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Avatar for Celtic Masonry
Celtic Masonry
4.5(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Detailed explanation and discussion of work required to replace steps and landing of the 150-year-old house. Very professional, detail-oriented, and aesthetically appropriate for the house and the needs of the occupants. Masonry was completed in a timely manner. Photos to show results will be added soon."
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+13

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ramos Masonry Services, Inc.
4.8(
53
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"We renewed home patio. Claudio suggested the way of doing and did the job promptly and clearly. His team appeared early in the morning and finish the work soon. Caludio was great to work with and did a fabulous job. I recommend Ramos Masonry to all."
Exterior masonry walkway
Masonry Walkway bricks and comcrete
Masonry Walkway bricks and comcrete
Masonry steps stone an dgranite
Masonry steps stone an dgranite

+38

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hilarios Construction
4.8(
80
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Hired Hilario’s Masonry & Contruction to repair my brick steps and I am so glad I did. The quality of work this company does is exceptional. The crew that did the work on my brick steps are perfectionists. So pleased with the end product, and cost was very reasonable. Highly recommend you give this company a call."
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall
Patio end stone wall

+27

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonworks, LLC
4.1(
65
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+8 more

Serving Swampscott, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We brought in Masonworks for a retaining wall and some basement work after dealing with a very sketchy vendor. From the very first meeting, it was such a relief to feel like we were in good hands of a company that knew what they were doing, were thorough and behaved professionally. Everything was invoiced in a detailed and accurate fashion, there were no sneaky charges added on, they showed up when they said they would, stayed with the job with no inturruptions and they left the place clean. Excellent job and worth every penny."
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project
Melrose Project

+18

Response time1 day
173 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

They provide excellent heat retention and durability and add a classic aesthetic to a home.

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.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

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