Awful experience and awful work! Not responsive when asked…read moreto fix poor workmanship. Originally installed in 2010 and began to show crumbling after 1 year. Repairs made several times but problem never fixed satisfactorily. Now claim warranty is over and want to be paid again to fix problem which they never resolved in the first place.

Krugel Cobbles replaced my old driveway and did an amazing job! It's beautiful and fits my house…read moreperfectly! They were very responsive to my needs and wants on the project and stood on their heads to please us! I would highly recommend them for their skill and their willingness to work with a "know it all" homeowner who has a big fat opinion! They went out of their way to please us and be sure we were happy! Thanks Krugel Cobbles!!!!

Very sad we spent $20k with Nitti and now 1/3 of our driveway is crumbling not even 2 years later…read more I called them multiple times last spring and summer to have them come look at the issue but they never showed. Luigi told his brother who owns a local pizza place to tell me he would come by but he never did. It seems like one of the 3 loads of concrete brought it for our job was a bad batch or processed with too much water. We are so disappointed and cannot recommend this company.

Nitti Cement laid in a new drive way and back of the house sidewalk more than 30 years ago. Both…read moredrive way and sidewalk holding up good as new. No cracks or lifting up of concrete. I was impressed by their work ethic and professionalism. I remember Mike has a brother ( I don't remember his name) who finished off the sidewalk with just the correct runoff pitch. And it was a delight to see their father lay the finishing touches into the drive way's wet cement using a special tool to make the creases. I'd hire them again in a heart beat if I ever needed further cement work done.

Juan cleaned and sanded the bricks in the back patio. The job looked great. From time to time a a…read morefew of the steps have become loose and he always comes back to fix them in a timely manner. I would use him again.

Juan and his crew did an incredible job with the paver patio and concrete walkway. Worked on a…read morerendering of the job to plan out the finished product and the end result looked exactly like the digital rendering. Work was high quality compared to others quote when comparing things like foundation depth. Great attention to detail with not a single paver misplaced or crooked. Concrete work came out great as well. Sodded all grass areas impacted by the construction. Great communication. Only delays due to rain. Highly recommend.

I needed my damaged chimney fixed, I called Delta and spoke to a very pleasant woman named Kathy. A…read moreman named Olec came out to inspect my chimney, they did the work at a reasonable price, very easy to work with and they made the entire process painless. Would recommend to anyone in the area for brickwork or tuck-pointing needs.

Terrible Company! Avoid this one for sure! Run by a guy in his 30s who inherited the business…read morefrom his father. Shoddy workmanship from the masons. Owner shows up for the estimate and intial start of project the disappears . No oversight or supervision. He had his workers come back out 4 times for for regrouting and joint work. Their mixture of mortar was compromised at somepoint due to adding water after initial mixture got too dry. The end result was the joint work stated to Crack and flake away after 3 months . On the 3rd visit when I had complained about a stone that was inferior and I told them not to use oxidized from the iron content. When the workers come back out and scratched the surfaced, it appeared gray. They called me a f---ing scammer I was like wow! When I informed Filip the owner about it, his response was there's 2 sides to every story. What does they tell you about the business he runs? I paid $7,500 for shoddy, shifty half ass workmanship. My grandfather was a mason. He would be rolling in his grave if he saw the inferior workmanship. Avoid this Company!

We recently used Brick & Stone restoration to fix up the mortar joints and chimney on our 100+ year…read moreold home. We are extremely pleased with the work John and his crew did. This was a significant job, so we obtained quotes from several different masons. John's quote was by far the most thorough, and most importantly he put the most care into selecting a mortar that matched our historical brick, both in terms of composition and softness, as well as aesthetics and color. The end result is that Brick and Stone's work blends seamlessly into the areas where the original mortar is still in place. Beyond the quality of the work, John was very transparent and up-front with his estimate, and in the end actually came in under budget because the work required was not as extensive as anticipated. His crew was a pleasure to have around the home, and left things neat and tidy at the end of the day. Brick and Stone was not the least expensive option among those we considered, but I feel we got very good value for our money, and the kind of high-quality work we want done on our "forever" home.

We moved into an old home in St. Charles, IL a few years ago that needed major repairs on the…read morefoundation and brick. I had multiple masonry companies come to inspect & quote the work. John at Brick & Stone Restoration was the ONLY one that had the historical restoration expertise required to appropriately restore our home. Over the past century the outside of our home had many improper repairs done with Portland cement. These were temporary solutions that have caused further damage by the time we moved in. Brick and Stone Restoration's work was historically accurate and aesthetically perfect. I can honestly say we've never had a more professional, higher quality caliber of contractors work on our home over the past few years - and we've had many! Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed. - Nick Casali.

