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Ralph Woods Masonry LLC

Masonry, Chimney Repair, Foundation Repair,

About us

My company is very small and I like to be involved in every job working with my crew in one way or another. I enjoy this work and my crew has been with me a long time so I know who is on your property. I pay my employment, insurance and business taxes on time. My crews do not sign waivers as I pay for workmans comp because waivers are considered unethical. We will adjust to handle most any job, big or small. Please know, if there is ever a problem, let me know so I can work on a solution. Thank you for your consideration, Ralph

Business highlights

26 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Brick and stone restoration, repair and new builds, restoration older brick homes, blue stone, footings, foundations & basement wall repair, stone fireplaces, patios, brick repair & restoration, small concrete repairs, tuck pointing, glass block.

Services we don't offer

Stucco & tile work

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8175 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
87%
4
4%
3
2%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 151-175 of 175 reviews

MADELAINE S.
07/2020
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
N/A
Description of Work: I give the F because they said they were going to come by to give an estimate, but they never shown up, never come, an never call.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
Most homeowners understand that between the covid situation and people not wanting to work, I'm busier than normal this year. Your job is on my list to come see and provide a quote but I will remove it from my list and hope you are able to find another mason. Ralph

Mark V.
10/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Looks great!
Description of Work: Built a stone sitting wall and fire pit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BRUCE G.
10/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney caps
  + 0 more
good job - looks great
Description of Work: repair of chimney cap

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
Thanks Mr. [Member name removed]

Alton M.
06/2016
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced bricks on large area of house, replaced top of chimney, replaced porch and steps.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Jeff G.
06/2016
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
see above.
Description of Work: Ralph came out to look at a leak we had that we thought was from a flashing coming loose from a tuck point project that Ralph did almost 2 years ago. Not only did he repair the flashing issue, but he said that we had a couple of shingles missing. He asked my wife he he could go into our garage to look for a few spare ones of which he found. They replaced that too along with sealant FOR FREE! He is a great guy that does good work for a fair price and then he stands behind what he does. We highly recommend him.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JOHN N.
06/2016
2.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I kinda remember discussing my mortar repair needs in June 2014. I negotiated with Ralph and Susan (office mgr) to delay the original date of completion due to outpatient surgery and the deductible amt attached to it. His gurantee was to complete "by the end of the year." Literally, that's what he meant as he arrived with a 2-3 day notice and while on that notification call, I asked him NOT to do the work in the freezing or below temp weather we were experiencing as it is my general understanding that the cement to remortar my brick steps would not set-up right for sustainability. He countered that the chemicals, I believe that's how he phrased it, that are used now allow contractors like himself to apply it in any kind of weather year round. He was very confident and he chose the date despite my objection so that when I arrived home after work, Ralph and his crew of two other guys were in my driveway working on a not so great weather day. |He was paid in full, in advance, per Super deal protocol and he did not return nor contact me to complete the 2nd part of the job which was to address the foundation block in the sub level crawl space. The pricing and payment reflected completion of both. |Now that it has been a year and half since Ralph worked on my property, I want to insert that I do have noticeable gaps, holes, and/or crumbling mortar on what had been repaired. In sum, in respect to encountering the results this far out and recalling what all I experienced, I am responding with this less than favorable report on Ralph Woods...and I also really thought I had responded to your request much earlier (possibly around March 2015?) as I am remembering that I wasn't expedient back then because I did not want to supply a negative evaluation. Thanks for giving me this opportunity to update you.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0

$1

Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
6/9/2016 I tried to follow up with this homeowner but his phone is shut off and his email bounced back as an email address no longer working. I make mistakes and sometimes I get too busy on a job but one thing that is important to me is that a homeowner is happy and at least understands why I did something the way I did it. My lines of communication are always open and I wouldn't be happy if one of my customers felt an issue wasn't at least addressed. I would like to have had a chance to discuss whatever the issue was so I could address it. I am working on trying to contact him with Angie's help. When I was done with this job, the customer happily handed me a check for the work (normally I don't accept payment until the work is done unless it is for large amounts of materials which wasn't the case here). This customer choose to do a band-aid fix, rather than a full long term fix for financial reasons and that might be the reason for the unhappiness months after the job was done. 6/8/2016 I did this in stages to accommodate this customer on the financial end. These were all minimal repairs. I never received a complaint via phone or email or any other form of communication because if I would have received a complaint, I would have addressed. I will contact this gentleman to see what his issue is. Ralph Woods

ELIZABETH W.
10/2015
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Date of Service - July 1, 2014 Cost of Service - 3500.00
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

DOUGLAS M.
05/2015
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
I will use them again.
Description of Work: Ralph Woods Masonry was here to repair the front porch steps.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Marco C.
12/2014
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Ralph tore down and rebuilt my chimney about 9 ft. The new brick matches really well the old brick. It was completed in less than a week and they did a great job. I would definitely use Ralph again if needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900

