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• Sunfire

  5.0

  Researched "why" my stairs were pulling away from the porch. The original builder did not extend the pad out far enough and over time this caused gaps and cracks particularly at the seams. I contacted Sunfire and had them come out and provide estimates to fix the worst stair or fix the entire porch. Brian hit the estimates were I thought it was fair and combined with the good write ups on Angies list choosing Sunfire was easy. I elected to replace all of the bricks which caused the higher dollar amount but I did not want to have two types of bricks showing. Brian, also took the time to explain masonry procedures and practices, which I appreciated. He obviously understands how to treat the customer - this treatment was the best I have had since arriving in Virginia (2008). From start (demo) to finish it took them a week to complete. They cleaned up upon completion and I am entirely satisfied with the job. I definitely recommend them for like or similar projects. Feel free to contact me ( john.m.crean@gmail.com) for more information I can email photos if you like

  RoseMarie C.
• AMERICAN MASONRY SERVICES

  5.0

  From the get go, they had all the bases covered. Jack clearly explained the proposed work and followed up promptly with a written proposal. They proposed 3 to 4 days to complete the work. My concerns were for dust control and the possibility for collateral damage to our old metal roof. The first thing they did was set up scaffolding at the side of the house and bridge over to the chimney at the ridge, thus eliminating any traffic on the roof slope. Next, they set-up a plastic tent in the basement and sealed all the chimney openings. American Masonry provided all materials and equipment, as well as labor, to complete the work. Their crews were well disciplined and worked very efficiently. It was heavy dirty work. They made it look easy. All debris was removed and they left the site clean. Everything went as scheduled. We can now keep the furnace running with thermostat set back and burn the wood stove for extra comfort

  Richard C.
• Davis Chimney Service

  5.0

  Jason was super flexible, easy to deal with, quick, professional, and thorough. He was there when he said he would be there and did great work. He took photos of the chimney cap to show us it was cracked, and explained everything in detail. I have no point of reference for the cost because we haven't had chimney work done before, but for what they did it seemed very reasonable! Highly recommend

  Lenna S.
• Woodward Gary

  5.0

  Our chimney looks fantastic. Mr Woodward was careful and has years of experience. He was prompt and charged us by the hour. His rates were very reasonable/ He has good communication skills, and he is a good hard working man and an excellent mason.

  Wanda C.
• Woodward Gary

  5.0

  As a sub-contractor, Mr. Woodward worked on a time and materials basis, and I had to purchase the brick separately from Madison Wood Preservers. Although this required additional coordination on my part, I had more control of the job by being able to select from historic brick styles from several manufacturers. The finished product was a work of art with beautiful stone pointing and a wonderfully rebuilt brick top historic chimney. Mr. Woodward even power washed the stone, removing the orange clay stains caused by the old deteriorating mortar. Mr Woodward was extremely punctual, competing the job in about a week after agreeing to have him undertake the work

  Tom W.
• TAYLOR'S MASONRY INC

  2.0

  The experience wasn’t very good overall. Sometimes he wouldn’t show up, and I’ve had to re-do a lot of his work recently, since it’s fallen apart.

  Al R.
• Mr. Handyman of the Fredericksburg Region

  1.0

  I spoke to Mr. Andrew ("Andy") Little on 4/26/19 re a non-structural foundation repair. With hesitation, I obliged w/ photos. He next was to talk to his "guy" whom he knew could do the job, and get back to me re a quote. On May 2, he had not gotten back to me, so I called again. Andy stated with perceived annoyance that his guys' schedules are usually booked out by a week or so. I reminded him that I was only looking for a job estimate, at this point. Finally, he said that the guy that he was SURE could do the job would be in the office for a staff meeting that morning, and he would discuss the matter, and get back to me. He never did. 6/5/1

