Carl Herbst Masonry

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Not satisfied at all. We spent a lot for bluestone steps and bricks. Were first told he could no longer get black bricks to match the red & black ones on the house. I told him other masons had installed red AND black bricks on our street. He then brought bricks and included a few black ones. He built an excellent foundation BUT the quality of the bricks he used are terrible. Before he left the job he said that the bricks may turn white because they were taken where there is salt. Well, they did turn white, but also the g*** he used to put in the bluestone spilled onto many of the bricks. Because the bricks look terrible in front of the steps, I took a photo and went to a nearby store that carries bricks. They said the bricks looked used and of very poor quality and bricks shouldn't 'bleed' white thru them. I called him back and he said they were O.K., but the 'stain' was moss. Not true. Had 2 other masons here to see if they could do anything but they both said the quality of the bricks was the poorest they've ever seen so we're left with ugly bricks turning white and dark g*** on them from the bluestone above each landing. I'd never recommend this mason again. My neighbor had her steps redone a month later with another mason and they look clean and neat. We feel we were duped -- for the brick store said masons always ask the customer to go and pick out bricks they like - and would never bring used bricks for a new renovation.