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Avatar for Cornerstone Masonry LLC
Cornerstone Masonry LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John at Cornerstone Masonry did an outstanding job of replacing missing bricks and tuck pointing a very large area on my Polk Blvd all brick home. The work was top notch and makes this century old two story look like new. The quality of the work was excellent with attention to the smallest details. Punctuality and communication were excellent. The job was done on time and for the quoted amount. I am very satisfied with the finished product and I have hired them for another project."
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Nedi Masonry Repair, LLC
4.3(
44
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would recommend this company to EVERYONE. They were professional, hardworking, and respectful to me and my property. They got right to the job at hand, and kept everything tidy during the entire project. The finished job looks FANTASTIC, and the price was a DEAL! I will definitely use this company again for any masonry repair I may need. GREAT JOB GUYS!!! :)"
BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
BRICK STAIRS REPAIR

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MTZ Concrete Corp.
4.9(
38
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Job well done. The project looks nice. Thank you, Andres and team. I recommend this contractor."
Driveway
Truck Utility
Steps
Company Info
Walkway

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Iowa
4.0(
215
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Helical Pier Installation
Basement Carbon Fiber Strap Repair AFTER
Horizontal Crack Bowed Walls BEFORE

+21

Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BAM! Basements and Masons Of Des Moines
4.1(
18
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work isn't done yet, but the procedure and professionals thus far have been wonderful!"
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs
Egress window installs

+16

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.6(
35
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job on leveling foundation. But no one came back to fix our yard. They was supposed to come back and reseed the yard that was tore up. No one called or cane vack"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
177
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Serving Melbourne, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Make sure you ask questions. After getting a clear understandable explanation of why and what they were doing, I felt I was getting my money's worth. They were a bit pricey. Workers were prompt, courteous and were careful of our property."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

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.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

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