date he promised. His crew was great: hard-working, focused, skilled workmen, who were very polite and kept us updated on the work being done. Eric was present throughout the complete project, inspecting the work, explaining how the project was going, and answering all of our questions. We were very satisfied when the initial project was completed. We then requested that Eric inspect the cracked pad in front of the garage and provide an estimate. Again, the price was fair and we gave Eric the go-ahead to do the additional work. This job also came in on time and again, we were very happy with the results. A few days after this job was done, we had a heavy rainfall and we noticed some standing water had collected in the front corner of the pad, where three different ground levels converged (front garden, front walk and asphalt driveway). Eric came out asap and assessed the best possible way to alleviate the possibility of standing water. He solved the problem by leveling down a small corner of the end of the concrete walk where the pad and walk met, He then creating mini-channels between the seams of the pad, concrete walk and the asphalt driveway leading to the pad. This allowed any standing water to drain off effectively into the lawn (with no pooling on the lawn). Eric himself was out there on a super-hot day for a few hours, using a power grinder, then running a hose on several times, to make sure that all the water ran off to our satisfaction. The only small downside was there was a corner of the last section of the concrete walk that had to be ground down, which maybe took away from the otherwise uniform look of the front walkway, but it really isn't that noticeable. I believe Eric absolutely did the best he could based on unforeseen circumstances with the different ground levels in that particular area. I would definitely use Eric again and highly recommend him. He is a true masonry craftsman and has trained his staff extremely well.

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It went well. Before he came on board we had hired another mason to do the job; that mason was not prepared for the complexity of the job and he left after seeing the entire scope of the job. Eric came in, took us through the process, and stayed to see it through. We hired Stinebaugh Masonry while we scrambled to address this dangerous situation. He and his crew squeezed us in by working Saturdays and Monday-Friday from 4pm to dark after working already-scheduled projects. When the wall was carefully being taken down there were many moments of high stress for us (afraid that the stones or perhaps the entire wall would fall). Throughout it all (and the process took almost two months of afternoons/evening work) Eric kept us apprised of what he was doing, when his crew would arrive and what to look out for. In the end the façade was removed, the structural rubble wall built, and the marble replaced and anchored so that it will last another 137 years. Eric and his crew are very professional. He honored his word; he and his crew were punctual, polite, and respectful of the residents and tenants living there. Our tenants appreciated his communication and protection of their living areas, while scaffold surrounded the building exterior. The team cleaned up the site and ensured all were safe: passing pedestrians, parked cars, and incoming and outgoing tenants. Dare I say that we spent far more on this project than we wanted to spend. This wasn't Stinebaugh Masonry's fault, but the nature of the complex job. Eric was generous with his time. Eric kept track of every hour his crew worked, and the hourly wage for his crew (even paying overtime [since they were working other jobs]) was in line with another bid we received. This is the second time we'd hired Stinebaugh Masonry. We would enthusiastically recommend Stinebaugh Masonry and their work without reservation. The hourly rate he quotes will be the rate you receive. He is also very good at giving ballpark prices that are right on the money. He is experienced, and his work is very good, and he is frequently booked. Give him a call, and get on his schedule for your masonry needs!

The crew did a great job. The mortar looks great and they even replaced bricks that were chipped. I highly recommend this company.

Eric and his crew did a wonderful job. The completed projects looked beautiful and the work was above and beyond what we had hoped for. One of the patios needed more work than originally was estimated. Eric stuck with his original estimate even though the cost ended up being more than expected. After the job was complete I noticed that the crew had fixed something for me that I had mentioned needed to be fixed next time I had work done....I really appreciated that! The team was neat and tidy and always on time. It was a real pleasure to have this contractor do the work at our home. We will definitely be using Stinebaugh Masonry again for other masonry projects that we need done!

