TCB Masonry Reviews - Read from happy TCB Masonry Customers

TCB did an outstanding job for me on 514 Garver in Rockford, IL. We had some foundation issues on a cinder block basement and TCB took care of it fast and affordably. I will use them again. I have a house that needs Tuck Pointing. I will hire them for that too. John Wisch

Great work at a great price. Otto is great and explained everything in detail. Will call for any masonry jobs in the future. Aaron Asher

Otto and his team was so great to work with. After buying our home it came to be known that we had some spalling bricks on our chimney. Otto came out and gave us his estimate and was honest with us when it came to what we really needed, a whole new chimney. His team arrived on time and ready to work. Our chimney came out beautifully and we would definitely recommend TCB Masonry to anyone who is in need of any brickwork repair. Thanks so much! Alexis Scott

Otto and his team did a fantastic job repairing our chimney and basement wall. Otto is a genuine person who stands by his work and is honestly a pleasure to work with. Words do not adequately describe how awesome Otto is, if you’re in need of a mason I strongly recommend you call TCB. Ashley Rodgers

Excellent work done at a fair price. Repaired chimney and tuckpointing around the house. Otto, Lisa and crew are lovely people easy to work with.These are the people you want to hire ! very happy with results Barb

We hired TCB for our chimney that needed to be rebuilt. We needed the job done quick. They were able to get out there for us fast and did an outstanding job! Chimney looks great and clean up was so good you couldn''t tell they were even there.
Cara

I called and talked to Otto. He came out and gave me a price for the repairs. I had my upper chimney bricks repaired and had 2 caps put on. They also repaired the many holes, in my limestone foundation. They were very courteous and cleaned up everything daily before they left. They did a great job and I would recommend them to anyone who needs a mason. Chris Johnson

Otto went above and beyond for us! I found him by chance online. He went out of his way to help us out last minute with a chimney inspection. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. Price was extremely fair. I loved supporting a great local business that does awesome work! Highly recommend TCB Masonary! Customer

TCB came out fixed my Chimney from the crown to the roof in less than one day. Cleaner than it was when they started. Fast, Courteous, Friendly. I've got nothing to worry about for at least 20yrs! Thanks again!! D Larsen

Referred by a neighbor. Otto called back right away, came out the following day. Gave a very reasonable estimate, told me to hang on weather was getting colder. His crew came out next business day, did a fantastic job. Beat the weather and I couldnt be more happier. Thank you Otto and Lisa. Dale July

Excellent craftsmanship by true professionals. \r\nMy chimney repair was done in 8 hrs. And they picked up after the work was completed. Otto and his talented crew are true craftsmen. Need chimney repair? Call TCB you will not be disappointed. Dennis Unger

Otto and his workers kept us up to date on progress. Owner was at job sight most of the time. Impeccable cleanup. Chimney looks great. Diane Sunderhaus

We contacted TCB for an estimate on our chimney. Otto was out to check things out and give an estimate the next day. The weather was soon to change and be too cold to fix the problem, but Otto said if there was a day to do it, they would call. Within a couple days Otto said we had one day that was acceptable to do the job. The young man came early in the morning and worked all day in the cold. He did an awesome job. After the job was complete Otto’s wife came to inspect the job. Otto is going to return in better weather and inspect the attic to make sure no further damage was done. We look forward to having a beautiful chimney for many years to come.

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I highly recommend TCB Masonry! Quick to respond to my call inquiring about a quote. Quick to get back to me with a price and stood by his word on when he would arrive to start/complete the job. The outcome was excellent and the job was done with a smile. Everyone was great. We plan to call Otto for any future projects. Elyce Schlichting

Had TCB Masonry tuckpoint a side of my home, chimney and a new crown on the chimney. Otto and Lisa were great. They responded quickly when calling for a quote and were always on-time when meeting to go over the project. Other contractors could learn a lesson. Their crew did an excellent job on my home and did more than I expected. I will definitely call them again when I need some more masonry work done. Greg Woodson

