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Lee Masonry
4.8(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Lee was professional, courteous, punctual. It was a small job but I would hire him again without reservation for any future masonry work. Well done."
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+6

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Phipps Masonry
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+2 more

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I did quite a bit of research before hiring. Was refered to Phipps Masonry & Stucco for a masonry project and was delightfully surprised by the estimate. A fraction of the price of other contractors. I had a bad leak and they fixed it and put new mortar in my chimney all in a day. Fast workers and easy communication. I'm hiring them to fix some stucco on the side of my house next"
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+109

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Dr Phillips Construction Co.
5.0(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Luis and his team did a wonderful job expanding our driveway and front porch, matching the color, and replacing an old broken concrete path around the side of the house with a wider one of pavers. Everything was done with care and we are delighted with the result."
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+14

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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LRE Foundation Repair, LLC
4.5(
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Forest City, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came and tried to raise the sidewalk slab and make it even with the slab next to it. No matter how they tried the slab wouldn't move. They tried for the longest time, but with no luck. They advised would return the next morning and fix my problem. Early the next morning they returned with a special cement saw and made a cut. When they pumped more material in the sidewalk slab raised. However a little to much and they had too raise the slab adjacent so it would be even. It ended up  both slabs now  are raised a bit and now looks like we have a small bridge. Even with that, there is not a chance anymore that someone could trip on the sidewalk.
The crew that came out was excellent. They cleaned any mess made in the grass and sidewalk. Couldn't be any happier with them. They kept me informed on every step that was happening. We'd use LRE again, and would recommend them too family and friends.
There office employees are also great. When they said, " I'll call you right back," they did. All questions were answered. I was not charged and more than the original estimate, even though more work was done to correct problem.
The only reason I gave the quality a "B" is because of the bridging in the cement slabs.
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The homeowner's driveway had endured years of wear and tear, resulting in discoloration and numerous cracks across the surface. Additionally, the concrete slabs had become uneven due to the soil settling beneath them.
Due to soil settlement and poorly placed control joints, the customer's driveway had significant cracking. You can see that some stains have formed, indicating that the concrete lacks sealant protection.
The homeowner knew that their home's addition had experienced settlement damage when vertical cracks appeared on the exterior walls.
The homeowner became alarmed when they noticed stair-step cracking patterns emerging from the window frame in the exterior wall of the home.
Upon noticing significant cracks developing in the walls, the homeowner became concerned about their foundation's condition.

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Response time11 hrs
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

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.

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