"Oliver and his partner were more than excellent. He was honest with his assessment and gave me a quote right away (not the cheapest, but it had the most value based on his experience/knowledge - HIS BID WAS VERY FAIR!!!). We talked with 4 vendors before deciding on New Age Masonry and couldn't be happier with our decision to hire them. We have been burned in the past with other contractors, so I am always on edge when dealing with them, but Oliver gives me a new reason to relax on that a bit. Please give him an opportunity, even if he isn't the lowest bid, because you will not be disappointed in his work. Very, very satisfied customer."
"Another outstanding job by Olsen. We requested and received a proposal last fall for work to be done. Proposal was easy to understand, covered all work wanted and provided on very timely basis. Early spring they delivered brick samples for our approval and began work a few days later. Work was preformed very quickly, very professionally and of the best quality. They thoroughly cleaned up each day and after completion. We strongly recommend Olsen to everyone needing masonry work. Another satisfied customer, again."
Welcome to Masonry Doctors. We have been proudly serving the local area since 2002. Call us today to schedule an appointment for fast, quality and reliable work. You will not regret your decision to work with our company.\n
"Juan is a true craftsmen. He and Edwin are incredibly hard-working and meticulous, showing great attention to detail. Juan was extremely polite and made every effort to ensure our satisfaction (as did Karina from the office). The team cleaned up every night before leaving and at the end of the project. We are thrilled with the work. The stone work is beautiful! We are also amazed by the value - others wanted to charge more for hanging pre-fab stone veneer, than RK did for true masonry work. We cannot recommend RK highly enough!"
"My experience with 83 Masonry was EXCELLENT! We hired them to tuck-point and partially rebuild our two chimneys. They started the project on time and showed up everyday ahead of time. We have new roof and AC, so before they started any work, they have protected the roof and build protection canopy over the AC to make sure nothing would get damaged. Very professional, knowledgeable, punctual and safe. Not only were the chimneys fixed, they improved the look of the house. We are EXTREMELY happy with the craftsmanship and we would recommend them for any type of masonry work."
"I had an excellent experience working with Mission Brick on my Techo-Bloc paver patio project. They handled everything from deck removal and fence repair, site preparation and base installation to the paver patio build and final finishing details. Mark was highly communicative throughout the entire process. He had an eye for design and helped develop a layout that was within my budget. He followed through on every detail exactly as outlined from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend Mission Brick."
"The team showed up on time and worked quickly. All went smoothly with the scheduling and work. After having water in our basement on several occasions, and getting three different approaches (and costs) to remedy the water problems we chose to use Atlas restoration who had the most cost effective approach and offered the least destructive and most conservative approach to start with. We waited to repair the damage in the basement from the previous flooding and after several hard rains saw no water in the basement. We proceeded with the repairs to the basement and after all of the hard rains we've had so far this year, especially this summer, we have see no evidence of water in the basement at all."
"Miguel contacted me promptly & worked me in the same day which was greatly appreciated since the fireplace damper was stuck open. It was very cold and a storm was coming. He kept me updated on when he would be able to arrive. He was very polite, helpful in explaining how I could avoid the problem in the future. Definitely 5 star in all aspects. I would use him again for any future problems."
"Dan the owner was very professional since the very beginning. Easy to communicate with during the process of the project, and he and his crew really know about their job. My Landscape Contractor is a real professional in the industry. "
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.
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.
Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.
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.
Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the type of masonry materials used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other types of siding, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.
Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.
The Batavia, IL homeowners’ guide to masonry services
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