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Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC

About us

Fully referenced, insured, guaranteed, certified and legitimate. I do not subcontract work. I physically complete jobs myself. Workmanship is unsurpassed. No job too big or too small. Highly recommended. Very few services not included! Call to see the many services we do offer.

Business highlights

35 years of experience

Services we offer

Stucco, additions, caulking, crack & finish., dryvit, hardieplank siding, labor, leak, matching, moisture prevention, mold, mold, new build, patches, patching, plastering, remediation, repairs, sealing, seasonal jobs, siding, stone, stone veneer, trash removal, vinyl siding, water damage, water intrusion, water intrusion

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

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Reviews
4.927 Reviews
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Mike N.
Dec 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80,000
Wonderful. Last year we had Edward Griffin Masonry, LLC complete a colossal overhaul of our home’s exterior. We live in a twin in Ardmore, and the home’s stucco had been significantly compromised. It was determined by multiple stucco remediation inspectors that we needed to have the entire stucco exterior replaced. After conducting extensive research online, reviewing news articles, interviewing professionals in the building and legal professions, and getting quotes from four of the most respected stucco remediation firms in the Philadelphia metro area, we decided to hire Ed Griffin. We had Ed remove the stucco and replace it with Certainteed vinyl siding. In addition to the stucco, much of the wood sheathing needed replacement, along with doors, windows and surrounding woodwork. He improved the look of our masonry porch columns, exterior wall, and rear foundation; and he hung new gutters and downspouts, removed light fixtures and added new ones. We also hired a third-party oversight professional to ensure the job was done correctly. Ed’s crew was professional, well-organized, hard-working, and highly-skilled. They secured the work area at the end of every day so our home was well-protected from the elements. Griffin Masonry and Ed himself were a pleasure to work with. Ed’s highly-competent and well-respected, gave great advice, is a good listener, and ably responded to our preferences and custom requests. We highly recommend Griffin Masonry for any stucco remediation project.

Gene S.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$74,000
Ed's team arrived on the scheduled start date and delivered exactly what was promised. Ed and his employees were professional and arrived early every morning and worked a full day. Ed personally installed the windows and oversaw the entire project.
I would highly recommend!!

Nancy E.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$77,000
We highly recommend Edward Griffin Masonry ("Griffin").  Griffin did a mjor siding/moisture remediation project for us, involving removal of all ol the stucco (most of the house), repair of  water damage, removal and flashing of all windows, installation of kick-out flashing, wrapping the house with Weather Smart and Hydrogap Drainable Housewrap and installation of HardiePlank lap siding and all new gutters, with leaf guards. Griffin's estimate was both the lowest and most complete of the four bids we obtained.  They more than lived up to the agreement by performing additional work that appeared necessary, without any increase in cost.  Edward was a real pleasure to deal with.  He came when promised and competently scheduled his crews and subcontractors so that the time  to to complete the project was minimized.  Edward is a perfectionist and has imbued this in his crews and insists on it from his subs.  We give Edward Griffin Masonry an A+.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you so much not only for your kind words but being a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much again!"

