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Specialty Masonry
4.8(
90
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A portion of the block wall in my backyard was damaged by a storm. Juan Torres was prompt with an estimate and diligent with the work and cleanup. Specialty Masonry was entirely professional and I am extremely pleased."
 before pour
before repair
stone veneer
Old entry way
more entry ways

+196

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chiseled Stone Masonry
4.9(
48
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sam and his team more than met my expectations. Beautiful work done on time and on budget. Iâ d hire him again and highly recommend Chiseled Stone Masonry. Sam personally led the job and was very responsive to questions."
Fire Pit
Planter
Steppingstones
Split Face Block
Slump Stone Staircase

+59

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Supreme Masonry Company
4.3(
19
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Lake Forest, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Supreme Masonry is a family owned business who treats each of their clients with extreme courtesy and professionalism. The owner Morris and his team did an amazing job of replacing our back patio in a timely and efficient way. They were on time each day, were very careful to clean up and haul away any debris daily and their pricing is very competitive. We would without question recommend Supreme for any type of masonry project. He made the project so easy for us. Thank you Morris for our beautiful patio!"
Response time7 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

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