Be careful about Walter. We chose him because he is very low cost
and many neighborhood people recommended him. He did some pointing
for me, and after 10 years, most of the pointing he did is chipping
off. He also capped a chimney, and that started leaking in a few
years. I had to have both redone this past year. I'm not sure he's
as knowledgeable about materials as other masons. He also takes
forever to get to a job. You have to be very patient. I think he's
best with new brick work, not repairing old stuff.
In general, I've not found the masons to be very good about matching
mortar colors in their pointing work. I've heard that some very
expensive ones might do a better job, but I've never hired one that
seemed to pay attention to mortar color. Part of that is my
fault. I told Lotierzo he didn't have to match, but I never expected
him to go out of his way to find a mortar that was different from
every other of the four or five mortar colors used by previous homeowners.
I guess the lesson is that if you want something, even if you don't
know you want it, ask for it anyway. Of course, if you don't know
you want it, how can you ask for it? We like experts to read our
minds, or send us the right way, but in the end, I guess you have to
be as knowledgeable as your expert if you want things done the way
you would do them, if you could do them.
David
At 04:31 PM 4/23/2007, Elizabeth F Campion wrote:
For masonry, long time, 2nd generation mason and local guy Walter Walden
can do it all.
215-476-4023
Best to call at dinner time (7-8 PM)
The mason who did brick cleaning and pointing at 600 S. 48th Street (the
corner of 48th and Cedar) was
Gene Rose of
Rose Restoration
215-969-4525 (Voice)
215-969-7840 (Fax)
267-246-2955 (Cell)
I was happy with him.
The work was done almost 5 years ago, and I remain delighted with the
look and price.
I do not offer any warranty.
Drive by and judge the work for yourself.
If you call him, please let him know I made the referral.
I don't accept "kickbacks" but I can always use the good will of a good
contractor.
Gene is able to do aesthetic and architecturally accurate repairs,
reproductions and even new work that matches by theme or color.
For Sidewalks, Stairs, Ramps, New Openings and Basement parging, I like
to use
Conor Kelly
215-722-1574
Conor's crew did the:
Basement opening and ramp at 600 S. 48th.
Front Steps at St. Francis de Sales (47th at Windsor)
West Sidewalk (Farragut St. side) of 4611 Springfield.
These are all things you can drive by.
On a separate matter, I've had several recent requests for attorneys.
A local attorney who would be happy to give good prices to neighbors
willing to hop the Trolley to his Broad Street office is
James Moran
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jim specializes in Debt (collections, bankruptcy protection), Real Estate
and Contracts.
He is sharp, precise and assertive.
All the best!
Liz
Elizabeth Campion Cell Phone: 215-880-2930
215-546-0550 Main, -546-9871 fax, Desk + VM: 215-790-5653
PRUDENTIAL, FOX & ROACH REALTORS, LLC
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On Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:22:46 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> hi all...i've been going to write and ask for some time as i
> need someone to do a good job of pointing on the house.
>
> now that ann mayer has made the request i'll add my voice to hers
>
> perhaps the suggestions could go to the list...
>
> many thanks!
> mary martin
>
> ps. ann...if you've already gotten a ton of suggestions, could you
> share them.
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