We can’t say enough good things about Fireside Stone & Patio (Catonsville). It is a real treat to find a company that knows their craft and is honest and trustworthy. Everyone at Fireside, from the office staff to the work crews, is very professional and polite.
We had a challenging problem with a section of flagstone walkway that was constantly cracking. The owner (Tom) came out to assess the issue and presented a proposal that we feel will permanently resolve the problem. It involved tearing up a 17 foot section of the walkway (removing flagstone and underlying concrete) and refilling with concrete laced with heavy duty rebar. When the team began their work, it was discovered that the thickness of the original concrete far exceeded the standard of 4 inches. It was probably 10 – 12 inches thick! This required additional crews and extra days of work but we were never charged for the additional expense. The team reused as many of our flagstone pieces as possible and added pieces from their bone yard to replace broken slabs. The resulting section of walkway looks perfect and no one can even tell that any work was done on it.
On another project, Fireside came out to replace a cap on our chimney and address a draft that was coming into the house through the gas fireplace insert. While insulating the chimney, they found and resolved a serious fire hazard where the stove pipe was touching bare wood. We are very grateful for their thoroughness and care.
Fireside Stone & Patio is a keeper!