Bonnie A.
Aug 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,700
This was a fairly complex remediation project on our 12 year old house, primarily due to hail storm damage on the roof and to repair significant water damage behind our stucco.  We took the opportunity to enhance the look of our house as we repaired the roof and stucco problems.  The project was loud, messy, and had duration of several weeks.
There were two major contractors involved in this project:  Ed Griffin Masonry and Ferris Home Improvement.  Due to the nature of the repairs, the two contractors needed to coordinate their efforts.  There was a significant difference in the responsiveness and professionalism of the two different contractors.  
  * The staff at Ferris was extremely flexible, responsive, and well organized.  Despite some drama and glitches with the project, Ferris went the extra mile to ensure the customer was happy.  Ferris got the required permit without involving the homeowner.  A special shout out to Spencer, Mike, and Pedro for their patience, flexibility, and all their extra efforts!
* The experience working with Ed Griffin Masonry was frustrating and unpredictable.  Quite often, it was necessary to contact Ed several times before there was any response.  When there was a response or a visit to the house, it was often at unexpected times or with little or no notice.  It was very difficult to plan my schedule under these circumstances.  In addition, the required permits were not obtained by the contractor, as required in Concord Township.  This resulted in some unnecessary confusion and drama when the Township Inspector came for a visit and saw two major projects underway, but only one permit.
To be fair to Ed Griffin Masonry, we recognize that stucco remediation work is much more specialized and less predictable.  It was much harder to find a qualified contractor to do this type of work than it was to find a qualified roofer, which may be why the responsiveness was lousy.  There are too many unfortunate homeowners who need stucco remediation services and not enough providers!  Ed Griffin Masonry, which includes three teams of people who specialize in different aspects of the work are literally led by a band of very experienced brothers/brothers-in-law.  Once the three teams got started, it was a flurry of activity, which included many different aspects of construction.  It was nice to have one contractor take care of the full stucco/mold/drywall/window remediation, without having to get additional contractors involved.  The team appeared to be very experienced in all aspects of the work.
In summary, we feel the work performed by both contractors was very good and we are happy with the overall result of the project.  However, it was a more time consuming, messy, and stressful process than we ever imagined.   Very happy it is over!

Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you for your review. We always apologize for our bad administration, we do try to improve. On the plus side, we are delighted you were satisfied and happy with our actual product and company from a work standpoint. I am glad you were happy with our finished product! Thanks for the review"

Jason K.
Jul 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you for taking time to write us a review!"

Ellen G.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$73,500

Nobody wants to be in a position of needing to do stucco remediation but Ed makes the process as easy as it can be. He and his crews are very hard workers and I was amazed at how much work they accomplished each day.  They actually finished my job a week  ahead of the estimate even though we added to the scope of work during the process.  The crews are very detail-oriented and they take pride in their work. When they came into the house to remove and re-install windows they took care to minimize the disruption and the mess and always cleaned up after themselves. 

Ed is also very good as a sounding board when you have to choose siding colors, stone, options.  He has done enough houses to know what works, and for someone like me who has a hard time visualizing the finished product it was reassuring to run my ideas by him to prevent me from making an expensive mistake.

Other reviews I've read have commented  on Ed being hard to get in touch with.  Ed's operation is not as big as some other's and he keeps it that way by choice to maintain quality.  When you're trying to get an estimate from him you have to be a little patient but once you are a client you have his full attention.

Make sure that you carefully read the proposals from all of the contractors that you're considering because the base prices are not uniform.   I found that Ed provided the best combination of quality and cost.





Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Wow! It sure feels good when our effort at quality customer service is noticed. We sincerely thank you, {member name removed}, for taking the time to write a review. Please continue to call on us for all of your HVAC needs."

Ronald C.
May 2015
4.0
$800
Good work , very professional . Mailed them a deposit check in September, didn't hear from them until April. My job was small though.

Robert P.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$118,000
It could have not gone better; my wife and I couldn't have been more pleased! All workmen were courteous, professional and accomodating. All work was conducted on schedule and in the agreed upon time. Edward was totally involved in all facets of the work.  The work itself was done properly and professionally.   I would highly recommend this contractor and will, should the need ever arise again, use him.  As a testament to that point, I subsequently had him do similar work on my son's house.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you so much for the opportunity to work with you, it was our pleasure. If the need arises in the future, we will be only too happy to work for you again."

Gerald K.
Oct 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70,000
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Susan D.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Great, he was on time and high quality, looks great and have had no problems with it. He was able to match the texture even though the old stucco texture product that is on the rest of the house is no longer made.

Douglas K.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Ed and his crew did an excellent job.  Ed was on-site throughout the project, and brought to my attention anything that came up in the course of removing the existing stucco.  His explanations are thorough, but in laymans' terms the homeowner will understand, and he's an excellent problem solver.  He encourages the homeowner to take pictures throughout the process, so that you can show inspectors what's underneath the stucco when it comes time to sell your home.  He does not cut corners, nor does he inflate prices for materials.  (For instance, when we found that some plywood sheathing under the old stucco had rotted & needed to be replaced, he charged us what he paid for the playwood at Lowe's.  Several of the bids we got elsewhere priced plywood, if needed, as high as $75/sheet!)  Ed also goes out of his way to minimize headaches for the homeowner, for instance, carefully removing several boards on our deck so that the original boards could be reinstalled after the stucco at ground level was replaced. Not only did that save us the cost of replacement lumber, but the deck looked good afterwards, instead of having odd-colored new boards.
Our only complaint was that the interior caulking around the windows was a bit rough, since it was done by a guy who normally does exteriors.  (His interior finish guy had recently left & he hadn't yet hired a replacement.)  I was able to do the touch-ups myself, so it was only a minor problem.  
Other than that, Ed & his crew are punctual, efficient, & easy to work with.  Ed knows what he's doing, & the end result looked great.  We've had no problems with the stucco since.

Laura L.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
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Edward S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75,000

If you are reading this you are not a happy camper. Like myself, you found out your home was built at a time where codes and construction were lacking. As a result, there has been some water intrusion and some guy with a water meter and a report just told you your home is a problem. This was my story. House was being sold and suddenly there is a real problem.

I had 8 contractors provide me with statement of work to remediate and the bids and work were all over the board. Thankfully, father in law is a mechanical engineer so I had some backing in the technical evaluation. Ed's bid and statement of work were on the mark and I downsized the potential to 2 bidders. Went with Ed because I got a good feeling when we walked the house and I felt comfortable with him. Earlier I had gotten a referral from a friend that used him prior.

Work started May 2nd. Teardown took 2 days and from that the intrusion problems were known. Ed was pretty close in his ascertation of what he expected. With stucco, you never really know till the walls come down. From that point, it was an army or workers pretty much every day. Each phase of the job was worked hard and done. Even with the weather delays, the job kept moving. Honestly, it was amazing to watch as it all came together. This was a big job, easily 4500 square feet of wall, 2 chimneys, carpentry, step and walkway masonry. Job was complete 6/4. Window washers are here now as part of the clean up which was great. Ed takes great pride in his work, he has a family support network as his brothers and family members are all carpenters and stone guys, and his work crew is terrific.

Bottom line, if the "stucco problem" bites you, you need someone to work with who has been around the block. This guy is good, very professional, and very solid in his work. Even more important, guy is extremely honest and cares about his work. I cant say enough good things.



Emily M.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Edwdard is a true professional.  The team did a fantastic job and we are extremely happy with the quality of the work.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you so much for allowing us to complete your project for you, Working with you was our pleasure."

Iasha B.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
The stone front exterior of the house was damaged during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012.  I called Edward Griffin Masonry and spoke with Frank ONeill.  He came to the property and gave me a reasonable estimate on stuccoing the entire front exterior of the house.  What was so difficult about this job was that it was in the middle of winter.  Normally this type of repair is done during warmer weather.  Frank explained the possiblilty of what could happen to the stucco if it became too cold for it to dry properly and certain measures he could use to assure the job would be done correctly and professionally.  Luckily the weather held up well during the course of the repair.  The weather had reached over 40 degrees on a couple of the days which helped with the stucco drying nicely and true to the color that I had picked.  I must say Frank had the job done in a weeks time and it turned out great.  I am planning on calling Frank to come and stucco the back exterior wall for a renovation project upcoming in the Spring of 2014.

Jason K.
Apr 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
To start with, I want to say that Ed did an absolutely beautiful job on our chimney. 
Now we found after the winter freeze/thaw cycle this year, that we had rather large chunks of our stucco falling off our chimney.  We called several people for estimates and out of them all, Ed's was the most thorough and went above and beyond the others for what he proposed.  He added in extras such as moisture wrap and complete tear-down that others were not going to do.  While he was there doing the estimate for the chimney, we briefly discussed an area on the front of the house that had cracked and the previous owner had put caulk in to plug the hole.  Ed said it wouldn't be a problem to fix and he threw that in with the chimney which worked out great for me.  He wasn't the cheapest estimate, but the quality I received definitely outweighed the additional cost. 
It took a couple of weeks to finish the job due to all of the rain we had in March, but the end product looks absolutely stunning.  He did a magnificent job and I highly recommend his work.  We?ll definitely be calling him again when we do additional work to our stucco home.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"(member name removed) thank you so much for the glowing report. We are delighted we could help. Ed is always here if you need anything else. Thanks again, working with you was our pleasure."

