English Stone
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135 Sommerville Street S. , #211
Shakopee, MN 55379 (map) - (612) 281-0072
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English Stone • Shakopee, MN
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We build or repair natural stone or brick walls, steps, patios, walkways, waterfalls, pillars, veneer, and more. We are a fully insured landscape and construction contractor with 20 years experience. We serve the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Golden Valley, Minetonka, Shakopee, Savage, and Prior Lake areas. English stone is owned and operated by the professional stonemason, Joel Forsberg.
Reviews
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October 11, 2011
Excellent and artistic stone work that will enthrall you, and impress your neighbors and friends. We had a replacement retaining wall which was dramatically enhanced with colorful medium size stones, and a new set of blue stone steps and a blue stone patio that significantly improved the impression our home conveys. We are satisfied and very appreciative of Joel's hard work and artisanship.
– Paul
Question and answer
Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Make sure they give you a list of references and make sure to call at least three of the references. Also, take a look at work they have done. It is always good to ask to see proof of liability insurance as well. Lastly, it is always helpful if the person selling you the project is also going to be supervising the project so everything is just as you discussed.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. I wish that I would know who is a true stone mason with skilled, artistic ability and who is just trying to stack stones any which way just to get a check. There are many companies advertising that they do stone work, but they often have very little stone laying experience.
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. I have been doing stone work for 20 years as a second generation stone mason. I have an artistic eye for the details.
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I love creating new things with stone and brick that will last for a lifetime. I get to be creative and I enjoy working with people.
Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A. How long will this last? My answer is that it will last for decades. I also add that I have a 5 year warranty on all my work.
