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January 2024 by Ryan Terenzoni
Chris did an excellent job repairing my stone patio after a new fence install. He was quick to respond and provided a fair quote. He got the project done quickly and his work was top notch. Will definitely hire him for all future masonry work.
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November 2023 by peter maguire
Chris did a great job rebuilding my front steps. It is obvious how much he cares about his craft, he did a meticulous job and was very easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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March 2023 by Jon Schmalz
Chris at Albatross did an excellent job repairing a broken granite stair tread on my front porch as well as solidifying a loose wrought iron railing. He provided a competitive quote and the job was completed within the short timeline, as promised. He did a job for a neighbor who also highly recommended him.
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January 2023 by Joe Rife
I am very pleased to recommend Albatross Masonry. Chris did two projects for us. The first was a wide front walk. The design is a center panel with borders, created by laying granite on a concrete substructure. The walk is smooth, level side to side and pitched to drain properly. Chris completed the job by sealing the granite. His craftsmanship is unparalleled. Passers-by often comment that it is one of the most attractive walks in Belmont.His second project was a rear walk and terrace. In order to make everything work right, Chris jacked the existing granite slabs, built a new foundation and pitched landing and steps to drain away from the house. He also built a new drywell and connected it to solve a drainage problem.For this project, Chris designed a system that incorporated bluestone over concrete with a granite block wall at one end of the terrace. The informal character of bluestone is enhanced by a border around a central panel, echoing the design of the front walk. Rear steps, terrace and walk are fully integrated, pitched and sealed to send water away from the house. The drywell performed perfectly. Craftsmanship again rises beyond any rational expectation.Chris and team member Pedro work very hard, leave things clean and communicate effectively. The investment value of the work substantially exceeds cost. We are delighted to recommend Albatross Masonry.
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October 2021 by Michael Keenan
I've had Chris come by, and even called him a few times to ask general questions about repointing for my foundation. My home is old and doesn't just require care from any mason, but one who knows about older design practices for Masonry work, specifically which mortar to use, how to clean, and care for it throughout the repair process. Chris has given my tons of sound advice about the process for repointing my old home, and someone I would trust to do the work. I haven't had a chance to hire him since my repointing needs are smaller, but would almost certainly hire him for a major foundation repointing job.
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May 2021 by Rosemary
Chris repaired a stair on our 1880's brownstone. He did an excellent job of diagnosing the problem and meticulously completing the repair in two mornings. Then he returned a week later to wash it and inspect the curing. Professionsl work - highly recommend!
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February 2021 by Carmel Salhi
Chris was clear about what work will be done on my retaining wall and the time it would take. He was able to get the work done early without any sacrifice in quality. More than a year later, there are no signs of even hairline cracks in the places he repaired. I would definitely work with him again.
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February 2021 by 1423dsa 1423dsa
Worked on a collapsed portion of my field stone retaining wall. Was clear and communicative when we spoke. The quote was both detailed about the work to be done and a fair price. Some times difficult to reach by phone, but otherwise wouldn't hesitate to work with this contractor again.
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February 2021 by Kevin Cahill
Chris and his team from the start were excellent. They really know their trade inside out. The brick face on the front of our house is completely restored and we have now get that extra room in our basement that we as always wanted. Highly rated Masonry Contractors.
