Outstanding in All Respects!…read more Taylor checks ALL the boxes: Professional, Competent, Responsive, Thorough, Attentive, and Punctual! And, as added bonuses, he is genuinely a nice person to work with, and his communication and follow-up are exceptional. Taylor was thorough in his assessment of what I needed to repair vertical and horizontal cracks on the exterior and interior of the brick and block of my foundation wall that remained after helical piers were installed several years ago. In addition, he thoroughly evaluated what was needed to restore joints in the brick edging along my sidewalk and front door stoop. I am not exaggerating when I say that the "before and after" of his work is amazing. Had I not known the cracks and joint separations were there, I would be challenged to see where he repaired them. His ability to match new mortar to the old is a "Wow!" factor all by itself. And he leaves the premises nicer and cleaner than he found them. Simply exceptional!! I highly recommend him!!!!

Summer of 2020 Taylor McCown of "Taylor Made Masonry" came to my home for a consultation on my…read morebrick front porch staircase. Two of the 4 steps were sinking and there were cracks in the mortar between the bricks. Taylor was VERY helpful in explaining the first thing I needed to do was get the REASON for the bricks sinking corrected and only then would he consider helping get my front steps corrected and back to an aesthetically beautiful entry. To me, THAT is the sign of a true professional. His integrity spoke volumes when he instructed me to get to the cause of my staircase problem corrected first. He bypassed a "job" for the right reason! I sure didn't forget his integrity. The sinking problem has been corrected and Taylor came back to do the repairs. Every step of this process was effortless. He came when he said he would. He explained ALL the steps of the process and what he'd do - including protecting the surround plantings and cleaning EVERYTHING at the end of the job. October 18, 2022: I am happy to report the job is complete and the entry looks like it did when my home was built 30 years ago! I can't be more pleased with the process or the person! Please consider Taylor for your masonry needs. I doubt you will find anyone MORE professional OR knowledgeable. Call Taylor today to get your job on his schedule! You won't regret it! His # (919) 612-0244 His email: taylormademasonrync@gmail.com

This is a follow up to my earlier review. I'm giving RB 5 stars here to average with my previous…read morereview of 3 stars to land on 4/5. Unprompted, Rob checked in on our project a few months after completion. He noticed that our pop-up had been washed away in a big rain and that the trenches had settled significantly (as I mentioned in my complaint). He replaced the pop-up, added more top-soil and straw and threw down some grass seed. In the end, we were atisfied with the result and the price of the project. I would have preferred some additional tamping during installation to avoid the long settling time, but alls well that ends well.

The team called me to replace the plants since they were under warranty. A few days later the team…read moreshowed up and replaced them as they indicated. Thank you to the team at RB Landscaping.

Cannot recommend Sam's Masonry. They quoted us for repairs and finished with sloppy work and missed…read moreareas of damage. They left a complete mess afterwards. After calling Sam to please come fix missed areas, we have yet to hear from him. Surely you can find someone else who cares and is more professional than Sam.

Sam did a wonderful job with our patio and outdoor fireplace. I really appreciate his craftsmanship…read moreand professionalism.

Adam is awesome! He was quick with responding to emails and to get us scheduled to build our fire…read morepit patio & walkway. Most competitive rates in the area hands down! We will be back for more!

We used Harvell landscaping about a year ago for a patio and path/retaining wall down the side of…read moreour house. They were very easy to work with, completed the work quickly, and did an excellent job that still looks great today. I would definitely work with them again.

Thank you Jose and crew of J Express Concrete for another job(s) well done at our house…read more J Express did an expert job replacing a concrete pathway with a custom paver walkway and the results are beautiful. They also built an awesome brick and stone fire pit and a paver grilling pad that has already received many compliments. Lastly, they were able to replace several sections of badly cracked concrete driveway. Jose and his awesome crew are very reliable, have pride in their work, and his price is very fair. Thank you so much to Jose and J Express Concrete for a job well done.

