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Hoffman Landscaping
4.7(
78
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They found two 6 foot by 3 foot sink holes when they were preparing the land for the patio pavers.  For an additional $200 they brought in stones and filled both holes.  The patio is 15' x 20' in shades of grey stone and is exactly what I wanted.  Afterward they even put down grass seed and hay where their equipment had made a path into the yard.  I would never have expected that and was very thankful they thought to do so.  I would highly recommend them.
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backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill
backyard patio built in Grill

+36

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MC Landscaping LLC, Stone Work & Tree Service
4.9(
29
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It new addition looks great. I could not be happier with the look, the installation, and the project cost. The job was completed with no mess. I am happy with the project. The installation team picked a great stone that goes with our home's look. Thanks for a great job."
Granite fire pit
Other tree
Pavers
Landscaping Project
Tree work

+50

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Freedom Fence & Deck LLC
4.7(
260
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Freedom Fence and Deck built us a beautiful 6ft privacy fence. We had and old chain link fence which was removed by them as well. The process was quick, clean, and smooth. From our first meeting with Jim, for an estimate, to completion of our project, it was less than a month. Jim answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease. Brent got us scheduled quickly. The men that came out to do the project were pleasant, quick, and cleaned up the yard when the work was done. Steve was on sight multiple times to answer any questions we had as well as to look over the work that was being done. We could not be more pleased with the service and fence that we got. Everyone at Freedom Fence and Deck has been wonderful to work with. If we should need anything in the future, I would call them right away."
Screenroom,deck and patio
Mcnuttle
Collins
Holmes
Mcnuttle

+80

82 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 Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I really like them. The guy was upfront with me and he had a nice flashlight. I think we had a communication breakdown because I was positive they said July 11th and when July 11th came and went and no one showed up. The lady called me back and told me I was down for July 17th. I just got out of the hospital and I was on a lot of medication so I could have misunderstood. They were supposed to be here at 8 and they showed up a couple hours late. 3 workers should up to do the masonry work and 2 more showed up to put the insert in. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Right now I do not have any complaints with them other than they were a little bit late, but it was not really a big deal. Every time I have called, they have called me back."
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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 Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Forrest and his team were very responsive to my work request to repoint areas of my brick home, including the chimney. He is very knowledgeable with masonry work and shared that knowledge with me in layman's terms so that I could understand what was needed to address and resolve my concerns. He is friendly and respectful, excels at his work, and highly values customer satisfaction. I would hire him again."
Roof & siding restoration
Response time7 hrs
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Great Falls Stone
4.5(
11
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Serving Dayton, 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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pro Lawn Care, LLC
4.4(
215
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some stone patio repair in short order as I was moving. Dave came out to the site immediately to quote the job. He gave me a couple different options to choose from and pricing was favorable compared to the competitors. He quickly sourced matching stone, rearranged his crews’ schedules to get my job done, and his team did high quality work fast. Highly recommend."
landscape construction
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Landscape Design
Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

+177

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Fences
4.5(
196
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Serving Dayton, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an excellent experience. They came out and gave us a very fair quote. I felt no pressure while deciding on what design we wanted. They day of installation could not have gone any smoother. They are a very professional competent team. The fence is exactly what I had hoped for, we now have a little oasis of a backyard."
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+37

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

Dekton is worth the money for homeowners who want a nonporous countertop that resists heat, stains, water, scratches, and UV damage. It comes in a wide array of colors and patterns at various price points to suit different renovation budgets. Dekton is not worth the cost for homeowners who are particularly worried about chipping or cracking.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

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.

The Dayton, MD homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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