I reached out to Matt Burns in the early summer of 2020 for an estimate to replace the clearly…read morefailing railroad tie retaining wall in my back yard. Matt's was one of several estimates I sought, and pricing was all over the place. Matt's bid was competitive and fair, and he demonstrated a depth of knowledge and familiarity that made me immediately comfortable hiring him. Due to scheduling conflicts with another contractor installing a deck for me, I threw Matt a few curveballs. At least twice I had to ask him to move his start date, and when his team did arrive, the deck contractors were totally in his way. Throughout, Matt was patient and focused on his work. The guys he brought with him worked tirelessly over four days to excavate, remove old materials, prepare proper drainage missing from the old wall, rebuild the wall with new EP Henry pavers and regrade the area around the new wall - as well as around my driveway. Matt and his crew went above and beyond, doing extra regrading work not included in his estimate at no additional charge. And they cleaned up the work area at the end of the job beautifully. The wall looks so good that the old, shabby brick pavers by my pool now look sad by comparison. I'll be asking Matt Burns to come back to address that issue, and others, in the future. Hire Matt with confidence. You'll be glad you did. And if you have questions or want more details just message me. I'm happy to offer my strong recommendation of Matt and his team.

Matt Burns and his crew did a great job replacing our driveway, back patio, front walk, new covered…read morefront door landing, and sidewalk. He kept us informed along the way and was very flexible in making any changes we wanted during the process. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a great experience and the job done right.

I hired Motta brickwork to do a flagstone job for me they did an excellent job. I'm very satisfied…read more I will definitely hire them again in the future.

This company will not respond to my numerous requests. They cashed a title company check but never…read moredid the concrete repair. We have tried to get the money refunded so we can pay a different contractor who will actually do the work. I will never work with this company again.

They did right by us for sure. Communication was great. They arrived when they said they would,…read morethey did what they said they would do.

4/13/23 I requested a quote for a new bay window and some stone work on our exterior. I was told…read morethat someone would be coming out at around 9:30 am- on a day we agreed upon. An hour past the appointment time, I contacted Campos and was told that the estimator would arrive "soon". The guy did finally show up and was pleasant. We got a quote of nearly 12,000 dollars and we have already spent 3,000 on the window itself. The quote was odd- just a bulk number- no break down of costs so really- we had no idea what we would have been paying for. Plus we were directed to choose stone from 2 sites- neither of which had pricing. Things that make you go "Hmmmmm. .." I requested a breakdown and was told I would get it- but I still have not. At this point I'm not interested. Added to our quote was a little "extra" regarding plywood- if plywood was needed- they would charge us 250.00 per sheet when we know the retail is only around 55$. I understand that the company needs to make money but that is quite a mark up at several hundred percent. As my husband put it- he was skeptical of the entire quote based on that alone. I'm sorry that we cannot do business. I don't doubt the work based on other reviews but I can't seem to get past even the first hurdle.

Szotak and Sons have done numerous projects over the last several years for me. Work they have…read moredone include construction of a new 3 tier retaining wall, refinishing of a large paver brick patio and driveway, refinishing chimney stucco, removing a concrete steps, installing a new concrete road curb and repairing a fireplace mantle . I have been very happy with their work and highly recommend they for any masonry projects.

From the owner: Szotak & Sons Masonry Construction is a local masonry and brickwork business serving clients in the…read morePhiladelphia area. We're fully licensed and insured, allowing us to work on your historical property, backyard, or other residential property and make your at-home dreams come true. From remodeling to new construction, there isn't anything we can't do to improve the value, uniqueness, and curb appeal of your home. Contact us today for more information!

We've been battling water leakage in our living room for years. We've had several contractors…read more(roofing, window, etc) try to find the source of the problem to no avail. Ultimately they suggested it could be a problem with the stones in the wall. Disciple came out, recommended a strategy of replacing a couple of stones, re-pointing the rest of the area and applying sealant over the whole section. Work was scheduled promptly. The guys were very friendly and professional. The job was finished within 10 days (mortar needed to cure before sealant could be applied) and it looks great. Now we have to wait for a horrific rainstorm to see if that solves the problem.

Asked for an estimate for a 2x2 section of stucco that needed repair/replacing. The employee who…read morecame to see my home (I believe his name was Charles) provided a few details about what they would do but said he'd get back to me with an estimate "later today or tomorrow". After a week, I called to follow up and was told I'd hear back "later that day or the next." After another week of no contact, I called back again and spoke to a man named Nathan who told me that he would follow up with me (you guessed it) "later that day or the next". Still no call or text. Very frustrating as it's raining a lot lately and we want our external stucco wall repaired before any water damage occurs. I guess maybe they don't need my business? Can't say anything about their work but this customer service experience makes me question their reliability and attention to detail. Your experience may vary, but this was mine, for what it's worth.

