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Utmost Renovations

Masonry, Chimney Repair, Chimney Caps,

About us

"We are so confident in our service and quality that we often offer three (3) year labor and material warranties on all full-blown chimney repairs/restoration and certain masonry restoration projects" 15 employees. We are possibly the only exterior renovation company in Central Ohio that restores the full exterior of homes in house so you can hire one reputable contractor to do it all, avoid scheduling multiple trades and contractors, eliminate finger-pointing, and rest assured we will take care of any warranty work should any issues arise. Uses subs, masonry, chimneys, tuck pointing, caulking, stone, concrete, stucco, wood replacement, exterior painting, etc. Charges by the job. Travel charges when over 30 miles outside of 270. Licensed general contractor for special projects. We typically have a min. charge on all trades and projects of $1,500.00 depending on our schedule, type of project, etc. We do charge a 3.5% fee for credit card payments. *Financing Available* for those who qualify: 12 months same cash -- Utmost Consulting, LLC. DBA: Utmost Renovations 8815 Surrey Lane Plain City, Ohio 43064 USA Contact: Mark Huffer (owner)

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Exterior painting, stucco/EIFS (new and repairs), Masonry--mostly brick, stone and block repair work and historic restoration and tuckpointing, chimneys, stone work both new and old and stone repairs and patching, caulking/sealing windows, lintels, skylights, etc., waterproofing/water repellents, cleaning of masnory, some new concrete work such as sidewalks, porch stoops, steps, and lots of concrete repairs, structural repairs in basements and foundations, etc.

Services we don't offer

Interior Chimney liners, Chimney sweep or Interior Brick work

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8208 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-208 of 208 reviews

Sharon L.
05/2018
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
The guys did a wonderful job. They were here when scheduled and we are more than happy with the results.
Description of Work: Tuck pointing and brick restoration on a historical 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

Sarah K.
11/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Mark and his skilled team were wonderful. They explained every step and understood that we wanted to be as knowledgeable about the work they were doing as possible. We priced out other masons to do the same job. We considered length in business, punctuality during the bid process, and communication as top priority. While Utmost wasn't the cheapest bid we received it wasn't the highest either. We felt most comfortable giving Utmost the job - which we believe is the most important aspect when hiring a contractor. We recommend this team for your project.
Description of Work: We needed our chimneys repaired all around.

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
$3,500

ANNIE F.
09/2017
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
Completely satisfied with the work. Professionally done. Matched the new brick as close as possible with the old so we have a seamless look. The crew was timely, professional and master craftsmen. They were responsive with a fair estimate and in scheduling the work quickly. Would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: repair/replace brick work to building and concrete work for stairs

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

Kathy S.
09/2017
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
I received a total of 3 bids for this job and Mark at Utmost renovations came in at a reasonable price. They were also able to get the job done within 2 weeks of my first call. The stucco looks great now and they were able to match the color of my stucco as well. Everything was sealed so that the water damage would not occur again. I would certainly use Utmost renovations again!
Description of Work: Water damage in three places behind stucco caused it to crumble away from the house. Needed stucco replaced and then painted to match existing stucco.

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

Alexander K.
08/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Mark and his team were fantastic. He gave a thorough and reasonable estimate and the job was done great. We'll hire them again.
Description of Work: Brick replacement and repair to exterior walls, chimney. Filling of cracks.

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
$3,990

Janice T.
08/2017
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
Chuck & Van who worked on my house were very professional, friendly, & did a great job on all the things that had to be done. I would have them work on my house again & recommend them to others. They were also very knowledgeable as to what needed to be done. Great job!
Description of Work: Repaired chimney, replaced boards on house where water had rotted boards, reattached copper flashing & chalked around flashing, replaced boards around garage door.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Bonnie V.
07/2017
5.0
decks, handyman service, masonry, pressure washing, fireplaces, stucco, house painters
  + 5 more
Everything accomplised in a week. Guys we're polite and professional. Price actually came in a little lower than estimate. Cleaned up all old wood, painting supplies, and house looks great! Owner of business called twice to see how things were going.
Description of Work: Power washing all stucco, painting all trim and garage doors, power washing deck and painting two tiered deck. Repairing some stucco on front of house, also some minor patch work on back on house. Replace some wood panels that were rotted through, clean and seal fire place brick on back of house. Also repaired wood along front spouting that had a hole in 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

Clifford O.
07/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Job was scheduled and completed with less than a week before family from the UK arrived. Impressed they understood how important the timing was to me and they worked me into their schedule quickly.
Description of Work: Repaired loose and sunken bricks on stairway and entrance way to stairs.