Nancy H.
09/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Repaired the brick on two front porches. | |Ralph answered the phone the day I called.(2 other companies never returned my calls) He came out right away and gave me an estimate. He told me when he would be doing the work (Approx. 2 weeks out) They completed the work in 2 days and cleaned the site up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

michael S.
06/2014
5.0
chimney repair, masonry
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Brick replacement on chimney and several courses of brick under windows. Flashing installed behind bricks under windows. All house bricks spray sealed. Work done in a timely manner. Will recommend Ralph.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

Nancy A.
07/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
They were very good.
Description of Work: They replaced some deteriorating bricks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jean C.
04/2013
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Not applicable.
Description of Work: they provided an estimate for a job I was considering. I have decided against doing the job. They were pleasant, prompt and on time with their estimate. I would have used them if I went through with the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joan S.
09/2012
2.0
masonry
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I called him for an estimate, he told me to call him back because he was on a job at the moment, he did not return my phone call for 5 days. In the meantime I hired someone else.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0


DIANE H.
05/2012
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Never received a return call.
Description of Work: Called and left a messge for an estimate. Never received a return call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
I am a mason and have a very low budget and have trouble with the email and voice mail sometimes..I have someone who helps me when she can. I dont like it when i realize i didnt respond to something but in this case, I just want to let you know that i realized when I arrived to your house that I had given you two previous quotes in the past for other work so I wanted to discuss what you didn't like about my quotes in the past. On this visit, i came to your house and knocked at the door to discuss the job with you and could hear you talking on the phone so decided to call you instead and as far as I know, you didnt call back. I like to develop a relationship with homeowners and I appreciate a call or email if you would really like a quote or if I miss a message. I am definitely not perfect with response sometimes if I am busy so if that happens, i am sorry. thanks. Ralph

lucille S.
10/2010
5.0
fireplaces, masonry
  + 0 more
Everything done very well
Description of Work: tuck pointing and chimney repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Patricia S.
04/2010
5.0
foundation repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Excellent!
Description of Work: Mr. Woods came on time and checked my crawl space for a problem I was having. He determined that I did not need anything done. He was very helpful and reassuring and made some suggestions about my fireplace. I really recommend him to anyone needing this type of work. He is very honest and helpful and I would feel very comfortable having him do any work on my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Stacy K.
07/2009
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Didn't Hire
Description of Work: Asked customer to provide estimate. Lady who answered phone took my information and said Mr. Woods would stop by the provide the estimate. No show / No call

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
This is our busiest time of year and we do try to return every call but every now and then we don't respond as quickly as we would like to. Ralph likes to be out on every job to make sure they go smoothly so sometimes the calls during this hectic time get put on the back burner. We apologize if this happens to you.

01/2004
2.0
masonry
  + -1 more
THE LEAK IS STILL THERE AFTER THEY REPAIRED MY CHIMNEY. THEY STATE THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE ROOFING REPAIR THAT WAS DONE. THE ROOFER STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS THE CHIMNEY, AND NEITHER ONE WANTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CORRECTING THE LEAK.
Description of Work: HE REBUILT THE CHIMNEY ON MY HOUSE TO STOP A LEAK.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$2,200

Response from Ralph Woods Masonry LLC
Creative Masonry was hired to fix stonework on the chimney and install a new concrete cap and flue liners. The water leak is coming from old flashing on the roof. Water is coming from the base of the chimney at the roof line. Creative Masonry repaired the top of the chimney and did what we were hired to do - fix the broken chimney top. From what I understand, she is hiring another roofing company to fix the problem. If this company determines that damage exists on the stone work, then Creative Masonry will fix this right away.

01/2004
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
HE CAME OUT THE SAME DAY I CALLED!! IT LOOKS GREAT!
Description of Work: HE CAME OUT TO REPAIR A CRACK ON MY BASEMENT WALL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

JON & AMY S.
12/2003
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
HE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB! PROVIDED A PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATE AND CLEANED UP HIS MESS. ANOTHER THING I LIKED IS THAT HE DID NOT REQUIRE A PARTIAL PAYMENT UP FRONT. WHEN THE JOB WAS DONE IT LOOKED LIKE THERE WAS NEVER A PROBLEM WITH CRACKED, BROKEN AND LOOSE BRICKS.
Description of Work: PART OF MY HALF CIRCLE BRICK FRONT PORCH HAD SETTLED RESULTING IN CRACKED AND LOOSE BRICKS. HE TORE OUT DAMAGED BRICKS AND SO IT DID NOT LOOK LIKE A PATCH JOB, HE REMOVED THE MORTAR FROM BETWEEN ALL THE BRICKS THEN REPLACED IT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

