The Village of Riverside (60546 zip code), with its almost 9000 residents, occupies an area West of Chicago, sharing its borders with several other suburbs: North Riverside, Stickney, Berwyn, Forest View, McCook, Lyons, and Brookfield. Des Plaines River runs partially along the Southern and Western borders and territory of the Village.
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The first settlement in the area, noted in history books, was registered in 1836, and referred to the land as “Aux Plains”. After the Forbes family came here, a few other families also recognized the beauty of forest covered landscape. However, no major development happened there until 1869, when Calvert Vaux & Frederic Law Olmsted designed and set to build their “dream village”, with curvy streets, and village center, and green spaces.
The plans for new village were drawn, but development was slowed significantly by the Great Chicago Fire, and 1873 financial crisis. Despite the difficulties, the Village of Riverside was incorporated in 1875, and development plans were carried out over the next decades. The major development period happened during 1920 and 30’s, which led to significant population increase, almost 8K by 1940, with the majority of residents having European English and German origins.
The end of the WWII created another jolt in real estate development and by 1960’s, the Village almost completely ran out of space for new homes. Many of the Riverside properties were designed by well know architects, with Frank Lloyd Wright leading the group, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Clarke Withers, and Calvert Vaux among the few others. They created marvels of residential architecture, which granted the Village National Historic Landmark designation.
From well-preserved bungalows built in 1920’s, to monumental Victorian mansions, Riverside visitors get a museum like experience on local streets.
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We have a small house. Sometimes it feels like tradesmen are not very interested in taking our business. However, Ed made me feel... read moreWe have a small house. Sometimes it feels like tradesmen are not very interested in taking our business. However, Ed made me feel like a valued customer. Because we wanted to do some foundation planting before it got too cold, Ed scheduled us only about 10 days after we signed the deal. They did a terrific job for a better price than the other quotes I got. They even did some extra work at no charge to remove some paint off the brick where a gutter used to hang. A couple of neighbors stopped to complement us on how great the house looked. Then, my customer satisfaction got even better. We had a storm a couple days after the tuckpointing was done. The front gate post is bolted onto the front of the house and that cedar fence post snapped off. Of course they had not tuckpointed behind the fence post, so now that much lighter mortar color was exposed. So they came back at no charge within a week and tuckpointed that spot. I have never written a Yelp review before, but I want to express how pleased I am. This small house got treated like a big deal (which it is to me). read less 
ChicagoBlues1952After trying other means of getting my front concrete steps repaired, I decided to reach out Edmar Corporation Masonry. I wanted a complete tear down... read moreAfter trying other means of getting my front concrete steps repaired, I decided to reach out Edmar Corporation Masonry. I wanted a complete tear down of my old steps and a rebuild of new steps. After getting on their schedule, they came out and started the job when promised and completed the total job as promised over 3 days. I was very, very pleased with final result and the professionalism of the company. read less
Maciek G.Greta People to do Business with ! Quality and fair price for Top Quality.
Jeff G.It's always frightening to undertake a project that requires dismantling the infrastructure of your home. Thus, it was no different with me when I asked... read moreIt's always frightening to undertake a project that requires dismantling the infrastructure of your home. Thus, it was no different with me when I asked Edmar to stop a leak that had ruined a bedroom. To do so, they had to remove the capstones of a parapet in the corner of my 4-floor townhouse. It require their building a scaffold to access the area and elevating all the materials needed for the repairs. When they were done, they had installed a waterproof seal, flashing, wicking -- all that had not been there before. With new mortar and properly sloped capstones (another improvement), they were done by 4pm. It was a one-day job! I'm very pleased with the work, the results, and the price. Give Edmar a try! read lessAdam N.I had EDMAR rebuild my chimney. They did such good work I called them back to replace a rusty lintel above my windows. ... read moreI had EDMAR rebuild my chimney. They did such good work I called them back to replace a rusty lintel above my windows. They are prompt and experienced. Both times they were done in a day and did exceptional work in matching historic mortar colors. read lessGeorganne B.Prompt, professional in every respect. Adam and Ridek did a great job on site. Office staff is very professional and accommodating. Would not hesitate to... read morePrompt, professional in every respect. Adam and Ridek did a great job on site. Office staff is very professional and accommodating. Would not hesitate to use again. read less- Todd B. The team did a fantastic job repairing water damaged block and metal I-Beam above the outside of my garage. Good communication through the project and... read moreThe team did a fantastic job repairing water damaged block and metal I-Beam above the outside of my garage. Good communication through the project and very high attention to detail. I would highly recommend them! read less Tom O. I called Ed and he came within the same day and after careful examining the
the chimney he gave his estimate which was very straight... read moreI called Ed and he came within the same day and after careful examining the
the chimney he gave his estimate which was very straight forward, less expensive then the others and his attitude made me feel we were already off to a great start. He even asked me if I would like to go with him to choose the brick type, color which I did. The guys who did the work were all professional and Ed himself stopped by every day to check the work.
If you want the work done correctly and with a reasonable price, you cannot go wrong with him. All my neighbors, even people just passing by make compliments
and asked me who did the work.