I wouldn't choose any other company for my masonry repairs/updates from now on. After I noticed a leak in my attic (and realized it wasn't from my roof) I made a few calls trying to receive a quote. TCB was the ONLY company who not only answered their phone the first time I called, they also called me right back after they took a look at my chimney, and was prompt on EVERYTHING. I couldn't have asked for anything more from them, although I'm sure if I asked...they would have gone above and beyond to do so. Did I mention that their prices were the MOST reasonable compared to other companies I called in the Rockford area? I will ALWAYS choose TCB Masonry. Thank you!! Hannah Ritter

I contracted TCB to do a 2 day tuckpointing and caulking job on my home. The work was great! They thoughtfully did the tuckpointing so the repair lines are not noticeable. They made several trips to the brick yard to get the perfect match for a couple of hard to match bricks that were replaced. Otto and Lisa kept in touch during the work, making sure that my expectations were met. The worksite was left clean and looks beautiful!!! J. Reppert

I hired TCB Masonry for my brick/stone work while building my home March 2015. I was VERY impressed with the professionalism of Otto (owner of TCB), he did more than enough to make sure I was 100% satisfied. The customer service was unmatched by any other tradesman I have ever dealt with, at a very reasonable price. I can't thank TCB Masonry enough for the awesome job they did on my house (2,000 sq. ft.), it was finished in 3 weeks from the day I first contacted them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND them to all my family and friends or anyone in need of brick work!!!! Would definitely hire them again!! THANKS AGAIN TCB MASONRY!!!! Jack

I was getting water in my basket during heavy rains. Otto came out the same day I called. He was very friendly and accommodating. TCB basically rebuilt my chimney. It looks great! Jennifer Pearce

Did such a great job on my chimney thank you. Jewel Cruz

I had a great experience with Otto and crew great job on my chimney and clean up thanks again. Jim Carlson

When Ottoman came out to give me an estimate, I had already gotten two other bids Which he was not aware. After finding out what I needed, he didnâ€™t play games like the others. He gave me the price that the other two ended at after high balling me for 20 minutes, at great value and a very fair price. He said what he meant and meant what he said, this company showed integrity and honesty. The job was started and finished in the same day with cleaning up of all messes. Anyone that would like to come by and look at their work can call me , 815 988 4626 To get my address and see the quality of the work done. I highly recommend them. I do have pictures available, via text. Job well done â€“ chimney tuck point and cap

I would highly recommend TCB Masonry. I initially put a request in on their website on a Sunday afternoon for a chimney repair and TCB responded within the hour! Otto and his team were very professional and completed the work later that week. I then had TCB repair chimneys on two other houses. I'm very pleased with their work! John O'Connell

Very humble and honest guys. I had a basement window well that needed to be filled in due to water leaking in. A Plummer I had talked to recommended a company that''s been in business for over 25 yrs. I got a quote of $650.00 and figured that the price they gave me was good because of the recommendations. But when the company could not get us in for a whole week and rain was expected in a week I looked for another company and chose TCB Masonry. When I told Otto the owner what I was quoted he said "what!?" Do you hate your money!?" Lol! I was shocked and then not shocked because their is so much greed in this world, but so glad I found this company. TCB did the job ( an excellent job) for less than half the price, I highly recommend them for any of the services they provide and we will definitely use them again if needed. Josephine Peebles

I called TCB on Monday and left a message requesting an estimate to replace my old basement windows with glass blocks. Otto returned my call within 15 minutes. He came out on Tuesday to give me an estimate and I was lucky enough to have the glass blocks installed on Thursday. The guys did a great job. They put down tarps to cover my carpeted stairs and on the basement floor. I love the new windows. I did not get a chance to thank the two guys personally, so I would like to have Otto thank them for me. I would definitely call TCB again for any future repairs. Thanks again Otto for a job well done! Judy C.

I called TCB on Monday and left a message requesting an estimate to replace my old basement windows with glass blocks. Otto returned my call within 15 minutes. He came out on Tuesday to give me an estimate and I was lucky enough to have the glass blocks installed on Thursday. The guys did a great job. They put down tarps to cover my carpeted stairs and on the basement floor. I love the new windows. I did not get a chance to thank the two guys personally, so I would like to have Otto thank them for me. I would definitely call TCB again for any future repairs. Thanks again Otto for a job well done! Judy Cooper

