Our front porch steps had gradually been falling apart and it got to the point that we concerned that we would have a safety issue on our hands. My husband is a DIYer and does just about all of the updating projects and repair work on our house. It is only on a rare occasion that he will enlist the services of a contractor and felt like we needed to hire someone skilled in masonry work to do this job. After reading the reviews for his company on Angie's List, we decided to contact Jose. From the very first meeting, it was obvious that Jose was extremely knowledgeable. He explained why our stairs were failing, the work he would perform and how he would correct the issue. We felt that his quote was reasonable. After meeting with another contractor who was recommended by a friend, we decided that Jose was our man. If it wasn't for the fact that we had no stairs leading to our porch and a large pile of neatly stacked (new) bricks on our sidewalk, you'd never know that work was being done. Without being asked to do so, Jose and his crewman were meticulous in ensuring that our bushes, grass and porch railings did not become casualties of the work that was being done. As demolition was completed, the old bricks and cinderblocks were loaded into the dump truck and hauled off as quickly as they were removed. During the demolltion, Jose found that in addition to the fact that the original brick was not laid correctly, the cinder block was simply stacked with no mortar to hold it together. He poured a new 10 inch thick foundation that was reinforced with rebar and tied into the house foundation. Jose changed the way the bricks were laid so that they were tied together for a more solid structure. Mixing of cement was done in the wooded area in our side yard and they cleaned up the work area at the end of each work day. They also finished a few days ahead of schedule - just in time for company that was coming in for Easter. We were very pleased with all aspects of this project from beginning to end and would not hesitate to recommend his services or hire him in the future. Our new stairs look beautiful and are safe once again. Thank you, Jose!
Description of Work: Tore down and replaced front porch steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Mary M.
01/2016
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
He took up every brick. He removed all the tree roots from a river birch that had been removed. He properly prepared the base and then replaced every brick. They fit perfectly. He and his assistant also cleaned up. I previously used him to redo my front steps. I would not hesitate to recommend Jose.
Description of Work: Redid brick patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Kevin B.
12/2015
5.0
hardscaping, masonry
+ 0 more
It went perfectly. Jose and his team arrived on time, worked constantly and finished on time. Excellent work.
Description of Work: Jose repaired a long multi-level brick walkway with multiple sets of stairs. There were 2 landings where the bricks had subsided and hence were holding water. He removed all the bricks from these landings, lifted them and fixed the problem. He also repaired 2 large sections where some bricks had fallen in due to erosion under the walkway. Finally, he replaced dozens of cracked bricks and re-pointed areas where mortar was missing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Carl P.
11/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
I have contracted with several service providers through Angie's Last. Jose is the best yet. He came out promptly and provided 3 estimates based on amount of work and level of repair. The bricks were no longer manufactured. Jose researched and found bricks that are very comparable. This was complicated as the bricks are over sized. He did have to re-schedule a couple of times due to the unusually rainy weather. Once the bricks were dry he came promptly to accomplish the work. I was so pleased I did not take the senior discount offered. As another person commented he is very busy so be patient it will be worth the wait.
Description of Work: Repaired brick steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Henry H.
10/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
On time professional courteous well equipped with proper tools and materials excellent cleanup completed quickly
Description of Work: Repaired veneer stone in 3 places.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Clinton P.
10/2015
3.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Called to get quote on repair of front steps, he came and said he would send pictures of previous jobs so we could make decisions but never got them and never got a call
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
kadiyala R.
10/2015
5.0
masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
very professional, courteous and exemplary work
Description of Work: replaced btick mortar and patio sand
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
Joseph G.
10/2015
5.0
hardscaping, masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 1 more
Jose and his crew did a great job. We were very pleased with the workmanship and the final product. I would have no reservations of hiring Jose and his crew to provide additional services at our home.
Description of Work: Removed an existing concrete walkway and built two new brick walkways. The new brick walkways were constructed on top of 4" of crush and run gravel and a 4" concrete pad. The bricks were laid in a basket weave pattern using cement mortar. A short garden wall and brick planting edging were also constructed. The worksmanship was excellent. Also removed a cracked concrete section of driveway and replaced it with new concrete. Three brick bands were added to the drivewat to tie the project together.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Jerome H.
