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8/25/2022 - Haley Yaple, Zion, IL Excellent work! He had a great design in mind from the start and helpful recommendations, but also happily fulfilled my requests. And real quality workmanship. A year later we are still very happy with our beautiful patio. Description of work: Constructed steps and patio with Brussels block 6/12/2022 - C Connolly, Lake Forest, IL We used Mario and his team for two recent projects. The first was repair of our exterior fireplace and the second was removing and replacing all of the stone around our pool and patio. Both jobs went very well. Mario was quick to respond and provide a quote for both jobs. His bids were in line with the others we received. We chose him for the fireplace repair and it went so well we called him back for the larger project-which was extensive. For both jobs Mario and his team worked hard, kept to their schedule and maintained a clean job site. They delivered as promised without delay. It was clear that they went the extra mile to make sure everything was done properly! The end product is really great and we'd highly recommend F&M to others looking for someone to do stone/brick work. Description of work: Replace stone patio and pool deck and repair exterior masonry fireplace 11/11/2021 - Lawrence Bass, Lake Forest, IL F&M is the BEST! I have used them before and this time their performance outdid the prior excellent job. Their attention to even the smallest detail really shows and the execution of the projects could not have been smoother. Their workmanship is absolutely top of the line and is more like artistry. They identified all of the problems at the start - even those hidden ones that often show up months after the job is done. They fixed them all just as they said in less time than they said. The site was always clean at the end of the day even though some major demolition had to be done to replace a sagging set of steps. At the end of the project, they coordinated with the sealcoater to be sure that he understood how to process the edges of the bluestone driveway parts without damage. F&M is the the only mason that I use for my house and I use them for every stone related service that I need. If you want the best results and oh yes, the best prices, seek them out. Description of work: Major rear patio surface repairs, new stairs and bluestone driveway insert and porch resurfacing and repairs 11/1/2021 - C Vogt, Gurnee, IL They did a great job building my stone mailbox. I plan on using them in the spring for a bigger project. 10/26/2021 - Leanne Ylitalo, Kenilworth, IL Mario and his crew did a really nice job building our patio. They built it the hard way with a concrete and rebar foundation under the floor and walls, with the walls poured to an appropriate depth. Mario was fair and responsive and his guys very hard working. The bluestone looks gorgeous and the stone knee walls and pillars too, all capped in bluestone. Would recommend. Description of work: Bluestone patio with knee walls, tuckpointing 7/13/2020 - Barbara Gitkin, Highland Park, IL Extremely professional, reliable and highest quality work. Began and finished as promised on time. Mario is very personable and was on site often. Description of work: Rebuild and solidify stone wall and rebuild stairs 7/27/2021 - Heather Downes, Lincolnshire, IL I've hired them twice for different projects because they do good work. They showed up when they said they were going to show up and got the project done efficiently. And I believe the price charged for the project was a fair price. The quality of the workmanship is excellent. No complaints. Very happy with how well everything was done. I would hire them again. Description of work: Reset pavers on my driveway and my front walk, laid new drain, rebuilt stone wall, pressure washing 6/23/2021 - Megan Caron, Lake Forest, IL Very pleased with the work completed by F&M Masonry. We worked with Mario on the repair, re-edging, cleaning and sanding of our aging patio. We couldn't be more pleased with their service, professionalism and quality of work. After calling numerous hardscape companies and getting no response, we reached out to F&M which was recommended by a neighbor. My phone call was answered on the first try and I was able to set up a time for Mario to come out and look at the patio that same week. Mario has been in business for many years and after several minutes of talking to him, I could tell how knowledgeable and passionate he is about his work.IHe was very honest in his recommendations which was much appreciated! Mario was able to get his crew out to work on our patio quickly given that we had a tight window to get work done due to other construction going on with our pool. Marios crew showed up on time and went above and beyond to make our patio literally look like new again! They paid extra attention to small details like taking the time to replace cracked pavers and power wash surrounding areas of the patio to make everything look like new. We would highly recommend working with F&M Masonry and look forward to having them back to repair our paver driveway and other future projects. Description of work: Repair and update 20 year old patio 6/9/2021 - Adrian Johnson, Glencoe, IL Mario and team did a great job. We are thrilled with the quality and craftmanship of their work. Description of work: Replace walkway and front stoop 6/13/2021 - Peter Rusnak, Glencoe, IL Extremely well. Looks great and the team was very professional. Description of work: redo my patio and front walk 6/14/2021 - Ali Chekouras, Lake Forest, IL It was excellent. The entire project from my initial reach out to completion was two weeks. Not to mention the work was excellent and he even had some suggestions which elevated the look of the front of our house without compromising our budget. 