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New Valley Masonry Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

New Valley Masonry Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Old bricks
Old sidewalk
Old bricks
New bricks
New bricks

+2

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
4.6(
136
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed our brick front walk repaired. We did some research and also asked neighbors for referrals and got two. The first contractor wanted to replace our entire brick steps and walkway with flagstone (expensive!). The second contractor was Brothers Pavers and Jose said he could repair only the part that needed fixing. He provided a quote (very reasonable) within a day and started work the following week. We were in a time crunch and Jose was able to work us in. Amazing!! It took two days to do the repair and each day the work area was cleaned. Once the mortar was cured, they came back and power washed the steps and walkway - it looked brand new! We highly recommend this company. Jose and the team were excellent to work with."
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Examples of our work
Examples of our work

+59

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CBJ Home Improvement
4.7(
151
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"CBJ HOME IMPROVEMENT did a tremendous job on my brick patio. I needed major brick paver repair and leveling. From Doug who accessed the situation to David and his crew Gerlin and Juan, everything came out perfect."
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Sidewalk
Deck Steps Repair

+49

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
1,439
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called JES Foundation Company for a free inspection of my crawl space. I was concerned about a crack in my foundation wall. JES inspector Richard Sheman Showed up to inspect my foundation. He sent a text with the time of his arrival. He was pleasant and on time. He went into my crawlspace and inspected the crack in the wall and stated I had nothing to worry about. He was very knowledgeable about the foundation and itâ  s structure. He explain to me how I could fix the superficial settling crack and save a bunch of money. I appreciate the honesty of the business and I would recommend it to anyone who had the same concerns, and for any of their other services. Ron P Home owner."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

332 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Bravo's Concrete
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Everything went fine and I am so impressed with the quality of work and professionalism shown by Bravo's Concrete. I will surely recommend them to my friends. *****"
Driveways - Concrete Project
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+54

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Outdoor Advantage LLC
4.4(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

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Emergency services offered

"The walls of the outside stairwell are beautiful, even though it's cinder block! An additional layer of cinder block was suggested so that water doesn't go into the stairwell. Drainage and a reservoir was added to move the water away from the stairwell. We will see once a long, hard rain comes if the basement will flood. The folks at Outdoor Advantage were very nice and knowledgeable!"
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+179

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.7(
208
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Better pricing than others because it included finished walls (there were extra charges for additional finishing like drywall). Easy to work with the team for planning and scheduling, and the work was done efficiently. Good network for additional services like flooring."
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
671 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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J & W Brown Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J&W did a wonderful job building my brick steps and concrete walk way to the front of my home. A quick quote and a great price considering the current market for bricks and concrete. Mr. Brown went the extra mile and I will be utilizing this company next week to replace the side entrance steps. I highly recommend!"
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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"We had basement water issues with water and some mold and rotting wood that was compounded by Hurricane Sandy that led us to finally do the work.  I was fearful of being taken advantage of.   This company was recommended by a contractor that we use regularly and that we trust (Roger Williams Construction, Jarretsville).
The sales representative was easy to schedule.  He was one of the most experienced men in the company.  He reviewed our property and made a specific plan to handle the problems found.  This is not a cheap proposition, especially for something that is buried in the ground or behind walls, but something we wanted done once and finally. 
The work comes with a lifetime warranty and is transferable to the next home owner.  The business has been around for over 20 years.  The warranty will last as long as the company lasts.
A big plus, but only mentioned in passing, was the company offered a 10% discount to Angie's List members.  I immediately became a member while we were discussing the proposal and immediately saved over $1000!!
One man prepped the basement and sidewalls.  Very capable and friendly.  Took several days.
A 3-4 man crew with a supervisor always on site then did the pipe, drain, and sump pump renovations and bentonite.  Took 3 days with the crew working from about 8:30 -3:30 each day.  Finished on time with as little mess as anticipated.  Project did require jackhammering cement around the basement edge and this did raise up some dust.
Same one man will return to refinish the sheet rock and reinstall cabinets and appliances.
Will probably need to pay to have a cleaning service come in and clean the basement and main floor to get the dust out.  Will need to pay to repaint the repaired drywall.  The carpet that was pulled away for the work does not appear damaged so hopefully it will reinstalled with little problem.
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Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Tru Integrity, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Arlington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommend TRU ENTEGRITY for basement projects. Mr. Matthews went above and beyond to make this project beneficial. I would rate him six stars if I could."
Crawlspace flooding
Sealed Crawlspace
9 ft excavation and wall pre-seal preparation
Membrane Waterproofing
Waterproofing around sewer lines and utilities

+19

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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.

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

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