Joseph Breen is an expert mason. He works your job — he doesn’t «stop in» for 20 minutes to supervise… he’s out there with his team, making everything perfect. And when Joe talks perfect, he’s talking a very high standard. He is fair, dependable, and cares deeply about the stone work. On top of everything else, he’s an entertaining guy to be around and you can learn a lot if you keep your ears open. He has completed two jobs for our family — one over ten years ago, and another recently. His workmanship stands the test of time, and he has a very good eye for detail and proportion. He and his crew are neat, and concerned about your property. All of his employees have been with him for a while, and they’re all nice people. If you go strictly by price you can probably beat Joe with other contractors. But if you care about your old stone house or wall, or want an authentic addition or patio, he is as good as it comes. The lack of BS and attention to detail is worth far more than the premium he commands as one of Philadelphia’s finest craftsmen.