I want to thank Gerber and his team for doing a great job on the exterior of my home ... which…read moreincluded hardscaping, lighting, and landscaping. They delivered excellent craftsmanship and top notch design experience at a fair price. I initially hired Gerber to tune-up all my existing pavers, add a new paver driveway, and add some new path lighting. Adding the new driveway was somewhat of a challenge as the adjacent paver sidewalks were initially constructed over 10 years ago. So, Gerber was able to find a great match to my existing pavers and masterfully piece the new driveway together in such a fashion where old and new appear seamless. Amazing!!! During the process, we learned that his team also offered landscaping. So as the hardscaping and lighting was coming to an end, his team met with us for a design consultation. Both Kathy and Katherine brought some great experience/knowledge to assess our current situation and offered wonderful ideas to the overall design. We loved what we heard and proceeded with the landscaping work immediately. In the end, we could not be happier! And we look forward to using Gerber and his team should we have any additional hardscaping, landscaping, or lighting needs in the future.

We had a couple of cracks in the mortar of our home built in 1939. I didn't really know what I…read moreneeded and did some outreach to different masons in the area. Gerber responded very quickly, was prompt in coming out and telling me what he thought I should do. While he was there, I asked if they did stonework on walkways and patios as that was also part of what I needed. The work they did on the house and the walks was excellent. The team was great to work around, completed everything beyond expectations. Would recommend!

Had them replace our front concrete porch stairs which has sunken off the porch. They were the only…read moreones to work to address the root issue and make a plan to keep it from happening again. The owner was a nice guy and easy to work with, I'd recommend them for other work as well. Prices are maybe on the higher end compared to other folks I reached out to in the hardscaping, but not insanely so - so far the extra money has been well spent for the peace of mind of it being done right.

Bill and Urbano did a fantastic job laying brick, covering our plain concrete patio with beautiful…read moreflagstone, helped us out with a french drain and a pop-up drain (which was out of scope), and above all, gave us a beautiful new flagstone walkway and patio of our dreams! Thanks everyone at CM Hardscapes!!! George and Tara

Manuel and his crew built this amazing Catio connecting to my window !…read more Built from scratch, did not cost a fortune as if you were to buy online ! RECOMMEND for your furry friends ! Will be connecting with him and his crew for more work !

I hired Manuel to repair a section of fence that was crushed by a tree. I received an immediate…read morequote when I sent him a picture, and he was able to coordinate with the timing of tree removal to repair the fence the same day. I was so pleased with the timeliness of his replies, his ability to be here right after the tree was removed, and the fence looks perfect! The price was extremely reasonable. Finally, he left the job site perfectly clean. I will definitely reach out when I need more landscaping and construction work done in the future. Thank you, Manuel!

I want to share my very positive experience with Keith Allison Paving. After having difficulty…read morefinding a local company available, I contacted Keith Allison Paving and an appraiser arrived within a couple of days. He recommended driveway resurfacing instead of resealing to ensure a long-term fix for the large cracks, which I agreed to at a fair price. The team did an excellent job. They used quality materials and professional machinery to remove part of the old asphalt and to lay and smooth the new top layer perfectly. I appreciated the thorough cleanup, including using leaf blowers, hosing down the street, and carefully arranging the bordering grass. I definitely recommend Keith Allison Paving

Did a great job repaving my driveway. Had an asphalt paving expert look at it and he said as much…read more With that said they were not going to cut certain parts of the driveway that would have looked sloppy if they hadn't. However since I asked they did. So if you know exactly what you want you should make that explicit. Otherwise they did a solid job.

We had Capitol Hill Masonry perform several jobs for us: leveling of a severely sloping basement…read morefloor, tuck pointing, tidying up of missing bricks and replacing a concrete pad. They took their time and did an incredibly thorough and excellent job. We are really happy with the result and felt that it was a high priority to deliver a high quality product. Michael was great to work with, very communicative and willing to pivot as we added more work. He used high quality materials too, honoring the needs of the old CH row houses. Definitely recommend.

We are grateful to Patrick, Myles, and their team for their great work. We were experiencing water…read moredamage from poor workmanship on the exterior of our building. Capitol Hill Masonry redid the exterior wall, made sure the brick and mortar were in good shape, and did an excellent job painting and cleaning up the job site. They also added weepholes to allow better drainage from our yard. Capitol Hill Masonry offered us the fairest price at a higher experience level than other contractors we found. Our wall still looks great after a recent downpour.

