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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 Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Warranties offered

"Originally hired MJ Masonry to replace an existing railroad tie retaining wall and like most projects there was mission creep. I asked Michael of MJ Masonry if they were interested in taking on 2 additional projects: replacing an old stockade fence with a new one, and replacing a cement walkway with a stone walkway. We agreed on the price of the 2 additions and all projects were completed to the original schedule within 3 weeks of the start date. Details of the projects: 1. Retaining Stone Wall is over 130 linear feet 2. Stockade Fence is approximately 88 linear feet 3. Stone Walkway is approximately 63 square feet The workers lead by Jose are consummate professionals. They went above and beyond what is required to do their job. It was the little things like cleaning up after themselves and repairing annoyance type things that is not in the contract without being asked. At the end of the entire project, my wife and I were so pleased with MJ Masonry's work, we gave them a modest bonus. The icing on the cake was when some of our neighbors coming over and telling us the day after the projects completion that the Retaining Stone Wall, the Stockade Fence, and the Stone Walkway looks beautiful."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LBJ Masonry
5.0(
40
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+6 more

Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

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"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 time4 hrs
Response rate97%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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LL Masonry & Landscaping
5.0(
13
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Edmar was an amazing find!! He built two retaining walls for me and did a stone finish on an existing over the pool concrete wall. Very good price for excellent workmanship!! Very conscientious worker and I ve recommended him to my friends."
Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
10
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Response time2 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Stone Works Construction
4.7(
70
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+5 more

Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They operate very professionally. Provided us with a timely quote, answered all our follow-up questions promptly, and started the job as promised. They completed the project on time, the quality of their work is excellent and their price is also very reasonable. We highly recommend Stone Work to anyone who needs masonry service."
Walk
Stone wall
Patio
Patio
Drive way

+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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 may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.

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