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Jim Sullivan Masonry
4.9(
50
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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"As an architect I am very particular about the contractors I hire. Jim Sullivan did an excellent job on our masonry chimneyâ s. He did exactly the work he quoted and did an excellent job. The work was very professional done. He cleaned up and set up safely. He also did the work in a timely manner and communicated if they were any issues. He certainly wasnâ t the cheapest. But I know that you pay for what you get and I was happy to pay for a job professionally and well done"
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry from Republic Masonry was excellent we hired him for the remainder of the winter season He was very respectful and even cleared the slush off the front walkway at no charge so we could safely get our mail 5 stars"
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
The Next Day
10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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MJ Masonry
4.9(
47
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"We had 165 feet of stone wall repair and a new retaining wall built. The men were very hard, talented workers. True craftsmen. Everything looks better than I could even imagine. We have a few more projects and I will definitely be calling MJ Masonry again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Level Concrete & Masonry
5.0(
32
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"I was totally impressed with the job that “next level masonary and construction”did on my project, the men arrived on time and went right to work, they paid attention to how I wanted things to go and they did a 5 star job, they were very professional in their work and I am very happy with how my project turned out, they will be my first call if another job needs this type of work, can’t say enough these guys were great"
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
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+70

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
38
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you're looking for a masonry contractor I highly recommend LBJ Masonry. The quality of work their was outstanding. We've dealt with many contractors since we owned our home, Liam, Bryan and their crew are among the best we have worked with. They were professional and reliable. We couldn't be happier with the end result. Thank you so much!"
chimney repointed.
basement foundation leak repair.
exterior foundation repair
retaing wall build
chimney rebuild

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fama Masonry
4.7(
62
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Claudio was really flexible for our request and his teamâ s job was amazing. My wife, kids and I are very happy to have great patio made by Fama Masonry Weâ re sure that weâ ll call Claudio when we initiate another project. Huge thanks for Claudio and his teamâ s great job!!!"
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+37

Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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M&M Waterproofing & Masonry LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"M M Masonry provides a very legitimate masonry service, on top of providing the customer with all necessary accommodations on the business side. Rescheduling or getting into contact with them is easy and they are super friendly."
Repointing
Flat repointing
Cut  joints
Cut joints
Finish product repointing

+183

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
14 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.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

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.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

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