Morales Masonry Inc.

The french drain was not completed per the contract specifications. The completed stoop has inspection violations. The chimney was inspected post the company's work and is acceptable. Private and county inspectors found multiple issues related to the company's work. The company was reported to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation due to project deficiencies. It is recommended that you review this company via the VA DPOR for past violations, the BBB reviews, and Angies List reviews before hiring.

Builder subcontracted Morales Masonry Inc to install a stamped concrete patio in the back of my house. The patio turned out really bad as Morales Masonry installed it during the rain (they admitted it after the fact) and never came back to fix until we complained to builder as it was still under warranty. Morales Masonry came back after 18 month and re-stamped the patio, and let us choose the color to stain it with. However, they used different supplier than the color palette they gave us to choose from. Color was completely different and they have refused to correct it. Also, workers dumped the concrete leftovers on the side of the driveway, and in the bushes on my property, and refused to clean up - owner promised on the phone to come back and remove the concrete debris. Overall, i am rating them with D as they actually re-stamped (badly) the concrete and stained it, but because they refused to correct the color and clean up the mess i can't recommend this company.

Morales was hired to build a french drain, concrete stoop, and brick the concrete stoop. He did not construct the french drain according to the perimeters of the contract agreement. He advised that the french drain was finished. He refused to address the issue without additional payment, and was thus terminated. Two independent home inspection companies inspected all of his projects at the property. The inspections revealed functional and safety issues related to his work. Items of concern included the french drain installation, the concrete stoop installation, and the stoop rail installation. In addition, Morales completed unauthorized brick work on the north side of the residence. Per the inspection results and his refusal to complete the french drain according to contract, Morales Masonry Inc. was reported to the Department of Cable and Consumer Services, Consumer Affairs Branch, County of Fairfax, VA, the Virginia State Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, and the Better Business Bureau. Additional items to note regarding Morales Masonry Inc: Morales attempted to bill me in the amount of $475 for a new rail. Rust and weld marks located throughout the rail provided evidence that it is not new. In addition, welding on the hand rail indicates that the rail is not new. Morales sent me a bill charging me for the “fabrication & installation” of the rail by the subject rail company. The subject rail company advised that they did not install a rail at the property. Morales utilized the Better Business Bureau (BBB) logo on their marketing yard sign that they posted at the property. A review of Morales Masonry Inc. on BBB website indicated that they are not accredited with the BBB.

so far so good provided freezing temps don"t ruin the job

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Excellent Job. 
Looks great!