Ryan captured the true essence of our vision and transformed the Taverna building into a balanced architectural work of art. Starting out as the grocery section for the J.F. Cairns Department Store, this space has undergone countless building, destruction (fires) and rebuilding cycles since 1907. Rocco played an important role in this last major renovation (completed in late 2017) to finally elevate it to its past glory. Since Taverna is located in the heart of the city we decided to re-name the building Agora (the gathering place) and dedicate it to Dionysus. My grandfather was a marble carver, stone mason and sculptor in Greece. He introduced me to all the classical masters of ancient Greece and Rome. I asked Ryan about a fireplace and most importantly hand-carving Dionysus' staff - a symbol for prosperity and relaxed enjoyment. His interpretation is monumental, a showpiece in itself, that would make Praxiteles proud!
Taso Kangles, Owner Taverna Italian Kitchen
The work done at my home was excellent! We received a plan, had to wait a season for installation because the cold hit, and they were available in the early spring. When we had other issues, they returned to do the work as soon as we could give them access. Ryan worked alongside our stucco company (Olimpia - their stucco is wonderful) and they worked together on finishing touches. The work crew were very polite, respectful, nice to talk to, willing to help. worked hard, stead, despite the weight of the stone. Very interesting to see how the stone was laid. Ryan and Nicolene (Owners of Rocco Masons) were very helpful, provided quick communication, came willingly and quickly for meetings. And the work crew came when they said they would. My yard is already developed and they cleaned up quickly when they were finished. I’d recommend this company to my neighbors and friends. Thanks Ryan, Nicolene, and crew!
Donna Chizen
Home Owner at Aird Street in Saskatoon, SK.
So accommodating, efficient and enjoyable to be around. Awesome quality. A true pleasure. Thanks Ryan and team.
Brian Storey, Owner of DRIFTcafe, Outtabounds and Pelican Signs
Ryan, Nicolene and the team at Rocco Masons are the best! Just completed the retrofitting of our driveway planters and everything has turned out perfectly. From the designing, demolition and rebuilding phases of the 1970’s planters, Ryan was there to provide his expertise and advice to make this project flow smoothly. Really you couldn’t ask for anything better! A job more than well done, and we would recommend Ryan and his crew at Rocco Masons to anyone.
Angela and Jeff Blushke
"Ryan and his team were able to preserve the exterior look of my 100+ year old home, by replacing worn out materials with beautiful, timeless limestone. They paid particular attention to the brick accents by taking apart, cleaning and replacing the original brick so that the exterior brick on the home remained uniform in age and colour. The goal was to not change the look of the home, but rather to preserve and enhance it and Ryan was able to do this with amazing skill, right down to the finest details. The care and pride he takes in his work is evident in the superior quality of the finished product. I would highly recommend Ryan and his team at Rocco Masons".
Jenny Underhill
Home Owner
“We recommend Rocco Masons for those unique and very detailed masonry jobs! Ryan’s passion for all things stone is contagious and can be seen in some of his past work for Meridian, like the hand carved stone at The King George and The Hideaway to mention a few of the many projects he has done for us over the years.”
Karl Miller
Meridian Development
"My husband has wanted a pizza oven for years. Ryan came up with the look and the design for this one in our backyard, and his craftsmanship on it was amazing. These guys don't cut corners. They know what they're doing, they're unfailingly polite and kind, and we love how the oven turned out. Thanks loads"!
Jen Quesnel
Home Owner
"We were very impressed with the work done, and have received many compliments from neighbours and others. We enjoyed working with Ryan and the crew members- they were all very friendly and personable. Ryan appears to have talent for creative artistry in his designs. We left the design work to him and we are quite delighted with the results. We would be happy to recommend his work to others. Thanks again Ryan"!
Peter and Sue Barrett
Home Owner
"Ryan and his team at Rocco are outstanding! We incorporated brick and stone into our renovated character home and newly constructed home addition. We had hopes of tying together old with new and inside with outside in a cohesive look. Ryan understood our vision and added to it with his suggestions and creative touches. He surpassed all of my expectations in bringing our ideas and his sketches to life. The quality of work and his attention to detail is what sets Rocco apart. They created for us beautiful indoor and outdoor fireplaces with brick and limestone hearth and mantle, brick fence posts with stone caps, and exterior brick accents around our stucco home. Finally, an address stone completed our project A hand carved Indiana limestone masterpiece. A true work of art. Customer service was great and getting to know this guy was a bonus too! We couldn't be happier".