Homeowners Beware - Our Experience with Blue Line Construction (Daniel Mabe)…read more Our experience with Daniel Mabe of Blue Line Construction has been extremely disappointing, frustrating, and likely expensive. We feel it's important to share the details so other homeowners can make informed decisions. We initially contacted Daniel on May 20, 2025. He came out to assess our project and later sent us a quote on May 23, 2025 Some modifications were made to the design and scope and a deposit of $7,852.00 was wired to him. After he received our deposit, Daniel's communication and responsiveness - never great - declined dramatically. Messages, calls, and texts often went unanswered for days or weeks at a time. When we were able to get hold of him, Daniel repeatedly told us that he was dealing with issues within his company, including staffing shortages and financial challenges which was contributing to his inability to solidify our project plans or provide a reliable start date. In an effort to be cooperative, we offered to delay the project start until 2026 if that would help resolve his situation. He expressed appreciation for our flexibility and assured us that we would be taken care of. Unfortunately, after that conversation we again heard nothing for weeks. Under North Carolina contract law, a party who fails to perform its contractual obligations or refuses to respond to reasonable inquiries regarding performance may be deemed to have materially breached the agreement. Its also contrary to Daniel's own words on his webstite: "Effective communication is key in both law enforcement and construction. We prioritize open and transparent communication to keep you informed every step of the way. " After months of delays, we finally took a firm stance and requested a definitive start date. Daniel then informed us that the project would begin on March 9, 2025 and sent a calendar invite to that effect. However, that date came and went with no appearance and no communication from him whatsoever. At that point, we began pursuing legal remedies, and information from the North Carolina Attorney General's Office confirmed that Daniel was in breach of contract and that the contract was therefore null and void. We presented this information to Daniel and formally requested the return of our $7,852.00 deposit. After receiving that notice, he began stating that he could complete the project, but by then the evidence was clear of his inability to follow through or complete the work as promised. Daniel stated that he needed time to "get the money together" to return our deposit. This was unexpected as he had indicated that no materials had been purchased with our deposit. However, we gave him 15 days to return the deposit and/or provide/deliver the materials he was supposed to have purchased along with receipts showing the purchase dates to verify they had been obtained prior to our refund request. He provided neither. As of today, we have heard nothing further from him, and his company website has since been removed. Daniel appears to operate under multiple business names, including Blue Line Construction, Blue Line Fencing, and Blue Line Painting, among others. None of these businesses appear to be registered with the Better Business Bureau, and the terms and conditions listed across these companies are inconsistent and do not align with the terms stated in his contracts. Daniel has also stated that he previously worked in law enforcement, stating on his website that "At Blue Line Construction NC, our mission is clear: to combine our law enforcement values of integrity, dedication, and community service with our construction expertise to improve the homes and lives of our clients." We aren't feeling it. We are sharing our experience so that other homeowners do not face the same situation. We will also be reporting our experience to any and all local suppliers, deck companies, contractors, law officials, and social media platforms to help ensure others are aware of what we experienced with Blue Line Construction. Our own research has also revealed other homeowners who appear to have had similar experiences with Daniel Mabe. One was facing a $60,000 loss. Some have initiated legal proceedings, and one stated that Daniel has received letters from their attorneys that have gone unanswered. A decking company informed us that another homeowner--an elderly couple--had reportedly lost $10,000 for their deck project as well. Hearing this only reinforced our concern that others may be facing similar situations. If you are considering hiring Blue Line Construction or Daniel Mabe, we strongly encourage you to proceed with extreme caution and conduct thorough due diligence before entering into any agreement.

Had a shower redone and Daniel was very flexible with scheduling, gave me a fair price, and the…read morework was done within three days. I appreciated how considerate Alex and his team were-- very proactive about preventing damage during demo and cleaning up any debris. Would recommend to anyone.

Medina has completed three jobs for me - Installing drainage, recommending improvements, and…read moreinstalling quite a lot of sod. I cannot say enough good things about the communication, fair pricing, and job done well. They are flexible with installation if they find a different plan would work well. In fact, as we are experiencing a drought, they even have checked back with me for updates on how the sod is growing. I highly recommend them for a job well done and great value. I have given their information to my neighbor who has also used Medina for drainage. You won't be disappointed - these guys are hard workers who do a great job!

Irving and his team were excellent. Communication was top notch and the work they completed was…read moreeven better. We had them lay sod, trim bushes, and lay mulch and everything looks great. Will definitely use these guys for any future landscaping needs.

Great work! He came out today and gave a quote as well as fixed our fence gate that had fell…read more Replaced one post and two panels and removed/hauled away our old fence. Quality work and a very kind person.

Listen - like everyone else out there I am sooooo tired of mediocrity and poor workmanship. SOOOOO…read moretired of it. Well, the skies have cleared and Chris Thompson has set a new standard for expectations. FINALLY I have found someone who is a perfectionist, is a troubleshooter, is determined, never cuts corners, is clean, arrives on time and works into the night with a head light, if need be! If you want to latch on to someone who is so good you will be using him until you move, call Chris. I'm serious. I cannot abide most contractors out there. I have done a lot of work myself so I can see when they are ripping me off, doing a poor job or lying to me. It is rampant. If you want to avoid all those things, you must call Chris. So stop looking and give him a buzz. I absolutely guarantee you will fall over with gratitude when you see what he delivers. CALL HIM!