Top-rated masons.

Get matched with top masons in Franklinton, LA

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your masonry work project in Franklinton, LA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Masons in Franklinton

Avatar for Gonzales Construction, LLC
Gonzales Construction, LLC
5.0(
3
)
Concrete Foundation - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

At Gonzales Construction, LLC, we focus on quality concrete and masonry projects. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. We are easy to work with, and get the job done right the first time. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is our number one priority. Please call us today, for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

Zoo
New handicap ramp
Audubon zoo sidewalks
Audubon zoo sidewalks
Audubon zoo sidewalks

+27

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Veteran Excavation
Veteran Excavation
5.0(
4
)
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Franklinton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I’m very pleased with Veterans Excavation, They were very professional with the Land clearing, 42 tree stumps grinding. If an unexpected issue came up and had to redirect things. It was all done professionally. Veterans excavation also removed some small trees that I wanted to remove and replant in another area of the property. Veterans Excavation put safety first. I would use this company again . Thank you, Veterans Excavation, for meeting my expectations with everything that needed to be done."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 83
Masonry questions, answered by experts

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

Europe is a continent made of many individual countries with a history of city life. In these cities, dirt roads were unsanitary and often shifted. The Ancient Romans started laying cobblestone streets in the 3rd century, which became an iconic feature of European cities. The durable and practical paving material proved to be extremely weather-resistant.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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.

The Franklinton, LA homeowners’ guide to masonry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.