What’s the difference between masonry and concrete?

<div><p>Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-concrete.htm">Types of concrete</a> applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.</p></div>

How much does masonry work cost?

<div><p>The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-would-it-cost-remove-old-brick-and-brick-house.htm">Brick home exterior</a>: $10–$30 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-siding-cost.htm">Stone siding</a>: $35–$50 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot</p></li><li><p>Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project</p></li><li><p>Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

What does a mason do?

<div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Why is masonry work so expensive?

<div><p>Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.</p></div>

What are different types of masonry?

<div><p>Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.</p></div>

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Bill Honeyford Concrete

Bill Honeyford Concrete

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10 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They are very reliable and can be trusted."

Gabe B on April 2023

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"They are very reliable and can be trusted."

Gabe B on April 2023

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26 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at T J Irrigation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"TJ Irrigation was an excellent choice. The crew was professional at all times. They were quick, on time, and worked hard. They moved 10 sprinkler heads in a little more than 9 hours. The job was charged to time and materials and that was the right way to go. Saved me money."

Lane M on July 2020

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at T J Irrigation strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"TJ Irrigation was an excellent choice. The crew was professional at all times. They were quick, on time, and worked hard. They moved 10 sprinkler heads in a little more than 9 hours. The job was charged to time and materials and that was the right way to go. Saved me money."

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Aspen Foundation Repair LLC

732 Buckhorn Dr Unit B

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Aspen Foundation Repair LLC

732 Buckhorn Dr Unit B

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10 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

We are licensed General Contractors who specialize in the foundation or structural issues with your home including home leveling, foundation repair, foundation replacement, waterproofing, drainage, and water mitigation. We have expert knowledge in all of these fields; we guarantee our work and take pride in educating our clients whether you hire us or someone else. It's always good to get a second opinion and we encourage that.

"Very professional, knowledgeable And informative. Kept appointment dates and time accurate. Would recommend this company time and time again."

Tom O on June 2020

We are licensed General Contractors who specialize in the foundation or structural issues with your home including home leveling, foundation repair, foundation replacement, waterproofing, drainage, and water mitigation. We have expert knowledge in all of these fields; we guarantee our work and take pride in educating our clients whether you hire us or someone else. It's always good to get a second opinion and we encourage that.

"Very professional, knowledgeable And informative. Kept appointment dates and time accurate. Would recommend this company time and time again."

Tom O on June 2020

26 local quotes requested

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We provide reliable and professional concrete and excavation services for both residential and commercial clients. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering quality workmanship, safe operations, and efficient project timelines. Our concrete services include driveways, sidewalks, slabs, patios, foundations, and custom work. On the excavation side, we handle everything from site prep and grading to trenching, drainage solutions, and land clearing. No matter the size of the job, we bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to get it done right the first time. Whether you're building new, renovating, or preparing land for development, our crew is ready to help lay the groundwork for your success.

"This contractor showed up and did the work when they said they would. Their work was thorough and I was pleased with the end product so much so that I asked them for additional estimates for other concrete work I had in mind. When they gave me the estimate for these other concrete work, they requested an additional $3,000 above their estimate to cover losses on the original job. They requested this without any sort of backup that itemized their losses. In the course of performing the original work that I hired them to do, they never mentioned that they under bid the job and was losing money. If they had, I might've been open to some sort of negotiations. Instead they decided to just arbitrarily add it on the next project without any sort of justifications. Based on this, I cannot recommend this contractor even though I was satisfied with their work."

RUDY C on June 2025

We provide reliable and professional concrete and excavation services for both residential and commercial clients. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering quality workmanship, safe operations, and efficient project timelines. Our concrete services include driveways, sidewalks, slabs, patios, foundations, and custom work. On the excavation side, we handle everything from site prep and grading to trenching, drainage solutions, and land clearing. No matter the size of the job, we bring the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to get it done right the first time. Whether you're building new, renovating, or preparing land for development, our crew is ready to help lay the groundwork for your success.

"This contractor showed up and did the work when they said they would. Their work was thorough and I was pleased with the end product so much so that I asked them for additional estimates for other concrete work I had in mind. When they gave me the estimate for these other concrete work, they requested an additional $3,000 above their estimate to cover losses on the original job. They requested this without any sort of backup that itemized their losses. In the course of performing the original work that I hired them to do, they never mentioned that they under bid the job and was losing money. If they had, I might've been open to some sort of negotiations. Instead they decided to just arbitrarily add it on the next project without any sort of justifications. Based on this, I cannot recommend this contractor even though I was satisfied with their work."

RUDY C on June 2025

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Loves Masonry - based in Bayfield, CO

"Great. On time and on Budget"

Jim O on October 2020

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840 County Road 112

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Aragon's Do It All

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