Did such a great job on my chimney Julie Cruz

I have an over 70-year old stone wall that was in disrepair. Stones were broken to the point that we were afraid to power wash any longer. The cap on the wall had almost completely disintegrated. All of the grout had to be replaced along with some stones. TCB had all of the work done within 3 days despite the rain. It is beautiful. The workers were always on time and were very respectful. Neighbors walking by have commented on how beautiful the wall now looks. It has certainly added to curb appeal. There is more work that we are going to have them do next year on our chimney and the side walls of our drive way which are also deteriorating. their work looks great! Karen Hoffman

Just wanted to THANK TCB Masonry for the professional and expedient chimney repair/rebuild job that you completed for us, especially at this time of year, squeezed in between blizzard weather and temperatures in the 30''s, just so our emergency repair could be completed before our chimney made decisions on it''s own. Your workmen were skilled, friendly, answered the questions we had, and cleaned up upon completion. They completed this job quickly without interrupting any part of our crazy life and we truly appreciated your concern for our project and truly look forward to working with your company on future spring projects without any hesitation. \r\nThanks Again & Have a Wonderful Christmas!\r\nRocky & Kathleen Napier\r\n\r\np.s. not sure about your rating scale, but your company and personnel are all fantastic and a 10+++ with us!! Kathleen & Rocky Napier

Excellent company!! The employees were very professional and covered all areas they walked on and cleaned their mess up. Excellent quality of work. Priced very reasonable. Kaydee Evans

TCB really does a terrific job. We had some tuckpointing done and it looks wonderful. It was a joy working with you Lisa. I will recommend your services to others. Kristina Wegener

Otto is very professional and honest! Love the the work he and his crew did. Laura Gorrell

The brickwork foundation under our porch was falling out and some of the surrounding mortar was missing. Mr. Otto’s team made it look good again. Mr. Otto oversaw the work, making sure the work was done well, that the variegated colors of brick were placed aesthetically, that the original antique bricks were used as much as possible, that the new additions would blend in, and that the new mortar used would as closely match the original as possible. On a personal level, it was clear that Mr. Otto respects his wife, and I heard him require one of his young workers to speak respectfully when talking about their own spouse. I had heard what the worker had said, and the worker’s comment, although clearly not intended badly, would not help the relationship over time. Hearing Mr. Otto mentor the younger man and hold him to a healthy workplace standard impressed me as much as the handiwork did. Mr. Otto is someone to respect. I honestly wished I had more brickwork that needed tuck pointing so I could hire TCB masonry again. Lauran B

Otto and his crew were very professional and got the job done very pleased with their work looking forward to further projects!!!! Leo Dowthard

I called for a quote & Otto answered, he came out the next day and I got a quote. He suggested I get three estimates and I did and was so surprised what other companies are out there to rip you off!! Otto and his wife were very professional, his workers did an excellent job and were very nice, everything was cleaned up & my new chimney looked awesome! I can''t say enough about how well I was treated by TCB Masonry from the initial phone call to the follow up call from Otto. If your looking for quality masonry work at a good price, do yourself a favor and call them! Linda Martin

Very prompt company. Great job putting in glass block basement windows. Very refreshing to work with a company that responds to customers as well as TCB Masonry does. Mark Johnson

These guys are tops!!! They are spot on in dimensions they need to cut, and they leave your site spotless. The absolute best in they will be there when they tell you they will be there. Very trustworthy, very responsible, locally owned and we will recommend and use them again. Great Team!! Mark Schlichting

I can't say enough positive things about Otto and his company. We had two chimneys at our 62 year old house which both needed work. Otto was extremely quick to come and give a detailed quote. His price was much more reasonable than that of another company. The work was done quickly and professionally. His crew was skilled, courteous and cleaned up the work site spotlessly. Otto came to check on the work twice and made follow up calls to make sure we were happy and that after a big rain, we didn't have any leaks and completed a few minor touch ups. Couldn't be happier with TCB. Mark Snyder

The chimney on my home was severely damaged by a fallen tree branch, and an old cracked basement well window needed to be replaced with glass block. Otto Szilveszter came to my home the same day that I called TCB, and he was immediately able to give me a very fair estimate. A few days later, Otto and his crew arrived to fix the problems. They were very courteous and professional, and I could not have been happier with the quality of their work. All of the bricks on the top third of my 70 year-old chimney had to be replaced, and I especially appreciated that Otto made the effort to find bricks that perfectly matched the existing chimney. As a homeowner it has often been difficult to find contractors whose work truly exhibits a caring attention to detail, but I was so pleased that Otto and his crew delivered the quality work that was promised. Once the job was completed, Otto''s wife Lisa made certain that the job site had been thoroughly cleaned and that all work had been completed to my satisfaction before accepting my payment. TCB proved to be a well run business that I would highly recommend. Melissa