I had a large porch on a 3-story mixed-use building that required new railings and staircases and…read moregeneral bracketry / reinforcement to bring it up to code. Brian and his guys did an EXCELLENT job, he was very professional and easy to work with and I appreciate no B-S or "surprises". They even went beyond that which I asked to make sure it was a job well done! I would highly recommend them (A+) and will gladly hire them again on future jobs.

Amazing deck, beyond expectations! Brian is easy to work with. He told me exactly what materials…read moreto buy. I purchased everything from Menards quite easily. Menards delivered everything to our garage. Branico removed old deck, built deck and cleaned up all materials in less than three days. The deck is the Sturdiest part of our house! Lol. Priced fairly and same as competitors. Very superior structure, so well built. Money well spent, great investment.

Good communication and a very nice job on tuckpointing and various other masonry work including…read moregood daily cleanup which is sadly uncommon these days. Not the cheapest, but a very good option in Near North suburbs or far north Chicago neighborhoods if you really care about quality. Not perfect, but about as good as you'll find these days.

We had quite a large project that we did with Evanston Masonry. Our century-old brick needed…read moreconsiderable work, with all the mortar being ground out and redone, as well as new lintels, several rows of replaced brick (where previous homeowners had done the wrong thing, resulting in whole rows sagging and collapsing the top of the window), and even a chimney rebuild. From quote to start was more than a year (due to other constraints), and once started the project took several weeks with a lot of scheduling nuances and coordination with other things. Eric and his team did a fantastic job throughout. The crew was friendly and respectful and their work was and is impeccable. Eric was over-the-top communicative both before, during, and after the project. All little issues were resolved immediately, often going above and beyond. We were particularly impressed with how well Eric and his team worked with the older brick, which requires special care and mortar. Even *matching* old brick is quite hard because the size is different from modern brick and there aren't many companies which make it, meaning color options are quite limited. Eric did a fantastic job and I think most people would struggle to pick out the new from the old. Highly recommend for any masonry work.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Adalberto and his team from Zepeda Concrete, and I…read morecannot speak highly enough about the experience. After getting over 15 quotes from other contractors that felt more like sales pitches, I finally found Adalberto doing work on a neighbor's house. His craftsmanship immediately stood out, and I knew he was the one for the job. The attention to detail on the steps and sidewalk at the entrance of my home is incredible. For Adalberto, each project is a true work of art. You can tell he loves what he does, and that passion reflects in the final product. All my neighbors have complimented the new steps, and it turns out that Adalberto has done work on other homes in the area as well. The old steps were poorly constructed, leaning toward the house, with no rebar and not up to code. During demolition, Adalberto noticed that the foundation wasn't properly set either. He took care of everything, installing rebar across the steps and anchoring them to the house to prevent any future sagging. The work was thorough, and I feel confident that the steps are solid and built to last. One of my neighbors was concerned about potential damage to her side of the property since her fence was just millimeters away from the old steps. Adalberto went above and beyond to ensure the area was spotless, and the steps were built precisely in place without any damage to the fence. My neighbor was so impressed with the care and quality of the work that she also got Zepeda's contact for future projects. The price was incredibly fair, the work was completed quickly, and the communication was excellent--Adalberto walked me through every step of the process. I'm beyond satisfied and would highly recommend Zepeda Concrete for any concrete work. If you're looking for quality, honesty, and artistry in your home projects, Adalberto is the person to call!

Disappointing Experience -- Concrete Driveway…read more We hired this contractor to install our concrete driveway in August 2023. Unfortunately, after only a few years, we have noticed significant deterioration throughout the driveway, including peeling/flaking concrete and multiple areas where the surface is coming off. We contacted the company about the problem, and a representative came out to inspect the driveway. We were told that the damage was likely related to weather and salt exposure, and that the concrete selection may have been incorrect. We were also told that we would hear back from the concrete supplier/company to determine what could be done. Unfortunately, despite our attempts to follow up by phone and email, we never received a response from the concrete company. We also contacted the contractor again and have not received a meaningful response or resolution. We understand that concrete can be affected by weather and road salt, but we expected a driveway installed in August 2023 to hold up significantly better than this. What is most disappointing is the lack of communication and follow-through after we reported the problem. We are simply trying to determine what caused the premature deterioration and whether anything can be done to repair or resolve the issue. At this point, we are very disappointed with the lack of customer service and accountability. Based on our experience, we would encourage anyone considering this company to ask detailed questions about the concrete specification, warranty, expected durability, and who is responsible if the concrete begins to fail.