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We are getting ready to re-brownstone the exterior of our 5 story, 20 foot wide Carroll Gardens building and I have to start interviewing contractors (arrrrg). I am no stranger to the renovation process but would love to start this search with a few qualified referrals.

In addition to the usual brownstone refacing process I would like to replace missing details including the extruded, beveled sections that are typical on the first floor exterior walls and the wide ledges below the parlor floor windows. We also plan to blue stone the deck and replace the cellar doors.

It would be great if the contractor did concrete work as well as I need to rebuild the cellar steps and replace the sidewalk (may or may not slate this area).

I am looking for a contractor that is a really good crafts person and has lot’s of experience in this area. Even though I expect to pay a good price for quality work I do not want to overpay. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.