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Avatar for Blair Carmean & Sons Masonry
Blair Carmean & Sons Masonry
5.0(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We could not be happier with the stamped concrete walkway Mike and his team did for our new home construction. It was done in a week, with center plank pattern and a darker stamped stone border on a gently curving footpath. Highly recommend Mike for stamped concrete work."
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
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+14

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Augusto & Sons Landscaping, LLC
4.2(
244
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would totally recommend Augusto and Sons Landscaping for pavers. I.didnâ t have them do any landscape work yet, but will go with them when I ready. Really nice people to work with. You donâ t find that often anymore."
Grill
Patio
Response time10 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Star Crew Concrete
4.9(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for concrete. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

Stamped Patio
Stamped patio with raised level and knee high wall
Patio with Steps
Stamped Patio
Pizza oven

+2

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
4.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Houston, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"?I own a 200-year-old farmhouse with a stone foundation, and I was really worried about the integrity of the structure. After reading some bad reviews about other companies damaging stone foundations, I chose Basement Waterproofing Specialists. They are a 4th generation family owned company.I was so glad I did?they were professional, thorough, and really took the time to protect my home. My basement is finally dry, and I feel confident . I would highly recommend them in every way! Price? Professionalism? Quality? And a lifetime of the structure warranty that is transferable?? Thank you. Mark HB Homes LLC"
Foundation Repair
 Before and After Stone Work
 Mirra Drain
 Mold Remediation
 Clean Work Areas

+67

155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

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