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Avatar for Republic Masonry

Republic Masonry

5.00(
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Republic Masonry

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
2021 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

🔨 Republic Masonry 🧱 Specializing in Chimney Repairs and Interior/Exterior Repointing, Patio Installations and More 📞 Call Henry at 413-276-8322 to schedule your free consultation. Fully Licensed & Insured

"Henry did a great job he even repaired some cracks which were not originally priced out. I am very pleased with the work he did."

Maurice N on August 2025

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AN Masonry

4.88(
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AN Masonry

4.88(
54
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2020 years of experience

Welcome to AN Masonry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Alex was hired to put front steps in front of my home. A small job as 2 other contractors never even showed up for a estimate. His work is excellent. He is on time, very respectful of the persons property and between his helper and him I do not know who worked harder. It is hard heavy work and was done beyond approach. I will be using his company again next year for a backyard project. My best to Alex, and his helper. Well Done! Steve"

Steve P on October 2025

Welcome to AN Masonry! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Alex was hired to put front steps in front of my home. A small job as 2 other contractors never even showed up for a estimate. His work is excellent. He is on time, very respectful of the persons property and between his helper and him I do not know who worked harder. It is hard heavy work and was done beyond approach. I will be using his company again next year for a backyard project. My best to Alex, and his helper. Well Done! Steve"

Steve P on October 2025

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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services

4.95(
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Marc Curtis DBA Construction Services

4.95(
32
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
2013 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today @ 508-304-5600

"Great experience at a reasonable cost. Marc was easy to talk too and easy to contact. He stayed engaged throughout the project. I would recommend them highly. "

John g on July 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today @ 508-304-5600

"Great experience at a reasonable cost. Marc was easy to talk too and easy to contact. He stayed engaged throughout the project. I would recommend them highly. "

John g on July 2025

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Masonry Plus

4.97(
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Masonry Plus

4.97(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1980 years of experience

I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are fully licensed for all your home improvement projects from hardscapes to additions, decks and fence install. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very responsive! Great job on chimney pointing and removing old paint and repainted."

Diane G on June 2024

I have been in the construction industry for over 40 years. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We are fully licensed for all your home improvement projects from hardscapes to additions, decks and fence install. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very responsive! Great job on chimney pointing and removing old paint and repainted."

Diane G on June 2024

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VIP Pressure Washing

5.00(
10
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VIP Pressure Washing

5.00(
10
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Josh called me within 10 minutes of my inquiry, he showed up that afternoon to give me a quote and came that weekend to do the work! He did an excellent job! I have over 2 dozen windows all at varying heights and some not so easy to get to. It’s been a long time since I’ve wanted to keep my blinds open but now I finally feel like they’re something to be proud of. "

Holly N on October 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Josh called me within 10 minutes of my inquiry, he showed up that afternoon to give me a quote and came that weekend to do the work! He did an excellent job! I have over 2 dozen windows all at varying heights and some not so easy to get to. It’s been a long time since I’ve wanted to keep my blinds open but now I finally feel like they’re something to be proud of. "

Holly N on October 2025

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ACO Masonry & Heating & AC

4.54(
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ACO Masonry & Heating & AC

4.54(
36
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
2011 years of experience

ACO Masonry Heating & Air conditioning is a owner operated company with 20 years experience in both industries. We have strong workmanship and expertise in all types of masonry work and also heating and air conditioning installation and service and have acquired all licenses and certifications needed. Give us a call and we can give you an estimate for installation, service or repair needs

"Adam and his crew are very hard workers and he had great ideas to improve on the project. I would suggest paying attention to the work as it is being done."

Sandy G on May 2023

ACO Masonry Heating & Air conditioning is a owner operated company with 20 years experience in both industries. We have strong workmanship and expertise in all types of masonry work and also heating and air conditioning installation and service and have acquired all licenses and certifications needed. Give us a call and we can give you an estimate for installation, service or repair needs

"Adam and his crew are very hard workers and he had great ideas to improve on the project. I would suggest paying attention to the work as it is being done."

Sandy G on May 2023

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Natural Stone Creations

5.00(
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Natural Stone Creations

5.00(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
2019 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 18 years of experience in the stonework industry, Natural Stone Creations is your industry expert in Franklin county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Ross and his team at Natural Stone Creations made beautiful front steps for us. They were great to work with, timely, and were good communicators. We highly recommend this skilled artisan"

Greg H on July 2022

With over 18 years of experience in the stonework industry, Natural Stone Creations is your industry expert in Franklin county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Ross and his team at Natural Stone Creations made beautiful front steps for us. They were great to work with, timely, and were good communicators. We highly recommend this skilled artisan"

Greg H on July 2022

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Dukes, LLC

4.36(
234
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Dukes, LLC

4.36(
234
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Customers say: Quick response
2014 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"They came when they said they would come and charged a reasonable fee. Very satisfied with Dukes. "

Lynn W on November 2025

Dukes LLC provides residential and commercial services in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Dukes LLC provides a variety of services such as: Tree work Junk removal Demolition Snow removal Carpentry Roofing Masonry Pressure washing Home improvement Bobcat service Hauling Grading Landscaping We take pride in providing great service at a fair price. We are proactive to our customers needs. Please give us a call.

"They came when they said they would come and charged a reasonable fee. Very satisfied with Dukes. "

Lynn W on November 2025

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Fox Excavating LLC

5.00(
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Fox Excavating LLC

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2021 years of experience

5 Years combined experience. We specialize in Septic Installations and Repairs as well as flat concrete work. We also resurface and install gravel driveways. We strive to do professional, quality work and make sure our customers are 100% satisfied.

"Brent and his guys were the best! I am exceedingly happy I selected them to replace my septic tank. This was a major project for me that had the potential to delay the sale of our home. Brent & company came in with the knowledge, equipment and skills that were required to complete the job professionally and efficiently. There was a couple of unforeseen issues but Brent was able to resolve them without batting an eye! He also absorbed the added costs on his own even though I offered to split the difference. I had contacted a number of other firms top do this job and Brent came back with the most professional and detailed quote. He then came out promptly for a site survey- something most of the others did not deem necessary. I have worked around construction contractors for decades and pesonally feel that Fox Excavating LLC is one of the best I have seen!"

Raymond L on December 2024

5 Years combined experience. We specialize in Septic Installations and Repairs as well as flat concrete work. We also resurface and install gravel driveways. We strive to do professional, quality work and make sure our customers are 100% satisfied.

"Brent and his guys were the best! I am exceedingly happy I selected them to replace my septic tank. This was a major project for me that had the potential to delay the sale of our home. Brent & company came in with the knowledge, equipment and skills that were required to complete the job professionally and efficiently. There was a couple of unforeseen issues but Brent was able to resolve them without batting an eye! He also absorbed the added costs on his own even though I offered to split the difference. I had contacted a number of other firms top do this job and Brent came back with the most professional and detailed quote. He then came out promptly for a site survey- something most of the others did not deem necessary. I have worked around construction contractors for decades and pesonally feel that Fox Excavating LLC is one of the best I have seen!"

Raymond L on December 2024

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Forever Excavating

5.00(
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Forever Excavating

5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Forever Excavating is a growing Excavating Company in the Western Massachusetts location with a second location in the Southern Vermont area. We’re a team of fully-licensed and insured professionals who tackle everything from complex projects to smaller scale residential jobs. Fueled by our commitment to excellence, we go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work.

"I needed some Water drainage repairs done on my property. Forever Excavating came in and got the job done safely and at a very reasonable price. They communicated with me through every step of the process and were very professional from start too finish. I highly recommend them! And will be using Them again for future Excavating projects!"

Nate H on February 2024

Forever Excavating is a growing Excavating Company in the Western Massachusetts location with a second location in the Southern Vermont area. We’re a team of fully-licensed and insured professionals who tackle everything from complex projects to smaller scale residential jobs. Fueled by our commitment to excellence, we go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work.

"I needed some Water drainage repairs done on my property. Forever Excavating came in and got the job done safely and at a very reasonable price. They communicated with me through every step of the process and were very professional from start too finish. I highly recommend them! And will be using Them again for future Excavating projects!"

Nate H on February 2024

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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