Artistic Masonry Co

Masonry, Chimney Repair, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

Trust your next masonry project to the professionals. Not only do we offer you an insured and licensed specialist to lay out your project, we also provide you with exclusive warranties on our products and services. Ask your masonry expert during your estimate about what warranties we can offer you. With over 24 years of experience in masonry, Artistic Masonry Company is the premiere authority on all stone and brickwork in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. No travel charges. No service fees. Award winning. Additional DBA - Artistic Masonry Company.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Masonry – Brick Restoration, Stone, Stucco Repair & Painting, Concrete Work, & Chimney Repair. Hardscaping – Paver Patios, Paver Steps, Retaining Walls, Flagstone Walkways & Patios, & Hardscape Design & Installation. Basement Waterproofing - French Drain Installations, Basement Wall Resurfacing, Exterior Rubber Membranes, Concrete Floors, Finished Basements, Drywall & Paneling, Tile Installations, & Drop Ceilings.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.0278 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 251-275 of 278 reviews

Maria C.
06/2017
5.0
concrete repair, masonry, basement waterproofing, chimney repair
  + 2 more
Not taking any work at this time.
Description of Work: Waterproof basement. He is booked through October and not taking any new work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Charlotte B.
04/2016
5.0
masonry, basement waterproofing, hardscaping, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: Reparged basement, refinished retaining wall, some point work. Absolutely no complaints. Great work, good guys.

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
$2,000

Thomas L T.
03/2016
1.0
masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Never called me to set an appointment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Artistic Masonry Co
I apologize if I did not return a call, email or another request for an estimate. It wasn't my intention to ignore a customer. Sometimes a small business can become overwhelmed with calls and work and personal life issues in general and occasionally we will miss something. My best advice to home owner's looking to contract with a small company is have a little understanding that we may miss a call or email sometimes and it's not personal. That's not an excuse...it's just reality. A second call before a bad review on Angie's List may be a nicer way to handle the situation. In any event....best of luck to this person and I will try to be more attentive in the future.

Kate L.
02/2016
5.0
masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

James R.
02/2016
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

PATTI G.
01/2016
5.0
hardscaping
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,000

Thomas F.
12/2015
5.0
masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Carl reached out to me promptly after buying the foundation inspection. When he came out, he answered every question I had and provided me the instructions on how to maintain my foundation. He was very knowledgeable about masonry and I would recommend him for any future work.

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
$79

NANCY M.
12/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did a great job installing a retaining wall at the very reasonable price.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Shirley A.
10/2015
5.0
landscaping, masonry, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 2 more
unknown
Description of Work: The job consisted of removing a stone walkway and cementing the area which was approximately 3' x 27' and the setting of a curved flagstone walkway about 12' in length. The placing of the stones is a work of art. I provided the flagstones. This is my second time using Carl's services. The crew worked non-stop and had enough time to do a couple of extra things for me which I compensated them for. They had loads of equipment. They made several trips to haul away debris and pick up necessary supplies. They was a lot of cleaning up to do and it was done nicely. Great crew. Would I be using Artistic Masonary again? Absolutely! | |

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
$2,200

Dan D.
09/2015
5.0
masonry, hardscaping
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They hardscapped my small back yard and did a phenomenal job. Carl and his crew were professional and paid careful eye to even the smallest details. I would undoubtedly use his services again for any masonry work that I need. The only negative is that he is in such high demand, so you may have to wait for his services. Even with the wait, I wouldn't go with anyone else.

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
$5,000

John M.
02/2015
5.0
masonry, stucco
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: rebuilt part of stucco outdoor wall on house; work done was on time, as promised and of excellent quality

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
$2,000

Joseph N.
12/2014
5.0
masonry, plumbing
  + 0 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brett O.
10/2014
5.0
masonry, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: rebuilt foundation of marble steps at front of house, reset original steps, installed bollard posts. | |Easy communication. Took a while to actually get work scheduled, but I think that speaks more so about how busy and how many jobs they must be doing. Said it would be done in 2 days and it was and did it for what their estimate was.

