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Lisa J.
08/02/2022
Provided estimate 10/2021. Later told they were booked thru end of year and could schedule for the spring 2022. Called this summer after no follow up to email requests to schedule the work and still told they are short on help and cannot schedule the work at this time. Almost 10 months and a job can't be scheduled. Seriously, stop advertising if you can't or won't do the job.
Description of Work
Brick and stone pointing
Category
masonry
Cost
$8,000
Service Provider Response
I'm really sorry. You are 100 percent correct. This was not intentional. I'm sorry we couldn't do your job in a timely manner. I could give you a million excuses, and some are valid, but the bottom line is that we were unable to follow through and I do apologize.Dean M.
03/26/2022
Perfectly. Carl met with me for a challenging problem/project I had previously hired (years ago) another contractor to solve/install. It involved installing a natural stone “stairway,“ with landings, on two small hills. The previous contractor did not succeed. Carl assessed and knew instantly what needed to be done, gave me a reasonable price, communicated effectively, always showed up on time with his crew and, at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, did a perfect job. Every member of his crew was customer and project focused. I already plan to welcome them back for another project elsewhere on my property.
Description of Work
Demolition of previous stone steps and building/setting new stone stair/walkway down two hills.
Category
concrete repair, masonry, pavers, gravel
Cost
$11,800
Hire Again?
Yes
David D.
01/05/2022
Our 1890s Victorian had a brick sidewalk that was in pretty bad shape. Artistic Masonry had done work for us in the past so we asked them for a quote. The job was well planned out and then executed to that plan. Weather added some challenges but the team adapted as needed. We are thrilled with the result. Neighbors and walkers have also commented on the great job. We highly recommend Artistic Masonry to meet your needs.
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Description of Work
Our front brick side walk needed to be totally replaced
Category
masonry, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
Hire Again?
Yes
Joan B.
01/16/2021
Would highly recommend Artistic Masonry Co without hesitation; Excellent craftsmanship, proficient, honest, and fair pricing. Carl and his guys really enjoyed working together and the outstanding job was completed in one day. Truly a pleasure!
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Description of Work
Chimney Removal
Category
chimney caps, chimney repair
Hire Again?
Yes
Joan B.
01/15/2021
Meagan W.
09/16/2020
Carl and his team were EXCELLENT to work with! Very consultative, did wonderful work, and were very reasonably priced. I have a stone facade house that's over 100 years old and required repointing. Carl was extremely knowledgeable on historic restoration techniques and the specialized materials work like this requires. His crew was efficient and treated my home like their own, cleaning up each day, minding the landscaping, and doing high quality work. I have recommended them to several people and would not hesitate to use them again. See pics for before and after of one of my columns.
Description of Work
Repointing and repairing mortar on a stone foundation and facade on a 130 year old house
Category
masonry
Cost
$6,700
Hire Again?
Yes
Julian B.
07/20/2020
Carl and his guys were extremely friendly and courteous. Easy to communicate with, very professional the whole time. Worked efficiently, kept a tidy workspace, left it looking great. Carl was thoughtful and communicative about solutions to challenges as he encountered them with our 100+ yr old rowhouse. Brick looks great, would absolutely hire again.
Description of Work
Installed lintels & repointed brick on exterior wall
Category
masonry
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank You for your nice review. I appreciate you being patient with the long wait.Dylan F.
08/30/2019
Carl and his team from Artistic Masonry Co. did an amazing job on our front stoop. When the original plan of replacing the brick structure got turned on its head (they discovered the original marble stairs beneath it), Carl and the team pivoted from the original plan to restore the stoop to its original form and beauty. We're honestly amazed with the results. This was by no means a straightforward job, but Carl and his team handled it seamlessly and with nothing but a positive attitude. We will definitely contact them with any future needs and can't recommend them enough.
Description of Work
N/A
Category
concrete repair, masonry
Hire Again?
Yes
Kate B.
04/22/2019
PGW wrecked about three feet our old flagstone sidewalk when running a new gas-line into our house. Since my kids kept falling into the hole, I knew that I had better act! Carl was great to work with. He got the project done in one day, and he and his guys were very professional and cleaned up after themselves when they were done. There was one spot where PGW had spray painted a slate stone and they even removed that yellow piece and rearranged the stones so that I wouldn't have to see the paint. It was a very thoughtful touch! I would definitely hire him again!
Description of Work
Fixed walkway after PGW damaged it
Category
masonry
Cost
$1,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank you for the kind words. You were a pleasure to work for. CarlDennis R.
04/20/2019
Even hung up on me when I tried to work reschedule
Description of Work
I didn’t even get a chance to get a estimate he kept me waiting all day didn’t have the courtesy of calling me back telling me he wasn’t going to show up I guess we had better job to do they mine and I am 100% disabled veteran thanks for nothing Hopefully all companies don’t treat your veterans like this
Category
masonry
Service Provider Response
This is not what happened. Here is the actual story: This gentleman called me and asked me if I would consider doing a small patio for him. I explained that we were booked until late summer and that we weren't doing estimates at this time due to our backlog. He then explained that he was a disabled veteran so I agreed to make an exception and that I would try to stop by on Saturday but I couldn't give him a definite time. He said "No problem just call when you can make it". That Saturday morning I had a family emergency in southern Delaware and I was called out of my home at 6am. I left without my schedule book which had his phone number. It was a very difficult day because of what happened to my family member so I stayed to help out my sister. Sometimes there are other things that take precedence over work. At about 4 oclock my phone rang and it was this Gentleman calling. When I answered he was clearly irate and he began yelling immediately. I apologized and explained my situation but he didn't want to hear an explanation. I asked if he wanted to reschedule and he said " No. I'll just find someone else". I continued to apologize and try to explain myself by he didn't want to listen to reason. This is when I got a little bit angry and hung up. That is the only part of the story that was accurate. I certainly DID hang up on him. I dont think I deserved to be scolded like a child from another person after having a difficult day with my family. I think it's pretty clear from my other reviews that I care about people and customer service and I would never intentionally treat someone with disrespect by not showing up for no reason. I wish this fellow all the best and I hope he finds some serenity.Michael L.
04/08/2019
Working with Carl and his workers was very easy. Carl explained the things that he felt that I should know about the work. We scheduled a time and Artistic Masonry showed up exactly on time. They told me when they would start and stop and how long the job would take. Carl and his workers were very courteous, worked hard, and cleaned up after they were done. They moved some items in the basement that they needed to and put them back when they were done. I did have a question about one thing and Carl scheduled a time and came back and addressed it. I was very pleased with the work and would definitely hire them again. They did a very nice job and the basement walls look great.
Description of Work
My basement walls were resurfaced. The walls were prepped to remove loose or deteriorated masonry. They then applied a bonding agent and parged the walls with new cement with a sponge texture. They then applied Drycon cementious masonry water repellant to the walls.
Category
masonry
Cost
$4,775
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank You for the kind words. You were a pleasure to work for. CarlRamil B.
03/24/2019
This is the fourth project we have reached out to Carl about. So that says quite a bit about what we think of their work. He has repointed our brick front and rebuilt the stoop. He has built a cement walkway and a simpler fix of filling in a mortar joint between my and my neighbors house as we had yet another water infiltration issue. Carl and his crew are always professional and the work is always done really well. Carl is very communicative on statuses and if there are any issues. He is also very good and going over any reasons for potential changes to the project and why we would want to consider it. The only downside to Artistic Masonry, and this is not much of a downside when compared to the quality of work, is it often takes a while to schedule the work. I have found its worth waiting for. Overall we are definitely pleased with this project and how it went. We will be reaching out to Carl for our next masonry project.
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Description of Work
Parged the foundation walls and built a brick wall. We were having water infiltration issue and decided it was time to get the foundation walls fixed. the walls were crumbling to the touch in many spots and each rain brought in water at the rear. There was no moisture protection ever done by the original contractors. In the south wall where we have half a crawl space, we had a brick wall built to close off part of it. Originally there was drywall, but we wanted something nicer and sturdier. We also in the space next to that wall had a cinder brick wall done along the rest of the south wall. This one is in the utility closet space. To do all this, the dry wall and carpet needed to be removed. The walls needed to be parged, and the brick wall built.
Category
masonry
Cost
$8,424.99
Hire Again?
Yes
Nicole R.
03/05/2019
Carl and his team provide exceptional service and quality work. They communicate about scheduling, offer fair pricing, show up on time, and clean up when they leave. This is the second job I hired Artistic Masonry for and the work has been excellent both times.
Description of Work
Star Bolts with drywall repair, stair stabilization, and installation of glass block windows
Category
masonry
Cost
$4,900
Hire Again?
Yes
Ed H.
02/17/2019
Excelleng work. Showed when they said they would. Cleaned up each day. Professional from start to finish.
Description of Work
Retaining wall reset and mortared
Category
masonry
Cost
$3,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
I'm happy that we could get you stone wall back in good condition. Thanks so much for the review.Frank F.
02/17/2019
Excellent. Maybe the best home improvement service we've ever had: responsive, respectful and competent.
Description of Work
French drain installed in basement
Category
masonry, basement waterproofing
Cost
$6,750
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Wow. Best home improvement service!? That is what we strive for. It's great to meet that goal. You were a pleasure to work for.Della C.
02/17/2019
From the initial meeting and estimate, through project completion, Carl Yockey managed all the details personally. The work needed, schedule, payment requirement, etc., were all thoroughly explained and completed by Carl and his terrific workers. No surprises. I would highly recommend Artistic Masonry, Carl Yockey, and his crew for any masonry work needed.
Description of Work
Repaired and cemented basement walls
Category
masonry
Cost
$5,800
Hire Again?
Yes
Service Provider Response
Thank You for the nice review. You were great to work for.cathy M.
01/30/2019
Carl was wonderful as well as his staff. He was prompt in providing an estimate and explained what needed to be done to achieve a dry basement. The original french drain and sump pump were no longer removing water. The walls were lumpy, bumpy and crumbling into the original pipes. He smoothed the walls and reparged the surface of the walls. He removed the concrete where necessary, replaced the liner and pipes, replaced the sump pump and concreted the floors. It looks like a new basement! Carl kept me informed throughout the job. He made recommendations to save me money, he even cleaned out a gutter that was clogged and pouring water towards the basement! He and his staff were clean and courteous. I highly recommend Artistic Masonry to remediate your wet basement. I am so happy I found him on Angie's List.
Description of Work
I needed a dry basement! I was tired of having wet floors after rain. I was tired of the smell of dampness.
Category
masonry, basement waterproofing
Cost
$10,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Julia S.
10/22/2018
I emailed Carl about a leak in my basement and to inquire about him filling in a portion of my back patio with concrete. Carl came out to my house on a Saturday morning and thoroughly inspected my basement. Ultimately, he determined that my problem would be better served by a plumber. He also said that he could do my patio concrete but that I could get it done cheaper elsewhere. I really respected and appreciated his honestly and professionalism. If I do have a more advanced masonry need I will absolutely call Carl again.
Description of Work
Basement waterproofing and concrete replacement.
Category
masonry, basement waterproofing
Hire Again?
Yes
Gene K.
10/04/2018
Carl provided detailed quote and carefully reviewed all work prior to project start. Started project when promised and completed on plan working weekends when weather caused unplanned delays. Provided daily project status. Crew was courteous and professional. Cleaned work area thoroughly when project was completed. Results were outstanding.
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Description of Work
Brick Steps and landing replaced on front entrance along with 10’ x 22’ concrete porch removed and replaced
Category
concrete repair, masonry
Cost
$15,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Rachel G.
08/22/2018
The experience was exceptional... Carl is responsive, conscientious, knowledgeable and produced a beautiful finished product. Both him and his team listened to what we wanted and checked in throughout the process to make sure we were happy with the progress.
Description of Work
Bluestone patio
Category
masonry
Cost
$7,500
Hire Again?
Yes
Janet C.
08/01/2018
We hired Carl Yockey to replace and old retaining wall in our front yard with a new brick one. He was prompt with an estimate and kept us informed as to when he could begin the work. He completed the job in a timely fashion and kept us informed every step of the way. He was extremely punctual and always professional and did a beautiful job. He also made sure every thing was cleaned up when he departed. We would highly recommend him.
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Description of Work
brick retaining wall
Category
masonry
Cost
$2,850
Hire Again?
Yes
Jennyfer M.
05/04/2018
I have had Artistic Masonry perform many jobs for me. Most recently was replacing old steel frame windows with glass block in a commercial building. Again, I couldn't be happier! Fantastic job, professional service!
Description of Work
This time-install glass block in commercial building
Category
masonry
Cost
$2,600
Hire Again?
Yes
Jean L.
03/06/2018
Great. Everything from estimates to completion was very professional; timing was prompt; work was good and neat. Carl doesn’t normally install doors but was willing in this case since he was going to be here for the masonry work.
Description of Work
partial parge and paint old masonry walls in basement; make, frame, install basement entry door between hatchway and basement
Category
masonry
Cost
$4,000
Hire Again?
Yes
Jared D.
02/17/2018
Robert H.
11/22/2017
Great. Work well done and results appear better than promised. Carl did a great job communicating with us about what to expect and timelines. Took a while before they could start since they had a lot of worked lined up, so time for start was not precise until we got close to the start date, but this was no problem. Overall, very nice, professional and talented crew did the work!
Description of Work
Tuckpointing and masonry repair all around our house.
Category
masonry, pavers, gravel
Cost
$6,600
Hire Again?
Yes