Falcones Construction Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated business with 6 years of experience. We specialize in all types of handyman repairs. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Give us a call today for a personalized and complimentary consultation.
"Prompt & friendly - did a great job "
James C on October 2025
Falcones Construction Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated business with 6 years of experience. We specialize in all types of handyman repairs. Your satisfaction is our highest priority. Give us a call today for a personalized and complimentary consultation.
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Bradley S on August 2024
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 19 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in roofing, siding and gutter repair work and a variety of related service projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as, our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Responsive and efficient. Genuinely friendly"
Sheila K on August 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 19 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in roofing, siding and gutter repair work and a variety of related service projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as, our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
Scapegoats property management specializes in decorative concrete/hardscaping and masonry we have a team of high integrity and highly skilled professionals to meet your needs no matter the size of project you may have.
Scapegoats property management specializes in decorative concrete/hardscaping and masonry we have a team of high integrity and highly skilled professionals to meet your needs no matter the size of project you may have.
Wheeler & Sons LLC is a general home repair and home remodel company. We also offer full handyman services! We offer free estimates with no travel fee. We are fully insured and family owned and operated! We will beat the customers quote by 10% guaranteed.
"We first hired this "company" in February 2021 for some smaller projects: trimming windows, installing wainscoting, and then a complete bathroom remodel. It took him over 2 months to do the bathroom, and he chipped the enamel in the new tub, did a sloppy job with trim work and drywall, and cut into the floor tile when installing the register cover. We paid him, and asked him to finish some of the little things, like attaching the electrical outlets, and he would say "Oh yeah, I'm sorry. I'll do that next time." He never finished them completely, and we just discovered in August since he only duct taped the shower head and tub spout to the wall and my husband was sick of it wiggling, that he never sealed up under the plumbing. We could see daylight because it was open to the slab below. In April, before the bathroom project was completed, we hired him for a large garage and mudroom construction project, along with a new furnace and central air. He prepared a contract which outlined arbitrary draws throughout the project. He claimed this was so he had money to purchase materials for the next phase. We were told the project would be done by 7/4, permits were not issued until 7/15 even though Brandon said he ordered them in May. It wasn't until AFTER I called the code office on 7/9 to verify and then called Brandon out on it, that after making an excuse, he finally submitted the paperwork. It was about this time that he told my husband and I more than once that all of the materials were in and sitting in storage with the building supply company. He said he didn't want to get them delivered and have them rained on. He would not show up for weeks at a time, and then come and work for a couple of hours, sometimes for one day, sometimes for 2 or 3. Never did he put in a full days work for any stretch of time. In mid-August he emailed us to say he would not finish the job. He admits to owing us a refund, which he has not provided. He claims materials have been ordered and paid for, but the business does not have record of payment. We paid him over $20,000 in advance for certain stages of the garage project, in accordance with his terms, but he did not hold up his end of the contract. We had to hire someone else to do it. Materials are now more expensive, and some of what he did was not right and needs to be redone. It's very unfortunate since he seemed like such a nice guy."
Amber R on August 2021
Wheeler & Sons LLC is a general home repair and home remodel company. We also offer full handyman services! We offer free estimates with no travel fee. We are fully insured and family owned and operated! We will beat the customers quote by 10% guaranteed.
"We first hired this "company" in February 2021 for some smaller projects: trimming windows, installing wainscoting, and then a complete bathroom remodel. It took him over 2 months to do the bathroom, and he chipped the enamel in the new tub, did a sloppy job with trim work and drywall, and cut into the floor tile when installing the register cover. We paid him, and asked him to finish some of the little things, like attaching the electrical outlets, and he would say "Oh yeah, I'm sorry. I'll do that next time." He never finished them completely, and we just discovered in August since he only duct taped the shower head and tub spout to the wall and my husband was sick of it wiggling, that he never sealed up under the plumbing. We could see daylight because it was open to the slab below. In April, before the bathroom project was completed, we hired him for a large garage and mudroom construction project, along with a new furnace and central air. He prepared a contract which outlined arbitrary draws throughout the project. He claimed this was so he had money to purchase materials for the next phase. We were told the project would be done by 7/4, permits were not issued until 7/15 even though Brandon said he ordered them in May. It wasn't until AFTER I called the code office on 7/9 to verify and then called Brandon out on it, that after making an excuse, he finally submitted the paperwork. It was about this time that he told my husband and I more than once that all of the materials were in and sitting in storage with the building supply company. He said he didn't want to get them delivered and have them rained on. He would not show up for weeks at a time, and then come and work for a couple of hours, sometimes for one day, sometimes for 2 or 3. Never did he put in a full days work for any stretch of time. In mid-August he emailed us to say he would not finish the job. He admits to owing us a refund, which he has not provided. He claims materials have been ordered and paid for, but the business does not have record of payment. We paid him over $20,000 in advance for certain stages of the garage project, in accordance with his terms, but he did not hold up his end of the contract. We had to hire someone else to do it. Materials are now more expensive, and some of what he did was not right and needs to be redone. It's very unfortunate since he seemed like such a nice guy."