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The work began as scheduled,  Eric was always available to answer any questions , his workers arrived on time, weather permitting and performed excellent work.  All areas were completed according to schedule and in addition at completion , the results were beautiful. **  In addition , the work was performed under budget   and   he replaced the top stones that were broken on my driveway wall .  His workers replaced and repaired missing and loose parts of the wall.  The  old driveway wall was found to be hollow as repairs were done and they filled hollow sections with concrete. In addition the opposite driveway wall had loose joints and a broken stone - all were addressed and repaired .  

All of this was done under the original budget and looks amazing!

We couldn't have been happier with the job Eric's team did. They were on time and got things done well and quick;y. The repairs were done so skillfully that you could not tell what had been fixed. Eric prides himself on his skill as a brick mason, and he did not overestimate the quality of his work. It was also very impressive that the actual cost of the work was less than the estimate. Would use them again in a heartbeat.

Masonry Magic............looks as if they we're even here.
FABULOUS

CW Weaver

Throughout the project, Eric?s team performed in a professional and personable manner.  Each morning, they arrived like clockwork at the appointed time and worked diligently throughout each day of the two-week project.  All the work was done as Eric had promised at the outset and was completed on time and slightly under the quoted cost.  We look forward to Eric?s return later in the year to work on a second project for us and highly recommend him to anyone in need of brick or stone work.

Eric and his team were great.  He came out and gave us an estimate and an idea of when the job could be done.  The final cost was less than quoted as they were able to use some of the existing bricks. He even corrected a problem with our chimney that he noticed.  We had known about it and just hadn't had it fixed.

Eric and his team were on the job daily from March 2 through March 17.  They methodically worked through the project professionally and with respect for the surrounding areas making cleanup and healing of the property relatively easy.  I am very pleased with the results and recommend this contractor without reservation.

commend him highlySorry I didn't get this evaluation in a timely fashion but I did want to report  it even if late. I had discovered leakage of water around the chimneys into the family room.  Eric and his crew did a great job repairing my chimneys. One was a complicated design but he was able to have his men repair it to the original state.  The house is 30 years old and the bricks had come loose so that pieces had fallen off and risked crumbling. Eric told me he had a back injury and doesn't work on the chimneys directly, but his helpers are quite competent.  The work was completed exceptionally well and in a timely fashion. Eric remarked that his estimate had been lower than the actual cost, but he said he would not charge me more as he said it was his error not mine when he made the estimate and he was a man of his word. I am truly grateful and will definitely use him should the need arise.

We could not have asked for a better result for our brickwork.  Eric and his crew were great to work with.  They listened to our concerns and addressed them all.  Eric worked hard to make our new brickwork fit right into the old and he absolutely succeeded! He and his crew were always on time, took care to secure the work area at the end of each day and did a great job of clean-up afterwards. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them at all!

Eric and his team were excellent.  I can't recommend them enough.  He was extremely accommodating, punctual and made sure I was happy with the work at each stage, showing me the progress.
Eric's a great guy, clearly passionate about the work he does.  The work is very high quality, the wall his team removed and rebuilt will outlast the house itself I'm sure.
His team was amazing, very well organized, very considerate, and did a top notch job cleaning up the area after the work was completed.
This isn't your average masonry company with subcontractors and temporary labor.  Everyone on his team is an expert and are able to do the work right, they can be trusted to delivery a quality job.
I highly recommend Stinebaugh.  I plan to use him again for anything related to masonry.

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We are very satisfied with the quality workmanship and attention to detail that Stinebaugh Masonry provided us. We plan to use them again in the future and would gladly recommend them to others.

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Masonry is very difficult work to master, which is why I went with this company. As Eric will explain, it's both an art form and a technical skill that many companies advertise but most don't do well. All of the work his company completed is beautiful. Eric and his team, Salvador, Sergio, and Rubin, are all very skilled and experienced. They are extremely efficient, fast and talented. They removed all debris and were careful not to damage any of our wood floors on the way to and from the basement. I would definitely hire them again.

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