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Republic Masonry
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+4 more

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to replace the front steps because they were pulling away from the foundation. I received several quotes and Republic Masonry (Henry) came in with a budget friendly price. Henry and his co-worker were professional and very detail oriented and cleaned up when the job was complete. The stairs look wonderful! I would highly recommend Republic Masonry (Henry) for all your cement projects. Kathy Faye"
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
The Next Day
10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Next Level Concrete & Masonry
5.0(
36
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+8 more

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"After consulting with a couple of other companies, I made the decision to go with Next Level Concrete and Masonry and I am so glad that I did. From start to finish, Esvin and crew were a pleasure to work with; the price was reasonable; the work was done timely; and the finished driveway is amazing. Thank you Esvin … I will be referring you to others for certain."
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Celtic Masonry
4.5(
111
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My backyard had a failing timber wall that the previous owner had propped up with posts, and had allowed it to lean into rapidly deteriorating shed. Jim's crew came in, removed the shed and timber wall, and also removed an intact but inadequate stone wall extending from the backyard to the street, a total distance of around 40 feet. He replaced that entire length with a beautiful split-faced masonry wall and poured a new concrete walkway to improve access to the backyard. Jim is the ultimate professional. He takes great pride in his work, loves to talk masonry and answer questions about the project, and is very transparent about pricing. The walkway was an add-on to the original project scope due to some unexpected circumstances uncovered during excavation, but he explained this at length and took photos so I could see why the additional work was required. I would not hesitate to hire him again or recommend his services."
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+13

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hilarios Construction
4.8(
85
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairRetaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Ipswich, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Hired Hilario’s Masonry & Contruction to repair my brick steps and I am so glad I did. The quality of work this company does is exceptional. The crew that did the work on my brick steps are perfectionists. So pleased with the end product, and cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend you give this company a call."
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall
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Patio end stone wall

+27

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

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