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Alex Masonry
4.6(
206
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+8 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alex responded promptly to my request for an estimate and was able to provide me with one immediately after evaluating the site and job we wanted done. I thought the price was fair and in line with the other estimates, his responsiveness was top notch and he was almost immediately available. Once we agreed on hiring him, he and his team were able to start within the same week. We had an excellent experience throughout the process and he was able to quickly and fairly address any changes to the original plans. The guys were always right on time, incredibly efficient, and left the work area very clean every day after they were done. We have spent more time the last two weeks on our back patio than we have on our deck in any given year. He gave us an estimate on a Tuesday, we hired him the following Monday, they started on Saturday, and finished on Wednesday. I wish I had more work for them to do, and would certainly recommend Alex Masonry."
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+13

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Marvelous Masonry, LLC
Marvelous Masonry, LLC
5.0(
22
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were a pleasure to work with. From start to finish they were so meticulous and professional and it shows in their final product. Our patio and retaining wall look AMAZING, and I would highly recommend them to anybody looking to have masonry work done. 5 star rating across the board."
Old walkway
Stairs
Wall and Patio
Stone Walkway Reset
Blue Stone Stairs

+324

Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Design & Build Masonry LLC
5.0(
21
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They are the best contractors we have ever worked with. Their work is of unparalleled quality. Mr. Ademi, the owner, studied for 7 years in Italy under a master stone mason, and he has taken it to a higher level. I fully expect the work he did to last a century. He uses the best materials and does his work with great pride. He and his team showed up promptly. I am delighted. Go to his website for pictures: [*** Link removed ***]"
Porcelain Tiles, Marble, Mosaic
Bathroom with porcelain tiles
Pool & Spa Service and Repair Project
Porcelain Tiles, Marble, Mosaic
Bathroom with porcelain tiles

+92

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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General Masonry
4.4(
64
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"General Masonry is the only place anyone should ever call for any kind of masonry work. Period. Andi and his workers were beyond amazing. First, Andi came out multiple times because we werenâ t really sure of what we wanted. We basically asked him what we should do with the area as we didnâ t really know what would be best. Then after we decided what we wanted it took us a while to decide to do it (we did a huge project). We got a handful of quotes for the work and he was not only one of the least expensive he also made us feel the most comfortable that is would be done right. The first time Andi came out he gave us his license number and had his insurance company email ME to prove he had insurance. No other company did any of this. He completed the project in two weeks which was incredible. Andi even came on his own on the weekend to make sure the project was finished in a timely manner. He went above and beyond by putting lights in, and when I didnâ t like something we had planned, he changed it. The work done is beautiful and they left the place immaculate. Before they were even done we decided to do other projects around the property for him to do, because he is JUST THAT GOOD. More than any of the above I would never use anyone else because of the professionalism and kindness of Andi. I donâ t consider him someone I hired to do a job, I consider him a friend. If you are looking to do your pool, walkway, stairs or anything else if you donâ t contact General Masonry you are wasting your time and money and you are just wrong. PERIOD"
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+97

Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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EK Masonry, LLC
4.7(
41
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+6 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job, the only minuses would be that our project was a small one, they did it as a side job. So we had to wait a little longer than we wanted and pay cash as we don't have checks and they didn't take cards. Other than that if we have any additional hardscaping or masonry needed, they will be our first call."
paver walkway
paver walkways
All types of masonry  FREE ESTIMATES  Licensed &am
All types of masonry  FREE ESTIMATES  Licensed &am
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+53

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Craftsman Stone & Masonry
5.0(
24
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+4 more

Serving Derby, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We were happy and impressed with the quality and speed at which Craftsman Stone & Masonry worked. They did exactly what they said they were going to do to the detail. They used quality materials and are very knowledgeable, true stone craftsman! We would use them again for future projects and highly recommend them for your stone/masonry project."
Exterior tile
My recent work
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+237

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

Stone veneer siding is approximately four times less expensive than stone because it's made of concrete and aggregates instead of natural stone. But veneer looks like real stone, is easier to install, and acts as a great, durable siding option. 

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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