We are extremely pleased with how beautifully this walkway turned out on our Dover, Delaware…read moreproperty. Stephen responded quickly and professionally to our inquiry, quoted a reasonable price - which fell in the middle of two other quotes. He and his crew went above and beyond expectations, including leveling off the sides with topsoil and patching up parts of another pathway. We were fully expecting to have to repair our electric dog fence upon completion, but they worked very carefully to preserve it - and took good care with our landscaping. He showed up when he said he would and finished when he said he would. We have gotten a lot of compliments from neighbors.

It is hard to find a good brick mason: someone who understands the physics of how brick and mortar…read moreworks. I know just enough about it to understand how it can all go wrong, and I've felt taken advantage of by contractors before, and so when I got to the point where I felt I could no longer tolerate the deterioration I was observing in my garage, I went to look for a mason. I asked around a lot. The boutique guys, preservationists, and artisans mostly didn't get back to me. One failed to inspire confidence. Another guy stood me up. Another wouldn't go into the city. One never got me a quote. Another guy was very nice and knowledgeable but quoted me a price so high that it had me looking at DIYing it. The search was not pleasant. Brick brothers was different. Stephen understood my concerns about the materials and the work that was needed, he showed an understanding of the principles of brick and mortar masonry on par with the fancier guys, and he quoted me a price I could actually afford. My only critique would be that the written quote lacked detail, but we adequately covered the scope of work verbally. It took two Saturdays, and I'd rough guess 48 man-hours. I'm so glad I didn't have to go the DIY route. Now the way brick goes it's probably at least 5 years before one can be certain that the work is right, but based on my conversations with Stephen and my own observations of his work, I'm confident that I'll see no spalling on the repaired areas. And having seen a few rains since the work was done, I can already report that I'm no longer seeing water infiltration in the repaired areas. So for brick repair needs, Stephen of Brick Brothers hits that rare intersection of competence and price which makes his work a great value. I would absolutely recommend him for any brick masonry needs.

"Woohoo! As good as it gets!" That sums it up. If you're looking for someone to do any job big or…read moresmall around your house work or anywhere don't commit to anybody before speaking with these guys. Their work was quality, professional and in the words of the other contractor we didn't use, "the best i've ever seen." If that's what their competition thinks, it's got to be ture.

January 2026: This was the second time using FW Masonry so that should tell you how we feel about…read moreFrank's work. We live in a stone cottage circa 1850 that needed some re-pointing. Frank came out to provide a fair estimate and we contracted him to do the work. When it was time, he arrived as scheduled and did a wonderful job. Frank is a standup guy with loads of integrity. We'd give him the keys to our house, that's how much we trust him. His knowledge base, attention to detail, incredible customer service, and willingness to work for a fair price are what set him apart from most of today's contractors. And he's the nicest guy to boot. If you're looking for a skilled mason, we can't recommend FW Masonry more highly. Give Frank a call.

From the owner: Providing local masonry services in Carroll County, Howard County, Baltimore County and some areas…read moreof Pennsylvania. I am a mason by trade and specialize in repair, restoration and rebuilds. I've been in the masonry trade for 20+ years. I'm fair in my diagnosis and communication with you in what is needed to complete the work. I'm efficient and fair in my pricing. ​Licensed, bonded and insured MHIC# 89302-01

I worked with Bart Ponce of Concrete World on a couple of restoration projects for my home…read more His company rebuilt the crumbling pool deck around my in-ground pool. He did a really great job considering that the location working around the pool was tricky. He estimated the concrete to within one wheel barrow load! the finished product looks beautiful. Just like having a new in-ground pool built. The second project involved building a wheelchair ramp and restoring a deteriorated concrete front porch. I asked for a shorter ramp against Bart's advice. It proved to be too steep. He redid the ramp for me only for the cost of the materials. I can't say enough good things about the quality of his work and that of his crew. I trust Bart's recommendations implicitly. A great guy to work with and very reasonably priced for such high quality work. You won't be disappointed.

