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Hoffman Landscaping
4.7(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"The crew at Hoffman Landscaping were fabulous. The began work when they said they would. It took them four days to transform our mess of a yard into a work of art! We would highly recommend this company and will certainly hire them again!"
backyard patio built in Grill
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backyard patio built in Grill

+36

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.7(
230
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

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Warranties offered

"We hired XtraCare to build a flagstone walkway after they had done beautiful work for several people in our neighborhood in Takoma DC. We are thrilled with the result. It looks gorgeous. But what I’m most happy with is that, when there were challenges, as there are with any construction project, the crew did not get frustrated or try to take any shortcuts—they did the job in the best way possible. They even fixed a drain pipe that was not part of the project! And their price was reasonable and competitive."
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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G & D CONSTRUCTION
4.4(
76
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Ilchester, 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 rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
4.7(
247
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the 4th time I have used Azaleas to Zinnias for outdoor projects; this project involved replacing an existing walkway with a new paver walkway along with burying 2 downspouts to reroute the water away from the walkway. Kyle and his team did a great job, were on time, professional and completed the job in 2-1/2 days. We are thrilled with how nice it looks. They also mulched around the existing garden area adjacent to the walkway. Kyle is a top notch landscaper, I've recommended him to several friends who are looking for landscaping/hardscaping for their homes. Thank you Kyle and team for another excellent job for our home!!!"
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+50

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Brothers Pavers, Inc.
4.6(
136
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose and his crew installed a~360 sq. ft. patio using Nicolock pavers and contrasting charcoal border pavers in 2.5 days. Outstanding job. When I asked them about using edging to prevent the pavers from shifting, I was told that he does not use edging. Instead the perimeter is first installed as retaining wall blocks set in mortar! After the perimeter is set, the site is then excavated, compacted, covered with weed suppressing fabric. The fabric is then covered with crushed stone layer, compacted and sand is then laid on top, compacted and leveled and properly graded. I chose the herringbone design shown in their logo and very happy with the choice. The border pavers are laid on top of the retaining wall blocks and are "glued" to them using mortar/liquid cement. After the border pavers had set, the crew applied polymer sand to fill in the gaps between pavers. This "grouting" was done twice. The final product is solid as a rock and not going anywhere! VERY HAPPY WITH THEIR WORK. Jose Espinal's company is insured and bonded, so hire them for your project and be worry free."
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+59

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Impression Hardscapes, LLC
4.6(
124
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+1 more

Serving Ilchester, 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 rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MCP Chimney & Masonry Inc
4.5(
49
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Brick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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"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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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G&C VENTURES, LLC
4.4(
215
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Ilchester, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
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Landscape Construction
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Zero Maintenance Landscape Design

+177

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
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H Forrest Contracting
4.6(
392
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Ilchester, 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
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

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.

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.

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