It’s 8:30 at night on Labor Day as I write this post. I just got off the phone with a prospective client who needed some masonry work done to get the CO for their new deck.
After asking questions about the job it became clear what they needed more than a landscape designer was a mason. I assured them that when the time came for grading around the deck or designing the gardens I would be glad to assist.
I recommended they call a local company for the masonry work or visit Southbury Stone and Supply for materials and to get references for masons.
Some contractors would subcontract the job or make something up on the fly. I’ve reached the point in life where I know what I do well, and profitably, and what I don’t. I enjoy masonry work but my detailed mind can’t get the work done quickly enough and frankly its heavy work.
I don’t know if I did the right thing or not but I listened to my gut. If I’ve learned one thing in life it’s to always listen to your gut.
I hope I get a call to design and install some landscaping work around the new deck. It sounds gorgeous.
*Note: The featured image is a patio I installed in the late 90’s. I cut granite slabs to make the rounded corners and used flamed bluestone for the patio. The granite slabs I used for the steps had a ‘cushion edge’ to give them a weathered look.
My clients hired masons to build steps to their new french door. When the mason stepped on the patio he looked at me and said, “Do you think you’re working with wood?” That’s one of my favorite projects.
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2 responses to “Do The Right Thing”
Good for you we need more professional craftsman willing to say and DO the right thing
Thank you Kris. As a homeowner I admit it’s hard to find craftsmen who are looking to do the job right. When I find one I make sure to keep track of their name and number.