We highly recommend TCB Masonry for prompt and professional service. Lisa and Otto went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. We appreciated their communication, willingness to work with our schedule, and patience with our questions! We were so impressed with their work! Thanks again!
Melissa Berg

I needed some chimney repair. They did a great job in a timely manner for a reasonable price, very nice people to work with. Michelle

I called TCB and Otto came out to my home. After describing what I needed and listening to him, I hired him ''on the spot''. The crew came out on Friday and finished up on the following Wednesday. Both chimneys look EXCELLENT! The workmanship exceeded my expectations. After the work was completed, the crew went the extra mile and cleaned up the lawn around the larger chimney and even cleaned off my neighbors driveway. I made a wise choice -and you will too when selecting TCB Masonry for your stone or brick work. Thanks so much. Mike Drennen

Quality work at a fair price is exactly what I got! Otto and Lisa were very friendly and easy to work with, their crew rebuild my chimney crown much nicer than it was, ground out all mortar joints, caulk the flashing and applied sealant in one day. Plan on using them again on another project. Strait forward and honest and very timely! Mike Orvis

TCB is a very professional masonry company performing services at very fair pricing. I need some mortar / brick repair before the winter elements set in and they got me in right away. They even touched up several other areas of my brick stoop. It looks good as new. I highly recommend them. Thank TCB masonry <3 Monica

I called for a quote and received information within 24 hours. The price was more reasonable than any other local masonry business and theycame out and completed work in a timely manner. Excellent extended warranty provided on the tuckpointing done. Thanks Lisa and Otto! Mrs. Canales

TCB Masonry is an awesome company!!! My husband called the owner and the owner called and left a message that afternoon. My husband and him talked, sent pictures of our current chimney and explained what we wanted done. He gave us a quote the very next morning and we agreed to the quote and sent him the deposit the next day. A week and a half later, we have a new chimney that I love. Now, they are in Rockford and we live in Princeton. So it is an hour and forty minutes from where they are. The guys left early in the morning the day they were supposed to get our chimney done and they arrived at my house fifteen minutes earlier than what they said. I loved that! They let me know that they were here and got to work right away. It took them jus in the morning and they were done! Very professional. The owner kept in contact with my husband and informed us what was going on. Plus, when it was all said and done, the owner called that night and wanted to touch base of how the guys worked!!! I highly recommend this company. I thank them so much for coming out and more than satisfied our need. Also, they did above and beyond what they were supposed to do. They were only supposed to replace the chimney, but I guess the base part was a problem and the guys fixed it and took care of it no questions asked. Saved me money and explained why they did it and couldnâ€™t be more grateful and happier. I wish all contractors are like this company!!!! Thank you so much, TCB Masonry!!!!! We are a very happy customer!!! My Awesome New Chimney

June 2016 TCB & crew just completed tuck pointing my whole house approx 2000 sq ft ranch. They also added weep holes & did foundation repairs. The house was in major need of repairs. Otto came out explain how the repairs would be done, what materials would be used & the time frame it would take to complete the job. Otto & crew takes pride in there craft no short cuts or quick fixes, total professionals at what they do & they do just what they said they would do. They cleaned up at the end of the day & stayed on task. If it rained Otto called promptly & kept you updated thru the whole process. Otto would also call at the end of day or come to the house periodically to see if we had any concerns or questions. The only time TCB was not working on my home was due to weather, he did not have the guys working for a few days & then pull them to go start another job. Not only did they complete the job with amazing work, Otto’s skilled crew completed ahead of schedule! Let me tell you Otto & crew works like a well oiled machine they are polite, considerate, & friendly. We are so happy with the job they have done on our house, I would not hesitate to recommend them! Prior to hiring TCB I had quotes & spoke with 6 different masonry companies. If you need masonry work done & you want it done right hire a professional hire TCB. Thank You Otto & Crew your awesome……… Professional Workmenship