From the owner: We do Epoxy overlays, Stamped concrete, Acrylic Stain, and various other concrete overlays…read more Concrete World works hard around the clock to get your projects done properly, efficiently, and beautifully. We provide free estimates and affordable prices as we believe everyone deserves a glamorous home.

Excellent work accomplished by a fantastic crew. Mr. Olinger was great to work with in developing a…read moreviable plan to rework my driveway. It is absolutely stunning, cannot believe the transformation.

From the owner: Michael Olinger is a third generation paving and seal coating professional, and we have built our…read morefamily business on trust and integrity born from Christian values and a disciplined work ethic. For us quality is not an optional extra - we use the highest grade materials using modern, state-of-the-art equipment utilizing the skills and extensive experience of our employees. We serve commercial, delivering value that lasts and we are competitive and always looking to earn your business, residential customers. Call Michael Olinger Paving & Sealcoating LLC today for a free quote on your job.

UPDATE: 24 OCT 2025…read more You won't regret working with Avalos Concrete LLC! Joel was fantastic--easy to communicate with and extremely knowledgeable. He even used his network to secure a great deal on asphalt to finish the driveway leading to my garage pad. Erick and his crew were just as impressive. They worked efficiently, paid close attention to detail, and made sure everything was done right. I'm incredibly grateful to Joel for coordinating everything seamlessly and communicating clearly with Erick about exactly what was needed. The entire job went smoothly from start to finish, and you won't find a better deal or quote anywhere else. Huge thank-you to both Joel and Erick for their excellent work and professionalism. Highly recommend! ------------------------------------------- Joel and his team from Avalos Concrete delivered exceptional workmanship from start to finish. They ensured the project fully met Carroll County requirements and even improved the overall appearance beyond its original condition. Communication with Joel was excellent -- he was responsive, transparent, and easy to work with throughout the process. He was upfront and honest about his pricing, and unlike others, he personally came out to take precise measurements before providing an estimate. His professionalism, attention to detail, and strong work ethic truly set him apart. I highly recommend Avalos Concrete for anyone seeking quality work, integrity, and reliability in a concrete contractor.

We had some broken rock walls, porch, and stairs. We got a fast response. Excellent work- more than…read morewe expected. They really want to do a great job, so they go the extra mile. Very honest. Their prices were good and we were very pleased.

Wrong color. Wrong shape. Got a large crack a week later in the concrete and won't return the call…read more Didn't do what he said he would do at time of the estimate. Made a lot of promises they did not keep. Now have to hire someone else to finish the job When he came out for the estimate, I gave him a picture and he said no problem we can do that. He said he would backfill and Grade to level to complete the job. Shortly after starting the job I inquired why the landing was not being made into two steps. At that time, he tells me it would be too much work for him to do! Then he made a teardrop shape instead of a circular shape for the landing. Fortunately I was able to correct that before they poured. I wanted cream with light brown shades to the stamped concrete, instead I have a reddish brown dark color. The edging was not placed around the sidewalk, as in the picture, which he stated he would not do because that was also too much work. They pulled their forms out and left a good 6 inch gap all along the project that they did not backfill and did not grade and refused to do so. We now have a very large crack in the cement, and they will not return the call.

From the owner: Family owned and operated license and insured…read more 28 years experience free estimates Bill Snyder has created beautiful stamped concrete for over 12 years he is one of the few experts in the area. Hired by individual homeowners as well as contractors, W. A. Snyder Concrete LLC is fully insure... Show More

Man, let me tell you about these contractors: They care. They will not cut corners. They will loop…read moreyou in every step of the way and make sure that everything they do is not only up to your standards- but also up to their standards- which are undoubtedly the highest standards I've ever seen a contractor hold themselves to. They just built us the biggest, nicest deck I could have dreamed of. We felt so comfortable and confident in their hands the entire process and cannot recommend them enough. Seriously- I hope you feel entirely confident taking a chance on this newish company because they are incredible.

Cody and Zach came out to my house to replace an old rotting step beside my garage. They were…read moreprofessional and quick, and they even made an extra overhang for me to attach a bird feeder. They had it done in one day. They listened to what I wanted, and it looked nicer and cleaner than what was there to begin with. I plan to use them again in the future for other projects I have planned.