Installation of window sills and general repair of brickwork
Jim Urquhart and his crew (Brendan and Bill) did an excellent job from start to finish. Jim's easy-to-understand estimate included a very clear explanation of what he would do so that it was easy to see what we would be getting. Throughout the busy summer, Jim kept us informed as to when he would have his crew on site. We wanted to replace the vertically-placed bricks on the window sills and Jim recommended a shale that was well suited for this purpose and affordable.
Jim's Gentle Giants (aka Brendan and Bill), who seemed to know everything there was to know about bricks, stone, and the stuff that binds them, were very cheerful, friendly, and pleasant - they were also fast, clean, and kept the trampling to a bare minimum. Overall, they fixed numerous step cracks, shifting blocks, missing mortar, and other problems with a clear mastery of their craft - these people really know their stuff and they like what they do. They were a delight to deal with and I would highly recommend them for any masonry or structural work that your house may need. They got all the work done so quickly that they were able to do some additional repairs to my beloved concrete block garage.
- Approximate cost of services:
- $5,000.00
- What could this company do to improve their services?
- Nothing really - friendly, happy people who charge reasonable rates and do good work.
- Any advice to offer fellow homeowners facing a similar project?
- Get Jim to come by in the off season to provide an estimate. He has more time in the winter.