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Jim Sullivan Masonry
4.9(
50
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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"
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Chimney
Chimney
Chimney
Chimney

+14

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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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 North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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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 time4 hrs
Response rate91%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Next Level Concrete & Masonry
5.0(
32
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+9 more

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Next Level Masonry rebuilt my front steps with Granite steps (4) and used granite pieces for the sides and front. They installed two-tone pavers for the walkway. The crew was amazing and their work is awesome!! I would recommend Next Level Masonry to anyone. The crew works hard, they are on time, and are very precise in measurements."
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
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+70

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
38
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingConcrete Foundation - Repair+6 more

Serving North Reading, 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 time2 hrs
Response rate88%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JE Masonry & Landscaping, Inc.
4.8(
24
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Agustion Ramos from JE Masonry and his crew, did a fantastic job. They were on time, quick, never cut a corner, polite, added great suggestions and the job site was neat and clean every night and when job was complete , Would highly recommend."
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pressure wash
vinyl fence pressure wash
Before Blue Stone Walkway

+3

Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Celtic Masonry
4.5(
111
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving North Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Detailed explanation and discussion of work required to replace steps and landing of the 150-year-old house. Very professional, detail-oriented, and aesthetically appropriate for the house and the needs of the occupants. Masonry was completed in a timely manner. Photos to show results will be added soon."
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+13

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

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.

The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

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.

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