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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

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."
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Your Chimney Doctor
4.3(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

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

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Over The Top Builders, LLC
5.0(
1
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Install

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

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Look's Point Construction
5.0(
6
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Retaining Wall - Install

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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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

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 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.

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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.

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.

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