4/27/2021 - John Anderson, Libertyville, IL You can believe and trust the reviews of F&M Masonry as a contractor and Mario as an individual. We had some moderate damage to our chimney that could potentially derail our existing contact to sell out home. From the first contact with F&M, through the scheduling process to the completion of the work (including raking every last piece of broken brick) I was overwhelming pleased and relieved. Many thanks to Mario and his men. I would hire him again in a heartbeat. 11/1/2020 - Joe McCullough, Lake Bluff, IL Outstanding work, and fairly priced. Very responsive and courteous service. A real pro! Description of work: Repair crumbling bricks on chimney and around windows 10/29/2020 - Walter Grote, Winnetka, IL Mario is just outstanding. Clearly understands quality workmanship which was done on time and in budget. High quality work at reasonable prices. I HIGHLY recommend Mario and his team at F&M. Description of work: Replace several steps to our house and a new front walk way 10/13/2020 - Michael Hubbel, Lake Forest, IL We had a great experience with Mario and his crew. Very professional and responsive. He was here daily to supervise and answer all questions/concerns .They were neat and cleaned up at the end of the job. We also hired him to replace the mortar on our flagstone patio and sidewalk. Overall we were extremely pleased. We would not hire anyone else. Description of work: Replaced our bluestone sidewalk and porch 10/16/2020 - Stewart Meijer, Winnetka, IL Work was done in a timely and professional manner with Mario personally visiting regularly to ensure quality and discuss ongoing work. Timeframe was 2 days longer than original estimate, but work was continuous and non-stop regardless of the excessive heat conditions. Very helpful, friendly and proud of work. Description of work: Replaced many bricks in patio wall including tuck pointing where needed. Also replace front brick steps with bluestone treads and risers. 10/19/2020 - FRANK HUDSON, Glencoe, IL F&M Masonry's work on our driveway and walk exceeded our expectations! Look no further for a company that delivers high quality, beautifully designed, work at a fair price, on time. Mario and his team have been in the masonry business together a long time and you can tell they are experts in their craft. Mario has a great design sense that added a lot of value to the idea we started with. His team members are all very skilled and focus on quality and customer satisfaction. They were a joy to have at our house - reliable, courteous, great at keeping the site as clean as could be expected, and fun to talk with when Mario let them have a break. We have received a lot of compliments from our neighbors about the work F&M did for us. I highly recommend you contact F&M Masonry for your project. Description of work: Pavers for driveway perimeter and for an entrance walkway 8/29/2020 - Bonny Tovar, Wilmette, IL Excellent! Mario and his crew made sure the whole project ran smoothly. We are extremely happy with the results! Description of work: Expanded Brussel Block Patio, Added Firepit, outdoor kitchen and walls. 8/16/2020 - Susan Becker, Lake Forest, IL Extremely satisfied with the work that Mario and his crew did. Very professional, attentive and great attention to detail. Would not hire any other company for Masonry work. Description of work: New Patio with fire pit 8/14/2020 - Caroline Greco, Glencoe, IL Mario and his guys were great! They were punctual, worked tirelessly, did a professional job and they cleaned up thoroughly upon completion. They made our hardscaping look new again. Very impressed and we will be sure to use them again for future projects. Description of work: Unilock driveway & patio power washing and adding new polymeric sand. 8/3/2020 - Anita Cukier, Lake Forest, IL We have worked with Mario at F&M for almost ten years now. He has done many projects on our property, including the installation of a blue stone deck around our pool. We have always found his work exceptional so when the deck needed re grouting, we did not hesitate to call him once again. Mario is easy to work with with, his work is excellent, prices are always fair and he and his workers are diligent. I recommend this company without any hesitation Description of work: Brick posts as well as a blue stone deck around a pool 7/23/2020 - Craig Prather, Lake Catherine, IL It went great. We are really happy with the end result. F&M were great to work with and very detailed in the work. Went above and beyond when issues came up, provide solutions and ensured end product was great. Description