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Avatar for Arch Masonry Restoration
Arch Masonry Restoration
4.9(
50
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Somerset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"I recently hired Arch Masonry to repoint my chimney, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Derek was very professional, prompt, and thorough from start to finish. He communicated and explained every step of the process clearly. It's rare to find such high attention to detail, great craftsmanship, and commitment to customer satisfaction all in one."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+92

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Valter Rego Masonry
Valter Rego Masonry
4.4(
91
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+8 more

Serving Somerset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They did an outstanding job on my exterior foundation wall that was decaying and they restored it and they did an excellent job under three days cleaned up I couldn't ask for a better service to be executed great job"
Outdoor Kitchen/ Patio/ Walls
Outdoor Kitchen/ Patio/ Walls
Outdoor Kitchen/ Patio/ Walls
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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New England Foundation Crack Repair, LLC
5.0(
95
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Somerset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I reached out to New England Foundation to have some foundation cracks repaired and to install a few Lally columns. I give this company an A+! They were punctual, professional, and very trustworthy from start to finish. Chase was especially professional, knowledgeable, and courteous throughout the entire process. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would definitely use New England Foundation again and highly recommend them to anyone in need of foundation repair services."
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for South Shore Excavation
South Shore Excavation
5.0(
16
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Retaining Wall - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - InstallConcrete Foundation - Install+1 more

Serving Somerset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The normal lifecycle of working with anyone who does work on your house is: they do work, you inspect work, you see there's an issue, you bring the issue to the person doing the work, they try to convince you it's not a problem (even though it obviously is), you argue back and forth painstakingly until they finally fix what you asked them to, The lifecycle of working with South Shore Excavation is: they do amazing work, you feel fantastic about it. I have never worked with anyone who took such pride in their work as Matt and John. They were extremely hardworking, transparent on their progress and pricing throughout the project, and provided incredible customer service. I would recommend South Shore Excavation to anyone looking for any of the work they handle. I legitimately can't say enough great things about this company."
Garage
Garage floor Demo
Garage floor revamp
Garage redig
Garage floor prep for new concrete

+82

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bourke Remodeling and Home Improvements
4.9(
35
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Somerset, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bourke Remodeling has worked with us on several projects, the major one being a kitchen remodel and a masonry rebuild and roofing a new shed. They did a great job and we were so pleased with the entire experience. In spite of our own sometimes fickle process and requests, Erick and Tom worked with us in a cheerful, patient and expert way and with great skill to achieve the kitchen we were envisioning. The whole process was fun, enriching and resulted in a kitchen that precisely fits what we envisioned--an updated kitchen that retained its original character while making it new again. We smile every time we enter it. Thank you so much Erick and Tom for your patience and professionalism."
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck-after
Repaired deck- before
Repaired deck- before
Kitchen remodel

+40

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%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.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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.

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.

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