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Avatar for Elite Stoneworks
Elite Stoneworks
4.3(
47
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Project: 2 patios using pavers. Received quotes from multiple contractors about the project, Andre and his team were the most professional throughout the entire process. Few neighbors used other contractors to do their patio, but I can honestly say my turned out much better, also at the same cost. Will definitely use them again for my next project."
Wellesley Hardscape
Stepping Stone Walkway
Concrete Paver Walkway, Bluestone Steps
Curved Stone Walkway
Curved Stone Walkway

+73

Response time1 day
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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DeSouza Landscaping and Tree Service INC.
4.9(
47
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Credit card accepted

Desouza Landscaping and Tree Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Patio project
Patio project
Patio project
Patio project
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Robert Home & Yard Improvement
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and his crew are very nice, honest and friendly people that really seemed to care about my project - in this case new wood stairs - and I think what they built it came out great."
Deck stain
Deck stain
House painted
House painted
Patio in Harwich

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Marstons Mills, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went great, from the first phone call to the end of the job. We were called a day before to confirm the arrival time, and the work crew arrived on schedule. It turned out they had some additional material from a previous job that day, so they actually repaired a bit more of the wall than had been agreed on, which we really appreciated. When we originally scheduled the job, we were given information on other services that Pioneer Basement provides, but at no time were we given any sales pitches. We're very confident that we picked the right firm to do our foundation repairs -- we'll definitely call them first for any similar work, and will recommend them to friends."
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+5

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

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