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Republic Masonry
5.0(
23
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+4 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed to replace the front steps because they were pulling away from the foundation. I received several quotes and Republic Masonry (Henry) came in with a budget friendly price. Henry and his co-worker were professional and very detail oriented and cleaned up when the job was complete. The stairs look wonderful! I would highly recommend Republic Masonry (Henry) for all your cement projects. Kathy Faye"
10x14 Concrete Patio
10x14 Pour Day
The Next Day
10x14 Concrete Patio
Clients Review

+2

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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The Cape Cod Mason
5.0(
13
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin (owner) is on site and does most of not all of the work himself he is very knowledgeable and has a great work ethic. I will hire him again in the future for any of my masonry or stonework needs."
Stone Veneer-Fireplave
Stone Veneer-Fireplace
Walkway
Front stairs
Existing front steps

+4

Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Asphalt Solutions Enterprises
4.5(
51
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Drew was excellent to work with. Our driveway project was completed quickly, and the quality of the work is fantastic. The crew was friendly and professional, and I can't say enough good about our experience. Thank you, Drew!"
Our work
Response time3 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Rochester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job was done in a clean, efficient manner. The technician was courteous and professional. Explained the work that was done, gave advice on future maintenance, and gave me a brochure about the system installed and warranty. I intend to use them again in the future.
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+5

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

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.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

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