Today we’d like to introduce you to Alejandro Rocha.
Alejandro, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I love to build things with stone and wood so when I got a job at highly respected Roman Marble building fireplaces, doing fabrication, it was a very exciting position. Later I worked for stone restorers and my skills continued to grow. I became a stone expert, and I was often sent for the most important artistic jobs such as working with designers and restoring Israel stone that had embedded fossils. Then I was approached by Elizabeth Gately, another artist, who had heard about me and wanted to build a business around me. I realized I should take this step. I continue to have a passion for stone, and at Stone Specialists, I polish and restore many types of stone, for antique owners, top designers, architects, realty companies, contractors, businesses, and homeowners.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I think the hardest thing is getting the word out about who you are. It took some effort at first, but these days happy customers tell others about us, and our website brings in customers too. It was a challenge to start the business, I’m so lucky to have a business partner to collaborate with me.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Stone Specialists – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Stone Specialists restores natural stone, marble, limestone, slate, travertine, granite, terrazzo, onyx and others. We do natural stone cleaning, polishing, and sealing. Because I am an artist I can see what my clients are trying to achieve and make their vision happen. Also, I have exceptional technical skills.
For instance, sometimes a company for a big project will ask for a sample from each of the competing companies, a patch that shows our polishing skills. I realize looking at the competing samples that a lot of other restorers don’t realize the stone has a much higher shine point. This is one place where my appreciation for the materials, my sharp eye, and my skills give me the edge. Another thing that sets my work apart is my precision, I am able to restore the stone to what it was or better.
In contrast with other companies that do this kind of work, with us, for an affordable rate, you get only the best restorers — not a lot of apprentices. We deliver excellent restoring and polishing of natural stone. We cater to our clients multiple ways: we are flexible with people’s schedules, we give volume discounts, and our website is mobile ready, and convenient and easy to use. You can get a free estimate from either an in-home appointment, you can fill out our free estimator express online or on your phone. You can upload photos on the free estimator express and you will receive a free estimate within hours to the next day.
What I am most proud of is the fantastic job that I do for all my clients.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
I love working with all kinds of stone. I plan to continue doing various stonework projects with all different types of clients. I would also like to continue to restore antique stone and sculpture. For example, I recently restored a late 1800’s beautifully sculpted marble bench. It came out great, it’s beautiful and now I am part of its history. That feels great. In addition, I sculpt stone in my spare time. Someday I would like to sell my pieces. In the meantime, I intend to use my artistic talent and deep appreciation of stone doing excellent work for Stone Specialists’ clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.stonespecialists.biz
- Phone: 773 293 6936
- Email: info@stonespecialists.biz
- Other: http://www.stonespecialists.biz/Free-Estimator-Express.html
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