The Stone Porch

From the day we first met Daniel to secure a quote on the work we wanted done on a new stone walk and a number of window well upgrades we were impressed by his knowledge and competence and his willingness to explain the job as he would do it fully with us. Our window wells were pressure treated lumber structures which were installed over 30 years ago. They were disintegrating and required replacement. Daniel’s attention to detail and the thoroughness of his thinking when it came to the installation of replacement structures was evident from day one. In fact, his advice, professionalism and knowledge of his craft was evident throughout the project. Daniel was the only contractor who discussed with us the structural needs of the job including the drainage necessary to ensure that the ground would not shift and that the structures he installed would be stable and solid for decades.
After we contracted with him, we found that his team was terrific. Daniel was on site with the team every day. They were conscientious, arrived on time each morning and worked extremely hard throughout the four weeks of the project. Digging in our area is difficult with massive tree roots everywhere. Daniel and his team worked during some of the hottest days of the summer and early fall. As our project progressed, our designs evolved, and the team executed on our plans with mastery and craftsmanship.
The last thing I am going to say about working with Daniel and his company is that throughout the project, he was conscious of the project’s environmental footprint. Properly disposing of waste such as concrete and dirt, ensuring the former would be crushed and reused as aggregate rather than landfilled. This was a dimension of the project that we had not discussed with him, but it very much matched with our own enviro-friendly sensibilities.
The experience of working with Daniel and his team of professionals was terrific. We recommend them without hesitation and would work with them again on our next project.

I contacted Daniel late last year about some repairs to a chimney and compromised wall. After attending the residence and discussing what was needed, he provided me with a detailed quote listing all the procedures and work required. The price was very reasonable.
Following delays caused by Covid shutdowns, he and his crew arrived in March and the repairs were completed over two days. The chimney and walls look superb. The replacement bricks match the existing, the bulging wall was dramatically reduced and the mortar joints blended beautifully. The crew cleaned up all areas afterwards and took the debris with them. All I had to supply was water for their hose.
I have new builds on either side of me and Daniel and his crew are the most professional that I have seen. He and his crew were friendly, respectful, very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend their services.

We hired Daniel’s firm to repair and replace spalling bricks and decaying mortar in the north facing wall of our 108 year old home. Daniel and his team did a superb job. The workmanship and effort that they put into the project is quite evident and we are very pleased with the outcome. The work was completed efficiently and they thoroughly cleaned up the job site together with our neighbours’ property after the work was done. Throughout Daniel provided professional and courteous service and attention to detail as well as a follow up email several weeks after completion to ensure all was well with the work. We would certainly recommend the Stone Porch for any brick and masonry work.

We were very pleased with the work that was done in our house. Daniel provided us with everything we needed to make the best choices possible. The finished product speaks for itself and it is absolutely beautiful. We couldn’t be any happier. I recommend him most heartily

Daniel McCaffery of the Stone Porch has done a great job with our front porch. Daniel and his team worked long hours, diligently, to complete the work. Daniel explained all elements of the job and suggested some excellent finishing ideas that we incorporated into the final result. The team is knowledgeable , polite and on time. I would recommend Daniel and his team 100 %.

We recently had Daniel (owner of The Stone Porch) and his crew complete three simultaneous brickwork projects on our house in the Beaches: 1) the replacement of a 95-year-old chimney down to the roof line; 2) the capping off of an old, unused chimney; and 3) the enlargement of a window frame (involving the intricate task of removing and replacing bricks without cutting any edges). The end result was as close to ideal as one could want. It was apparent from the outset that Daniel has a deep connection to his craft. He's smart and thoughtful, and is able to explain the work process clearly to the client. The work order was clear and detailed and there were no surprises. We highly recommend The Stone Porch.

My porch was in bad shape, and I contacted a number of companies to repair or replace it. Daniel from The Stone Porch impressed me right away with his knowledge and suggestions. His pricing was very reasonable, especially since the scope of work he proposed was more in depth than other companies. We ended up going with The Stone Porch, and couldn't be more pleased with the results. The porch looks amazing, and is extremely sturdy. It was a real pleasure working with Daniel and his team and I highly recommend them.

The Stone Porch did a terrific job of making my old stained brick look great again - and giving my deteriorating 100-year od foundation a better, weather-proof facing! They were timely, polite, communicative, respectful of my space and my neighbours. Thankyou, Daniel. I would recommend and/or have you back for sure. -- C

Daniel and his team completed a few projects at my house in the Beaches, including restoration of 100 year old foundation walls. Communication was very clear, his pricing was very fair and the quality of work was even better than expected. I would recommend Daniel/Stone Porch without hesitation and i am already making plans to work with him on another project.

After meeting with Daniel we knew he was the guy that would fix our terrible walkway. It wasn’t graded right and we always had big puddles of water at the bottom of the steps, plus it was an eyesore! Daniel and his army of guys came in and two days later we have a new walkway that is beautiful! His communication was great, and he gave us a very detailed quote so we knew exactly how much to expect in the end. Would definitely recommend!