Otto and company did an amazing job fixing some brickwork on our 200 year old home. If fact you can't even tell where they did the work it's so perfect. Now that we need a second spot worked on my immediate thought was TCB. We will go to them for all our masonry needs. Perfect match, great to work with, fast and honest. Rhiannon Fox Stanuch

I was needing my 55 year old basements windows replaced and contacted TCB Masonry to stop out and give me an estimate. Otto showed up on time and was very open and honest, very transparent and I appreciated that. I knew these were going to be pricey since roughy 10 years ago I was looking and remember what another company quoted me. Otto''s price was about 25 dollars more per window than the 10 year old quote. Really? I wish all building projects only went up that much over 10 years. He gave me a timeline on when he and his crew would be out and kept me informed all the way thru the process. His guys showed up 15 minutes early and and got right to it. They were very courteous and friendly. They put down traps to keep my unfinished basement clean and were very professional. Around noon his crew said they were going to take a lunch break which is normal. However I was taken back a little when instead of leaving and coming back 2 hours later like most folks that I''ve been around, his guys went out to the van and ate their lunch that that brought with them. And they only took about 20 minutes and went right back to work. I haven''t seen anything like that in over 20 years. Near the end of the day. A full day of working on replacing all 6 basement windows Otto''s wife stopped out to inspect the work and to make sure everything was cleaned and picked up. I mean cleaned. I was very impressed with the whole experience of TCB Masonry, from start to finish. So if your needing anything done at your home or business that Otto''s service provides you owe it to yourself to call Otto and have him stop out. Rick S.

Amazing experience! Best service and quality I have seen for a very long time. They were here when they said they would be here. They had the work done when they said it would be done. They cleaned up so I didn't have to worry about my dogs getting in anything. Very professional and went above and beyond all of our expectations. All that and fair pricing, too. I highly recommend them! Sandy Bliss

When we contacted Otto, we had already had 2 other estimates (one was way too low & the other one was well over our budget and included extras that were not needed. We found TCB here on their website and we were very impressed with the photos from other jobs. Otto provided a fair price quote for exactly what we needed, and was very matter of fact, and left the decision up to us, (no high pressure sales) The job was done in a very reasonable amount of time (wish i could have been home to watch them work!). Our property was so clean when they were done that we would not have known they were here -except for the spectacular finished work they left behind! Our chimneys look awesome and have the same style as the originals which was important for us on our 120 year old home. The best on the block! Now we don't have to worry about them crumbling anymore! We would highly recommend TCB to anyone needing chimney or brick work done. Thanks Otto & team for such great work!! Spectacular Work on a 2-chimney project!

Thank you TCB for excellent chimney work. Stan

TCB Masonry did a fantastic job installing the glass block windows in my basement and making repairs to my chimney. The workers showed up on time and worked hard throughout the installation. They were very polite, professional and the work and clean up couldn''t have been better. The windows look excellent and I would absolutely recommend TCB MASONRY. Susan

Very professional and personable. I have an older home and they were able to match the bricks to replace the brick windowsill's that had crumbled and broken. They also installed beautiful glass block windows in the basement. I would highly recommend them to friends and family.

T.C. W

TCB Masonry did some tuckpointing on my home. They did an excellent job! Professional, on-time, great customer service and high quality work. Highly recommend. Tabatha Endres-Cruz

TCB did a wonderful job rebuilding the chimney on my house. I am very happy with their work. The people arrived on time and cleaned up after themselves. Job well done! Their pricing was also very reasonable. TCB did a wonderful job

TCB MASONRY AND THE OWNER OTTO SZILVESZTER are wonderful Ottoman came out and explained what needed to be done to repair our chimney in detail, And the bid was very reasonable, he told us my wife and I to call him if we wanted his services, It only took seconds of discussion with the wife an I so before he pulled away we hired him to do the services on the spot. The crew he has are very professional and did above and beyond what I had imagined, They cleaned up so well you would not even know they where here. Our chimney looks like new and I am so pleased with the work they have done, I would recommend TCB to any one in need of high quality masonry work. TCB MASONRY AND THE OWNER OTTO SZILVESZTER are wonderful

Ottos crew did an awesome job on my chimney rebuild and foundation crack repair .

