facade contractor recommendations needed

I need to have the facade of my house re-brownstoned –  I’m on a landmarked block in Cobble Hill. I’ve gotten quotes from J.Mos and Valarosa & Sons and would like to get 2 more…Anyone out there have any recommendations? Thanks a bunch!

cobblehillbilly

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

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sevethavenue | 12 years and 9 months ago

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millad and Hamid showing all over the blog,  Mr. Brownstoner.

CG11231 | 12 years and 9 months ago

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Without a doubt, Jose Gonzalez Restoration Corp. in B’klyn.  He just finished the scratch coat for our Co-op in Carroll Gardens and I already love the look of it.  Very nice, agreeable, fast worker, neat and creative w/an aesthetic in finding solutions to bird-nesting issues.  My caution is to go and physically view work that contractors have done – we nixed several based on this.

soupman | 12 years and 9 months ago

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be careful, niloybk is a shill for millad. all he does is post the same comment over and over. check his history. doesn’t sound like a very honest guy. there are many shills around here. the best is to check the directory and get multiple quotes and ask for references. Real references that you can visit and speak to.

jcm | 12 years and 9 months ago

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Saenrra – excellent quality, very professional, not cheap.

snowman2 | 12 years and 9 months ago

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I used Edson and would highly recommend but the original owners retired and company changed hands a couple of years ago so you should check current references thououghly.  That means actually going to see work they have completed and jobs in progress as well as talking to the owners.  Which you should do for anyone you are considering.

parkslopemom | 12 years and 9 months ago

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Edson. The best… and you get what you pay for. Beware Valarosa, one of the brothers is embroiled in multiple lawsuits.

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check the archive, you will find lots of recommendations including the ones you mentioned. here is one link http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/yZl7XuXNPz0=/masonry-recommendationsinput-for-brownstone-step-and-facade-work i got quotes from many of the contractors mentioned there.