09/2015
5.0
masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
I come from Europe, and lived most of my life in houses that were built in stones centuries ago. A was amazed by Jose's art, his taste, and his sense of excellence. The result is not only outstanding, but the care he took to choose the right stones, with the right colors, shape and style to match the house and the environment is admirable. The fact that he was perfectly on time for every step (he had to sync with the gate company and the electrician for several steps) and perfectly on budget almost sounds like a detail when I learned that he spent an entire day driving from one quarry to another until he found the perfect top stone. He is what we would call in Europe a Master Mason, in the pure tradition of that art.
Description of Work: I had a gate installed at the entrance of my driveway, and Jose built a stone pillar around the gate poles.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Lisa B.
09/2015
1.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose promptly and courteously showed up and offered me a very reasonable estimate. He said he would email it to me and I could get on his schedule to do the work. He never contacted me again so I left him another email message through AL with again, no reply. I'm very disappointed that he wasn't honest and just didn't say he didn't want to do the small job. He gave no inkling of that when we met. I see on AL that he has done even smaller jobs. I get very discouraged when contractors act this negative way. It feels very dishonest and rude. I was very disappointed by Jose's actions. He had me fooled by his nice smile.
Description of Work: Gave me an estimate to replace my one front brick step and some remortaring in a few places around the foundation of my house. I thought the estimate was fair. We both shook hands and smiled. I waited for his written estimate that he never sent me. He had my email address as well as home address and phone number so there was no excuse for his behavior.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Elizabeth D.
08/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose and his crew are outstanding!! They arrived on time and were friendly and respectful. They began the day by removing the original porch which then revealed another problem needing immediate attention. Our foundation behind the porch was not waterproofed nor was there any flashing between the wood and the brick or cinder blocks. Jose's work had to cease in order for us to attend to the immediate waterproofing and flashing problem Jose was thorough in his explanation of what needed to be completed before he could continue work. We hired a contractor who immediately resolved the water problem and while he needed time to do that job, Jose and his crew made sure that the area was free of any debris or any part of the old porch. Once the water proofing and flashing was completed, Jose returned to work on the porch. He was meticulous in his masonry craft from the cinder block frame of the porch to the steps and landing of the porch. Jose cleaned up each day and protected the area from weather with plastic tarps. He was always on time, worked with patience, and pride! Our new front porch is outstanding! We would absolutely recommend Jose again and again! We appreciated his attention to detail and excellent mason work. Thank you Jose!!
Description of Work: Removed old stone front porch and stairs and replaced with a new brick porch and stairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,390
Response from Jose Ledesma Stonemason
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Susan C.
08/2015
5.0
marble & granite, masonry
+ 0 more
Jose was prompt when arriving to give me an initial estimate, and he started and finished the job when he said he would. We are more than satisfied with the quality of his work. He cleaned the area thoroughly afterwards. Highly recommend
Description of Work: Replaced cracked slate front porch with brick. Repaired damaged areas on stairs leading up to porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Mike L.
08/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose gave me an estimate on Wednesday and came back and did the work on the Friday after. His work was neat and the work-site was clean when he left. He was very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Repaired mortar between and around bricks under my front door threshold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
Michael S.
07/2015
5.0
hardscaping, masonry
+ 0 more
Jose was fantastic from the time he gave me the estimate to the completion of the job. He worked diligently the whole time, paying attention to small details. The end result is so beautiful! The cost was extremely reasonable. We couldn't be happier! Highly, highly recommend him! Will definitely hire him again for other mason projects.
Description of Work: Repointed 2 sets of front brick steps, leveled bricks on an existing patio, built new brick walkway and border around flowerbed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Kevin V.
07/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
I called Jose on a Thursday and shared with him that we were getting close to the due date for all of our repairs. He came out that Saturday and did the work. He did an outstanding job. The mortar he used matched perfectly in color to the original. He was prompt, efficient, and cleaned up after himself. I wish all the contractors I've hired over the years were half as good as Jose. I would highly recommend his services without a doubt.
Description of Work: I had some areas on our brick veneer home where the mortar had cracked. We sold our home and it was on the due diligence request to simply seal the cracks. Jose came out and removed the old mortar and replaced it instead of just sealing the cracks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Mark T.
07/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
I contacted Jose by phone, and he made an appointment two days later to give me a quote, Jose was prompt and gave me a quote. Jose scheduled me in right at 3 weeks. The crew showed up promptly and finished right on time. Jose and his crew were pleasant to work with, did an excellent repair and cleaned everything up, the new mortar also matches the old mortar. I decided to use Jose because of the other positive reviews on Angie's List, and am really glad I did so. By getting the mortar repaired, my front porch looks new again and I am preventing further problems in the future. If your looking for a stone mason that is reliable and does great work, look no further.