Jill and Chris Popplewell
Home Owners, Strata Development
"Ryan has done a number of jobs for me from spec houses, to a beautiful office building, to a hand carved sign. All were done with meticulous detail and fantastic quality. I will definitely use Ryan for more projects in the future".
Brant Matheson
Duco Developments
"We couldn't be happier with the results of the work done by Rocco Masons. With Ryan's help, we achieved the look we were hoping for. We are doing a renovation to our 100+ year old character home on Queen St. Our goal was to spruce it up while paying respect aesthetically to the traditional appearance of our home.
I've always loved angels! After giving Ryan an idea of what I would like to have, he went to work to design and carve a beautiful piece that we are proud to embrace as part of our home. She is an amazing work of art - Ryan is a truly talented artist.
Ryan and the boys also installed the beautiful stonework on the front entrance stairway and to the front exterior of the house. The job was done professionally and in a timely manner. They gave us a date for completion and it was done on time!
Thanks to Ryan, Nicolene and the boys for their knowledge and exemplary customer service".
Janette & Bill Schwandt
Home Owners, Owners at Hoffmann Kool Insurance
"Ryan is an extremely talented person and should be recognized both as a tradesperson but also as a great young man".
Ken Achs, President and CEO
Mid-West Group of Companies
"The balance and proportions of the fireplace/pizza oven combo are perfect. It is magnificent!!! On time. On budget. Professional all the way. Ryan and his crew are extremely talented. We have recommended your company to anyone who asks and are extremely happy that we chose Rocco"!
Home owner, Outdoor Pizza Oven
"We have enjoyed Ryan and the crew at ROCCO on many of our projects over the years. They are real professionals and we look forward to working with them again".
Mark Kelleher
BlackRock Developments
"Ryan and his team were professional, reliable, talented and creative. Ryan helped us transform the exterior of our home and we're so happy with the result! He was always available and keen to offer his opinion and answer questions. I definitely recommend him"!
The Pally's
"Rocco Masons has completed several projects at our house over two seasons. Their crew is very courteous and clearly enjoy what they do. The work was booked and completed much faster than we had anticipated as they were smaller projects that Ryan was able to squeeze in between some of his larger projects. The loose ledger rock work on our pool shed, house and fireplace is beautiful, creative and is weathering perfectly. We highly recommend Rocco Masons and are looking for more ways to have them enhance our outdoor living space".
The Newman's
Home Owner's
"They did fantastic work. They were here for 3 months and installed a beautiful natural quarry stone. We are very pleased with their work ethic and quality. Again, they did fantastic work".
Murray Davis
Home Owner
"We had Ryan and his team create a beautiful rock face on our home. Great job (on time), great price (on budget) and great guy. What more could you ask for? Five star recommend"!
Bill Stampe
Home owner
Taso Kangles, Owner Taverna Italian Kitchen
The work done at my home was excellent! We received a plan, had to wait a season for installation because the cold hit, and they were available in the early spring. When we had other issues, they returned to do the work as soon as we could give them access. Ryan worked alongside our stucco company (Olimpia - their stucco is wonderful) and they worked together on finishing touches. The work crew were very polite, respectful, nice to talk to, willing to help. worked hard, stead, despite the weight of the stone. Very interesting to see how the stone was laid. Ryan and Nicolene (Owners of Rocco Masons) were very helpful, provided quick communication, came willingly and quickly for meetings. And the work crew came when they said they would. My yard is already developed and they cleaned up quickly when they were finished. I’d recommend this company to my neighbors and friends. Thanks Ryan, Nicolene, and crew!
Donna Chizen
Home Owner at Aird Street in Saskatoon, SK.
So accommodating, efficient and enjoyable to be around. Awesome quality. A true pleasure. Thanks Ryan and team.
Brian Storey, Owner of DRIFTcafe, Outtabounds and Pelican Signs
Ryan, Nicolene and the team at Rocco Masons are the best! Just completed the retrofitting of our driveway planters and everything has turned out perfectly. From the designing, demolition and rebuilding phases of the 1970’s planters, Ryan was there to provide his expertise and advice to make this project flow smoothly. Really you couldn’t ask for anything better! A job more than well done, and we would recommend Ryan and his crew at Rocco Masons to anyone.
Angela and Jeff Blushke
"Ryan and his team were able to preserve the exterior look of my 100+ year old home, by replacing worn out materials with beautiful, timeless limestone. They paid particular attention to the brick accents by taking apart, cleaning and replacing the original brick so that the exterior brick on the home remained uniform in age and colour. The goal was to not change the look of the home, but rather to preserve and enhance it and Ryan was able to do this with amazing skill, right down to the finest details. The care and pride he takes in his work is evident in the superior quality of the finished product. I would highly recommend Ryan and his team at Rocco Masons".