Phone (315) 876-1602 Masonry Services of NY LLC has been in business for over 15 years doing both residential and commercial work. Masonry Services of NY is appropriately licensed and insured. We want you to know that we take great pride in our work and our customer service. We do top quality work. We know your home or business is your number one priority and we want to show you the customer service you deserve. We want all our clients to be a happy repeat customers. We build anything involving masonry including brick, block, stone, epoxy or concrete. We perform foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete and masonry sealing, decorative concrete molding, and trim, chimneys, chimney repairs, fire places. fire pits, garage repairs, pavers, concrete sidewalks, brick cleaning, pressure washing, steps, stairs, retaining walls, porches, pillars, footings, windows, sills, lentils, stucco, stone veneer and tile. Installing drainage and drain tiles, sump pits and sump pumps, Bilco basement doors, glass block, and egress windows are other installations we do. Construction and repair of loading docks is another popular request. We are the top chimney, tuck pointing and stucco contractor in the Central New York Area. Other services we do are: Historical Restoration and Preservation Tuckpointing and grouting Concrete Plaster Caulking and Weatherproofing Rigging and Scaffolding Consulting
"I could not be more delighted by the work done by Masonry Services. I needed repairs done immediately and Wolf went above and beyond to meet my timeline. His work was professionally done; he even went above and beyond to paint the repairs. I could not ask for a more responsive, professional mason."
Anne S on June 2018
Phone (315) 876-1602 Masonry Services of NY LLC has been in business for over 15 years doing both residential and commercial work. Masonry Services of NY is appropriately licensed and insured. We want you to know that we take great pride in our work and our customer service. We do top quality work. We know your home or business is your number one priority and we want to show you the customer service you deserve. We want all our clients to be a happy repeat customers. We build anything involving masonry including brick, block, stone, epoxy or concrete. We perform foundation repair, waterproofing, concrete and masonry sealing, decorative concrete molding, and trim, chimneys, chimney repairs, fire places. fire pits, garage repairs, pavers, concrete sidewalks, brick cleaning, pressure washing, steps, stairs, retaining walls, porches, pillars, footings, windows, sills, lentils, stucco, stone veneer and tile. Installing drainage and drain tiles, sump pits and sump pumps, Bilco basement doors, glass block, and egress windows are other installations we do. Construction and repair of loading docks is another popular request. We are the top chimney, tuck pointing and stucco contractor in the Central New York Area. Other services we do are: Historical Restoration and Preservation Tuckpointing and grouting Concrete Plaster Caulking and Weatherproofing Rigging and Scaffolding Consulting
"I could not be more delighted by the work done by Masonry Services. I needed repairs done immediately and Wolf went above and beyond to meet my timeline. His work was professionally done; he even went above and beyond to paint the repairs. I could not ask for a more responsive, professional mason."
all phases of Masonary work (mainly residental )and home improvements . this has been a family business with over 50 years of experience
all phases of Masonary work (mainly residental )and home improvements . this has been a family business with over 50 years of experience
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Stucco questions, answered by experts
When cleaning stucco siding, it is recommended to use a pressure washer with a psi (pounds per square inch) between 1,500 and 2,000. This range provides sufficient power to remove dirt and grime without causing damage to the stucco surface. It's important to avoid using excessive psi as it can chip or crack the stucco.
Using a wider spray nozzle and keeping a safe distance of about seven to 10 feet from the siding helps ensure a gentle and effective cleaning process. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines and adjust the psi accordingly based on the condition of your stucco and the specific requirements of your pressure washer.
Masonry screws are the best option to be used on stucco. They’re thicker and made to penetrate harder surfaces like concrete and cinder blocks. Fluted masonry screws work the best because they create a stronger grasp thanks to the lines on their shafts. If you’re working on exterior stucco, use galvanized screws to prevent corrosion.
One of the most significant downsides to stucco is the installation cost, which is higher than that of many other siding options because getting it to look clean and professional is a labor-intensive process. Stucco can also absorb water, making it an unsuitable option for siding in areas that see excessive rainfall. Finally, stucco can crack and chip, especially in extreme weather, and repairs are not only challenging and require help from a professional who does stucco, but can get expensive.
Stucco applied over brick can last 30 to 50 years or more when correctly applied and properly maintained. Stucco’s lifespan can be shortened by improper application, incorrectly mixed material, lack of preparation before application, and lack of maintenance. To get the most life out of your stucco siding, keep up with maintenance and repair any damage as soon as you discover it.
The easiest way to remove stucco is to use a circular saw with a diamond blade to cut small squares out, pry them off, and then cut the metal lath behind it with tin snips. It’s possible to do everything with a hammer and a crowbar, but it will take significantly longer and will wear you out more quickly. Plus, you’ll have a higher risk of damaging windows, hidden siding, and sheathing if you go the less precise route.
The North Syracuse, NY homeowners’ guide to stucco services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to stucco a house in 2025, including average prices, key factors, and tips to help you budget and plan your stucco project with confidence.
Knowing how long stucco takes to dry is crucial for project planning and longevity. Learn the average dry time and what affects it for the best results.
Love the traditional look of stucco but want to DIY your siding? We’ve got you covered. Learn how to stucco a house for a clean finish and maximum curb appeal.
Installing new stucco gives your home a facelift and boosts home value. But can you stucco over stucco? You can, but there are some things to consider.