Miguel and his team at Sunshine Brickpointing did an excellent job repointing the entire back and…read moreside of our historic Capitol Hill rowhouse. From start to finish, Miguel was incredibly communicative and easy to reach, which was so refreshing. Their estimate was detailed, the crew was as tidy as you can possibly be on a job like this, and they finished right on schedule. I was also struck by what a great team Miguel has. The guys genuinely seemed to enjoy working together, and Miguel himself was on site frequently throughout the project. Everyone was professional, pleasant, and clearly took pride in their work. We're extremely pleased with the finished product and would absolutely hire Miguel and Sunshine Brickpointing again for any future masonry work.

A few weeks after Miguel and his crew finished, I noticed a small area (3.5cm X 1cm) of brick…read moremortar that had not been filled. I called Miguel, and he immediately and cordially arranged to come back to fix it. No hassle at all. He skillfully matched the color and texture of the new mortar to the 77-year old original so it's nearly impossible to distinguish new from old mortar. Miguel and his truly is truly a craftsmanship treasure of skill, efficiency and affability. I think his wife also works behind the scenes keeping the whole business running smoothly.

Blue Collar Scholars Completely Transformed Our Home -- 5 Stars Isn't Enough!…read more We had an outstanding experience with Blue Collar Scholars on two projects -- a stone porcelain patio and a stone front walkway with a sitting wall -- and I would absolutely recommend them. From the initial planning through final completion, the entire process was professional, organized, and transparent. The pricing was very reasonable for the quality of work, everything stayed on schedule, and both projects were completed in approximately three weeks. One thing that was especially important to us was working with a properly licensed and fully insured contractor. Blue Collar Scholars gave us confidence that the work was being handled by a professional company that takes responsibility, safety, and quality seriously. Doug Brzezinski and Andrea Ortega were excellent to work with throughout the process. Communication was clear, expectations were well managed, and we always felt that the project was in good hands. A special recognition goes to Ulises, who was truly the architect and mastermind behind the work on-site. His experience, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were outstanding. Just as importantly, he provided thoughtful and trustworthy advice throughout the project. Rather than simply doing what was easiest, he took the time to explain options and recommend what he believed would produce the best long-term result. That level of integrity and expertise really stood out. The six-man crew -- Ulises, Abner, both Samuels, Angel, and Gabriel -- was exceptional. They arrived on time, worked incredibly hard every day, were polite and respectful, and clearly took great pride in their work. It was impressive to see how efficiently and professionally the entire crew worked together. Service Requested: Stone porcelain patio and stone walkway with sitting wall Quality: Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail Value: Excellent -- very reasonably priced for the quality of work and service The transformation of our property is remarkable. The new patio, walkway, and sitting wall look fantastic, and I am confident this work will add significantly more value to our home than what we invested in the project. Professional people, excellent workmanship, fair pricing, trustworthy advice, and an exceptionally hardworking crew. Blue Collar Scholars delivered on everything they promised. I would definitely use them again and highly recommend Doug, Andrea, Ulises, Abner, both Samuels, Angel, Gabriel, and the entire Blue Collar Scholars team.

Nice quality of work and finished on time. I liked the estimate format. It was very detailed and…read morethe cost/due dates were clear. Everyone I worked with was very nice. Esteban did a great job and I enjoyed working with him. Thank you!

Highly recommend Capital Masonry. Extremely reliable, professional, and did a fantastic job on my…read moreproperty. Will definitely use them again and refer them to friends/family.

I paid almost $2,000 for them to "Pressure wash front porch and steps to remove discoloration. Use…read moremuriatic acid to remove white efflorescence stains. Chisel out and reset 1 loose stone on steps. Reset 1 additional stone on porch which is loose". Soon after it was done, I noticed white efflorescence stains are not completely gone, in fact one of the places looks almost the same as it did. Also, the loose stone on the step is not attached...It is already loose and I can see that it is not connected to the step below...there's a gap. I brought this to their attention about a month after the job was completed. They said they would send someone back out. I've followed up and they said again they would send someone that week. Well, that week has past and nobody has come and nobody has contacted me.