08/2003
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
RALPH WOODS CAME OUT AND RE-DID THE ENTIRE CHIMNEY, PUTTING ON NEW CAPS AND WIRE COVERS AS WELL. THEY REALLY DID A GOOD JOB AND I'M PLEASED WITH THE JOB. HOWEVER, THEY DIDN'T CLEAN UP AS WELL AS THEY SHOULD HAVE WHICH WAS SOMEWHAT UNPROFESSIONAL, BUT THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH EVERYTHING ELSE. ALSO HAD A LOWER ESTIMATE THAN MANY OTHER BIDS.
Description of Work: TORE DOWN AND REBUILT A LIMESTONE CHIMNEY

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,150

Marie L.
11/2002
1.0
masonry
  + -1 more
DID NOT RETURN CALL ON A TIME SENSITIVE ISSUE
Description of Work: CALLED FOR MASON WORK

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


JEANNE & ROBERT O.
10/2002
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
WE HAD EXISTING BRICK PORCHES AND PATIOS SET IN SAND WITH A MORTERED RETAINING WALL AROUND THEM. SOME OF THE SURFACES HAD SETTLED; THE RETAINING WALLS HAD CRACKED. THE WORK WAS EXTENSIVE. SCOTT RESPONDED CHEERFULLY AND REASONABLY QUICKLY TO OUR CALLS. THE WORK IS EXCELLENT, THE CREW IS COMPETENT AND NICE TO HAVE AROUND. HIS BID WAS FAIR, HE SHOWED UP ON TIME. THEY WORKED INDEPENDENTLY OF MY INVOLVEMENT ON ANY LEVEL. SCOTT DID WHATEVER NEEDED TO BE DONE TO MAKE APPEARANCE PLEASING WITHOUT A LOT OF CONCERN OVER THE EXACT WORDING OF THE CONTRACT. WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO FURTHER RECOMMEND THEM. WE ENDED UP SPEAKING WITH 8 COMPANIES BEFORE WE FOUND ONE WHICH WAS RESPONSIVE AND HAD GOOD REFERENCES WITHIN THE TYPE OF WORK WE NEEDED.
Description of Work: REPAIRED BRICK PORCH AND PATIO.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,600

DEAN C.
08/2002
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
THEY HAD A VERY REASONABLE PRICE, THEY WERE THERE ON TIME, AND DID A BEAUTIFUL JOB! HE CALLED ME RIGHT BACK, WITHIN 12 HOURS. HE WAS ON TIME FOR THE ESTIMATE, AND ALL OF THE WORKERS SHOWED UP WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD AT THE SCHEDULED TIME. I CANT GIVE ENOUGH PRAISE FOR THEM. THE WORKERS WORKED HARDER THAN ANY OTHER. THEY EXPLAINED EVERYTHING CLEARLY AND OFFERED GREAT SUGGESTIONS WHICH MAKED EVERYTHING WORK BETTER. AFTER THEY FINISHED TUCK-POINTING HE RECOMMENDED SEALING THE HOUSE, SO NOW HE IS EVEN GETTING BRICK SEALER SO THAT I CAN APPLY IT AND NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM AGAIN. THE OWNERS NAME IS RALPH WOODS. HE IS A WONDERFUL PERSON TO DO BUSINESS WITH AND I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANY MASONRY OR STONE. HIS CREW IS ALSO MADE UP OF ARTISANS, WHEN THEY LAID THE STONE THEY DIDNT JUST PUT IT THERE, THEY MADE AN ARTWORK OF IT. THIS WAS AN EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Description of Work: PUT IN A HUGE STONE PATIO AND DID TUCK-POINTING ON OUR ENTIRE HUGE HOME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Contact information

PO Box 4101, Carmel, IN 46082

http://ralphwoodsmasonry.blogspot.com/

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*
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Service Categories

Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Foundation Repair,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Pressure Washing,
Fireplaces,
Chimney Caps,
Glass Block,
Roofing,
Landscaping,
Gutters,
Patios

FAQ

Ralph Woods Masonry LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Ralph Woods Masonry LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
Yes, Ralph Woods Masonry LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Ralph Woods Masonry LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Ralph Woods Masonry LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, Ralph Woods Masonry LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, Ralph Woods Masonry LLC does not offer warranties.
Ralph Woods Masonry LLC offers the following services: Brick and stone restoration, repair and new builds, restoration older brick homes, blue stone, footings, foundations & basement wall repair, stone fireplaces, patios, brick repair & restoration, small concrete repairs, tuck pointing, glass block.
Stucco & tile work

Contact information

PO Box 4101, Carmel, IN 46082

http://ralphwoodsmasonry.blogspot.com/