Testimonials

“We built our own house in Worthington OH and we spent a long time searching for the right company to install our limestone veneer. It was hard to find a company that was willing to install this product and could do it well. Selecting Utmost was the right decision, Van and the crew did a great job with a difficult installation and we are very happy with the results. They were professional, great to have on-site, and kept us in the loop with every stage of the installation. Our installation had a lot of challenges, Van and the crew came through for us! They truly care about their work product and pay attention to details. I would, absolutely, hire Utmost Masonry Restoration again, many thanks for a great job”!

We often hear about deep regret when potential clients choose another masonry restoration company for their projects. Almost every week, we get a call or message like this:

“Mr. Huffer,
I wish I had gone with your company, but I didn’t and now I need the fireplace re-pointed. I want consistent, uniform grout, not flush in some places and concave in others. It also seems to me that the firebox needs work. I’ve attached photos. Can you please provide an estimate?
Thank you!”

Do not be one who ends up paying for the work twice. Do it right the first time, with Utmost Masonry Restoration.

We are more than fair and affordable. Besides, even if we are a little higher sometimes, you get what you pay for when it comes to us.

Mark was very responsive and came out to the house promptly to review the conditions and discuss the issues he observed and plan for repair. A proposal was submitted the same week. The repair was able to start ahead of when it was initially anticipated and all the crew and superintendent were professional throughout. Mark was prompt in all his responses and we’d highly recommend his services.

Description of work:
Chimney Repair

I had to repair cracks in the stucco for a relocation company. The [relocation] company was extremely difficult. All cracks had to be repaired and the repaired stucco needed to be painted with a similar color. Mark was very responsive to all of my requests. He understood the urgency and importance of having the repairs done correctly for inspection and the quick sale of my home. He also had a good sense of humor which brought levity to a stressful situation for me. His team did a great job – all very professional and approachable. The repairs passed inspection the first time, without additional work. I would hire them again and recommend them to anyone in need of masonry.

Description of work:

Repair Cracks in Stucco and Repaint with Similar Color

Van and his crew did a great job! The brick on our ranch style home had a lot of spalling due to age and the softness of our particular bricks. Mark recommended that we repair the bricks rather than replace them. This was definitely the right advice. His guys did top quality work blending the repaired bricks with the existing masonry. We also wanted to accent our chimney so they recommended painting it with a Sherwin Williams masonry paint. It turned out beautifully. I think my wife nearly cried tears of joy when she saw the results. They cleaned up well when the job was done and gave me advice on what to do to keep our bricks looking great for years to come. We couldn’t be happier with the end result!

Description of work:

Brick repair, waterproofing, chimney painting and staining

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I have had a problem with leaks around my stone chimney for the past 2 years (approx). Other firms have tried to fix it with no success. This firm not only fixed the problem, they matched the new flashing to my roof color.

Originally, they sealed the flashing that was installed by the roofer. I still had two leaks that they found later doing a water test. They concluded that the only way to stop it completely was to re-flash the entire chimney and reseal the entire thing. Since then we had had some very bad storms. The inside of our house and fireplace is now completely dry! Their workers are not only very knowledgeable but also very conscientious and through. I would recommend these folks to anyone needing stone/masonry repair work of any kind.

Description of work:

Chimney repair, Chimney roof flashing, Water Leak repair

They were very professional and efficient. Mark came for an estimate soon after I contacted Utmost. Their price was reasonable and with the great quality work and the efficiency I would say it totally worth every penny we spent. After you paid the down payment, Bruce and his subcontractors will come to fix the house. They were very friendly, professional and always clean after themselves. At the end of the job, we did the final walk through with Bruce. We addressed some minor issues and Bruce was able to fix them right away. Overall, it was a great experience with Utmost renovation.

Description of work:

Stucco repair, wood repair, chimney repair and paint, painting-exterior

Utmost is pleased to service another satisfied homeowner in Hilliard, OH with a project to Repair and Waterproof Chimney. Here is what they said:

The owner, Mark, was extremely responsive. He gave us options and didn’t try to pressure for the higher cost option or the job in general. The crew was polite, professional and neat. Mark and the crew kept us informed of progress and the steps. Finished job looks great! I would definitely hire Utmost again!

Description of Work

Repaired/replaced bad bricks and mortar in chimney and waterproofed

We had chimney bricks that had either cracked or were spalling (kind of crumbling), and moisture was also seeping through to inside. Mark’s team fixed the bricks in question, redid the shoulders for better drainage, re-caulked edges abutting the house, and applied a weather-repellent sealer. The chimney looks great and the team he sent out did a fabulous job – they were very courteous and easily explained what they were doing.

Thanks!

Description of Work

Repairs to exterior chimney and sealing the bricks

I live on a street in Upper Arlington where a neighbor’s house exploded from a gas leak. Every house in the neighborhood had extensive damage, including mine. I had 130 cracked bricks on my all brick ranch that needed to be repaired or replaced. Since my house is from 1958, bricks that match are non existent! I only found 3 companies even willing to quote the restoration.

Everyone at Utmost renovations is amazing. They happily quoted one of the most difficult jobs and waited patiently for 2 months while my insurance company got their act together and gave us the funds for the repairs. Their quote ended up being the best, but also gave us options for repair vs replacement of the brick, which scored points with the insurance adjuster for a complete and well rounded quote. The employees are phenomenal. Kind, patient, and willing to explain all our options in detail and give me and my husband the time to figure out what the best course of action is for our situation. In our minds, it was key that any repairs not devalue our home.

We opted to get the majority of the bricks hammer drilled out of the house and replaced with bricks from our front wall which were a perfect age match. They had to remove and clean existing bricks from the wall, and then go about the tedious job of saw-cutting out each individual cracked brick on my house, replacing it and matching the mortar. I was sure that after all the replacement, I would be able to see where every repair was made. I was completely shocked at how well they were able to get the new mortar to match the old mortar, which had a heavily sanded appearance. It looks flawless now!

The employees also were able to work without me being home, which was great. All they required was a water hookup and electrical plug and they got to work. These men wasted no time. When they were here, they were always busy. I never looked out of my house thinking, “Boy I wish they’d get to work!” If they had any problem or ran into something troubling, they immediately approached me to explain what the situation was, and let me make my own decisions regarding when it was better to replace or reface a brick. They ordered limestone caps to replace the top row of bricks they ended up using from my landscaping wall. It looks better than I could have imagined and they even finished up on Labor Day!

I would highly recommend them to anyone needing a real mason for any brick work. The quality of their work is excellent, and the attitude and work ethic of the employees is one of the best we’ve worked with so far on the extensive repairs our house required.