Again, Ed thank you. read lessDan T.Edmar was a pleasure to work with! They answered all my questions, the price is fair, and they were professional and courteous. Highly recommended! - Aida A.Our condo association hired Edmar Corporation to do some much needed repairs on our building. It came to our attention that there were leaks on... read moreOur condo association hired Edmar Corporation to do some much needed repairs on our building. It came to our attention that there were leaks on the ceilings of the top floor apartments, and we called a number of contractors to come check out the situation. Ed fit us in for an emergency quote the next day. This was a rare find as most of the other contractors we called didn’t even bother getting back to us. After taking a look at our roof, Ed explained to us how serious the job was and how the damage came about. The firewall and the parapet wall were both in really bad shape and needed to be rebuilt. The firewall and parapet wall were both crooked and the bricks were loose. To stop the ceilings from leaking, we needed to have the roofing redone as well. Ed was very thorough with explaining how the repairs were going to be done and after comparing a few more bids, we decided that Edmar Corp was best suited to handle our repair needs. They were able to schedule a start date pretty quickly and were flexible about working on Saturday. The workers were very professional and took great caution about ensuring the safety of the surrounding buildings and set up tarps to prevent debris from getting around. They got the firewall and parapet wall up in a few days, and were even able to match the bricks of the parapet wall to the rest of the building. Ed called and checked in with us every couple days and let us know where they were in the process. Our condo association was very happy with the work and highly recommends Edmar. read lessHeeyon C.Edmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a... read moreEdmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a company you can trust, expecting the job done well without doubt, you should hire Edmar. If your priority is having done with least money, I don't think you need to call this company. There are many bad companies out there who know how to talk to you, but don't know how to work done. Especially, if you look for mason or concrete repair/rebuild, Edmar is the right place to call. My comment was from two times experiences in major repairs. read lessEmily R. Highly recommend. Ed came out, gave us a quote and started our project all very quickly. His crew kept the area very clean and did... read moreHighly recommend. Ed came out, gave us a quote and started our project all very quickly. His crew kept the area very clean and did high quality work. Will only use them for future masonry projects. read less
- Azar K.My building hired Edmar to do a tuck pointing project and we couldn’t be more impressed. Peter the project manager came out to our building... read moreMy building hired Edmar to do a tuck pointing project and we couldn’t be more impressed. Peter the project manager came out to our building to give an estimate, and answer all follow up questions before signing the detailed contract. Every person at Edmar responds to all calls, questions, and appointments quickly and are always on time. Once Peter walked us through the scope of work and came in with reasonable and fair pricing we signed with Edmar over four other companies we had gotten estimates from. When the work began, Edmar promptly got us the building permit, certificates of insurance and showed up on time every day. They replaced almost 500 bricks in our back stairwell, did extensive tuck pointing around the building, and major work on our chimney. The building is safer and in much better shape now! The work was done quickly, they always cleaned up after every work day, and were professional and polite. Any questions we had were answered immediately. They even came back to make sure we didn’t have any more concern areas, and did some touch ups in areas that had not been on the original scope of work. Edmar goes above and beyond to make sure their clients are happy, the work is done right, and that their pricing is fair. We will hire them again for other projects and highly recommend this company to anyone who appreciates communication, good craftsmanship, and honest pricing! read lessNefe D.Very professional and exceptional work!A G.Edmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a... read moreEdmar is the most professional construction with many skilled workers in Chicago area, as long as I know. If your priority is choosing a company you can trust, expecting the job done well without doubt, you should hire Edmar. If your priority is having done with least money, I don't think you need to call this company. There are many bad companies out there who know how to talk to you, but don't know how to work done. Especially, if you look for mason or concrete repair/rebuild, Edmar is the right place to call. My comment was from two times experiences in major repairs. read less
- Peter L.Great service.Cecil S. I needed some tuckpointing done on a condo I manage in Chicago and called Edmar for a quote through a mutual friend that had used... read moreI needed some tuckpointing done on a condo I manage in Chicago and called Edmar for a quote through a mutual friend that had used Edmar and spoke very highly of him.
He was VERY professional and you could tell he has years of experience under his tool belt, and knew exactly what I wanted. He got back to me within the same day and scheduled an appointment for the next day.
*Considering that some companies and contractors didn't have the professinalism or decency to call me back or wouldn't show up to our meeting, we were already off to a great start.
Then here comes the best part - compared to the other estimates/bids I got, Edmar's was the most straight forward and cost efficient as opposed to the competition. Not only that, but I felt at ease choosing them given how long they've been in the business. And even at a decent price, they did some 5-star quality work, I was very impressed.
The guys who did the work were all professional and they left the work site spotless each day. Very satisfied with their work. I'll certainly be using them again when I need more repairs on my building, and would highly recommend to friends, family, and fellow Yelpers. read lessNathan B.We hired Edmar in April of this year to do some spot tuck pointing on the front of our condo building. They were fantastic. Good... read moreWe hired Edmar in April of this year to do some spot tuck pointing on the front of our condo building. They were fantastic. Good work, clear communication, quick turnaround, and fairly priced. Zero complaints. We'll definitely be using them again in the future. Thank you! read less - Dan P. I had Edmar rebuild a portion of my parapet wall. I had gotten quite a few recommendations and estimates from different local companies. ... read moreI had Edmar rebuild a portion of my parapet wall. I had gotten quite a few recommendations and estimates from different local companies. Ed and Peter with Edmar came out and gave some great improvement suggestions that other companies did not, in addition to providing a reasonable estimate on the spot. I felt comfortable and trusting in Ed and my wife and I decided to use Edmar.
Ed was easy to get ahold of and didn't make you feel like he rushing to get you off the phone. Scheduling was clear with Jennifer in the office, who is very nice and professional, and the on-site foreman quickly took care of the neighbor's concerns about their fence without hesitation.
The crew performed quality brick work and I look forward to using Ed and Edmar again in the near future to handle our other parapet issues, as budget allows.
It is very nice to have an owner give a written warranty with their estimate and stand behind their work, be so easy to get ahold of and so knowledgeable as well. You don't come across this often enough it seems.
We look forward to using Edmar again! read lessJakub P. I used Edmar Corporation a few years ago to fix up my home in the north suburbs and was very pleased with their work. I... read moreI used Edmar Corporation a few years ago to fix up my home in the north suburbs and was very pleased with their work. I reviewed a number of companies and eventually settled on Edmar as they were clearly the most knowledgeable and the most experienced. I've found out the hard way that it's not always best to go with the cheapest proposal...had some contractors rebuild my chimney a while back only to have the mortar crack 5 years later (!!!) Edmar was not the cheapest, but you definitely get what you pay for, and when it comes to home repair, you want the job done right.
I called to set up an appointment and Ed stopped by the next day to give me an estimate. I had some cracked bricks above my first story window and turns out the lintels needed to be replaced. Ed outlined how the job would be done and gave me an approximate amount of time it would take to complete (Turns out, he was right on target!) They replaced the lintels and rebuilt part of the wall using the same face brick as the rest of the house so it looked perfect. I cannot praise his workers enough--they were very competent, super respectful, and took the time to answer all of my questions.
I will definitely be using Edmar again in the future. If you want the job done right the first time around, Edmar is your go to! read lessAllison W.
EDMAR came to replace 35 feet of sidewalk by my house. They busted old concrete one day and poured new sidewalk next. NICE JOB. 
- Daisy M.I got several quotes, Edmar was honest and priced very well. Their efficiency and neatness were most impressive, thanks for a great result!Sarah V.This company is really excellent. I hired them to come and redo the siding, soffits, gutters, and downspouts on the addition of my 1927 Mediterranean-inspired... read moreThis company is really excellent. I hired them to come and redo the siding, soffits, gutters, and downspouts on the addition of my 1927 Mediterranean-inspired brick Tudor in Highland Park.
The workers were incredibly polite and cleaned up after themselves every day. They greeted me in the morning and said goodbye at the end of the day (with confirmation of next step/part of work plan). The work as far as we can tell is impeccable. The calking around the vertical seams and lengths of hardi board were very well done and even. I’m in the midst of a backyard renovation. Edmar Corp. made sure to check with the deck guys about some questions they had that might impact their job.
The people in the office were really quick to respond to my emails and any questions. I’m also a good communicator, so I don’t usually have issues with this. Who knows if the good communication requires a good client.
The work ended up better than I expected. It was one of the few times wit my very old, brick home where I felt like the work actually was worth maybe more than what I paid. Every single thing didn’t go 100% there’s always room for improvement, but in terms of these types of companies I give them an A+
See some before during after photos. Really happy! read lessJolanta J.Edmar Corporation did an outstanding masonry job on our Condominium BLDG!!!! We are very satisfied with the work!!!! Mr. ED came for the estimate and... read moreEdmar Corporation did an outstanding masonry job on our Condominium BLDG!!!! We are very satisfied with the work!!!! Mr. ED came for the estimate and was very professional and knowledgeable as for what needed to be done to permanently address our water damage issues. We did received great proposal detailing the work scope and very fair price for what needed to be done. Mr. Ed, Dana from the office staff and Chris the job site Foreman were great in communicating the progress on our project. They were quick, professional and detailed. We will definitely recommend EDMAR for any Tuckpointing and Masonry projects you may have, especially difficult once that require true Masonry expertise.
Great Company!!!! read less - Matt M.Edmar is the best in the business. I’ve owned buildings in the city for a while now and I’m telling you there’s no one more... read moreEdmar is the best in the business. I’ve owned buildings in the city for a while now and I’m telling you there’s no one more professional and detailed than these guys. I’ve had them rebuild firewalls, fix decorative stones, repair damaged bricks and I’ve always been 100% satisfied. Most recently I hired them to powerwash and tuckpoint one of my condos and I couldn’t be happier with the results. It actually looks like a brand new building even though it’s over 80 years old. The owner of the company Ed Marciszewski is a really straight forward guy and won’t waste your time. He’s been in the business for a long time and knows everything there is to know about masonry and building repair in the Chicagoland area. I trust Edmar with all my repairs and will definitely continue to use them in the future. read lessLara M. I own 3 story rental in Chicago and got building violation ticket for the rear porch… this was last summer. The porch was old and... read moreI own 3 story rental in Chicago and got building violation ticket for the rear porch… this was last summer. The porch was old and I should have it fixed long time ago… so now I was facing complete demolition and rebuilding from scratch. I called Ed and we met at the building, followed by his architect in the next few days. Once we got the plans, EDMAR took care of the permits, and I had my brand new porch built within the next few days. They also met with the building inspector for the final, and a few days after that my violation was gone. Thanks Ed! Great work! read less Meltem A.Edmar cooporation build a new porch for our condo association. They were very professional, kept their promises. Very quick great work friendly and professional service.... read moreEdmar cooporation build a new porch for our condo association. They were very professional, kept their promises. Very quick great work friendly and professional service. We recommend to anyone is consedering building a new porch. They were reasonably priced as well. We passed the city inspection with flying colors. What a relief . read less
- thomas g. So happy. These guys were fast and friendly and clean. I collected many quotes. Edmar Corporation was the lowest $ with the highest rating in... read moreSo happy. These guys were fast and friendly and clean. I collected many quotes. Edmar Corporation was the lowest $ with the highest rating in work... A+ by the BBB. Fair price. Great work. What more could I ask? Having been given the run around by many contractors over the years, it's such a wonderful thing to have this kind of experience and have that good "homeowner feeling" when a job is done right. They even decided to start taking credit cards, which made it possible to get this job done now. My brick foundation looks great and I have peace of mind. read less Dan W. My job wasn't large, but Edmar treated me like I was their most important customer. The concrete work they did is just about perfect. I... read moreMy job wasn't large, but Edmar treated me like I was their most important customer. The concrete work they did is just about perfect. I dealt with three people there, including the owner, and everyone was pleasant, professional and responsive. I recommend them without reservation, and would definitely work with them again. Thank you for the excellent service. read less Brian K.
I would give closer to 3 1/2 stars if I could. I was pleased with the work that was completed. I had 4... read moreI would give closer to 3 1/2 stars if I could. I was pleased with the work that was completed. I had 4 other companies come to give me quotes on tuckpointing my house on all sides and they were the most competitive and in line with what I was looking for. My complaint is more with the communication aspect of things. Everything was good up until I sent the contract in. I had asked when they might be able to start when first sending the contract in and was told probably the next week. I heard nothing for the next week. I sent an email and asked again, being told they would let me know asap. I heard nothing for the next week and a half. I sent another email saying that if I could not find out when they would be able to come out, I would start looking for another contractor. I then heard back that it would likely be in 2-3 weeks. The next morning, people showed up outside my door. Fortunately, that ended up working out fine but there appears to be a lack of communication between people in the front office. I was called twice by people after the project was finished to find out how I wanted to pay my balance as well. So long story short, service good, communication needs some improvement. read less - Don M.Very professional and great work on rebuilding my chimney. RecommendLinda Q. My husband and I bought a foreclosure on Newcastle and needed to do some work. In order to attain inside look of the kitchen we... read moreMy husband and I bought a foreclosure on Newcastle and needed to do some work. In order to attain inside look of the kitchen we wanted, we needed to brick some windows in and maybe move the door and also repair the chimney.