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
$1,500

Mark D.
07/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Went very well-Mark was very responsive and the crew was Great. They all went above and beyond-would hire again and recommend them to everyone.
Description of Work: Brick repair/restoration

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
$15,000

Theresa B.
07/2017
5.0
hauling services, masonry, chimney repair, fireplaces
  + 2 more
Utmost Renovations gave a quick response - I contacted them on Saturday morning and they replied that afternoon. Although UR was unable to help on this project they recommended someone else for use to work with. We truly appreciate their quick response and professionalism
Description of Work: Requested a quote to either correct a leaning chimney or demolish it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike M.
07/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
Work done was outstanding. The crew were considerate and professional
Description of Work: Complete chimney rebuild

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

Angela O.
06/2017
4.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Very good, prompt on returning calls and addressing issues
Description of Work: Masonry- fixed 4 chimneys

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Sandra R.
05/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
They were very professional, knowledgeable about the problem and several other related repairs that I asked about. Both gentlemen were careful of my property and cleaned up the area after the repair. I would definitely use their services again!
Description of Work: Chimney repair,reseal and repaint

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

Kristen N.
05/2017
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
I was very impressed by the workmanship and it was well worth the price. The outside tuck-pointing and basement masonry work look beautiful. I wish I had contacted Utmost Renovations years ago, when I first required work on my chimney. I had a chimney "repaired" by another company several years ago and I was sorely disappointed to discover within less than a year that the work needed to be redone (you get what you pay for, though that wasn't much cheaper). The work done by Utmost Renovations looks 100% better and I am confident that I will not be needing to repair that chimney again for many years to come. Thanks again to Mark and Chuck for being so quick and courteous with these repairs!
Description of Work: Tuck-pointing along along the base of the house and chimney. Masonry repair in basement around windows and under a supporting beam.

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

Bill B.
04/2017
1.0
concrete repair, decks, masonry, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Things got off to a bad start when Rick Walker, the salesman, missed the very first appointment for a consultation at my house, which then had to be rescheduled. When we met, I described what I wanted which I thought was reasonably straightforward. It took three weeks before I finally got a written proposal, and it was almost completely devoid of any detail. I asked Mr. Walker for more details on the entry porch part of the project before I could make a decision, including some drawings to help me visualize their proposal. It took another 10 days before a sketch was provided, but it was for the side porch only. I asked for a drawing of the entry porch again and this time the president of the company, Mark Huffer, assured me they would get back to me "very soon". Four days later, I asked for an update on their promise to deliver a drawing. This time, I received a quick response from Mr. Huffer to call him ASAP. I called Mr. Huffer at this point and he immediately started making excuses about Mr. Walker and how busy he was. He then told me that he was "probably" going to let him go, which I thought was unprofessional to be telling me as a customer even if it was true. I was pretty frustrated by this time and said that in my business experience, you should not be making excuses like this. It was now over a month from my original inquiry and all this delay was compromising my ability to get the project done on my timeline. At this point, Mr. Huffer actually hung up on me. Since Utmost Renovations did not do any work for me, I cannot speak to their ability to do a masonry job. However, as a potential customer I am appalled at the way I was treated. Even if there was a "bad egg" salesman, which is one thing, the unprofessionalism of the company's president speaks even more loudly.
Description of Work: I contacted Utmost Renovations to get an estimate for making a minor chimney repair, and improving or replacing an entry porch and a side porch on my house in Worthington. I explained that I was interested in getting the project completed in time for a wedding we have coming in early June.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Utmost Renovations
Overall, I agree with this prospects' assessment as my estimator, Rick, dropped the ball repeatedly on this estimate/proposal. However, I offered [Member Name Removed] to have the bid redone with more detail by the end of business the day we spoke when he called me back this past Friday. I was traveling on business this past week so I was not in town to see the bid get completed to [Member Name Removed]'s satisfaction as I instructed Rick to get it done on Monday. I even asked Rick about it each day when I was gone and he promised me he would finish each day. By Friday I knew I was letting Rick go (which is done at this time) and I told [Member Name Removed] the same but this fact and my offer to get the bid to him myself yet that day was not good enough for [Member Name Removed]. Instead, he chose to put me down and that's fine. I told him I was sorry for his hassle and said goodbye as there was no point in debating with him as he informed me that he did not want my bid now. I am very disturbed by this myself and I am taking back over all estimates from this point on until I feel confident another person in my company can do so effectively. For the record, Utmost Renovations having any issues with turning bids in a timely manner is a rarity in all the twenty plus years I have been in business as my outstanding history and reputation proves. No company nor any person is perfect and this is simply an example. We have been growing by leaps and bounds but I am now choosing to slow down and be much more selective in what projects I even bid and with whom I choose to perform work for in the residential marketplace. We are still, by far, the best masonry restoration company in Central Ohio. We will continue to improve on our turnaround times on estimates. We average a few days turn around and that is much better than any of our local competitors. So, rest assured, if I am going to bid your project once we speak about it, it will be done in a timely manner. Thank you!

