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Avatar for MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
MAGALHAES MASONRY CORP
5.0(
11
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent service. The job changed on site due to rocks in the way. They cut them out and finished the install. The land edges they filed in nicely so it looked manicured! Done quickly and professionally. The crew was very nice. Definitely will hire again. Cost was appropriate and less than many other estimates i got. So very pleased!"
Patio end walls
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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 Royalston, 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
Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Royalston, 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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Echo Excavation
Echo Excavation
5.0(
8
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Royalston, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted to help with our foundation drainage as the hills all led to water pooling to the back of our house. Also had French drains installed. Very happy with the quality of work especially so close to our home foundation. Highly recommend and have used Echo Excavation for multiple projects."
Excavation
Land clearing
Yard extension
Excavation
Yard extension

+34

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Paramount Chimney & Gutter Corp.
4.3(
975
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Royalston, 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%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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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