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Your Chimney Doctor
5.0(
15
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua did an incredible job rebuilding and repairing our chimney during a major renovation. The work was done carefully, cleanly, and with a clear understanding of both structural integrity and safety. He explained what needed to be done, why it mattered, and made sure everything was done the right way—not rushed. Seeing the finished brickwork framed into the new space gave us a lot of confidence moving forward with the rest of the project. Professional, knowledgeable, and dependable from start to finish. Highly recommend."
Chimney Doctor
Mailbox rebuild
Restack & Rebuild
Garage Rebuild
Full grind & repoint

+8

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
10
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had them do a cleaning and inspection of my chimney and they found damages to the brickwork and the top of the chimney. They installed a new cap and their cost was so reasonable. All their work is guaranteed as well, which is reassuring. They were clean, efficient and courteous. I would highly recommend Handy Andy and in fact they are doing an estimate for my neighbor to whom I recommended them to."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Over The Top Builders, LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I could not be more pleased with a company than this one. We had a huge project with a major remodel, taking the house down to the studs, removing walls, adding new Sheetrock and floors, gutting the kitchen and two bathrooms, replacing the roof, and etc. These guys did amazing work!! I recommend them highly."
Wooden Floor!
Wooden Floor!
Wooden Floor!
Wooden Floor!
Wooden Floor!

+1

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creation Landscapes
5.0(
5
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The deck is very nice and very well built. We were very happy with the result. Employees were very polite and easy to work with. Would hire again if needed."
The front view of the main retaining wall in the separating the garage and the parking area for the camp.
Front View
This is the front view of the 30’x30’ garage with the breezeway.
Diagonal view of the Pennsylvania Blue Stone used for the steps to the garage area.
Diagonal View

+24

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Look's Point Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Thank you for visiting Look's Point Construction. We are your locally owned and operated excavation and site preparation specialists based in Jonesboro, ME. We service residential and commercial clients throughout Washington County and the surrounding areas. Contact us now for your free estimate--we look forward to working with you soon!

Response time1 hour
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Northeast Home Inspections
4.8(
6
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Serving Calais, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Bishop did a very thorough inspection, annotated everything with pictures and concise description of what he found. The inspection was followed by a phone call to discuss each item while viewing the pictures and descriptions. Having a drone to get excellent pictures of the roof and other hard to reach areas was the deciding factor in choosing Northeast Home Inspections. Highly recommend! Jay"
Attic
Attic Access
Septic
Septic
Septic

+15

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. Masonry materials include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.

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.

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