I called a few companies on yelp and in discussing quote and scope of work, Edmar came out ahead, the owner met with my husband, he showed up very prepared with his ladder and binoculos to take a close look at the chimey and he had very great ideas as to which windows he will suggest we brick in and what to do with the door, he gave us a lot to think about in a good way, he also gave us the quote on site, who does that, it was fabulous, since we had previously talked to other companies, we felt good enough to sign the contract and have them start work immediately.
He suggested replacing more than just the first few layers of the chimney and pointed out that the old ones will crumble soon underneath the new one. He moved our back door from off the kitchen to off the family room which we like so much better because we have more cabinet space now and he used some of the brick from the new opening to patch the old opening. He also tried his best to match the old brick, he did a pretty good job, so much that you wouldnt really know it from the outside unless it was pointed out.
His guys were in and out in a jiffy. point is, although he wasn't the cheapest, he was the most thoughtful and we felt his job was quality without a doubt.
He also did some crack repairs on the outside of our property, he removed the bricks and relayed them with morter, patching everything. The only thing was that there are some morter stains on a few bricks in that one area where they repaired the cracks that my husband is not happy about, and he point it out every day now. Eitherway, I will still give them 5 stars. read lessO A. Edmar did some work for our condo building. He gave us an honest quote for the work that needed to be done, and did... read moreEdmar did some work for our condo building. He gave us an honest quote for the work that needed to be done, and did not add unnecessary upcharges that other masonry contractors said we needed. The owner of the firm came out himself multiple times to ensure that the work was done correctly. He personally guaranteed his work, and when we had an issue some time later he came out and fixed it at no cost. He is a man of his word and I highly recommend using Edmar. read less - Loi P.Best company I've dealt with. Owner and employees perfectApril B. Nice concrete work and the grading helped to move water away from the walk. Very professional and worked with us to address water issues. Ellen P. I am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole... read moreI am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole and her ceiling was starting to cave in. My client and her siblings, also with impairments, were so happy with John from Edmar and selected him right off the bat, even though his estimate was higher than the other estimate they received. Edmar wound up giving them a discount, which made the cost come down a bit, which made the client happy. Not only did John and his crew offer to fix the roof, they were able to fix other things in the home, such as putting in drywall and painting the ceiling to seal the crack, installing two new light fixtures and two smoke detectors, installing a new screen door and fixing an old garage door that would not close properly and covering some holes in the wall. We asked John if he could select/purchase the light fixture/smoke detector and factor the cost into the contract, which he was able to accommodate, which made it so much more convenient for the client, who would have needed help to do such. While the work was being done, the client kept asking John for other things that they wanted fixed, which he did even though they were not in the contract. The other things were paid for separately, but this goes to show the company's ability to accommodate people with disabilities who do not understand how these things usually work. As her case manager, I am grateful for his patience, sense of humor and treatment of them as any other individual and for not taking advantage of them, as others might have done in this situation (and have done in the past). In my opinion, he and his crew went above and beyond and the client is very happy with the work and plan to use him again in the future, as I would. read less
- Antonio R. Top Notch Masonry Contractor. Had a new Chimney rebuilt from the roof up. The Crews were professional and we're highly skilled tradesmen. ... read moreTop Notch Masonry Contractor. Had a new Chimney rebuilt from the roof up. The Crews were professional and we're highly skilled tradesmen. Reasonable price especially for the difficulty of getting onto the roof. Ed the owner was also great to work with in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again for future projects. read less bri c.Our condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork... read moreOur condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork on one of our garages as well as replacing our front sidewalk. Edward came out with a quote quickly, arranged for the work efficiently and under budget. I have complete confidence in his expertise and work ethic. read lessMichael P.Thank you for the great service. We had some tuck pointing work that needed to be done on the chimney and foundation of our... read moreThank you for the great service. We had some tuck pointing work that needed to be done on the chimney and foundation of our home. They responded quickly to my call, fit us into their schedule and completed the work very quickly. Nice crew of workers. Clean work. Great job. read less
- S K. If it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I would! We had to reconstruct our brick and wrought iron fence after the... read moreIf it were possible to give more than 5 stars, I would! We had to reconstruct our brick and wrought iron fence after the garbage truck relocated it to the ground. It wasn't a huge project and many of the masonry companies we called wouldn't even come and give an estimate because "it wasn't worth it". We found Edmar on yelp and the experience was awesome from start to finish.
When I called to schedule an estimate, Ed came to my house within 48 hours and arrived at exactly the time he said he would arrive. He thoroughly inspected the damage and found other damage that other masons had completely missed. We were provided a written estimate on the spot. When I called Ed to give the go ahead a few days later, he was able to get our job done that week. Once again, he arrived with his crew at exactly the time he had provided. The job was done perfectly within one day.
Unfortunately, it is hard to find honest and trustworthy companies in construction. Edmar Corp. breaks every stereotype. Quality work and excellent service!! If you need masonry work, don't even both to call around - Just call Edmar. read lessTony R.By far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.
I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. ... read moreBy far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.
I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. The most difficult part of the job was the pitch of the roof and how close my neighbors homes are next to mine, The crew skillfully put up scaffolding and took down a the damaged chimney and built a new chimney in the same day. My neighbors didn't even know they were there. Crews cleaned up afterwards and it also a pleasure working with Ed the owner in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again.. read lessClara S. I had Edmar Corporation do work on my house in Glenview in the summer of 2012, and I was very satisfied with their services. ... read moreI had Edmar Corporation do work on my house in Glenview in the summer of 2012, and I was very satisfied with their services. Ed came out to give me an estimate and was very detailed about what needed to be done. I had some lintel replaced and they rebuilt the chimney which looked like it was about to collapse. The new brick matched the old one perfectly, which I was pleased with. Great job from start to finish, I would definitely recommend them. read less - Peter L.Great service.KarolinaThis company and its owner were a pleasure to work with. We needed some masonry repairs on our single family home in Lincoln Park and... read moreThis company and its owner were a pleasure to work with. We needed some masonry repairs on our single family home in Lincoln Park and I called Edmar to give us a quote. Our chimney was in pretty bad shape—missing bricks and apparently a cracked concrete cap. Ed stopped by to check it out and told us that the chimney had to be rebuilt above the roofline. He counted the number of bricks needed, in addition to a new cap and replacement clay tiles. We got a great price and hired Edmar for the job. The crew that came out was very skilled and hardworking. They even tuckpointed a few areas around the house where the mortar was cracked and loose (without an extra charge). After a couple days, we had a brand new chimney and some fresh tuckpointing. I got more than my money’s worth working with Edmar and have recommended them to my neighbors. Thanks Edmar! read lessTom S.I called for an estimate for parapet wall tuckpointing and arranged to meet Ed, the owner, at the site. Very knowledgeable, very professional man. His... read moreI called for an estimate for parapet wall tuckpointing and arranged to meet Ed, the owner, at the site. Very knowledgeable, very professional man. His proposal was very thourough and the price was competitive. THe team that completed the work, Andy and Martin, were really great. THey arrived on time and their work was first rate. As a retired architect I have inspected masonry work for decades and this was among the best. Totally painless experience working with EDMAR and I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Thomas S. read less - Brooke L.Edmar did a great job repointing the stonework on the front of our house. We requested quotes from a few companies, and they were the... read moreEdmar did a great job repointing the stonework on the front of our house. We requested quotes from a few companies, and they were the only ones who even responded. They were very communicative and did a great job. When we do the other sides of our house, we'll definitely call them. read lessElizabeth S. We had a wonderful experience with Edmar. We needed a level of brick and capstone removed from our rooftop - the job was completed in... read moreWe had a wonderful experience with Edmar. We needed a level of brick and capstone removed from our rooftop - the job was completed in less than a day with a team of 3. They were prompt, professional and did an excellent job. We'd absolutely recommend them for your next project. read less Mark U.I asked for a proposal to tuckpoint our commercial building and Peter came out and inspected it with me and answered all my questions. ... read moreI asked for a proposal to tuckpoint our commercial building and Peter came out and inspected it with me and answered all my questions. He advised me that the building really didn't require tuckpointing and explained what we should do and referred me to a painter who could address those issues. He was very knowledgeable and didn't try to sell me something that wouldn't resolve our issues. I really appreciated his honesty and he even contacted the painter for me who followed-up the very next day. Great service! read less
- Margaret B.Edmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve difficult... read moreEdmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve difficult issues, and went above beyond to resolve the problems. Their price may not be the lowest, it was on par with many other quotes I received and in the end it was well worth the money spend. Ed's years of experience, integrity and diligence made working with him a pleasure. read lessMichael L.We had to get concrete replaced out front of our house along with a window flashing repair and Edmar Corp was great! They were very... read moreWe had to get concrete replaced out front of our house along with a window flashing repair and Edmar Corp was great! They were very efficient and got the work done in a timely manner and the work was done very well! read lessRoss U. I usually do a lot of research before I let someone touch my home. After talking to a few tuck pointing companies it was obvious... read moreI usually do a lot of research before I let someone touch my home. After talking to a few tuck pointing companies it was obvious that Edmar Corporation was the one.
Ed came to our home and I knew by his body language and his confidence that my project was going to go smooth. I am 59 years old and have been around the block a few times and can usually tell if something isn't right about a person and their company.
I gladly signed the contract and a couple of weeks later his crew came out and did an excellent job on my home. They were all business when they came. Got right down to working immediately. No Smoking , No Bullshitting, No goofing around . Just very professional and extremely hard working. All the areas were spotless when they left. They respected my home. Can't ask for much more than that.
I never take the time to write this kind of stuff. But I am so happy with their work that i want to tell the world. read less - Alex F. Ed along with his crew did a fantastic job on a few of our commercial building. I always recommend Edmar for all thing masonry to.... read moreEd along with his crew did a fantastic job on a few of our commercial building. I always recommend Edmar for all thing masonry to. They have worked around a number of difficult locations. if your in the market for a brick or mason contractor you really can't go wrong read less Brett S. These guys did a great job on my chimney. Punctual and fast. Would hire them again in a heartbeat! Cassie M. Peter and crew were very professional and did an excellent job installing a new sliding glass door for us. The install included fixing some siding... read morePeter and crew were very professional and did an excellent job installing a new sliding glass door for us. The install included fixing some siding and adding new insulation and drywall. Throughout the entire process I felt I could trust this company to do what they say. They did not let me down. Would hire them again. read less
- Bri C.Our condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork on... read moreOur condo association will definitely be hiring Edward and his company again this year. They completed two projects for us, some tuckpointing and brickwork on one of our garages as well as replacing our front sidewalk. Edward came out with a quote quickly, arranged for the work efficiently and under budget. I have complete confidence in his expertise and work ethic. read lessMargaret B.Edmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve... read moreEdmar Corporation did a great job fixing several problems with my 100 plus year old beautiful greystone. Edmar and his partner help me resolve difficult issues, and went above beyond to resolve the problems. Their price may not be the lowest, it was on par with many other quotes I received and in the end it was well worth the money spend.Ed's years of experience, integrity and diligence made working with him a pleasure. read lessA G.They rebuilt my parapet wall quickly for a reasonable price! The wall looks great. I'm very satisfied with their work and customer service!!
- Kevin K.The owner, Ed, was awesome to work with. Genuinely nice guy, honest and a true professional in his craft. We had some extensive masonry work... read moreThe owner, Ed, was awesome to work with. Genuinely nice guy, honest and a true professional in his craft. We had some extensive masonry work done on our condo building and Ed's crew was on time, safe and took pride in their work. The results were amazing, some of the best masonry work I've seen. Ed and his crew are real experts in masonry. read lessTania M. Edmar Corp replaced the front brick of our property this summer. Not only did Ed provide us a reasonable estimate but he was patient while... read moreEdmar Corp replaced the front brick of our property this summer. Not only did Ed provide us a reasonable estimate but he was patient while we found the perfect brick. Ed met with my husband a number of times throughout the project and addressed any concerns we had. We are beyond pleased not only with the end result but with the professionalism of his employees. The area was kept clean and organized. The project took longer than expected but it was so worth it! read less Irena S.Great work, great price.
