Nowicki Construction
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Fireplace or chimney services needed
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Introduction: Having been in the masonry business for 42 years,it would be the absolute rarest of masonry problems that I have not encountered previously. Look up Nowicki Construction on Angie's list and view what the 39 customers on that site stated regarding their satisfaction with our services. That in itself will give you the confidence that our firm should be the one to address your masonry concerns.
Also,we have the knowledge base to perform historical restoration which is a skill level that is not a nuance possessed by the average masonry firm.
Unlike some tradesmen that entered their trade by default,I have aspired to be a mason since the ripe old age of eight ! By the way,no one in my family was a mason. I chose this field of my own volition.If I was not passionate for masonry,I would not still be active for this duration.
Overview
Hired 1 time
2 employees
49 years in business
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Reviews
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Don B.
Apr 6, 2017
I strongly recommend Nowicki Construction to Thumbtack readers. Fred and Matt are top notch, low key, flexible and cost effective.
Background:
I bought my first brick home in mid-2015. I soon discovered that many bricks had spalled within the last two years. The local brick yard referred me to a contractor who gave me an estimate for replacing about 100 bricks. But in early October, he stopped responding, and I could not schedule the work. So, I joined Angie’s List and quickly found several good reviews of Nowicki Construction. I contacted Fred, and he came right away to estimate the job.
Identifying the real problem:
Very quickly, Fred determined that the spalling was just a symptom of an underlying issue with drainage and ground moisture, isolated to an addition built with less robust brick. He pointed out that a sidewalk against the north wall sloped just a bit toward the addition, and directed water to the brick. He observed that, overall, everywhere in the addition that I had a water problem, I had spalling.
Solution:
Fred suggested that before replacing any bricks, we address the water problems. I broke up the sidewalk and excavated along the perimeter of the addition. Then Fred and Matt pressure-washed the exposed foundation, and applied a moisture barrier. They parge-coated a few courses of badly damaged brick at the soil line where the sidewalk had been. I back-filled with 7 tons of pea gravel. Throughout, Fred and Matt scheduled their work to accommodate mine.
Outcome:
I was relieved to have solved the underlying problem before winter weather set in. I was able to add some sweat equity to keep cash costs down. I’ve seen no more evidence of spalling for two winters now. I hope to schedule Fred and Matt again to replace the remaining 50 spalled bricks, but that’s cosmetic. In the end, my total cash cost may be close to my original contractor’s estimate.
Mile E.
Apr 6, 2017
Tuck pointing our entire 1928 stone house. Updated decades of neglect to a like new condition. Fred even sent to Philly for exact mortar mix to match the existing color.
Scott C.
Apr 7, 2017
Mr. Nowicki tuck pointed my chimney. He did an excellent job and was very reasonably priced. He is both friendly and courteous. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing masonry work.
Nowicki Construction's reply
.Thank you for taking the time to weigh in on the work we did
Best regards
Fred
Customer C.
Apr 11, 2017
Fred fixed my chimney quickly and efficiently after a lightening strike damaged the inner masonry. He made alternate suggestions when the original work couldn't be replicated that helped to keep my house warm and dry.
Nowicki Construction's reply
Thank you for the nice review !
Fred
Jimmie b.
Dec 8, 2017
I sent them pictures they never got back to me still waiting?
Details: Fireplace repair • Chimney repair • Wood burning fireplace with chimney • Wood • Stone or concrete • Indoors • 10 - 50 years old • Single-level building • Home
Fireplace and Chimney Cleaning or Repair