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Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor
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About us
Thank you for visiting our profile. Sposato masonry has been on angies list since 2008 and would like to thank all our members who have supported us throughout the years.
Business highlights
39 years of experience
Services we offer
Basement Waterproofing, Bluestone, Brick Steps, Brickwork, Chimney Lining, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Sweep, Cultured Stone, Fire Places, Footings and Foundations, French Drain, Historical Restoration, Masonry Repairs, Pavers, Retaining Walls. Repointing & Tuck-Pointing, Stamped Concrete, Steps, Sump Pump, Walkways and Patios, Water Proofing
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
4.783 Reviews
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Showing 26-50 of 83 reviews
Maria T.
May 2014
They did a beautiful job....very professional, hard working and neat. I have already recommended them to two
friends/neighbors.
friends/neighbors.
Todd R.
Jan 2014
chimney looks great - like new.
Chris C.
Oct 2013
Went great,originally supposed to be a 3 week wait to begin work. But they called 1 week after scheduling and told me they had an opening because someone cancelled. They were on time, professional , and courteous. They explained everything they were doing step by step and finsihed the job on time.
Ann C.
Jul 2013
Mike and his crew came in did the job in one day. With this rainy summer we have put the work to the test and we have had no water come into the house during these heavy rains. Mike and his crew are friendly, professional and do great work. I highly recommend them and will use them again for other masonry work when finances permit us.
AJAY G.
Jun 2013
Mike provided an estimate on Saturday and due to urgency did the work next day, Sunday. His crew of John, Fernando Sr. and Jr. were professional, courteous and did what appears to be a fine job. After completion of the work they were very thorough in the cleanup and left our house as if nothing had happened. Our experience with the crew was very good.
Our only suggestion is for Mike to be a little more responsive to the calls which will probably help him get more business. Earlier in the year, we had tried to reach him to follow through on a quote he had provided in the winter but failed to get a response. We called many contractors again to restart the process and it was coincidence that he got called again. This time he was prompt in scheduling the work for the next day (Sunday).
While work done seems to be of good quality, the price may not be lowest as we did receive one lower quote but for us timing was critical. By the way, Mike did not show any renewed alacrity with regards to picking up the check either.
All in all, we recommend Spasato Construction
Our only suggestion is for Mike to be a little more responsive to the calls which will probably help him get more business. Earlier in the year, we had tried to reach him to follow through on a quote he had provided in the winter but failed to get a response. We called many contractors again to restart the process and it was coincidence that he got called again. This time he was prompt in scheduling the work for the next day (Sunday).
While work done seems to be of good quality, the price may not be lowest as we did receive one lower quote but for us timing was critical. By the way, Mike did not show any renewed alacrity with regards to picking up the check either.
All in all, we recommend Spasato Construction
Clare Z.
Jun 2013
Mike came out and evaluated the situation. I had him replace the chimney. He replaced the back wall and the floor of the firebox, and he replaced my front flat concrete surface that I have as a porch, which was damaged during Sandy. I explained to him that I needed my chimney put on before my new roof could be installed. He did manage to squeeze me in within a two week window, and I know that he was very busy with storm damage elsewhere at the time. He had a big crew of workers working hard to install the new chimney, working both inside and outside the house. He even had the dyes and stamping to make the porch look like real brick instead of concrete, and he did stucco the chimney. He wasn't here himself during the entire job, but he did personally oversee all of the detail work to make sure it was up to his standards. As a favor to me, he put my pillars on my front porch back up, which required a total reconstruction, without charging me any extra for them. This was a full two days of work for one of his employees. He did a spectacular job, and I wanted to make sure I let others know about it.
Julia B.
Jun 2013
We found Mike to be very professional to work with - responsive and prompt. He did a great job for us on our old chimney. He came when he said he would, and did the work quickly. Recently, I got in touch with him again to see if he could deliver some stone for a shed foundation, and he provided me with recommendations of suppliers, because it was the type of job he didn't need to be involved in, when a supplier could handle it directly. He told me it would be less expensive that way - very upfront and honest. He was helpful, going so far as to give me contact information for various suppliers who could help me.
We would definitely use him again!
We would definitely use him again!
Claude L.
May 2013
Very Expensive. Used Cement Blocks as opposed to the original brick character of chimney. Reasoning was a timing issue in which outdoors it was very cold. When finished, they did not restore the chimney to the exact original stating which was is why we paid a lot to get the same character and Quality from start to finish. They came recommended but our experience has been we did not get what we paid for, bottom line.
Response from Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor
"I'm sorry you feel that way member, I wish you would have contacted me via personal cell phone which i provided you with to discuss any issues or concerns. Your chimney was originally made from bricks and were coated at a later time with a masonry stucco. We rebuilt the section that was torn down using concrete blocks instead of bricks because they are stronger and the cement coating will bond better to the porous blocks then bricks. It was not to save time or money. Price wise, I do not know why you think we were very expensive. The work was paid out by your insurance company which was assessed by an appraiser. The insurance company accepted our bid and paid out with no questions asked, meaning our bid was lower then what they estimated. If you paid $1,500 for a quality paint job on your car, but could of got it done at Maaco for $300, it doesn't mean you got ripped off. It just means you got what you paid for just like you do with us. All of our employees are dedicated, long-term and well trained. Our work is preformed with modified materials to out preform standard cement mixes. Your chimney was done in the cold winter months when it is very hard to work with cement mixes, and even so it was completed properly with no cracks, bonding failure, efflorescence, or other masonry issues associated with performing masonry work in the winter months. We appreciate the work and value your opinion."
Craig P.
May 2013
Called on a Friday to explain issue and they came by the next day to give estimate. They explained in detail (in terms I could understand) what caused the issue and what needed to be done to fix it as well as provided premetive measures I could take to stop it from re-occurring in the future. They not only looked at the immediate area that needed fixing but also inspected the entire outside and provided a quote for fixing everything or just the area I called them out to look at.
After I received a few other quotes and everything being equal I choose them because of how detailed they where in explaining the problem to me. I called back on Tuesday to confirm moving forward with the work and they were there on Wednesday morning. Took about 2 hours to complete. They were quiet, respectful, and very professional. No mess was left and there were no signs they were even there.
After I received a few other quotes and everything being equal I choose them because of how detailed they where in explaining the problem to me. I called back on Tuesday to confirm moving forward with the work and they were there on Wednesday morning. Took about 2 hours to complete. They were quiet, respectful, and very professional. No mess was left and there were no signs they were even there.
John H.
Mar 2013
Excellent job. Used scaffeling to protect workers. Were prompt and did job exactly as promised.
Jonathan C.
Dec 2012
After a few false starts as a result of miscommunications, we settled on a start date for the work. The workers came out to the house a bit late but got right to work. The roof chimney needed repair as well as waterproofing, the chimney in the attic needed to be repointed, and the fireplace firebox, needed to be repointed. Mike, the owner had come to my house to give the estimate, and though his price was higher than the other companies we looked at, Mike made sure to assure me that all the work I needed would be done by his masons. (Another company had told me to do the attic chimney repairs myself to save money) along with the fact that I felt that his reputation on Angie's list was worth the extra $$. In short, the work was worth the money. The chimney on the roof and the attic chimney were repaired to my satisfaction, and water sealed. The real test was the firebox however. The brick was in very tough shape. Mike's masons repaired and replaced firebrick as needed and breathed new life into my fireplace. I was very impressed. My ONLY complaint was that the workers did not use tarps when they did the firebox repairs! It would seem that this would be a fairly obvious precaution, but when asked to use a tarp by my wife who was home, they said they did not have one. This led to a layer of stone dust covering my living room floor and parts of my dining room. Not the end of the world, as I cleaned it up, but I was disappointed. Mike dropped by the house after the job to check on the work, and I regretfully forgot to mention the tarp issue, but like I said it was not a huge deal. Over all, however, the work was done well, and I have had several compliments on the new fireplace brick.
Larry B.
Oct 2012
They were terrific; they were great. They were very professional. Their pricing was great. They showed a willingness to make sure the job was perfect. They came back once to improve something they had done before. They did a perfect job. We would absolutely use them again.
John H.
Sep 2012
Called Mike on August 23 - picked up the phone right away, agreed to meet Saturday Aug 25 to see the job, and he called back as promised on Friday Aug. 24 to confirm the time he would be by on Saturday. Refreshing when other companies, including the top rated chimney repair company to come up in my area on Angies was repeatedly called over three weeks, promises made to get back to me unfulfilled. Mike came by on Saturday as promised (he called to advise he was running late), got up on the roof with me and very carefully examined the situation and described what needed to be done. I was happy to have an obviously competent mason (by what he explained, his certifications and specific references offered) to do the job and contracted with him that day, to get the job in sometime in September. Surprise, his crew (a double crew) showed up the following Monday the 27th, worked hard, and finished the job from scaffolding to cleanup in one day, whereas Mike thought it would take 2.5 days originally. I called Mike on Monday to express my surprise and he explained he decided to fit this in before a couple other larger jobs started.
Bigger surprise was when Mike called me on Thursday to advise he would reduce the price of the job from the $4,000 quoted to $3,500, since he got in and out in one day and his cost was less then he thought.
The work looks very good and I've rated Mike an and quot;Aand quot; on quality, though I'll just comment that the new courses of brick kind of stand out from the older brick - brighter red - I had hoped they would match more closely using the artificially and quot;agedand quot; bricks Mike had promised. Spoke to Mike who assures me they will weather in and look the same as the others in a couple months. Mike is an honest and forthright guy and I highly recommend him - I'm sure if I have any issues or questions going forward he'll take care of it.
Bigger surprise was when Mike called me on Thursday to advise he would reduce the price of the job from the $4,000 quoted to $3,500, since he got in and out in one day and his cost was less then he thought.
The work looks very good and I've rated Mike an and quot;Aand quot; on quality, though I'll just comment that the new courses of brick kind of stand out from the older brick - brighter red - I had hoped they would match more closely using the artificially and quot;agedand quot; bricks Mike had promised. Spoke to Mike who assures me they will weather in and look the same as the others in a couple months. Mike is an honest and forthright guy and I highly recommend him - I'm sure if I have any issues or questions going forward he'll take care of it.
Mary O.
Jul 2012
The chimney work looked fine from the outside. When we first used the fireplace after their service, they had compromised the working of the flue, causing the smoke to backup into the house. They had to be called back to remedy the situation. It obviously wasn't done correctly the first time. They should have tested the mechanism. They had full access to do so and did not, necessitating the 2nd visit.
The bricks on the front porch were cleaned, and a sealant applied. It was done correctly it seems on the side of the porch, where the bricks are vertical. The top, hence the most visible, has a cloudy finish that they assured me would either wash off, or they would correct it. It hasn't, and they didn't. They haven't come back, after many repeated calls. We'll never see them again ... thankfully.
Finally, we sent a registered letter to them with enclosed photos of the problem areas. Even that had no effect, other than their acknowledging the receipt. So, I think I've covered all bases.
On 8/9/12, Mr. Sposato evidently read my initial review, which I have upgraded in this current rating. Mr. Sposato said he was unaware of the problem because his former secretary, whom he says he has fired, did not pass the information on to him. Since I had stopped calling, he assumed the job was done. I said when we got no response, we stopped calling. He is a good fellow, and came and rectified the situation with the front porch bricks. Now they look fine. If he maintains a tighter control on his employees, he should do fine.
The bricks on the front porch were cleaned, and a sealant applied. It was done correctly it seems on the side of the porch, where the bricks are vertical. The top, hence the most visible, has a cloudy finish that they assured me would either wash off, or they would correct it. It hasn't, and they didn't. They haven't come back, after many repeated calls. We'll never see them again ... thankfully.
Finally, we sent a registered letter to them with enclosed photos of the problem areas. Even that had no effect, other than their acknowledging the receipt. So, I think I've covered all bases.
On 8/9/12, Mr. Sposato evidently read my initial review, which I have upgraded in this current rating. Mr. Sposato said he was unaware of the problem because his former secretary, whom he says he has fired, did not pass the information on to him. Since I had stopped calling, he assumed the job was done. I said when we got no response, we stopped calling. He is a good fellow, and came and rectified the situation with the front porch bricks. Now they look fine. If he maintains a tighter control on his employees, he should do fine.
Response from Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor
"I apologize for the mix up with this customer our workers have a copy of our repair sheet and your house has been marked as completed. We have not herd from you either so i had no reason to think it has not been completed. I will be out there this week to fix the issues. The sealer has water trapped underneath it that is why you have a cloudy surface.We just have to re emulsify the sealer with a thinner to let the water vapors out.It is just a cosmetic issue nothing major. Don't remember what the exact issues where with the chimney work we did but we where paid in full and still came back and fixed it right away.The reason the sealer issue was not addressed at the same time was because the weather was to cold. You are right and i am not fighting with you about it, you did call i even remember talking to you. But your making it sound like we came did a horrible job got paid and took off on you when we both know that was not the case. We did a beautiful job for you and have solved all your issues for a very reasonable price, a lot of companies out there charge not hundred but thousands more for the work we preformed for you. Here is my direct cell phone number 908-502-2511 give me a call when you get a chance so we can work out a time for me to come by and make sure i address any and all issues you need me to when i come out thanks. Mike Sposato"
Ronald T.
Jul 2012
After registering my complaint, I received a phone call from Mike who apologied for what happened. I understand that a small business can have issues with their employees and as a result fail to perform the way the owner expects.
I was willing to give him another chance and he offered that the work could be done soon and without my presence which I agreed to. As it turned out I had to be at home for another contractor so I was able to witness the work and I must say that it was done very professionally and was completed the same day. Also, they did a small repair on a step that had loosened and power washed and cleaned up the area where they were working.
By the way, my understanding from Mike is that the person in and quot;the officeand quot; that got this off on the wrong track is no longer there so communications should be better. My advice though is that you talk to Mike directly if you have any problems and I am confident that, like me, he will take care of it to your satisfaction.
I was willing to give him another chance and he offered that the work could be done soon and without my presence which I agreed to. As it turned out I had to be at home for another contractor so I was able to witness the work and I must say that it was done very professionally and was completed the same day. Also, they did a small repair on a step that had loosened and power washed and cleaned up the area where they were working.
By the way, my understanding from Mike is that the person in and quot;the officeand quot; that got this off on the wrong track is no longer there so communications should be better. My advice though is that you talk to Mike directly if you have any problems and I am confident that, like me, he will take care of it to your satisfaction.
Response from Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor
"This is mike the owner. You are absolutely right and i apologize for the inconvenience we have cost you. I had three employees call me the night before at 10 PM to let me know they were out of town for the 4th of July weekend and our driver did not come into work on Friday. They will be dealt with on Monday maybe even terminated. The secretary you spoke with was also terminated for not doing her job as well. She told me you were upset because you had to take off of work and we didn't show up and did not want to reschedule. You would find someone else to do the job. I truly apologize for the inconvenience again and would like to touch base with you this week to see if we could discuss and work something out."
Pamela M.
Jun 2012
This is why I joined Angie's List. These workers came at 7:30am and worked constantly (and quietly) until dark for 2 days. My 50-year-old chimneys look brand new. The chimney crowns are actually beautiful. Sposato masons are true craftsmen.
Response from Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor
"Member, Thank you for your generous review! We're happy to hear that you're fully satisfied with our work, and we thank you for choosing us to preform the repairs on your chimney. Should you ever need any other masonry work done in the future, please do not hesitate to give us a call!"
Vincent V.
Mar 2012
Mike started the job on schedule but decided to work through the weekend to take advantage of a period of fair weather. Unlike other contractors, Mike's philosphy is to finish a job once started and not have several jobs going at the same time which invariably delays completion for everyone. As a result, he completed the job in about a third of the time it would have taken most others to do.
One significant aspect about this job is that it was all coordinated over the phone as i live in Colorado and the house is in New Jersey. This required a contractor that i could trust and Mike Sposato immediately gained my confidence. I wasn't dissapointed.