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
$4,000

Randy H.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
See comments above.
Description of Work: Carl came out to potentially give an estimate for my large landscape project. Since I am just beginning to redo a huge landscape project, I was looking for someone to work on the hardscape and do paving. Carl doesn't do paving. Given the scope of my project, he recommended I hire a landscape designer/architect to draw up a plan before hiring anyone to work on the project. Carl offered some suggestions for me to think about. Hence, no estimate was completed at this time. I thank Carl for his time and suggestions and will consider calling him after I get a plan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

maud M.
04/2014
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Carl and his crew transformed my completely unfinished and deeply wet basement into a dry, clean storage space. This involved sinking the beams that support the rest of the house into concrete, putting in a french drain and new sump pump, parging all the walls, pouring a new concrete floor, rebuilding the access stairs... they were punctual, professional, and really nice guys. They specialize in old houses (mine dates to the 1860s). I recommend them strongly.

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

$17,000

Cheryl A.
01/2014
5.0
concrete repair, masonry
  + 0 more
.
Description of Work: .

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
$8,000

Karen S.
10/2007
5.0
masonry, stucco
  + 0 more
Carl visited the property several times and spent a great deal of time advising me on the best way to repair this wall esthetically. He did an outstanding job of the stucco work, consulting with me each step of the way, and brought in topsoil at his own expense and spread it in front of the wall in order to complete an aesthetic look for the wall. He will paint it later once the stucco cures (for an additional $500, included in the original estimate).
Description of Work: Repaired, rebuilt, and stuccoed a 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
$4,450

KENNETH M.
10/2007
5.0
excavators, masonry, stucco, hardscaping
  + 2 more
I first contacted Carl one evening and he called me back that same night. We schedule a time for him to come look at the job and see what we wanted done. He was on time for the initial visit and completely understood what we wanted. He submitted his bid and gave us a better idea for the stuccoed wall. We had to wait before he could do the job but waiting for him was the best decision we could have made. Carl and his team was on time each day and cleaned the job site daily.They were courteous and professional through the entire job and it was very comfortable having his team in the house as part of the process. We had daily updates and the job was completed as scheduled. The results were fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We interviewed a total of three contractors and we know we found the best. After Carl left we started thinking about re-stuccoing the back of the house in the spring and we know we would hire Carl for that job as well.
Description of Work: Old court yard material was removed and a small amount of excavation was needed, 150 square feet of new pavers were installed, a portion of a block wall was repaired and 125 square feet of wall was stuccoed.

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
$4,000

ROBIN P.
10/2007
5.0
stucco
  + -1 more
Carl was very professional and easy to work with. When I called him for an estimate I left a message he called me back the next morning. That was a Friday, Monday he gave me an estimate. I called him a few weeks later to offer him the job he said it would be at least a month because two big jobs just came in. He called three weeks later to say he could do it the next day. The kitchen has not leaked since. We were very happy with his work and would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: There was a crack running along the upper half of the outside back wall of our house causing two leaks in our kitchen when it rained. Carl put a bonding agent and one coat of stucco on the whole upper half wall. He opened the crack and worked from the inside out.

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
$675

Barbara N.
10/2007
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Carl returned my call within 24 hours. He was very professional and prompt in looking at the problem and giving me an estimate. He was the only person that took the time to explain what he going to do and how. He was at my house for three days and every day he called me at the end of the day to let me know what they had completed and what they planned to do the next day. His work was done well and the place was left spotless when he left. I plan to hire him again in the spring of next year for an additional job. I am very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: I discovered a very large crack that ran about 25 feet in the masonry of the back wall of the house. My house is a townhouse in Philly that is over 100 years old. The old mortar was separating from the bricks and was buckling. The situation was very dangerous as the wall could have split and the mortar hit someone.