Thank you so much! Teresa Tillett

The brick from my chimney was breaking apart due to improper installation. I called TCB Masonry and they did an excellent job. They were very honest and explained everything thoroughly. I am very pleased with the work and highly recommend TCB Masonry!! The brick from my chimney

Our chimney was in bad repair. After several estimates all requiring a lengthy wait just for the written estimate, Otto came right out , gave us a great price and kept in contact with us for a start date. His team was fantastic. The were kind and courteous and did an amazing job. After the work was complete, Otto returned to check the work and make sure we were happy with the job. I would definitely recommend TCB and use them for future work. Theresa Klitz

We were looking to do a facelift on the front of our home. Through a contractor who was doing a drywall repair job he recommended TCB Masonry. From there I met several times with Otto, changed things a lot and in the end landed on the job we wanted done by adding cultured stone to our home. Otto and his workers Nick and Roberto were very friendly, willing to discuss what they were doing , checked in with us several times when they had questions on how we wanted something to look( very refreshing) , cleaned up the job site every night before they left and were just very professional. Otto always returned my calls promptly which is very much appreciated. The neighbors are still driving by and looking at the job they did. I would highly recommend them for any masonry job you have. And hard workers to boot, rarely took time to eat lunch, seemed like they worked everyday straight through. Job well done Otto and Team!! We were looking to do

The brick from my chimney was breaking apart due to improper installation. I called TCB Masonry and they did an excellent job. They were very honest and explained everything thoroughly. I am very pleased with the work and highly recommend TCB Masonry!! Highly Recommended

I haven’t been contacted yet about actually doing my job. I talked to owner several times and am now leaving messages. I just like communication one way or the other if TCB can do my job. Not left hanging. Lyn Wherley

We had TCB Masonry add bricks to the front of our house to enhance the appearance. They did an outstanding job. They were quick and cleaned up when they were done. They are very reliable. The price was extremely reasonable. I highly recommend them!! A job well done!! Highly recommend TCB Masonry!

We were so impressed by the craftsmanship & the professionalism of the TCB team. They were all so friendly and down-to-earth and from the start they led us through the journey of transforming our chimney by helping us pick out the perfect stone. They were meticulous during the install and clean-up. And the finished product? BEAUTIFUL & SO IMPRESSIVE!!! Thank you so much Otto, Lisa, and the TCB Crew!! We LOVE IT!!!! One word â€“ IMPRESSIVE

OTTO AND HIS TEAM DID SOME MASONRY WORK FOR ME RECENTLY. I WAS AMAZED BY THEIR PROFESSIONALISM, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. IT WAS A VERY REASONABLE PRICE FOR THE AMOUNT OF WORK AND BRICKS SUPPLIED. THEY LEFT IT THOROUGHLY CLEANED UP FOR ME AS WELL AND IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!! EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. YOU WILL MAKE A SMART CHOICE IF YOU GO WITH TCB MASONRY FOR BRICK REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT EXCEPTIONAL COMPANY

Otto and his crew did a wonderful job on our new chimney cap and sealed the brick also. They did the job quickly and TCB has reasonable prices too. I would recommend them to anyone who needs masonry work done. Connie C. Connie C.

Fast service and Impeccable work! I would highly recommend TCB Masonry for any of your projects. Cornell Taylor

Otto came out and personally check the chimney. He pointed out a problem with dormers on my house and gave me ways to fix it!! Chimney and chimney cap looks great!! Thanks again Otto!! Awesome!!

Otto and his crew form TCB masonry did an outstanding job in rebuilding my old chimney! They're EXPERTS at what they do! From the beginning to the end was very easy to work with them! I highly recommend Otto and TCB! Chimney Repair

I had several facing bricks fall from the crown of my chimney. Otto, and his crew were very professional, and took care to protect the surrounding bushes when they worked. They also repaired the flashing around the chimney that had separated, and tuck pointed area that appeared worn. TCB was very competitive compared to other masonry companies in the Rockford area. If you are looking competitive, professional work TCB is your best option for masonry work. John

A+ quality job. Can't even find any broken brick pieces from the old chimney you replaced. Great job cleaning up after yourself. Quality pictures of the finished job. Don't really know how you can make it better. Anyway go ahead and share my address or pictures to others if you like. Thank you A+ Quality Job