I was extremely pleased with Mike's work, his professionalism and the results and highly recommend Sposato Construction LLC.
One significant aspect about this job is that it was all coordinated over the phone as i live in Colorado and the house is in New Jersey. This required a contractor that i could trust and Mike Sposato immediately gained my confidence. I wasn't dissapointed.
I was extremely pleased with Mike's work, his professionalism and the results and highly recommend Sposato Construction LLC.
Amber B.
Feb 2012
Our retaining wall was damaged by a falling tree from Hurricane Irene. Mike, Anthony and team gave us what was truly the highest estimate of any of the companies we spoke with, but also the most thorough. They were both able to point out things that were wrong with the original wall to begin with, things that would not be up to code today. For this reason, we felt most comfortable with Sposato, and chose them, even though it was at a higher cost.
The entire wall had to be taken down and rebuilt. They worked with us to try and save some of the masonry, but because of how the original builder put the wall up, they were not salvageable. We were grateful for the care they tried to take to help us out there.The original wall was not built with correct drainage. This was added, and looks spectacular.
During construction, Anthony realized that we might be able to slightly change the design of the wall with no extra cost. He showed me his idea, and we moved forward. We love the new look much more than the old one!
Due to Hurricane Irene, they were understandably busy. However, we had a lengthy pre-planned trip at the end of December that would last through the new year and into Spring. Jessica, Mike and Anthony worked with us to get us into the schedule before we left so that the wall would not be left un-repaired through snow fall.
The guys arrived promptly each day, and when the job was done, they even power-washed the driveway to clear off any debris. We were very pleased with every aspect of the job.
The entire wall had to be taken down and rebuilt. They worked with us to try and save some of the masonry, but because of how the original builder put the wall up, they were not salvageable. We were grateful for the care they tried to take to help us out there.The original wall was not built with correct drainage. This was added, and looks spectacular.
During construction, Anthony realized that we might be able to slightly change the design of the wall with no extra cost. He showed me his idea, and we moved forward. We love the new look much more than the old one!
Due to Hurricane Irene, they were understandably busy. However, we had a lengthy pre-planned trip at the end of December that would last through the new year and into Spring. Jessica, Mike and Anthony worked with us to get us into the schedule before we left so that the wall would not be left un-repaired through snow fall.
The guys arrived promptly each day, and when the job was done, they even power-washed the driveway to clear off any debris. We were very pleased with every aspect of the job.
Toni C.
Feb 2012
They were excellent. They price they charged was reasonable. They took a while to get to my home, but finished the job within two days. I will definitely use them again if needed.
Paige F.
Jan 2012
While the tech was running late due to car trouble, he kept us informed and arrived within a newly established timeframe that same day.
He took a look indoors and out and determined that we hadn't pulled the chain to the flue completely shut. (yes, embarassing, we know) While he could have created lots of expensive 'problems' for our chimney and fireplace, what I appreciate most is that he told us up front our oversight and was on his way. We are happily using our fireplace daily and would call Sposato if needed based on the honesty and integrity of the representative.
He took a look indoors and out and determined that we hadn't pulled the chain to the flue completely shut. (yes, embarassing, we know) While he could have created lots of expensive 'problems' for our chimney and fireplace, what I appreciate most is that he told us up front our oversight and was on his way. We are happily using our fireplace daily and would call Sposato if needed based on the honesty and integrity of the representative.
Chiaki M.
Dec 2011
Their work was very good and they did a very good job. I liked their price and their quality of work. Their clean up was also very good.
Jim G.
Oct 2011
MIke S, quoted the job and his crew came a few days later and did the work. No issues.
Sheila E.
Aug 2011
I called several masons in our area to discuss the options for our brick fireplace and chimney project and to get an estimated cost. We had a 1960's wall to wall and floor to ceiling, corner, red brick with dark gray mortar, fireplace which was way too overpowering for the room size. We had removed the 12and quot; deep hearth but didnt know how to deal with the canilevered cinder block at the base which left a 4and quot; ledge jutting out below the firebox (we had hoped it was brick all the way to the floor but, alas, :-( there was block behind the hearth). Our brick chimney top and slate cap also badly needed to be repaired and secured before a good wind storm (like Hurricane Irene) blew the top off.
