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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
39
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+6 more

Serving Needham Heights, 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%
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Mass Foundation & Masonry, Corp.
4.9(
37
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Needham Heights, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a lot of crumbling mortar in our basement walls and were worried about water getting in. Pro Mass Foundation and Masonry came in and did a fantastic job repointing everything. The guys were friendly, showed up on time, and kept us updated as they worked. Our basement looks solid now and we feel much more secure."
Foundation waterproofing
Foundation waterproofing
Foundation waterproofing
Foundation waterproofing
Foundation waterproofing

+53

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Hilarios Construction
4.8(
83
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Needham Heights, MA and surrounding areas

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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
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall

+27

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
10
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Needham Heights, 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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Stone Works Construction
4.7(
70
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+5 more

Serving Needham Heights, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I keep looking at all the work Cleber and his team did at my home and the quality is impeccable. I sincerely cannot recommend stoneworkpro.com in Milford MA highly enough. Do yourself a favor and call him if you need masonry, concrete, or even drainage to keep your basement dry. He saved me a lot of time, trouble, and money with his solutions to the problems I was having in my basement."
Walk
Stone wall
Patio
Patio
Drive way

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonworks, LLC
4.1(
65
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+8 more

Serving Needham Heights, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Masonworks reliably communicated the scope of the project, the cost and the start date and did not disappoint. The workmanship is flawless and they even coordinated the fabrication and installation of new wrought iron railings. The end result is a polished front entry to my home."
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project

+18

Response time1 day
175 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. Masonry materials include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.

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.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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