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Alex Masonry
4.6(
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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

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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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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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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

"Front of my stairs were starting to crumble and looked gross. I was having a hard time finding a permanent solution, at a reasonable price, and had curb appeal. Had a couple quotes but I’m glad I went with Design and Build Masonry LLC. Very nice people, family owned, and did an awesome job! Will be having them take care of some more projects for me."
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 one of the most hard-working, fair & honest company that I have done business with! Anything related to masonry, stonework or patios/walls, I highly recommend Andi and his team. My retaining wall came out looking great, but it was with Andi's expertise and recommendations as to why. Thank you!"
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+97

Response time3 days
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%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."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

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.

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. 

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