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
$2,000

Maureen C.
09/2007
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Carl was extremely prompt, returned calls on time, arrived on time, explored all avenues in an effort to identify the problem and best solution and is his price was very, very reasonable. In order to do the job, Carl had to move some heavy planters but made certain he returned to put them back in place. I would use Carl again without hesitation and recommend him highly.
Description of Work: Carl caulked areas in the concrete patio bordering the area of the basement nearest the house which we feel may have contributed to a bit of water seeping into the basement. Carl also suggested window well covers. He made it very clear this was a temporary measure and pointed out the shortcomings of trying this method but we both felt it was best to go this less expensive route first and see if it resulted in success. In addition, Carl extended a portion of the gutter downspout in the front of my house that was deficient and also filled in an area that had been eroded by rushing water from the defective downspout. This was above and beyond what he needed to do and much appreciated.

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
$150

Denis D.
07/2007
5.0
basement waterproofing, stucco, glass block
  + 1 more
Along with the glass block windows, Artistic Masonry/Carl waterproofed our basement, stuccoed the walls, and put in a French drain.
Description of Work: Basement waterproofing, stuccoed walls, and put in a French drain.

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
$2,900

Mark W.
07/2007
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
Carl poured four sidewalk blocks for us. He pointed our stone wall which was falling apart & was covered in moss. He replaced stones & pointed the new & old stones & matched the colors perfectly. He also repaired our front steps. There are 6 steps & a landing, the steps curve into our front entrance. He replaced each step with Pennsylvania blue stone & repointed the treads, cheekwalls & exterior walls of the steps. I couldn't believe how great it looked when he was done. He is truly artistic. He was neat & clean & punctual & very professional. Great work & a great price.
Description of Work: Stone pointing, concrete, and replaced slate steps in front of our 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
$3,200

Monica C.
07/2007
5.0
masonry
  + -1 more
When we decided we wanted a brick patio but knew we needed to stay within our budget, we called Carl. I was all but certain we wanted more than we could afford. He clearly explained to us what he could do with what we had to spend. We made very few concessions to stay within our budget and now have a beautiful herringbone pattern patio. Overall, our project went amazingly well. It is very important to me that contractors arrive when they say they will for both estimates and work. Carl is reliable, very professional, and does beautiful work in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Carl built a 20' x 20' fancy brick patio with a small retaining wall on our back lawn.

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
$3,200

Monica C.
07/2007
5.0
chimney repair
  + -1 more
We called Carl for an estimate. He arrived promptly, and we were immediately impressed with his professional manner. After he looked at the chimney, we accepted his bid and set a date to have the work done. On the day of the job, he arrived on time, completed his work, and left the job site as clean as he found it. Oh, and the chimney looks great. We didn't realize how bad it was until it was fixed.
Description of Work: Carl pointed our brick chimney.

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
$600

Contact information

731 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

http://www.artisticmasonryco.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
PA038811
Trade License Locale
PA
Trade License Authority
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Bureau of Consumer Protection
Trade License Expiration
07/25/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Masonry,
Chimney Repair,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Stucco,
Basement Waterproofing,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Stone and Gravel,
Landscaping,
Chimney Caps,
Plumbing,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Excavating

FAQ

Artistic Masonry Co is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Artistic Masonry Co accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Artistic Masonry Co offers free project estimates.
Yes, Artistic Masonry Co offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Artistic Masonry Co does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Artistic Masonry Co offers emergency services.
Yes, Artistic Masonry Co offers warranties.
Artistic Masonry Co offers the following services: Masonry – Brick Restoration, Stone, Stucco Repair & Painting, Concrete Work, & Chimney Repair. Hardscaping – Paver Patios, Paver Steps, Retaining Walls, Flagstone Walkways & Patios, & Hardscape Design & Installation. Basement Waterproofing - French Drain Installations, Basement Wall Resurfacing, Exterior Rubber Membranes, Concrete Floors, Finished Basements, Drywall & Paneling, Tile Installations, & Drop Ceilings.

Contact information

731 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

http://www.artisticmasonryco.com

Service hours

Sunday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM