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Avatar for Fortune Stoneworks
Fortune Stoneworks
5.0(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Warranties offered

"Fantastic. The project was completed ahead of schedule and workmanship and attention to detail was much better than expected. Rather than one step to a stoop out our front door there is now beautiful flagstone even with the entry. Four feet out to a lower 5.5” step down, then a gradual approximate 3% grade flagstone walkway down to the new concrete driveway, which eliminated one of the 6.6” steps."
Pool, basketball court, cabana, landscaping, landscape design, thermal flagstone pool deck, natural stone sitting walls, and cedar wood fence
Rebuild of Antique 90+ Year Granite Retaining Walls & Walkway in Chevy Chase MD
Solid One Piece Thermal Flagstone Step with Natural Stone Veneer
New Concrete Driveway in Spring Valley, DC
Rebuild & Restoration of Building Stone Wall, Steps & Walkway in Chevy Chase MD

+183

Response time5 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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G & D CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.4(
76
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"G&D construction did a great job! They installed a 14 x 14 patio foundation for a shed. They were timely and responsive with the initial inquiries. The job was completed as expected. The team was professional and polite! Castillo and team were awesome!"
Concrete
Wood gate
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+243

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
227
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"I had admired the careful craftsmanship Xtra Care put into a project at a friend's home and thought they would be a good fit for my project. I was not disappointed! Xtra Care did a stunning job restoring my 110 yr old stone retaining wall to its original beauty and addressing the drainage issues that had led to significant damage and near collapse. They showed up when they said they would, were thoroughly professional, worked efficiently, and left the site tidy at the end of every day. I look forward to having them back!"
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Brothers Pavers upgraded our front porch from the old cement slab to pavers with a border, removed old flagstone walkway, raised the bed and installed new pavers with curved curb design, and put a drainage. Jose gave me several very useful suggestions and he was very open to my modifications to the original design. Communications with him and David were very easy and efficient. The work was done very well, including the cleanup. The porch and the walkway look amazing, the pavers design and the color match the house 100%. The price was very competitive. It was a great experience overall and I definitely consider Pavers Brothers for my other projects."
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+59

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"I have used this company before, for a patio at our old house, so when I moved and so I would need a new sidewalk I knew who to call. Derek, the sales person and estimator,arrived right on time and was very professional in suggesting a design for the new sidewalk. He also suggested that we could use some of the existing flagstone to build a pad for our trash cans around the side of the house. they told me they estimated the work would be done at the end of August, but they actually came out two weeks early to do the work. on a hot day, the team worked hard and was very efficient and precise. Mr. Morgado the supervisor was there at the beginning and we discussed and confirmed the work to be done...then he gave clear instructions to the crew. They did a super job, and it looks terrific...attractive and professional. Santos the crew leader confirmed things with me before doing them, like how to handle a tricky step up from the driveway. We are very pleased with the sidewalk and have gotten several compliments on it."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MCP Chimney & Masonry Inc
4.5(
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"They were very honest. A lot of chimney companies will find things wrong that aren?t really a problem. They did the repairs promptly and without a mess."
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+8

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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H Forrest Contracting
4.6(
385
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Henry Forest did an incredible job with my block replacement as well as the point and tuck required with some of my brick. They know how to match the mortar so it appears there was never a repair. These are contractors who know masonry and construction as well as take pride in their work. “Old World Craftsman”. They stick to their quoted price and deliver what the said they would."
Roof & siding restoration
Response time7 hrs
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MA Cleaning & Landscaping Design Inc
4.7(
464
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great drawings and very professional. I’m putting this project on hold until the fall. It appears there’s other items on the foundation wall that needs to be taken care of before the landscaping company can do their job"
Before & After - Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Before & After - Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Sod Installation

+154

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Great Falls Stone
4.5(
11
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great Falls originally built a stone fireplace in my family room. I was so happy with the results that I had them do interior walls of entire man cave basement with carderock stone. Later they built a three-tiered stone patio with retaining walls. The quality of stone work is the best!"
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+24

Response time5 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

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.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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.

The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors—like white or gray—will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a bold color can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings. 

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