- Jargren S. I just have to say the work, the crew, and Ed were wonderful. Their quality of work and maintaining the job site in an... read moreI just have to say the work, the crew, and Ed were wonderful. Their quality of work and maintaining the job site in an orderly and clean matter were second to none. They not only rebuilt my chimney but also tuck pointed the front face of my dad's house. read less Tony R.By far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. ... read moreBy far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. The most difficult part of the job was the pitch of the roof and how close my neighbors homes are next to mine, The crew skillfully put up scaffolding and took down a the damaged chimney and built a new chimney in the same day. My neighbors didn't even know they were there. Crews cleaned up afterwards and it also a pleasure working with Ed the owner in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again.. read lessPaul P. Excellent work. Work was done in 2 days. Walkway was re pitched to align better with stoop (which showed large cracks at base where walkway... read moreExcellent work. Work was done in 2 days. Walkway was re pitched to align better with stoop (which showed large cracks at base where walkway previously met). Because of walkway dipped over time, stoop was really high. Now it aligns to correct height. read less
- A G.By far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.
I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. ... read moreBy far the most professional and highly skilled company I've worked with.
I had a chimney taken down and rebuilt from the roof line up. The most difficult part of the job was the pitch of the roof and how close my neighbors homes are next to mine, The crew skillfully put up scaffolding and took down a the damaged chimney and built a new chimney in the same day. My neighbors didn't even know they were there. Crews cleaned up afterwards and it also a pleasure working with Ed the owner in the contractual process. Top Notch Company! I will definitely use them again.. read lessJessie R.Our condo association requested evaluation of our building’s masonry structure from EDMAR CORPORATION so we can plan our 2019 budget. We didn’t make our decision... read moreOur condo association requested evaluation of our building’s masonry structure from EDMAR CORPORATION so we can plan our 2019 budget. We didn’t make our decision yet, so I can’t comment on work quality, but their expertise and professionalism by far exceeds what we experienced when dealing with 3 other Chicago masonry contractors. read lessPamela R.My experience with Edmar Corporation from beginning to end was excellent!! I wish I could rate it high than 5 stars! The quote was... read moreMy experience with Edmar Corporation from beginning to end was excellent!! I wish I could rate it high than 5 stars! The quote was more than reasonable, other quotes I received were so outrageous it was scary! We had repointing done and bricks replaced on the front of my home. The workmanship is beautiful and the clean up after was great!! To owner Ed, Manager Peter, Marta, Dana and the men who did the work thank you for all your support! I highly recommend Edmar Corp if you need brick work done! read less - Jonathan M.We just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to... read moreWe just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to rebuild a parapet and completed it before the weather struck.Also, the office was very accommodating to our situation and setup for payment arrangements.We have a few more projects that we'd be foolish to use with anyone else. read lessJames M.Can't thank you enough for all your help with our repair. Donna appreciate your help and thank you to both the professional gentlemen that... read moreCan't thank you enough for all your help with our repair. Donna appreciate your help and thank you to both the professional gentlemen that did the work 🙂 read lessRoberto G. Truly one of the most honest men I have ever met. Me and my family will be using and recommending Ed for all our... read moreTruly one of the most honest men I have ever met. Me and my family will be using and recommending Ed for all our masonry needs. I don't write many reviews unless I am truly impressed or truly disappointed and luckily I wasn't disappointed. read less
- Melissa H. This company fixed some stairs for a customer of mine. They were quick to contact customer as it was a closing issue contigent on... read moreThis company fixed some stairs for a customer of mine. They were quick to contact customer as it was a closing issue contigent on this getting fixed. Price was reasonable and completed within a reasonable time frame. Customer was satisfied and so were we. Thank you! Melissa Hollander Storage and Moving read less Maciek G.Greta People to do Business with ! Quality and fair price for Top Quality. I did Parapet wall fix and new concrete steps. They also... read moreGreta People to do Business with ! Quality and fair price for Top Quality. I did Parapet wall fix and new concrete steps. They also do Tuck pointing and more. That's how i met them working on my neighbor house. read lessEllen P.I am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole... read moreI am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole and her ceiling was starting to cave in. My client and her siblings, also with impairments, were so happy with John from Edmar and selected him right off the bat, even though his estimate was higher than the other estimate they received. Edmar wound up giving them a discount, which made the cost come down a bit, which made the client happy. Not only did John and his crew offer to fix the roof, they were able to fix other things in the home, such as putting in drywall and painting the ceiling to seal the crack, installing two new light fixtures and two smoke detectors, installing a new screen door and fixing an old garage door that would not close properly and covering some holes in the wall. We asked John if he could select/purchase the light fixture/smoke detector and factor the cost into the contract, which he was able to accommodate, which made it so much more convenient for the client, who would have needed help to do such. While the work was being done, the client kept asking John for other things that they wanted fixed, which he did even though they were not in the contract. The other things were paid for separately, but this goes to show the company's ability to accommodate people with disabilities who do not understand how these things usually work. As her case manager, I am grateful for his patience, sense of humor and treatment of them as any other individual and for not taking advantage of them, as others might have done in this situation (and have done in the past). In my opinion, he and his crew went above and beyond and the client is very happy with the work and plan to use him again in the future, as I would. read less
- Mary M.We hired Edmar to do tuckpointing on our entire red brick facade and touch up much needed spots around the rest of the house. Our... read moreWe hired Edmar to do tuckpointing on our entire red brick facade and touch up much needed spots around the rest of the house. Our house is from 1890 (think a typical brick Bucktown style vintage house). I got lots of quotes and Edmar was the most thorough, came highly recommended through community groups and their price was competitive.
That being said, this was not a cheap job. They quoted $10,000 so we were nervous because that's a lot of dough for us.
The guys that came out worked quickly and efficiently. Their English was limited but they assured us it was going to be great when they were done (I had a few questions during the work process).
