Read what homeowners say about K.B. Masonry for brick repair, stone repair, repointing, mortar matching, chimney masonry repair, and older and historic masonry throughout the Lehigh Valley, PA.
K.B. Masonry Reviews
Brick & Stone Repair
K.B. Masonry focuses on understanding the existing masonry and completing repairs that fit the home. The work is focused on matching the original brick, stone, mortar, joint profile, color, texture, and character of the home so the finished repair looks like it belongs.
“He matched the masonry perfectly and the areas that were repaired do not look out of place.”
Older & Historic Masonry
Older brick and stone can require different materials and repair methods. Homeowners often choose K.B. Masonry when preserving the existing masonry matters. Homeowners choose K.B. Masonry when they want the work done with respect for the age, appearance, and original character of their home.
“I have been trying to maintain my c. 1908 house within historic preservation guidelines, and Kody is an important part of that.”
“He is helping me to preserve the great look and life of the house.”
Brick Repointing & Mortar Matching
Brick repointing should not look like a patch. Mortar color, texture, strength, joint profile, and surrounding brick all affect how a repointing repair is done and how it matches the original masonry on the home.
“Kody repointed some areas on my brick house, using mortar that matches the existing mortar.”
“He matched the masonry perfectly and the areas that were repaired do not look out of place.”
Stone Repair & Repointing
Stone repair and repointing depend on the condition of the stone, existing mortar, and how the masonry was originally built.
“Kody repointed our 1788 stone home with meticulous care, and the finished product was exactly what we were looking for.”
“Kody took the time to meticulously and expertly repoint several large areas of our historic stone home, truly bringing it back to life!”
Chimney Masonry Repair
Chimney problems can involve deteriorated brick, stone, mortar, previous repairs, and water exposure. The existing masonry determines the appropriate repair.
“After 8 other masons came, looked and didn’t so much as return my phone calls about our chimney repairs… along came Kody.”
“As an architect of 20+ years, I would highly recommend his services… especially for any historic masonry repair work.”
Correcting Previous Masonry Repairs
Incompatible repointing and rushed masonry repairs can ruin the look of a brick or stone home. Previous repairs often do not match the existing brick, stone, or mortar. K.B. Masonry fixes failed repairs to restore the original masonry. K.B. Masonry can assess the work that was done and determine the appropriate repair.
“We had brick repointing done on our home by another company which was poorly done and ruined the look of our home. Kody meticulously started the job and in a few weeks, restored our home to its original beauty!”
Professionalism, Communication & Clean Work
The finished masonry matters, but the experience matters too. Homeowners repeatedly mention clear communication, professionalism, clean work areas, daily updates, and respect for the home.
“Kody is reliable, professional and an expert at his craft.”
“Communication excellence, procedures discussed, daily clean up.”
The right Repair
The goal is to understand the problem, use materials that work with the existing masonry, and complete the repair properly.
“He explained to me what the problem was… I’m happy with the results and the knowledge that this is the last time I will be making this repair.”
“He does a proper job and you can visibly see the difference.”
“The quality of his work, professionalism, communication was top notch.”