Artistic Masonry Co

They are incredibly honest.  They are responsible about calling when they have to reschedule because of the weather.  They were half the price of another estimate, which was supposed to be the best.  I wouldn't even know if there is a repair.  They are unbelievable.  They tinted the motor, so that it will match the motor in our older home.  When I came home from work, the owner came up and said he is not putting something in, so it would be $50-$60 less.  I can recommend them.  People need to wait to get them.  They are highly in demand.  It is a small business.

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Overall, Carl was wonderful to work with and very professional. I would highly recommend Carl for any type masonry work to be done. He will work with you until you are happy with the finished product.

My comments will echo everyone else's, so I'll just bullet-point them:

• Carl is professional.  Once he's ready to take on your job (and it might be awhile - he's busy!), he stays in constant contact with you by phone to let you know when they are starting, what the day's work will entail, and how many more days he thinks the job will require.
• Carl shows attention to detail.  He walked around with me before starting the job and had me indicate the places I wanted spot-pointing done (which we had done at the estimate, but that was 10 months earlier).  He looked for any additional places to make sure that the job would be done thoroughly.
• Carl and his crew take care of your property to the best of their ability.  Repointing is a messy task, but Carl and his crew asked me where I would like them to store their tools and materials, and they laid down tarps to protect the ground under the wall as much as possible.  They had to move a stepping-stone to set their scaffold, and they replaced it perfectly when they cleaned up.  They took as much care as they could when working around the many plants we have around our house.
• Carl is responsive to his client's needs.  When they were running behind schedule, Carl asked whether he could do work on a Saturday at our house.  When the work was much louder than I had expected, I asked Carl to send his men home for the day.  Carl was understandably unhappy, but he didn't show his annoyance to me and agreed to end work for the day.  Then Bob, one of his crew, helped me understand how much longer the noise would go on, and I ended up just taking a walk until that part of the work was over.  I appreciated his willingness to work with me.
• Carl's price was in line with other estimates I received.  Considering the amount of time they spent working at our house (6 full days) and the quality of the work they did, I think his fee was more than reasonable.  He also gave us $200 off for being Angie's list members.
• Bob mentioned that the side of the house they spot-pointed will probably need full repointing in a few years.  I would certainly hire Carl again.  Maybe I should try to get on his 2015 schedule now!

Visited with Carl, owner of Artistic Masonry in December 2010.  Showed him the area that was leaking/wet on my third floor and explained the frequency of the water exposure.  He examined the exterior wall and suggested two options for a partial patch and replacement of bricks OR a complete overhaul, repointing the entire wall.  I selected the latter option and he forewarned me that it would be several months out before they could begin work due to weather, obtaining permits and prior commitments.  Perhaps it was his forthright nature, but I instinctively knew Artistic Masonry would do a good job.  I was right!  The entire team (Carl, Bob, Dennis et al) are professional, meticulous and simply put, gentlemen.  They were challenged by a difficult neighbor while completing the work at my home and handled the situation with a straightforwardness and grace that was beyond commendable.  Each day the team arrived on time, laid out tarps to protect my home, methodically worked on the project and cleaned & organized the work-space before they left for the evening.  They made every effort to explain any questions/concerns and provide daily updates on the state of the project.  And, they worked continuously until the project was completed.  On the last day, they returned to fully clean and wash down the work space.  I have great appreciation for this type of attention to detail.  Highly recommend the work of Artistic Masonry.  Very good experience.

I called several masonry companies and they were the first to call back. They explained that they weren't able to take on any new work at the time, but I really appreciated that they called me back promptly to let me know. 

nothing was done because the contractor has some personal matters to attend. I would consider him again because he was kind enough to respond quickly.

Carl and his men were thoroughly professional from start of job to finish. He and his foreman Bob were very knowledgeable and straightforward about all aspects of the work. We thought after the removal of the permastone the bricks would be in bad shape and it would be necessary to stucco; when it was removed, Carl called me at work and happily informed the brick could be saved. It's obvious he likes to save the brick whenever possible and takes great pride in his work as do all his guys. The pointing was done beautifully, the limestone sills were a good suggestion from him as was the suggestion for the slate steps. Carl called me at work at the end of everyday to keep me informed of the progress and all work was performed as promised and on time. The star bolts were installed through the second floor bedroom with practically no damage to the floors. 

I recommend Artistic Masonry to anyone thinking of having masonry work done. I had to wait about six months from the time I first had him in to see the job but it was well worth the wait for such a good result. I never had to call him back; as soon a a space opened he called and we got started within days. 

My neighbors also were very impressed with their work, their cleanliness and their concern for the neighbors houses; I've had many compliments on the work and requests for Carl's business card.

A definite "A" job. I couldn't be more pleased.

Carl and his team were wonderful to work with. They were professional, courteous and explained what they were doing at every step.

We even were told in the end how to preserve our wonderful new steps.

I can highly recommend this company. If we have any masonry work done in the future, it will be with this company.

He was very good.  It took a long time for him to get to me because it was a small job.  He told me that it would be a while, but it took longer.  But when he did the work, it was excellent.  I got quotes from some other people and he was the most reasonable.  He is very nice to work with.  He did what he said he would do.  I had mud and trees that I wanted to get rid of.  I did landscape about 12 years ago and it wasn?t working, everything was dying.  He got rid of all the mud and other things.  He was very punctual and professional.

This job went great from start to finish.  He came when he said he would and he did an absolutely beautiful job.

Our experience with Artistic Masonry was excellent, and the finished product is more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Carl and his team are professional, punctual, hardworking, talented, and kind. From the moment Carl stopped by last fall to discuss the project, I knew he was the right choice for us. He listened to what we needed and wanted, which was a walkway that would help people navigate the steep and awkward terrain out of our back door, and also something that would be attractive but not ridiculously expensive. My husband and I are thrilled with the quality and beauty of our new walkway. The design and its implementation surpassed our expectations. For example, the layout of the flagstone veneer on the landings, is gorgeous, unique, and truly artistic. Equally as important, our children will now be safe when they go out of our back door. Finally, you couldn't ask for a more pleasant group of guys in Carl, Lamont, Bob, and Dennis. They're always on time, and they do not leave until they've finished what they want to accomplish for that day. They pay attention to detail, answer any and all questions, and their work simply speaks for itself. Amazing!

The old stone foundation walls had not been refinished since the house was built, and the last owner had put up so many interior walls and rooms that light could not penetrate from one side to the other. Water trickled in a steady stream along the south wall, and there were three areas that puddled during steady rain. Nothing could be stored safely. Starting a day earlier than he originally planned, Carl and his team stripped away the interior walls and wooden flooring. They scraped away the loose mortar, reparged the walls and sealed them. I do not understand how the men managed to reach some of the places that they parged and sealed. The basement is transformed. We can only describe the change by using the word miracle: the walls are coated with solid concrete; the room is huge and bright. And dry. Two tiny areas get slightly damp after intense rainstorms. Carl told us that might happen. He told us everything in detail, but I had no idea that the reality was going to be so stunning.

Once Carl and crew implemented the new technology to remove the globbed on unsightly work done by Baldwin nightmare crew job progressed beyond our expectations. Crew attention to details uncovered additional issues and allowed me to review the problems and how they would suggest the work be completed to assure my total satisfaction. Carl follow up and assistance with clear, concise description of his findings, remedial actions and documented before and after pictures resulted in 100% award by independent arbitration panel and satisfaction that Baldwin disregard for responsibility, record that includes enough dissatisfied clients that he brags openly that he is judgment proof, has been placed on the public record. Carl and his company are worthy of the trust and respect we must place in the contractors we hire. Pleasure to pass on unqualified endorsment to anyone who he suggest contact me.

The wall, patio, and steps leading up to the yard are all beautiful. The quality of the work is excellent,and everyone at Artistic Masonry was professional and easy to work with. It was a big project, and they completed it in the time they said and at the price they quoted. Carl Yockey kept us informed on various details throughout the process and confirmed decisions with us before proceeding. We are extremely happy with the work and highly recommend them.