It came out great. The facade looks brand new. The job was super pro and they cleaned up well after the project. I have no hesitations recommending Edmar and would definitely use them again. read lessDema D. I decided to hire Edmar based on excellent Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. The work I hired him for was to repair my... read moreI decided to hire Edmar based on excellent Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. The work I hired him for was to repair my chimney on our house in Northbrook. Ed came out to give me an estimate and, like other yelpers have mentioned, it was clear that Edmar was very experienced in this line of work. Compared to other bids, the estimate was less expensive and did not tag on any additional charges. Ultimately, I decided to rebuild the chimney which took about 2 days. The masons were respectful of our property and cleaned up afterwards. They did a great job and I've already recommended them to my neighbors! read less Rick B. We had several issues to address, including retaining walls, parging, tuckpointing and replacing old lintels. Ed came out to review and estimate, was very... read moreWe had several issues to address, including retaining walls, parging, tuckpointing and replacing old lintels. Ed came out to review and estimate, was very thorough and explained everything in language I could understand. He was price competitive. The crew was very focused and did an outstanding job. Finished product looks great.
We have reached out to Edmar with additional work. Being a repeat customer shows our confidence and satisfaction in Edmar. read less - Ralph R.Edmar is great. Ed and the girls in the office are pros. They did a good job for me and even came bak to make... read moreEdmar is great. Ed and the girls in the office are pros. They did a good job for me and even came bak to make sure that the job was done right. Thanks Ed. read lessMontana C.They rebuilt my parapet wall quickly for a reasonable price! The wall looks great. I'm very satisfied with their work and customer service!!Bin B.Edmar is honest. He told which issues were cosmetic and which were structural. He saved me $2500 over another contractor that told me everything had... read moreEdmar is honest. He told which issues were cosmetic and which were structural. He saved me $2500 over another contractor that told me everything had to be done. read less
- Peter J.I haven’t been so excited in my live, the work is finally done! For the past five days I had a crew of 5 working... read moreI haven’t been so excited in my live, the work is finally done! For the past five days I had a crew of 5 working on my 3 story building in Chicago. I have to admit it was neglected and in a very bad shape since no work has been done on it for decades… it’s probably close to 100 years old. It’s a brick structure, with 3 chimneys that had holes in it and every time it rained my basement was flooding. There are 14 windows with steel beams that needed replacement due to heavy rust, this also involved partial rebuilding of walls above those beams. My last problem was the wall section that sticks above flat roof surface, I think they call it “parapet wall” or something, which has disintegrated almost completely and basically required full rebuilding. I just wanted to say “Thank you” for all the work that was done on my house and recommend Ed (the owner of EDMAR) to everyone looking for a good mason. read lessA G.I am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole... read moreI am a case manager who works with people with disabilities and one of my clients needed her roof repaired due to a big hole and her ceiling was starting to cave in. My client and her siblings, also with impairments, were so happy with John from Edmar and selected him right off the bat, even though his estimate was higher than the other estimate they received. Edmar wound up giving them a discount, which made the cost come down a bit, which made the client happy. Not only did John and his crew offer to fix the roof, they were able to fix other things in the home, such as putting in drywall and painting the ceiling to seal the crack, installing two new light fixtures and two smoke detectors, installing a new screen door and fixing an old garage door that would not close properly and covering some holes in the wall. We asked John if he could select/purchase the light fixture/smoke detector and factor the cost into the contract, which he was able to accommodate, which made it so much more convenient for the client, who would have needed help to do such. While the work was being done, the client kept asking John for other things that they wanted fixed, which he did even though they were not in the contract. The other things were paid for separately, but this goes to show the company's ability to accommodate people with disabilities who do not understand how these things usually work. As her case manager, I am grateful for his patience, sense of humor and treatment of them as any other individual and for not taking advantage of them, as others might have done in this situation (and have done in the past). In my opinion, he and his crew went above and beyond and the client is very happy with the work and plan to use him again in the future, as I would. read lessAdrian F. Last December we experienced some serious problems at our condo building. Many widows from 3rd floor units were leaking water along their top frames. We... read moreLast December we experienced some serious problems at our condo building. Many widows from 3rd floor units were leaking water along their top frames. We asked 3 contractors to give us some idea about the extent of our problem and two of them just called with prices without even explaining what’s covered. Edward form EDMAR Corporation met with one of our board members, checked interior and exterior, and explained all our options in detail. The next day we received his written quote with everything itemized, so we can present it at the board meeting. It’s an extensive project but we are hoping to have it completed in two phases by the end of this year. Very knowledgeable people! read less
- Emily R.Excellent experience from Edmar from start to finish! From the first estimate, I enjoyed the experience of working with Ed and his team. They rebuilt... read moreExcellent experience from Edmar from start to finish! From the first estimate, I enjoyed the experience of working with Ed and his team. They rebuilt a brick wall on our property and did it within budget, on time, and with great skill. Highly recommend! read lessMr T.I needed my chimney tuckpointed. The crew came out at 8am, were finished in a few hours. They were professional and cleaned the job site... read moreI needed my chimney tuckpointed. The crew came out at 8am, were finished in a few hours. They were professional and cleaned the job site afterwards. You can see the before and after, with a new cap and everything. Great job guys. Well worth the cost. read lessAndy W. These guys came thru. After some problems getting the work completed they came back out and finished the work as well as some additional brick... read moreThese guys came thru. After some problems getting the work completed they came back out and finished the work as well as some additional brick replacements.
Based on their good faith effort to make things right I would recommend. read less - Maciek G.Greta People to do Business with ! Quality and fair price for Top Quality. I did Parapet wall fix and new concrete steps. They also... read moreGreta People to do Business with ! Quality and fair price for Top Quality. I did Parapet wall fix and new concrete steps. They also do Tuck pointing and more. That's how i met them working on my neighbor house. read lessElizabeth P.They replaced lintels on my 6 flat. They were fast, professional and a pleasure to work with.Sorin B.Peter and the staff at Edmar were very responsive and professional. I’ll definitely call them out for my next job. I highly recommend them.
- Bill C.
