Endorsements
Stephen DerMargosian, Architect
Joe has completed three very challenging projects for us on Elk Mountain in North Asheville. His work goes far beyond being simply beautiful. It is serene in its unruffled repose.
His first project was a long serpentine dry stack wall of
Doggett Mountain granite complete with fish pond, stream, waterfall, steps
and walkways. He did all the excavation, including putting in a small
trail so he could bring the stone in. At its highest, it is almost seven
feet tall. This job was completed in less than seven weeks. Joe was on-site
every day, all day, rain-or-shine, with never an excuse about having to
be somewhere else. You just can't ask for more than that. If you are considering
hiring Joe don't delay, get on the list! We would be happy to show you
the work. Just give us a call at 828.712.2414.
Stephen DerMargosian
Architect, SDMdesign
Asheville, NC
Sybil Jones
Joe is so dedicated to his craft. He is happy with his work
when his client is happy. He is more than a stonemason – he’s
an artist, creating art from stone and mortar. And he is a listener. He
listened to my dreamy visions for a wall-enclosed patio – then he
made my dream a reality. My wall-enclosed patio surpasses my expectations.
I couldn’t be happier.
Sybil Jones
Asheville, NC
Greg Cumberford
Joe Roberts truly is a stone weaver. He sees stone as you
and I might see a tapestry; he tells moving, mythical, timeless stories
of belonging in right balance on this Earth. He tells them in stone. His
work shows us all how to dwell a little more authentically in the Carolina
mountains.
Greg Cumberford
Arden, NC
(And his wife Katie, adds):
Dear Joe, Your swift and sure approach in building our "dragon wall"
somehow seemed effortless ... I know that this is not the case for YOU
but it sure was miraculous for US!
Dennis Forbes
After checking out the rockscaping Joe had done for two
sets of friends, I knew he was the talent to undertake the challenge of
terracing two steep embankments at my new-house construction on a rural
mountainside near Weaverville. The end result was an impressive series
of four terraces, a connecting rather grand stone staircase (not just
the "steps down" I'd originally asked for) and a long water
feature with several mini-falls and a koi pond. Additionally (not in the
original plan) Joe and his team created an adjoining flagstone patio,
engineered a French drain system for my oriental-style "courtyard"
and paved the walkways through this with a combination of flagstone and
gravel. Joe and his assistants were punctual and fast, and my partner
and I couldn't be happier with the results of their high craftsmanship
"weaving" stone!
Dennis Forbes
Weaverville, NC
Dr.
Melanie MacLennan
I could bear to part with my house before I could part with
my wall! It goes from bench to niche to gorgeous stairs to a garden. Joe
and Matt did it in just a few weeks with attention to every detail. I
could never have imagined it and now can't imagine ever being without
it!
Dr. Melanie MacLennan
Asheville, NC
Joe and Lenore Baum
Joe Roberts did extensive stone work on our natural home and gardens. Each time that he crafted a stone wall, we would think of another place we wanted to see his artistry. Joe is very collaborative. He allowed us to co-create the shapes and forms of the stonework to fit in with our own sense of design. It was a delight to have his calm, steady energy during construction in the midst of the chaotic building process. We are blessed to have found him.
Joe and Lenore Baum
Weaverville, NC