Artistic Masonry was incredible! We called them after reading the amazing reviews on Angies List. Carl Yockey got back to us right away, and unlike other contractors that looked at the project, Carl seemed very familiar with the stone construction from the period, and provided good practical perspective. Where other bidders nearly claimed the portico was days from from falling over and needed more than $30,000 in repairs, Carl felt the problem was just in the tiles and grout, and the underlying structure was sound. He clearly stated his assumptions, and would let us know if the concrete structure would need further repairs after they lifted the stone floor. His bid was $5,800. In addition to the $30,000 bid, we recieved bids for $12,000 and $15,000. As other reviews noted, the worse part of hiring Artistic is that they are booked months in advance. We accepted his bid in April, and he told us it would be late summer/early fall before they could start. It was well worth the wait. Carl was very involved in the project from the beginning. His crew was very courteous, and Carl made my wife (who interacted with him daily) feel very comfortable. Thankfully, the job turned out as he predicted, and he water-proofed the concrete and relaid the stones. He was on top of the details I was concerned about (slope of the floor and water run-off versus pooling) and fretted over details that were too small for me to notice. If you need stone or masonry work done, you have to talk to Carl Yockey at Artistic Masonry. But stand in line, my wife and I are already saving for our next project!

Though the job was started a month later than expected, the men showed up daily, were professional, and did their job in an efficient, but careful way. They seemed to be invested in what they were making and proud of the result. The wall is lovely and I would use Artistic Masonry again and recommend them to friends. Carl was on the job and got in touch with me daily for an update during the work.

I spent $8000 on that work. Carl is the proprietor and he is a great communicator. He was very punctual and meticulous in his work. He was also very responsive to things that I wanted done differently. I am going to use him again.

Pleasant experience, from beginning to end. Carl had good suggestions and advice as to the design and materials, and found a new brick, at a reasonable price, that matched my old bricks perfectly. To save money, he salvaged as many old bricks as he could from the old sidewalk, and mixed them in. He put up with my design ideas and changes, but wasn't afraid to tell me when my ideas didn't make sense. He suggested other ideas. The result of the give and take was a beautiful curved walk that I enjoy looking at every time I walk up it. I wish I have more brick work or stone work projects around here so I could hire him again. Price was good too, compared to other bids. I had a few other hardscaping guys look at the job, and Carl won my trust across the board even before he started. Highly recommended.

Carl and his employee showed up on time and worked cleanly and quickly. Carl is very upfront about repairs and his prices are more than reasonable. This is our 2nd time using Carl for masonry work and would definitely use him again.

Carl and his workers were extremely mannerly and did an excellent job. They arrived on time and the area was cleaned when they finished. This is the second time I have used Artistic Masonry and will definitely use them again.

We have had Carl do work for us before and we can't recommend him highly enough. He's pleasant, efficient and the finished product looks better than expected. He listens and offers suggestions we never thought of.

They did a phenomal job! I'm a very particular person & they met/exceeded all my expectations. The point work is very clean & well executed. I live in Center City & have never seen the excellent work as these guys do. They cleaned up after themselves after each day & left their work area very tidy. Carl & his crew are the nicest guys. They were very professional, respectful & nice. My partner & I felt very comfortable around them. I can't speak well enough of them & will definitely use them in the future for any masonry work. I wish I could use them for general contracting work too. Because they do such great work, there is a bit of a wait, but they are well worth the wait. Look no further. USE THEM!!!

Contacted in September 2009. Returned call, said they'd be working close by in Mount Airy in two weeks, and it would save travel time from Swarthmore if I could wait. Had no problem with that at all. Two weeks later, in October 2009, called to check, representative said there were family problems, would contact as soon as possible. Quite understandable. Still waiting for that contact, long forgotten I believe they might do great work----if they ever show up.

I would have liked to secure the contractor for the services;however I was satisfied that they timely followed up with me to let me know that they did not service my area.