I couldn't be happier with Edmar corporation. He gave me a quote on the extensive brick work my 2 flat needed. It was a... read moreI couldn't be happier with Edmar corporation. He gave me a quote on the extensive brick work my 2 flat needed. It was a fair price and the work was done professionally and promptly. read less John F. Edmar Corporation Masonry was contracted for three projects on an industrial building in the City. The first project was to rebrick part of a doorway... read moreEdmar Corporation Masonry was contracted for three projects on an industrial building in the City. The first project was to rebrick part of a doorway that had been damaged by a forklift. His price was reasonable and the work was done properly. The second was tuck pointing and water sealing an exterior wall. The price was reasonable and the work was done just as I had requested. The third project was a difficult one, it required scaffolding and high up work that was quite difficult to get to. It required rebricking. Again his price was reasonable and the work was done properly. All work was completed quickly. I had other quotes for much more money and some contractors trying to upsell me for more work that they promoted as necessary. I was satisfied with Edmar and have just given this company another project. When I find a worthy contractor I stick with him/her. Edmar is worthy.
John F read lessJonathan M.We just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to... read moreWe just had work completed on our 7 unit building and the team did a fantastic job. Quick efficient, and effective. They had to rebuild a parapet and completed it before the weather struck.
Also, the office was very accommodating to our situation and setup for payment arrangements.
We have a few more projects that we'd be foolish to use with anyone else. read less - Amelia F.We hired Edmar to rebuild our parapet on our brick multi-family house during the summer of 2020, and they did an outstanding job! The brickwork... read moreWe hired Edmar to rebuild our parapet on our brick multi-family house during the summer of 2020, and they did an outstanding job! The brickwork looks exceptional and I can tell they really pay attention to detail. Their proposal for the project was the most professional and detailed one we received, and if I had any questions they were very quick to respond. If we have any masonry needs in the future, we will definitely be giving Edmar a call. We also hired them to install new windows, and they did a great job with those as well - they installed them quickly and professionally. read lessGene P. We had some cracks in the masonry on our building, it wasn't a big job but Ed came by to take a look anyway. Compared... read moreWe had some cracks in the masonry on our building, it wasn't a big job but Ed came by to take a look anyway. Compared to all the other contractors that stopped by, Ed gave the most information about why we have the issue and how it would be repaired. He also gave us the estimate right away. The price was great, but we had to wait a couple weeks since it was busy season and our project was small.
Ed's team finally came by a week ago, and the job was done thoroughly. Everything looks great and they cleaned up afterwards. The price and quality was great, we'll definitely work with Edmar Corp in the future. Thanks Ed! read lessTed T.
A bunch of scammers and crooks. I got a letter from them indicating building violations. The letter makes it seem they are working on behalf... read moreA bunch of scammers and crooks. I got a letter from them indicating building violations. The letter makes it seem they are working on behalf of the City of Chicago. No letter from the City was ever sent.
My advice, do not use their services if this is how they decide to treat future customers. read less - Karen D. I had EDMAR repair my brick chimney a little while ago. The crew took apart everything above the roof, fixed the brown clay tube inside... read moreI had EDMAR repair my brick chimney a little while ago. The crew took apart everything above the roof, fixed the brown clay tube inside and rebuilt chimney with new bricks and concrete top. Looks gorgeous! Very clean and fast. Highly recommend! read less Brian J.I was experiencing a leak through one of the front windows of my building, and worked with the Edmar team to completely rebuild the parapet... read moreI was experiencing a leak through one of the front windows of my building, and worked with the Edmar team to completely rebuild the parapet walls from the window up, on the front of my 3-flat. The team was very thorough in their communications, and willingness to ensure the project was completed to my liking. The owner, Ed, was willing to communicate with me prior to the project, as well as answer questions I had during the rebuild. read lessFrank M.Peter and his crew did a fantastic job with replacing our worn chimney. Peter was great with clear estimation, straight forward proposal and answering... read morePeter and his crew did a fantastic job with replacing our worn chimney. Peter was great with clear estimation, straight forward proposal and answering my questions. The crew arrived on time and worked throughout the day to take the old chimney down and replace it with well crafted new brick chimney. The crew really knows their trade, took great care in setting up scaffolding around trees and shrubs. They cleaned up afterwards on the roof and ground. The whole job was done in a day! read less
- seth b.Edmar Corporation Masonry do great work. They replaced and repaired my front steps, patio and porch in Bowmanville, Chicago. I am completely satisfied with their... read moreEdmar Corporation Masonry do great work. They replaced and repaired my front steps, patio and porch in Bowmanville, Chicago. I am completely satisfied with their work ethic, finished product, and attention to detail.
They also removed and replaced the original wrought iron hand railing. I kept it on their recommendation as replacing it is very expensive.
The work is contingent upon the weather. What you want to hear from "the office" may be overruled by the weather, sometimes to your dismay. But the work is great and you will be happy. read lessCyndy O. We had Edmar complete 3 separate projects at our home. Replacing garage siding/windows, entire front and rear porch. In any home project we have had... read moreWe had Edmar complete 3 separate projects at our home. Replacing garage siding/windows, entire front and rear porch. In any home project we have had done over the years, their work by far is the best quality we have experienced. Perfection. Plus great to work with. read less Laura M.Edmar completed tuck pointing work and replaced the sidewalk by our house. They did an excellent job for a very fair price. We highly recommend... read moreEdmar completed tuck pointing work and replaced the sidewalk by our house. They did an excellent job for a very fair price. We highly recommend this business. read less - David D. Without question the best experience I have ever had with any contractor, Ed is direct and honest; no surprises. I rarely write reviews unless I... read moreWithout question the best experience I have ever had with any contractor, Ed is direct and honest; no surprises. I rarely write reviews unless I am really impressed. City inspectors came and identified issues with the tuck-pointing and window lintels so I did some calling around to get some estimates. Ed showed up right on time for the appointment which was much appreciated. Also I made a point of not saying anything about what the inspectors had said to see what he would see. Ed pointed our word for word what the inspectors had seen. He took the time to explain to me exactly why one lintel would need to be replace and not another. He also showed me where bricks would need to be replaced, and where not. Finally he showed me where the tuck-pointing would need to be completely done and where it could be touched up. Most importantly, my building is red brick, and need a special mixture strength, Ed was on point. The windows which are the most difficult part on the work were completed in two days, and a third day to finish the tuck-pointing. The guys work like a well-oiled machine, the work fast and the building looks brand new. I cannot express how happy I am with the experience and the completed work. I will be calling them in the future for other jobs and will gladly refer them to my friends, family, and neighbors. read less