SHAPIRO MASONRY

We thought the bricks in the walkway would need to be replaced. Ron was able to observe the bricks and suggested that we repoint instead, saving us a bunch of money. For the steps, Ron had a plan from the beginning and executed the work with great attention to detail. He was responsive via text message throughout the project. At two points during the project Ron identified some additional work that would need to be done due to unforeseen issues, and he was very up-front, fair and professional about communicating the additional cost. He is a very skilled mason and the new steps look great. Many of our neighbors have asked for his contact information so he may be busy for a while!

They didn't do the work because I felt that they wanted too much money. I felt like he was making too big a deal of it, I don't think he knew what he was doing. I used somebody else and I was very satisfied. The cost was $6500 and the other contractor I got charged about a quarter of that. When I met the guy, it didn't sit well with me. He showed up and so I would give him a B for responsiveness. He showed up on time and so I gave him an A for punctuality. I didn't personally use him because it seemed to me like he was charging too much. It seemed like he was making a bigger deal of the whole thing than it actually was. It was just my gut feeling, I don't know anything about masonry work. I got his name from Angie's List.

My first time using Angie' list. Mr. Shapiro came over quickly to discuss the work needed but after that his follow up was essentially non-existent. I had to repeatedly call him to get a verbal estimate and the promised written contract never arrived. I spoke to him on numerous occasions over the next 6 weeks, each time he promised that he would begin work shortly but never showed up and never, not once did he contact me. Don't waste your time like I did mine.

It went well, but it took longer than expected. The weather and other work delayed completion beyond the initial expected date. The floor has a four-way pitch to an ACO drain down the center. this came out very well and the floor drains perfectly. He addressed several issues that the architect didn't, and it improved the finished job and it is a higher quality than it could have been. It was enjoyable working with Ron and his crew when I could.

Ron completed the job within two weeks of commissioning him for the job. He worked steadily all day, came up with an attractive cement cap for the piers that echoed the appearance of our front stoop, and was meticulous about the project. We were very pleased with the quality of his work.

Great. Quick service and excellent work. Discussed work on Saturday and it was done by Wednesday. No delays. Ron went above my expectations. I appreciated no marks on lawn or driveway and cleaned up everything. I would highly recommend.

He thought he would be able to do the job the second week of June. June was very rainy so he called me the last week of June to say he was behind and we were the next job. He thought he would be able to do our job in approx 2 weeks. Mid July we still hadn't heard from him. I text him to get an update and he said he could do it the next week. We were going on vacation that week (third week of July) so I asked if he could come the last week of July and he said yes. I text him the last week of July and he said he would be starting the job at the end of the week. Still no Ron. Second week of August I text him to say that if he was not able to do our job in the next week we would be looking for someone else to do the job. He promised he would be starting at the end of the week. He called Saturday morning (8/8) to ask if he could come over this morning (8/9) to go over the job. He called 45 minutes before he was supposed to be here to say he couldn't come. Something had come up. I told him not to bother. In my opinion Ron has very poor time managment skills and absolutely no regard for anyone else's time.

Ron and his apprentice worked nearly every weekday, weather permitting and finished the job in the agreed upon time. Ron doesn't hurry or cut any corners leaves enough time for the concrete to cure before starting the next step. They left the worksite clean and neat before leaving every day. This was a relatively small job but both workers were very professional and paid attention to details. Bottom line: I'm very pleased with the work and the price was fair. I will use them again if needed.

He did an amazing job from prepwork to clean up. Very highly recommend!

Better than expected, they were quick and offered advice and insight on how to handle some things in the future. I really enjoyed working with him! He gave me a great quote and stuck right to it. Working with him from start to finish was great! I will totally be using him in the future!

The job is beautiful, workmanship is perfect! We have scheduled him to do the same to our side door entrance this summer. It was easy to discuss design with Ron and he had great ideas and attention to detail.

Long delay in response from Shapiro (13 days) and No response at all from One Service.

Ron was great. His estimate and terms were thorough and understandable. We walked through the details of the project together. He managed all the details, timing, and work exactly as he specified. He even came back to the house one evening to respond to a question we had about the rain from a storm affecting the bonding agent. We couldn't have been pleased with the work or the experience.

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Never heard from him again.

I had a non experience with another mason so I called this company for an estimate. He did come over and spent some time with the work that I needed including a quote for additional work. Everything went well but guess what.I NEVER heard form him again after a promised date for estimate. I tried calling and left a message but never heard back.My opinion,even for those that are highly rated, is that any of them is a crap shoot.Maybe I'll try another so called"A" rated mason until I run out. Good luck to any of you dealing with this trade.

wall was Work performed by Ron Shapiro. He was up to the mark and provided alternatives when the coal chute turned out to be totally rusted. I would strongly recommend him.

Quality of work was excellent. However, the job took several weeks longer than expected (one week was lost due to necessary dump truck repair), and the total cost was much higher than expected (due partially to higher than expected costs for gravel and concrete) -- original estimate was just over $4000.

Ron Shapiro came to the house for an estimate and had some great suggestions as to pitch changes and design to improve the look and safety of the steps and porch. Once work began they worked diligently through completion.

He started the work but did not complete it. He never showed up to complete the job.

they did not respond to appointment

For the driveway itself, it went great. We are very happy with the concrete driveway.

it went so very well! When they showed up, they worked non stop for a full day so that we were never without windows overnight (important in my neighborhood). They left everything cleaner then when they arrived. Very professional and beautiful final product. I can't recommend them enough.

He did the estimate, but did not show up three times when he said he would. He was supposed to update the estimate because he did it wrong the first time and he was completely unreliable as far as following up. I will not use him.

Our garage floor was cracked and badly pitted from salt corrosion, and about half the foundation blocks were falling apart. I got estimates from five contractors for fixing the garage. Shapiro's quote was the highest, but he was also by far the most knowledgable and professional. He was the only one I felt confident understood what had to be done to fix the garage once and for all. The job started when promised, finished when promised, and went with no hitches. The new floor and foundation blocks look great. I'm thoroughly pleased!