  Connie C.
• Abby Construction Co Inc

  1.0

  The recommended work was performed from July 2014 through September 2014. The job did not go well (and although I have tried on numerous occasions to communicate with Abby construction about the work completed on my home there has been no resolution. Isues with work completed: Immediately after the back sidewalk was poured it rained very hard exposing the rock in the concrete. Instead of replacing the sidewalk Abby applied a coating of quikrete overtop a portion of the sidewalk. This caused a two-toned look to the newly poured sidewalk. During this process footprints were left to dry in the finish. Also, it should be noted that mortar splatter from brick repair were left to dry on the sidewalk. Upon discussing my dissatisfaction with the appearance of the back sidewalk solution to this mess was to stain the sidewalk. I still expressed that the back sidewalk should be torn up and re-done and that I had no interest in painting my back sidewalk every year. Abby assured me that I would not have to re-stain the concrete every year so I was thinking a penetrating stain would be used. However; a valspar stain was painted onto the surface which did not adhere to the surface. I am left with a back sidewalk that is cracking, chipping and pealing. It truly looks like a homeowner project gone bad as it certainly does not even remotely look like a professional was hired. 2. The patio that Abby had poured actually turned out well; however the new surface was power washed in attempt to remove dried mortar off the surface. This process left swirls in the newly brushed finish patio as the water force must have been too high for a newly poured surface. This process ruined the finish of the newly poured patio. Abby's solution was to stain this surface as well; however the stain did not adhere and is severely peeling off and crumbling. Again, the solution Abby came up with to fix their mistake of ruining the finish to begin with is unacceptable. 3. Front Porch - My main concern with my front porch was the loose stones as some of the mortar was cracked. Abby had told me that I needed piers to jack up my front porch as the porch foundation had shifted over time causing the cracks. However; when installed the piers failed to jack up the porch foundation at all. When I questioned why the piers failed to move the porch at all - Abby told me that this was one of the few times this had ever happened. Discussing the issue further Abby stated that maybe the porch was reinforced by rebar somewhere and this was the reason the piers did not jack up the porch. Well, as a matter of fact my porch is reinforced by rebar and can be clearly seen in the basement wall block. Therefore: the recommended piers seemed unnecessary. All that was needed was a brick layer. Also, regarding my front porch - I had a time getting Abby to fix the loose mortar joints ( so stones wouldn't be loose on front sidewalk). In fact, Abby told me that it wasn't in their contract to fix. However; main concern about the front porch was the loose stone. Obviously, since the piers were not needed; Abby should have fixed the real problem - the mortar. Abby finally fixed a few pieces of the loose mortar but in the process ruined the smooth cut edge of my front stone sidewalk and used some very white compound which did not come close to existing finish. Finally upon very much insistence Abby hired a brick layer to fix a few more places where the stone was loose but that still left many stones untouched and still loose. The two areas Abby had fixed still stick out like a sore thumb and Abby told me those areas were done as a "favor" to me since it wasn't in the my contract. Now, I am left to hire someone else to fix their so called favor. One last thing about the front sidewalk - it was power washed half way and left that way. Maybe a small thing in the overall issue of other problems but still unprofessional. 4. Crawlspace Encapsulation -Water is seeping through the cinder block wall that shares the wall of the crawlspace in my basement. Outside one of the underground vents was left open. The rest were bricked up; however the downspouts that discharge 2 feet from the crawlspace were left alone. Also, Abby did not re-build the foundation up or slope it away from the crawlspace. Now, I have a wet encapsulated crawlspace. Simply stated- Abby has left me $26,000 poorer and it looks like I have to spend another $26,000 to fix the same issues Abby was hired to fix. Before hiring Abby Construction I looked up online reviews and found that Abby had completed many local jobs even historical jobs in the Fredericksburg area. Also, Abby construction was going to complete a kitchen remodel in my home as they are one of the local contractors that Lowes uses for their kitchen remodels. I had put my faith and trust in them; however hopefully this review will deter others from making the same mistake

  Candy C.