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MJ Masonry
4.9(
47
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Needham, 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 rate96%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
40
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+6 more

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

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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%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Marini's Stone and General Masonry
4.9(
20
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Our elementary school hired Marini Stone and Masonry to design and create a stone Labyrinth walk in our outdoor courtyard. Peter s quality of work was impeccable and he captured the school s vision for its purpose of creating a Labyrinth, perfectly! Students for years to come will enjoy the benefits of having a Labyrinth in their school, thank you to the hard work, devotion and time and energy of Peter Marini. His attention to detail, creativity and craftsmanship is reflective in his work. We highly recommend Peter Marini for Stone and Masonry work, his superior quality, expertise and professionalism in his craft, makes him an industry expert and a pleasure to work with."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
10
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Needham, 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
21 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 or Stone - Tuck-pointing+5 more

Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They operate very professionally. Provided us with a timely quote, answered all our follow-up questions promptly, and started the job as promised. They completed the project on time, the quality of their work is excellent and their price is also very reasonable. We highly recommend Stone Work to anyone who needs masonry service."
Walk
Stone wall
Patio
Patio
Drive way

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

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.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

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