Jenny Underhill
Home Owner
“We recommend Rocco Masons for those unique and very detailed masonry jobs! Ryan’s passion for all things stone is contagious and can be seen in some of his past work for Meridian, like the hand carved stone at The King George and The Hideaway to mention a few of the many projects he has done for us over the years.”
Karl Miller
Meridian Development
"My husband has wanted a pizza oven for years. Ryan came up with the look and the design for this one in our backyard, and his craftsmanship on it was amazing. These guys don't cut corners. They know what they're doing, they're unfailingly polite and kind, and we love how the oven turned out. Thanks loads"!
Jen Quesnel
Home Owner
"We were very impressed with the work done, and have received many compliments from neighbours and others. We enjoyed working with Ryan and the crew members- they were all very friendly and personable. Ryan appears to have talent for creative artistry in his designs. We left the design work to him and we are quite delighted with the results. We would be happy to recommend his work to others. Thanks again Ryan"!
Peter and Sue Barrett
Home Owner
"Ryan and his team at Rocco are outstanding! We incorporated brick and stone into our renovated character home and newly constructed home addition. We had hopes of tying together old with new and inside with outside in a cohesive look. Ryan understood our vision and added to it with his suggestions and creative touches. He surpassed all of my expectations in bringing our ideas and his sketches to life. The quality of work and his attention to detail is what sets Rocco apart. They created for us beautiful indoor and outdoor fireplaces with brick and limestone hearth and mantle, brick fence posts with stone caps, and exterior brick accents around our stucco home. Finally, an address stone completed our project A hand carved Indiana limestone masterpiece. A true work of art. Customer service was great and getting to know this guy was a bonus too! We couldn't be happier".
Jill and Chris Popplewell
Home Owners, Strata Development
"Ryan has done a number of jobs for me from spec houses, to a beautiful office building, to a hand carved sign. All were done with meticulous detail and fantastic quality. I will definitely use Ryan for more projects in the future".
Brant Matheson
Duco Developments
"We couldn't be happier with the results of the work done by Rocco Masons. With Ryan's help, we achieved the look we were hoping for. We are doing a renovation to our 100+ year old character home on Queen St. Our goal was to spruce it up while paying respect aesthetically to the traditional appearance of our home.
I've always loved angels! After giving Ryan an idea of what I would like to have, he went to work to design and carve a beautiful piece that we are proud to embrace as part of our home. She is an amazing work of art - Ryan is a truly talented artist.
Ryan and the boys also installed the beautiful stonework on the front entrance stairway and to the front exterior of the house. The job was done professionally and in a timely manner. They gave us a date for completion and it was done on time!
Thanks to Ryan, Nicolene and the boys for their knowledge and exemplary customer service".
Janette & Bill Schwandt
Home Owners, Owners at Hoffmann Kool Insurance
"Ryan is an extremely talented person and should be recognized both as a tradesperson but also as a great young man".
Ken Achs, President and CEO
Mid-West Group of Companies
"The balance and proportions of the fireplace/pizza oven combo are perfect. It is magnificent!!! On time. On budget. Professional all the way. Ryan and his crew are extremely talented. We have recommended your company to anyone who asks and are extremely happy that we chose Rocco"!
Home owner, Outdoor Pizza Oven
"We have enjoyed Ryan and the crew at ROCCO on many of our projects over the years. They are real professionals and we look forward to working with them again".
Mark Kelleher
BlackRock Developments
"Ryan and his team were professional, reliable, talented and creative. Ryan helped us transform the exterior of our home and we're so happy with the result! He was always available and keen to offer his opinion and answer questions. I definitely recommend him"!
The Pally's
"Rocco Masons has completed several projects at our house over two seasons. Their crew is very courteous and clearly enjoy what they do. The work was booked and completed much faster than we had anticipated as they were smaller projects that Ryan was able to squeeze in between some of his larger projects. The loose ledger rock work on our pool shed, house and fireplace is beautiful, creative and is weathering perfectly. We highly recommend Rocco Masons and are looking for more ways to have them enhance our outdoor living space".
The Newman's
Home Owner's
"They did fantastic work. They were here for 3 months and installed a beautiful natural quarry stone. We are very pleased with their work ethic and quality. Again, they did fantastic work".
Murray Davis
Home Owner
"We had Ryan and his team create a beautiful rock face on our home. Great job (on time), great price (on budget) and great guy. What more could you ask for? Five star recommend"!
Bill Stampe
Home owner