Thomas J Silveri

Repeated calls and messages and emails resulted in no reponse from this mason. Based on my experience, if you do not get a quick response from him, move on to someone else.

In providing the estimate, Tom was not there to sell, but to evaluate the job and quote the work needed. He was very patient in answering questions, although I found that I need to ask the right questions; he did not offer the detailed information that I was looking for without my asking. Based on the reasonableness of his estimate, along with his explanation of why his estimate was at the amount he gave (work detail, materials, etc,), we decided to go with him.He estimated a date 4 weeks out to start the work, and in 3 and a half weeks, he called to confirm when he was coming out. He arrived each day when he said he was going to, and left each day with the work site in good shape. Tom would also call with updates in the evening, if something had changed slightly in the job or schedule. As to be expected in a tear-out and replace job, Tom discovered that the original porch was poured on plywood, rather than a stone foundation. Since doing the job right would require additional material, Tom contacted us to request a very small incremental amount to cover additional materials and labor, before the work was done. We agreed with his proposal, and the job proceeded without delay. The job was completed on time, with minimal disruption and the result looks very good, and compatible with the masonry that had not been replaced. We believe we got a very fair value for the work performed, and would hire Tom again.