Suburban Masonry

"Thank you for your comment, Member. We were happy to help! To other members who may be interested to know the details of this job: This member's brick house is approximately 50 years old, and has sustained moisture damage that compromised the integrity of the mortar joints (the material between the brick); this was especially dramatic at the chimney and front porch. In the case of the chimney, the mortar joints were cleaned and prepped for repair, where high-strength, water resistant mortar was placed and finished at all joints on the exposed chimney (which was a through-roof chimney). At the front porch the mortar and brick has significantly deteriorated. Member chose to have the integrity of the walls repaired and then stucco was applied. Total cost of project: $2,000"

"Thank you, member, for taking the time to leave a review, and for your confidence and appreciation for my work! This was a driveway entrance constructed of two curved block walls with piers. The owner veneered these walls and piers herself with a composite stone. In this case she asked that I layout and build the block structure. The project turned out beautifully and is a beautiful feature to the curb appeal of her property. Thank you again, member!"

"Thank you, Member, for your prompt response, and kind remarks! It was a pleasure helping you complete the final stage of attaining your CO. I enjoyed working with you and the engineer to create the best strategy to meet the city's requirements. I'm glad the inspection went well, and I hope you enjoy your newly renovated house. You did and amazing job! To other potential clients who may be interested to know more detail concerning this job, and about Suburban Masonry: This job was required by the city for structural support of a 100+ year old house. As Member described, the city believed the foundation of the house had been compromised by the excavation of the crawl space that was done to accommodate a furnace and other mechanical equipment. To dig the footers, the compacted clay soil required a pneumatic hammer for excavation. Rebar was tied horizontally and vertically (2' on center and at all block termination and corners), and installed to cover the entire vertical dimension of walls and piers. One retaining wall and 4 piers were constructed using 8" block, which were grouted solidly with concrete. These structures were built proximate to the existing soil, and were backfilled with washed gravel to provide the required structural support for the existing foundation of the house. My father started Suburban Masonry in 1963, in Alexandria, VA. With nearly 60 years experience, Suburban Masonry is dedicated to providing exacting workmanship and professionalism on small and large construction projects alike - be it residential or commercial. Member, thank you for being our first Angie's List experience!"