Michael Sposato from Sposato Masonry returned my call promptly and came out to our house to discuss the project and provide an estimate (free of charge). He was very professional and humble, not at all pushy or arrogant. He listened as we described what we hoped to accomplish, assessed the work and offered some options. Once we decided on a direction, Michael described how he proposed to complete the work, the timing to complete and left us with pages of references and a detailed project cost.
We received estimates from others but choose Sposato Masonry because we were comfortable with Michaels plan, his references gave us confidence that he was skilled and experienced in his trade and we thought the price was fair.
The crew arrived on time as scheduled, were neat and respectful of our home. They did not mind our presence and questions as they worked and completed everything as described and on time.
We were so impressed and happy with the fireplace and chimney work that we also hired them repoint our front brick steps and clean and reseal the brick face on our two story colonial. It looks amazing.
They take pride in their work and are true tradesmen. We will call on Sposato Masonry again and highly recommend their work.
Michael Sposato from Sposato Masonry returned my call promptly and came out to our house to discuss the project and provide an estimate (free of charge). He was very professional and humble, not at all pushy or arrogant. He listened as we described what we hoped to accomplish, assessed the work and offered some options. Once we decided on a direction, Michael described how he proposed to complete the work, the timing to complete and left us with pages of references and a detailed project cost.
We received estimates from others but choose Sposato Masonry because we were comfortable with Michaels plan, his references gave us confidence that he was skilled and experienced in his trade and we thought the price was fair.
The crew arrived on time as scheduled, were neat and respectful of our home. They did not mind our presence and questions as they worked and completed everything as described and on time.
We were so impressed and happy with the fireplace and chimney work that we also hired them repoint our front brick steps and clean and reseal the brick face on our two story colonial. It looks amazing.
They take pride in their work and are true tradesmen. We will call on Sposato Masonry again and highly recommend their work.
John P.
Aug 2011
Rating the workmanship poses some difficulties because the categories spelled out by Angieās List to rate the service/workmanship do not hone in on some unsatisfactory aspects of the project.
I will list the pluses and minuses of the service below so the reader can formulate their own opinion.
Plus:
1) somewhat prompt response to schedule an estimate
2) on-time to provide estimate
3) very competitive rate
4) volunteered that I would receive a discount (āsenior discountā)
5) good workmanship and work completed in one day, as promised
Minus:
1) I was told that I would be called the day before the workmen would arrive. I never received a call. This could have been a problem because the workers needed electrical power outside. If I was not at home (I was about to leave for the day when the workmen arrived so I had to cancel my plans), the workers would not have had access to electrical power.
2) the truck carrying the equipment leaked oil and left an oil spill on a recently sealed macadam driveway, directly in front of the main home entrance. This spot had to be treated by me so visitors would not track oil into my home.
I will list the pluses and minuses of the service below so the reader can formulate their own opinion.
Plus:
1) somewhat prompt response to schedule an estimate
2) on-time to provide estimate
3) very competitive rate
4) volunteered that I would receive a discount (āsenior discountā)
5) good workmanship and work completed in one day, as promised
Minus:
1) I was told that I would be called the day before the workmen would arrive. I never received a call. This could have been a problem because the workers needed electrical power outside. If I was not at home (I was about to leave for the day when the workmen arrived so I had to cancel my plans), the workers would not have had access to electrical power.
2) the truck carrying the equipment leaked oil and left an oil spill on a recently sealed macadam driveway, directly in front of the main home entrance. This spot had to be treated by me so visitors would not track oil into my home.
Steve B.
Apr 2011
The experience went very well. Michael responded to a call for an estimate and the job was done just six days latter. Would have been done sooner, but rain pushed him back a couple of days.
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FAQ
Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Yes, Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor offers free project estimates.
No, Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor does not offer a senior discount.
No, Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor does not offer emergency services.
No, Sposato's Masonry & Chimney Contractor does not offer warranties.