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David Ricard Masonry, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After getting quotes from five contractors, we decided to go with David Ricard Masonry. David and his brother John are consummate professionals. They provided by far the best value for the money. to repoint a large external portion of our stone chimney and replace the chimney crown. The moment I spoke with David, I knew we had picked the right person for the job. In addition, David does not try to up sell unneeded services. We made the deal on a handshake and the work was performed on time, within budget and with a multi-year guarantee. I would highly recommend David Ricard Masonry and plan to call on their services for additional masonry projects. In the attached photos you can see the condition of a portion of the chimney before and after repointing."
Forms removed
New Flagstone walkway
Degraded concrete 
Rebar added
Finished product with new stone tread
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+21

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quit searching for someone to do your stone work, Brothers Pavers are the best! Fantastic price, high quality work and done on time. The workers are extremely responsible and actually care about your property. We had our front stoop and walk way removed and replaced with rectangle flagstone. We also had two patios removed and replaced with natural/ irregular flagstone, including a sitting wall. All look stunning..."
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+59

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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NV Waterproofing & Foundation Repair
4.5(
187
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Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"m in process of selling my house and I got dinged for what I originally thought were minor foundation cracks. I decided to have multiple companies come in and take a look at the issue. Company A came out and decided I needed a tier system costing 15K. I almost had a coronary. There were no signs that I had a major foundation issue so I found this a bit suspect. Next, I had Greg from NV Waterproofing come out do a visual inspection and take some measurements using his laser and level. In the end he told me I had normal settlement and to do nothing. Not even fill it b/c that way you can monitor it over time. I offered to pay them him for his time and he respectfully declined. I wish I had some work for him but I guess leaving a glowing review is the next best thing. I cant speak highly enough of Greg and NV. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy knowing their are good, honest business still out there."
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Damp dirty crawlspace with Rodent infestation
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Exterior drainage
Wall Anchors for failing foundation walls

+29

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bravo's Concrete
4.8(
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Serving Fairmount Heights, 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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Quality Landscape Services
5.0(
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Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"How did it go? It was perfect. Any time QL agrees to a job, it's going to be A+ every time. I have used Mr. Lemus' company, Quality Landscape, on several different landscaping jobs. He was fair, thorough, prompt, courteous and does great work."
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+46

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R&J Quality
5.0(
20
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Serving Fairmount Heights, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"They were fast to respond to my initial inquiry, and I was able to make a service appointment sooner than I expected. Great job servicing our gas fireplace. We are enjoying our fireplace as I write this."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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.

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