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

Serving Topsfield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"James is very professional, I check others for an estimate and none other companies did, Celtic Masonry was the only one to come to my house and gave me an estimate, the job was performed perfectly and on time... h I asked questions and he answered all of it, and explain what was the steps and materials that he was going to do... I will recommend to all...."
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Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Y & C Landscaping & Masonry
4.6(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Topsfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yovanni and his team at Y & C Landscaping and Construction did an amazing job transforming our backyard! They flattened the hill, cleared all the trees and bushes, built a beautiful retaining wall, added fresh loam, and installed a brand new lawn. The backyard looks absolutely beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. They were professional, hardworking, and paid attention to every detail. I highly recommend Y & C Landscaping and Construction!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hilarios Construction
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving Topsfield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Thomas and his crew did an excellent job. Thomas showed up to give us a quote when he said he would, his quote was competitive, and he explained the process well. Thomas and his crew showed up for the job on time. Thomas gave us a heads up before he arrived. The stone walkway looks gorgeous and the crew cleaned up everything beautifully."
Patio end stone wall
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Patio end stone wall

+27

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Yes! Hot glue is an excellent—and temporary—way to spread holiday cheer with Christmas lights without damaging your brick exterior.

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.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

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