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Avatar for Fortune Stoneworks
Fortune Stoneworks
5.0(
20
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

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

Free estimates

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

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We hired XtraCare to rebuild a failing retaining wall along our driveway, repoint the masonry on another retaining wall, install a French drain behind the retaining wall that wasn’t rebuilt, and reconstruct a concrete walkway that had subsided over the years. We had requested quotes from several reputable contractors, and XtraCare submitted a very reasonable bid. While it was not the lowest one received, our initial meeting with Cleber convinced us that he had a much better sense of the myriad challenges posed by the project (e.g., difficult topography, drainage issues, potential permitting obstacles) than the other contractors did. The project manager, CJ, was always responsive and let us know what to expect at every stage of the project. The crew was unfailingly friendly and diligent and even completed some work that was outside the scope of the project (repointing some crumbling mortar on the porch adjacent to the new retaining wall they built). We are extremely pleased with the results! Even the building inspector complemented us on the excellent craftsmanship. And two weeks after they completed the job, the crew returned to clean and inspect the wall one more time. Finally, the office staff – Mari and Raquel – were exceedingly helpful and communicative, always keeping us apprised of what was happening on the project and what to expect next. We cannot recommend XtraCare highly enough. They truly went above and beyond, and we intend to use them for any future projects on our house."
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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(
136
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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(
122
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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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Freedom Fence & Deck LLC
4.7(
260
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Freedom Fence & Deck did an excellent job install our new deck. The sales rep and the workers were friendly and professional. Additionally, I love that the owner of the company is a veteran, and the company offered the best veterans discount compared to the competitive quotes."
Screenroom,deck and patio
Mcnuttle
Collins
Holmes
Mcnuttle

+80

85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MCP Chimney & Masonry Inc
4.5(
49
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Serving Darnestown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was an incredible experience. He does relining of chimneys. He was incredible. The fire box repair was like $2400 which was reasonable. I got several estimates and they were the most reasonable. Everything was done professionally. When they were finished there was no clean up. I'm a real estate agent so you know they've got to be good."
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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

Approved

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
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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

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.

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