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

Serving Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alex Masonry exceeded my expectations. They did an incredible job on my front steps and walkway. The team was professional, punctual, and ensured everything was perfectly aligned and built to last. They kept the worksite clean and finished on time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and skilled masonry work! I plan to hire them again to do my patio and outdoor kitchen"
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+13

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 Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are thrilled with our beautiful new patio. Our backyard now feels like an Italian Piazza, with old world stone beautifully laid out. The speed and efficiency with which the project was completed was exceptional, and the price was very resaonable. If we ever need any masonry work done again, or have friends looking to have some work done at their house, we will be sure to recommend R &M Masonry."
synthetic stucco installation
synthetic stucco
synthetic stucco
Brick siding installation
Brick siding installation

+146

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EK Masonry, LLC
4.7(
42
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+6 more

Serving Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

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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
All types of masonry  FREE ESTIMATES  Licensed &am

+53

Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Guri Masonry LLC
5.0(
7
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+2 more

Serving Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Andri and Co provided great masonry services and did an amazing job in short period of time. They built a lake-front retaining wall that is beautiful, and the quality is great. All the neighbors now want one like this. We highly recommend Guri Masonry."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Fireplaces Project
Pool patio
Fireplace
Patio

+130

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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United Masonry LLC
4.8(
46
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

United Masonary LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Patio and steps
Patio and steps
Patio and steps
Patio and steps
Patio

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
36
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+4 more

Serving Marlborough, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Leonard quickly responded to my request and provided a quote. He was always on time as promised. His craftsmanship was outstanding and very detail oriented. Leonard is a true professional. My daughter is having a masonry project done also and I quickly recommended Leonard to her."
Paver patio
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

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