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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
1 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

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.

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

Choosing the right paint color for your brick house can be a daunting task. A great strategy is to find painted brick houses that you like and try to replicate the look by researching their colors or asking the homeowners for the specific paint color code.

If you're looking for specific ideas, several colors work well on brick. Different shades of white, such as off-white or cream-white, can create a modern, timeless, and classic look that is unlikely to go out of style. For a more contemporary aesthetic, you might consider a matte black tone. Other popular choices include gray, blue, and sage green.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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