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New Valley Masonry Construction LLC
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+2 more

Serving West River, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

New Valley Masonry Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Old bricks
Old sidewalk
Old bricks
New bricks
New bricks

+2

Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+2 more

Serving West River, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called JES Foundation Company for a free inspection of my crawl space. I was concerned about a crack in my foundation wall. JES inspector Richard Sheman Showed up to inspect my foundation. He sent a text with the time of his arrival. He was pleasant and on time. He went into my crawlspace and inspected the crack in the wall and stated I had nothing to worry about. He was very knowledgeable about the foundation and itâ  s structure. He explain to me how I could fix the superficial settling crack and save a bunch of money. I appreciate the honesty of the business and I would recommend it to anyone who had the same concerns, and for any of their other services. Ron P Home owner."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

372 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Quality Landscape Services
5.0(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving West River, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family Owned business for over 10 years, we try to always work with our customers in every possible way that we can always try to give you our best prices and will always assure you 100% Quality work. From landscaping to hardscaping and masonary our proffesional crew will provide you with some of the most fine and quailty wirk and if your not satisfied our job is not done until you are. Give us a call today to set up your free estimate on any project!!!

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jesryn Landscaping
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving West River, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had such a wonderful experience with Jesryn Landscaping. The staff worked tirelessly removing the heavy snow and ice that accumulated on my property. They went above and beyond to make sure I was safe to walk and get out of my driveway. I received superior service using this company to do snow removal, but they are a full service landscaping company that I will be using to help me maintain my yard and other projects around my house. Thank you Julio!!!!! See you in the Spring."
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio
Patio

+91

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving West River, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When Arborist Mr. Paul Fox confirmed that our beloved apple tree's days were numbered we knew it was time to bring it down. Mr. Fox really knows his trees and answered all my questions in detail. We also had some pines that needed trimming. The price was very fair. The crew did a great job, worked quickly, and were very nice. They left us a good bit of firewood and even stacked it in kind of a semi Stonehenge layout that we loved. I highly recommend Ballard Enterprises for any and all tree service!!"
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

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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