STEVEN C.
04/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
They were very responsive both pre and post sales. They responded to my quote request within 24 hours. The emailed me a quote within three days of walking through the project with me. With early good weather they were able to get started within a two weeks of my acceptance of their proposal. When I had questions about some of the work, I emailed them some photos and they were back on site within 48 hours and finished up everything that I had a question about and more. They also provided a three year warranty on their work.
Description of Work: Grind out loose grout, replace damaged concrete blocks, and regrout the house foundation and cement block garage.

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
$2,900

Tammy F.
03/2017
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Overall, the work went well. There was a little bit of initial miscommunication on the details of the work that was to be done. Moreover, there were some complications on getting follow ups regarding some of the invoicing and getting receipts. However, I was happy with the work done overall and would likely work with Utmost again.
Description of Work: I needed to have tuckpointing done on some brick walls.

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
$3,000

Betty K.
11/2016
5.0
masonry, stucco
  + 0 more
They did what they were hired to do.
Description of Work: Stucco and mortar repair.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

Jeff M.
10/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair
  + 0 more
The work went well and was finished on time.
Description of Work: Chimney cap was chipping away and some bricks needed replaced. I also had the chimney Sealed with a water protection spray. I was well pleased with the work.

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
$1,100

Stephen J.
10/2016
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Went very well, work was completed in a day and a half. Prompt, courteous estimate and service, basement is much more usable now
Description of Work: Mortar around basement windows and on walls was crumbling and flaking off, needed redoing.

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

Mary Ann S.
10/2016
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Utmost Renovations responded to my request for a quote. It was easy to make an appointment with them. Representative sent out was professional, answered my questions and make sure I had a written estimate in my hands within a few days. I'm undecided at this point, but appreciated their responsiveness and professional manner.
Description of Work: Repair a brick/block wall in my backyard. I haven't made a final decision at this point.

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
$3,500

Response from Utmost Renovations
[Member Name Removed], Thank you for the kind review. We hope to work with you and prove to you why we the best. Mark--owner.

Brian L.
09/2016
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Crew was prompt and finished the work quickly and with great quality.
Description of Work: Did sparging, some tuckpointing and sealing. They took care to make sure that right kind of mortar was used for my older 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
$1,500

MaryBeth S.
08/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair, house painters
  + 2 more
Very well. Mark and his crew showed up on time, were very respectful of our time and property. They stayed with the job until it was completed to our satisfaction. They did a fine job, and were detail-oriented.
Description of Work: Repair and pointing of stone wall, stone facade and chimneys. Painting of iron railing.

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
$3,300

Pam K.
08/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney caps, chimney repair
  + 1 more
Mark was great to work with. I was a little bit worried on the 1st day when a team that he subs out to showed up, but they did a really nice job. I've recommended and would use them again.
Description of Work: Front Steps/foundation: Shore east side corner column on porch, spot-tuckpoint and relay all loose brick pavers on both sets of steps in front and at porch with historical mortar color to match existing closely, spot-tuckpoint stone foundation on porch and only the east side house stone foundation all bad, missing, loose, open, crumbled mortar joints matching existing closely, final clean up our new masonry work and job-related debris. West Side Front Chimney: Access chimney, inspect crown and flashing, re-caulk flashing, make minor repairs to crown if needed and crown is overall good, spot-tuckpoint using an historical mortar mix any open, loose, missing, cracked, crumbled mortar joints matching existing color of joints closely. Chimney Cap.

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

stacy G.
08/2016
5.0
masonry, chimney repair, house painters
  + 1 more
Owner was responsive in providing an estimate for the work and stayed in good communication throughout the completion of the stucco repair project. They did a good job of matching the existing stucco texture on the chimney and color-matching the paint color. Final product looks good. Worked with us on some minor touch up work to close out the job as well. Employees were good to work with. Owner provided a two year warranty on their work.
Description of Work: Stucco chimney repair - cracking stucco exterior with some water getting inside the house

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Contact information

8815 Surrey Lane, Plain City, OH 43064

http://www.utmostrenovations.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade
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Service Categories

Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Chimney Caps,
Exterior Painting,
General Remodeling,
Pressure Washing,
Drywall,
Decks and Porches,
Carpet Sales and Installation,
Fireplaces,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Concrete Pouring and Repair

FAQ

Utmost Renovations is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Utmost Renovations accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Utmost Renovations offers free project estimates.
No, Utmost Renovations does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Utmost Renovations offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Utmost Renovations does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Utmost Renovations offers warranties.
Utmost Renovations offers the following services: Exterior painting, stucco/EIFS (new and repairs), Masonry--mostly brick, stone and block repair work and historic restoration and tuckpointing, chimneys, stone work both new and old and stone repairs and patching, caulking/sealing windows, lintels, skylights, etc., waterproofing/water repellents, cleaning of masnory, some new concrete work such as sidewalks, porch stoops, steps, and lots of concrete repairs, structural repairs in basements and foundations, etc.
Interior Chimney liners, Chimney sweep or Interior Brick work

Contact information

8815 Surrey Lane, Plain City, OH 43064

http://www.utmostrenovations.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM