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Alex Masonry
4.6(
206
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+8 more

Serving Kensington, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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R & M Masonry LLC
4.9(
87
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great company to work with. Gave multiple paver and stone options to choose from priced competitively and did a great job on my retaining wall and pathway. They finished the job on time and exceeded my expectations. Will certainly go to R & M masonry for my future masonry projects."
synthetic stucco installation
synthetic stucco
synthetic stucco
Brick siding installation
Brick siding installation

+146

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arnold's Masonry and Construction LLC
4.8(
176
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+5 more

Serving Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arnold Masonry recently fabricated and installed a safety handrail at my home in Southbury. Arnold did a great job and the installation was perfect and the entire process from the estimate to installation was very quick. I highly recommend Arnold Masonry."
Masonry Project
Masonry Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+118

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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 Kensington, CT and surrounding areas

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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 Kensington, 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
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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.

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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