Scott G.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
Great experience.  It took time to get him out because he is in demand, but well worth the wait.  He is patient in explaining the project and always gave updates.  The workmanship great and we plan on using him when we need to replace windows.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you for the review! I am glad we could help. Thanks again - we are here whenever you need anything."

TM M.
Jan 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29,000
He did a great job! The team were just really impressive. He would have 6 guys here working all day long. They were really experienced at what they did. He did it within one month.

Jeffrey M.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,300
Ed is a very gregarious, unassuming guy with a great personality. He knows his craft and answered all my questions, which were a good number, to the point where I apologized for possibily being a little overbearing, but Ed replied "hey, you're the boss and it's your money. I want you to be satisfied, so don't worry about it. Ask away!" Don't you wish all contractors shared this attitude and point of view? This put me at ease with him because I've had my share of bad contractor experiences with those who don't operate this way. He also said I could text message or email him anytime with any questions or concerns I might have, which is a real time saver for me and we utilized both during the process. They worked quickly, professionally, did exactly what he said they would do, and cleaned-up nicely which made my wife happy.
All told, the job took about 2.5 days ( spread over 3 ) to complete and I'm very happy with it. Ed's price was reasonable, it looks great, the leaking is gone, and I'd recommend him to anyone for stucco work.
Epilogue - On the last day of the job, Ed mentioned that a neighbor on the next block had seen Ed's sign on my grass and that he was going to stop to give them an estimate on his way home. A few weeks later, Ed and his guys doing the entire house and now it looks great. A few weeks later, as I was driving by, I saw the owners outside and stopped to ask how they liked the new stucco work. They said they were very happy with it. I pointed to my house and asked if they had gotten Ed's number from my house and pointed to it. They responded that they had and were really glad to have seen it. So that makes two happy Ed Griffin customers in a very short distance.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Good afternoon Customer. I am thrilled Ed was able to show you, and evidently, others how capable and professional he is. Unfortunately, as you see, his response times are not going in our favor. The only explanation I can give for this is that he is PERSONALLY committed to completing top notch work to customer's homes. I am so glad you are happy - and I must also thank you for the inadvertent knock on work we received from you! Feel free to contact us at any time if you need anything else. Thanks again, it was a pleasure working with you."

Paul H.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The quality of his work is very good.  He does an outstanding job.  He does not do any sub-contracting.  He has a crew and its his crew and he has 20 years of experience.  The particular activity required was very expensive.  I would absolutely use him again in the future if need be.

Claude F.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Ed showed up on time and did everything professionally.  He set up a scaffold and completed the work in two days. He cleaned up any construction mess. He did a great job matching the color of the stucco on top to the lower part of the chimney.

ALAN S.
Jul 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
He is a thorough, committed, and capable professional. He analyzes a problem and then solves it. One cannot ask for more. I give him my highest recommendation.

Erv F.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
He was very accomodating in picking up a few extra areas that needed done due to some unforeseen complications from some other repair work and made recommendations on some other preventative maintenance.  His pricing was competitive and the work was top notch.  He did a great job of matching the new stucco to the existing stucco.  I am already considering him to do some additional work on my front steps/patio. I would highly recommend him!
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you so much for hiring me and for going to the trouble to write a referral for my Company. It means a lot to me that you were happy with our work. Thanks again!"

Beth L.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
He is defininitly punctual and on time. His workers worked around the clock. They cleaned up really well. They got here on time and put in long days and worked hard. I had several leaks and now I have no leaks.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to work for you."

Larry C.
Oct 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,000
Edward Griffin Masonry fixed issues with the stucco on a 15 year old house we were buying. They replaced stucco, installed proper, flashing around windows and kick outs.
Response from Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC
"Thanks Member! It was a pleasure working with you."
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Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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Yes, Edward Griffin Masonry & Remediation LLC offers free project estimates.

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