Step repair was done quickly and well done. Great communication and follow up…read more Two thumbs up!

Did a really nice job on a tricky water pooling/flooding issue at the bottom of our driveway,…read morenstalling an underground drain system and a open grate in the driveway to get at it from two sides. In the end the system seems to be working! The team from Westerfer was quick and professional, and the price was very fair. I recommend them quite strongly - much better than the normal contractor experience!

It took me some time to post this review due to Yelp's character limit, as it was important to be…read moreas clear and detailed as possible. I originally intended to include the full text message documentation, but due to space limitations I have summarized those exchanges here. While the porch may look acceptable to a casual observer, there are significant workmanship and professionalism issues that future customers should be aware of. I hired Luke's Landscaping and Hardscaping in August 2023 to replace my original front porch. I contacted Jim (the owner) based on positive Yelp reviews. He responded promptly, came out to inspect the job, discussed his experience, and later provided a contract. Before hiring, I asked a question based on feedback from another contractor. Jim became defensive and upset, accusing me of questioning his expertise, which I found concerning. Jim's price was lower than other bids, which ultimately influenced my decision. In hindsight, this was a mistake. Jim and his worker Mikey worked long hours and communicated throughout the project. However, several issues arose: 1. My original porch had a decorative rectangle shaped directly into the concrete, which I requested be replicated. This was overlooked during the pour, and by the time it was noticed, the finisher stated that the concrete was already setting and could not be shaped at that stage. Jim later cut the rectangle into the fully cured concrete. While the cut itself is neat, it is deeper than a shape created during finishing and now collects debris, requiring ongoing cleaning. 2. The porch height was altered unevenly. The left side was raised approximately 1.5 inches while the right side remained at the original height, resulting in a noticeable slope. This caused the top step to be slanted and deeper than before. I was not informed this would occur. 3. My original porch had a bullnose edge across the steps and front. Only the top step was initially bullnosed. When I questioned this, Jim said the original porch did not have one. I later provided photos proving it did. After that, he added the bullnose across the porch. 4. Two days after the pour, I noticed a crack. When I texted Jim, he initially insisted it could only have been caused by sabotage. Later, when he saw it in person, he attributed it to expansion. A second crack was also found. Jim patched both cracks using a different cement than what had been poured by the company he hired for the new porch and assured me multiple times that the color would match. Once dried, the patched areas did not match and have since re-cracked. 5. After I paid in full, Jim contacted me stating he had underbid the demolition and asked me to contribute additional money toward dump fees. I offered $250 beyond the contract. He then continued to push for more money and stated that he would repaint the damaged railings and redo the cracks if I paid additional demolition costs. These items were not upgrades or additional work--they were corrections to issues created during the original job and should have been addressed as part of the contracted work. I ultimately sent the additional $250 as offered. 6. Concrete splatter from the pour covered all porch railings. Jim's team attempted to clean the concrete off, but in doing so pulled off the newly applied paint, leaving the railings discolored and ashy and requiring full repainting. Jim later claimed he had told me not to paint the railings beforehand; this was never said at any point prior to the work. 7. When I later contacted Jim about an unresolved crack and two brooms mistakenly taken from my property, the communication escalated. Jim became hostile, accused me of disrespect, and ended the working relationship. Though he stated the brooms would be returned, they were not. 8. During demolition, the lower front-facing concrete was chipped. Only the top portion was resurfaced, leaving a visibly two-tone appearance. When I raised this concern, Jim stated that the lower portion was simply dirty older concrete and that over time the new white concrete would look the same. This explanation was given after the work was completed and without prior discussion or approval. What he said was FALSE; it is 2 different colors of concrete. Afterward, three independent contractors asked whether rebar had been installed. It was not. I was told this likely contributed to the cracking. What began as a promising project resulted in multiple defects, cracks (now three total), additional costs, and unprofessional conduct. I paid approximately $5,000 and will need to hire another contractor to correct the work. If you consider this company, ensure your contract includes post-job cleanup, reinforcement details, and a written warranty, and do not make final payment until everything is complete and satisfactory.

Great work on the pool deck. Sturdy little deck. Guys took…read moreall the trash. Thank you again