Residential-focused masonry contractor in Portland, Maine offering chimney work, brick and granite steps, and stonework with an emphasis on clear communication and tidy sites.
Homeowners highlight straightforward bids, on-time starts, and workmanship that holds up well. Jobs are organized around safety and protection of adjacent areas, with daily cleanup and steady communication from estimate to finish Local experience that helps homeowners across Portland, Maine compare a more region-aware provider.
Greater Portland, Maine, based from 1124 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102.
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Services include: chimney construction and repair, brick and granite steps, brick and block work, stone cutting and stonework, tuckpointing and mortar repairs, and related residential masonry projects.
Reviews frequently mention quick callbacks, clear estimates, and staying on schedule. Homeowners describe neat daily cleanup and careful protection of roofs, lawns, and surrounding areas. Workmanship on chimneys and steps is consistently praised, with many noting fair, straightforward pricing and strong communication throughout the job.
This rating does not express my level of satisfaction from RL Sanborn Masonry.I received a call back from Matt Sanborn within 24 hours. Matt asked many questions to see what I would like. He inspected my stairs and gave me a quote within in 1 week. He gave me a date he could start. He showed up on time, finished the project in the time he quoted. Each day he left the work area neat and clean. Matt made suggestions to help me save money on my railings. The stairs are beautiful.RL Sanborn Masonry sets the Gold Star forMason contact services. I have already recommended RL Sanborn to 3 neighbors.Thank you Matt.Pam
We recently refreshed our homes' curb appeal with new granite steps. After having Matt and his crew build our new chimney 3 years ago we never hesitated to contact RL Sanborn for the job. Their price was fair, their response was fast and workmanship is unmatched! We will always contact RL Sanborn for our masonry needs.
Terrific experience overall! Communication was excellent both before and during the project. The entire team was very professional and their workmanship looks great. I was very impressed by how they set up the staging on our very steep roof and around our very tall chimney so they could work safely while also protecting our roof, house and lawn. They were also very diligent about clean up after the project was completed.I have had other masons and a roofer work on my chimney’s water problem in the past but the problem persisted. This is the first time I felt like my concerns were heard, and the problem was accurately diagnosed and addressed.
I called RL Sanborn because my brick stairs (original 1948) were crumbling. They came out to look at them within a couple of days and called me to say they would need to be rebuilt. We knew it would be an investment but really wanted the stairs back to their original glory.I had no idea just how beautiful they would be when Rick and his team were finished. I'm so happy with the work they did. Not only are the stairs beautiful and built better than before, the team was professional, prompt, and just generally nice to deal with. I highly recommend RL Sanborn for brick work. I'm so glad we decided to spend the money to have this done right. I could not be happier with the result.PS. I had another contractor on site for kitchen work while RL Sanborn was working on the stairs and he went out of his way to tell me we had hired a great mason. Everyone who sees them is super impressed with these steps.
5 Stars +They just finished a project for me - that had some 'unique components' (beyond the scope of this post). After getting several quotes, their assessment was the most 'straight shooting' bid I got (it wasn't the lowest - nor the highest - but it was the bid that accurately captured what was the right thing to do [and as we got into the project they would be proved right vs the other assessments I got]).They started on time. Stuck to the plan. When unforeseen obstacles developed - they just worked at it until the problem was solved. They did not whine about it and try to up-charge me (which given some of the details of this project, I would have expected that from others). Despite everything, they put in the effort needed so they could finish on time!They brought a professionalism, skill, craft, and knowledge to the job -- paying attention to details that make a huge difference. Everyone on site played well together as a team.I could go on, but by now you get the idea: I have only good things to say about this outfit. I would hire them again for any masonry projects.It has truly been my pleasure to have worked with them.
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