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Avatar for J. Truscott Masonry Services
J. Truscott Masonry Services
4.9(
13
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremy did a thorough and quality repair on a challenging chimney leak that was a challenge for others to permanently resolve. He is a skilled craftsmen that does high quality work as contracted and scheduled. He also communicates clearly and frequently on the status of the work he performs."
Re-pointing stone foundation
Repointed stone foundatioin
Repointing Historic Masonry
Repointing historic masonry
repointing

+156

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Moreau Masonry, Inc.
4.3(
28
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am new to the area and needed a new chimney and to have work done on my roof. Ken Moreau came and gave me an estiment that I thought was very fair. He and his men were very professional and did the work in one day. They cleaned up the area that they used and left the yard in great shape. I highly recommend that if you are having and masonry or roof work done that you contact Ken and see what he has to say before you hire someone else.."
Response time1 day
Response rate86%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for New England Foundation Crack Repair, LLC
New England Foundation Crack Repair, LLC
5.0(
95
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"New England Foundation Crack Repair responded very quickly to my call. Will came out to look at the project and explained thoroughly what needed to be done. On the day of the scheduled work, Tony and Ian arrived to take on the project. Both of these gentlemen were knowledgeable, competent and courteous professionals. Upon completion of their work, the outside grass and stone area looked like it had been undisturbed and the interior basement area was spotless. Tony and Ian are a definite asset to this company and I would highly recommend New England Foundation Crack Repair."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went great, from the first phone call to the end of the job. We were called a day before to confirm the arrival time, and the work crew arrived on schedule. It turned out they had some additional material from a previous job that day, so they actually repaired a bit more of the wall than had been agreed on, which we really appreciated. When we originally scheduled the job, we were given information on other services that Pioneer Basement provides, but at no time were we given any sales pitches. We're very confident that we picked the right firm to do our foundation repairs -- we'll definitely call them first for any similar work, and will recommend them to friends."
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+5

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Paramount Chimney & Gutter Corp.
4.3(
977
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Petersham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In all fairness to the company our chimney was in dire straights & we needed a cap but they recommended a chimney liner for the price of $2,000 . That didn?t include any masonry work that needed to be done . I had other quotes that included the liner & all the masonry work for the same price . Plus I was overcharged for the chimney cap . I would not recommend Paramount ."
9x13 Fireplace cap
Lock Top Damper
13x13 Cap
FuranFlex Lining
FuranFlex Interior

+4

Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
281 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, brick houses are better insulated, because the bricks slow down the passage of air from the outside to the inside and vice-versa. This helps to stabilize the internal temperature of the home. When combined with proper residential insulation, brick houses are more efficient and better insulated than other types.

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.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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