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Avatar for E.A Masonry
E.A Masonry
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"E. A. Masonry did an outstanding job rebuilding my retaining wall. Dan had great communication. The job was done in a reasonable amount of time and everything was neat and clean and looked great when they finished. I highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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MJ Masonry
4.9(
48
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Michael and his crew are very professional. Michael came out and gave me an estimate (which was final price) and was very through on what would be included in price. He seemed to be very accommodating as far as work that needed to be completed. I got quite a few estimates, but chose to hire MJ Masonry even though they were not the least expensive due to the way Michael carried himself. Crew worked very hard for 6 days to complete a retaining wall 60' long by 6' high. They were clean and courteous. The wall came out so nice I wish it weren't on the backside of property where no one can see. I would definitely hire again and highly recommend MJ Masonry."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The owner and crew from Magalhaes were some of the most professional hard working masonry contractors I have ever worked with. We needed a new front walkway, training walls and some cobblestones to line the edges of our new dry. They helped us plan and design the walkway,walls and 2 new steps. They found just the right colts and pattern we were looking for. If you needed masonry work this is the company you should hire you will be very pleased with the work and the prices were very fair."
Patio end walls
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Response time2 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Stone Masonry, Inc.
4.1(
87
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Mattapan, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Stone Masonry, Inc. is all around concrete and masonry service. We specialize in any kind of concrete flatwork, walls, steps, floors, or patios! No job is too big or too small for us to handle and we would be happy to do it for you. We also offer so minor tree services such as trimming and removal if you have a problematic tree in your yard. \n

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

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.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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