What Our Clients Say
Our hands-on, collaborative approach makes sourcing natural stone a transparent, comfortable process. We will work with you from concept to installation to help fulfill the design vision and ensure project success.
"Normally on water features like these we would have to do all of the technical and shop drawings. YMSW had everything prepared and extremely thorough, absolutely spot on. They really know their stuff. It took so much pressure off us. Set-up time was 20-30 percent of what it normally would be. The stairway feature would normally have taken 4-4 1/2 weeks to install, but instead it was accomplished in 2 weeks."
Mark Chelak, commercial installer, Desert Mountain Tile & Marble
"YMSW did whatever it took to get it done. They were very timely in their price quotations, very complete in how we got the product. YMSW delivered what they said they would deliver and when they said they would deliver it. YMSW's connections in China and knowledge about the stone are very important in today's marketplace. There are a lot of vendors with Chinese product, but the number of good vendors is more limited."
Mike Twiss, commercial installer, Columbia Stone
"As designers we look at materials and suppliers as an opportunity to reflect our design intent. YMSW understands scale and sees the larger project and design intent. They're able to facilitate examples and options that go beyond simply meeting a specific stone's color and texture. YMSW was a full member of the team. They were able to recommend products that met the intent of the design and the overall goals of the client."
Kenneth Philp, landscape architect, Kenneth Philp Landscape Architects
"YMSW did a very good job of leading the team in terms of milestones and timelines - source selection, site visits, getting in the fabrication queue, delivery on time."
Todd Gill, general contractor, GLY Construction
"YMSW has a product that other people are not supplying. They seem to be the most organized I have worked with. When estimating a job they have a good system. I like how thorough they are in reading the plans the same way I read it for my take-offs. It's helpful in the bidding process so everyone is on the same page - that doesn't always happen."
Steve Seibert, residential installer, Gardenstone Masonry
“My experiences with YMSW enable me to see them as co-creators of my stone projects. My concepts and drawings are translated to fabrication drawings by their technicians. Field agents communicate information on the quarry blocks, color and vein patterns as it relates to my design and make suggestions. Extreme care is taken to distribute the stone's qualities and subtleties throughout the project. Digital images ensure that written and verbal communication is clear. I look forward to my next project with YMSW.”
Daniel M. Lowery, landscape designer, Queen Anne Gardens LLC
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