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

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.

I needed the gate on the fence on my backyard fixed. He did an amazing job and his price was very…read morereasonable. I will use again for future projects and highly recommend!

Fritz was excellent. He repaired a section of fence that had been bent by a fallen tree. He was…read moreresponsive and reasonable. All of the work looked good. Definitely a solid handyman who will get what you need fixed.

This company deserves 10 stars. Smoke started filling up the basement when using the fireplace…read more Jose was very professional, he cleaned the chimney, taking away a large bag of debris that had adhered to the chimney walls. He advised on installing a flue liner, a solution that would address once for all potential problems in the future -but without pressuring us. Our home was built in 1933, so we are considering it. I would strongly recommend JNA Chimney services.

Excellent service at a fair price! The owner does everything…read morehimself, and he was very kind and explained everything that he did.

I dealt with Nir Dangor and he was very professional and a great communicator. His crew was skilled…read moreand did an excellent job relining the chimney, rebuilding the chimney crown, placing a new chimney cap, and flash repair. The pricing was reasonable for the type of job that was done. I would highly recommend Chimney Sweep Clean!

Professional, reliable, and knowledgeable, Nir and his staff provided exceptional service while…read morecleaning, repairing, and inspecting our fireplace and chimney. Our fireplace looks and works like new! We highly recommend Chimney Sweep Clean and look forward to recommending their services to our friends. Thank you, Nir! Jennifer & Rodrigo (Phoenix, MD)

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.

I had some spalling brick, loose bricks, and repointing that I needed done. Capitol Hill Masonry…read morewere one of the two local masonry folks with high marks I contacted, but they were so far above the competition. They came out promptly to look at my issues, give an in-depth plan of what they would do to make everything look perfect and matching - both replacement bricks and mortar. They communicated through the work, cleaned up after themselves, and put everything they moved to complete the work back even better than I had it. From start to finish, they were awesome; just look at the pictures. I highly, highly recommend them. Their 5 star rating is well-deserved and for any future needs, they'll be my first call.

Abel and his team did a great job of updating our hardscaping and fencing and redoing our…read morelandscaping. We love our new backyard! They did a great job at a fair price!

Outstanding service, great communication and fabulous work. Exactly what I wanted and it looks…read moreperfect! I'm already planning my next project! I'd give them 10 stars!

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.

My expectations were exceeded by the team who came to remove 30 year old overgrown brushes and 2…read moreHolly trees. They did great work to avoid harming any of my permanent landscaping and left each area raked with stumps ground well below ground level. Their price was lower than another quote I got and well worth it! I have no reservations recommended their service. They were reliable, did quality work, and always professional.

I hired this company to do the some grading in my backyard. They went above and beyond. It was…read morequick and a very reasonable price. Would definitely use them for future projects.