Description of Work: We have a large brick porch with steps and had a lot of mortar cracked and missing. We had the old mortar removed and filled back in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Charles M.
07/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose and his crew worked hard all day and did a very professional and complete job for a reasonable price.
Description of Work: Replace bricks and re-point masonry cracks on house foundation and front porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Barbara J C.
07/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose did an excellent job. The grout between the bricks was ground out about 1/2 inch deep. He had the new grout tinted so that it would match and blend in. The new grout work looks very professional. They also repaired some mortar cracks on my front steps, and a crack in the mortar of a window seal. Very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: A long crack developed between the rows of brick in an 5 foot wide archway for our front entrance. We selected Jose to do the mortar repair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Herbert H.
07/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose was very professional and performed excellent work.
Description of Work: Repaired front porch steps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Patricia F.
06/2015
5.0
hardscaping, masonry
+ 0 more
I am super pleased with the work that was done! Jose was responsive, accommodating on time to come to do a quote, and punctual. They did the work I requested and more. They showed up on time and cleaned up thoroughly when done. They exceeded my expectations. I would highly recdcommend using Jose for any Mason work you need to have done.
Description of Work: Pavers in pool deck needed to be leveled.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Doug Z.
06/2015
5.0
hardscaping, masonry
+ 0 more
Long brick walkway was dangerous after roots pushed up bricks in many spots. Some parts were sunken, Some raised. It needed to be done, all bricks removed, Jose developed a much more attractive layout, his price was competitive, he communicated well on email or phone. The work was done on schedule and was a beautiful way to present our house at the time we wanted to sell. He worked on site and work site was clean after. Staff were all clearly experienced and knowledgeable and careful.
Description of Work: Removed and re-prepped, re-bricked an long and broken brick walk way before home sale.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Heather M.
05/2015
5.0
masonry
+ -1 more
Jose is kind, courteous and professional. He did a good job and scheduling was no problem. My only complaint would be the cost, it only took him an hour, maybe a little more. I think it was a small job for him so he had a minimum $ to come out to our home. While he could not come on the original date scheduled, he sent a text that afternoon to see if it would be ok if he came the next day. It worked for us so there was no problem. I hope to call him again to redo my front porch.
Description of Work: Added brick to an opening where we had replaced a pair of windows with French doors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Debra G.
05/2015
3.0
masonry
+ -1 more
I never got a response to my message requesting contact.
Description of Work: I sent a message with a request for an appointment and an estimate, and never got a response.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Janet L.
05/2015
5.0
masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
Great job by Jose and his helper! I had long wanted a stone wall to outline a flower bed in the front yard; Jose designed and built the wall and tied it into existing garden steps. He reset and replaced flagstones in my garden path. In addition, he and his helper did all sorts of remortaring and rebuilding of existing stone walls around the property, and remortared brick steps, patio and walls around the 60 year old residence. They were very professional, and in fact requested to come out a few days earlier than originally scheduled, which I appreciated. All work was done with the highest accuracy and the price was very reasonable. I would not hesitate to recommend Jose and will turn to him for all future stone and brick work!
Description of Work: Built stone garden wall, re-placed and reset flagstone path, re-mortared and rebuilt existing stone walls, various mortaring of brick steps, patio and walk areas, close cracks in brick on exterior house walls.
Rating Category
Rating 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
William H.
05/2015
5.0
masonry, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
The job was professionally done, looks great! Jose was very easy to work with. Would recommend him again for stonemason work.
Description of Work: Replaced the brick steps in the garage entrance to the house.
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Service Categories
Masonry,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Foundation Repair,
Stone and Gravel,
Marble and Granite,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Patios,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Chimney Repair
FAQ
Jose Ledesma Stonemason is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jose Ledesma Stonemason accepts the following forms of payment: Check
No, Jose Ledesma Stonemason does not offer free project estimates.
No, Jose Ledesma Stonemason does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Jose Ledesma Stonemason offers a 10% senior discount.
No, Jose Ledesma Stonemason does not offer emergency services.
No, Jose Ledesma Stonemason does not offer warranties.
Jose Ledesma Stonemason offers the following services: All your stone and masonry projects. Patios, walkways, retaining walls, landscaping stone work, and much more!