of work: Bluestone patio on lakefront 7/25/2020 - Sung Park, Northbrook, IL Great job! Mario was very knowledgeable and experienced. The bottom tiles of fronts steps repeatedly would get loose and fall off after 2-3 winters due to water/ice getting under the tiles and freezing and thawing. Mario's team put steels bars and anchored them into the concrete base and then reset the stone tiles allowing them to sit on the steel bars. This would prevent the tiles from moving and getting loose each winter. The concept made sense to me and will hopefully work! Mario's team was clean and efficient! Description of work: Regrout and secure stone tiles at my front entry steps 7/13/2020 - Barbara Gitkin, Highland Park, IL The most professional and quality workmanship we have ever had. Mario started our project as promised (actually a few days early) and he himself was on site every day. His crew was very respectful, focused and professional. They cleaned up at the end of each day. We were extremely satisfied with the work and would recommend them highly. Description of work: Bluestone walkway, patio and retaining walls 7/12/2020 - Carl Mleziva, Waukegan, IL Very well. Mario and his crew did a great job. Description of work: Rebuild stone retaining wall 6/18/2020 - Valerie Rowlands, Wilmette, IL 60091 Above all expectations! Mario and his crew are professional, courteous and skilled craftsmen. They arrived on time each day, performed superb work on the project and always let us know what to expect with deliveries and completion dates. I would highly recommend F&M Masonry. Mario and team are the BEST! :)… Description of work: Patio + Sidewalk replacement with stone pavers 5/7/2020 - Steve Trokenheim, Wilmette, IL 60091 Project went very well. Mario came to the house to assess the situation and provide an estimate. Mario offered options and made recommendations, making the process easier for me. Work was done on time, and when the work was complete, the team cleaned up and removed debris. Front steps look great!… Description of work: Replacement of blue stone front stoop. 4/28/2020 - Craig Van Balen, Wilmette, IL 60091 The work performed was excellent. Mario's team was very responsive… Description of work: Chimney repair and repair of brick joints 8/14/2019 - Heather Downes, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Great. Punctual. Got the work done when the said it would be done. Quality work. No complaints.… Description of work: Resetting of pavers that were sinking in 8/14/2019 - Philip Niehoff, 840 Tower Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093 Excellent! Mario knows what he's talking about. The work product was first rate. Couldn't have asked for anything more.… 8/14/2019 - KRISTEN KIM, 701 Linden Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 Work was completed as discussed. Friendly team and responsive owner. Replacement of pavers with bluestone looks great and will probably outlast the home.… 7/9/2019 - Bert Tucker, 497 Douglas Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045 The service was fantastic! The workers took 7 days to remove and prepare the old sidewalk. They were professional, efficient and each day, they cleaned up after themselves. You really get what you pay for. The owner was always on the site, supervising. There were 2-3 workers on the job and they knew what to do on their own. 6/20/2019 - Sarah Levi, 0000 Chatfield Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093 Mario and his crew were amazing. They were responsive, punctual and clean. They did the most amazing quality work. As a result our entire house looks like it got an upgrade. Don't look any where else, F&M Masonry was the best!… 6/19/2019 - Lisa Mathias, 414 Essex Rd., Kenilworth, IL 60043 Their workmanship is excellent - it looks much better and is draining better. Our only suggestion would be to make sure the clean-up meets your standards.… 6/19/2019 - Stuart Applebush, 890 Thornapple Ln., Glencoe, IL 60022 The entire process was a pleasure. The work was performed on time and with great expertise using first class materials. One very small problem surfaced after completion and was remedied speedily to our complete satisfaction. A first class firm we would highly recommend.… 5/28/2019 - Karle McLaughlin, Fuller Lane, Winnetka, IL 60093 Mario and his team were wonderful!! He told me exactly what they were going to do and then implemented it as stated. Very happy with their work and will use them again if ever needed!… 5/28/2019 - Terrence Kearney, 411 Crescent Dr., Lake Bluff, IL 60044 The existing patio was installed poorly was in great need of repair. It required a tear out and an overall reinstallation. The project was well done and the results were terrific. Mario was very involved and was sure we were on top any issue or decision that needed to be made.The work was neat and did as little damage to existing landscape as possible. Overall we very pleased with the project and have recommended F&M Masonry to others who asked about patio or other masonry work. 8/14/2019 - Heather Downes, 34 Dukes Lane, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 Great. Punctual. Got the work done when the said it would be done. Quality work. No complaints.… |