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Avatar for M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For Business

Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"M & L did an excellent job!!! Leo advised me on what pavers would work best before we started, and I am very happy with what we chose. M&L arrived as promised, and came everyday (12+ hour days) until the job was finished. They picked up and left the site clean. Their attention to detail and meticulous work can not be overstated; they blended the new patio with an existing small patio seamlessly. They communicated the options we had and made sure I was happy with every aspect of the work."
M & L LANDSCAPING
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Maine Coast Masonry
3.9(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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Warranties offered

"Wowza. That's what sums up my experience with Marc Michaud of Maine Coast Masonry. From start to finish, Marc was the consummate professional as well as just an overall super genuine person. I had Marc completely rebuild two entranceways to my home, as the stairs were extremely outdated. He took out the old concrete slabs and replaced them with beautiful stonework. One of the things I like best about Marc is that he's an authentic mason. Marc does things old school. He comes from a long line of masons and knows how do construct and fabricate using methodologies that work and last. I'm already looking at additional projects I want to hire him to do! He's that good."
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Response time2 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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New England ABC, LLC
4.7(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Credit card accepted

"Jason and his crew turned my old, ugly driveway into a thing of beauty. My original driveway had a very poor base of sand and clay which was settling, causing deep dips and cracks in the asphalt. Before contacting Jason for an estimate, I researched everything about driveways I could find; from installing the proper base material, to providing the correct amount of extended base to prevent chipping along the edges, to installing the proper thickness of asphalt. And when Jason looked at my driveway for an estimate, I was impressed to hear that everything he said and recommended was exactly the same as the information from my research. And after watching his crew at work, I will say they are every bit as dedicated to quality as he is. and I highly recommend this company for their exceptional skill and professionalism. You won't be disappointed."
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual
Owner/Individual

+83

Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.6(
26
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Just finished a visit with Foreman Doug and his crew, Devin, Sean, and Mason. Waterproofing the basement and super sound and solid work! Doug was professional and very good at keeping me in the loop with the project over the 3 day visit, and created a solid system that we are confident will keep water out of the basement forever. Above and beyond as well with problem solving when having to find solutions to fit our basement layout, all with a solid financing option/great price and 5 year warranty/ yearly inspection plan. If you are stuck with water in your basement, get Groundworks working for you ASAP!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Basement
Basement

+16

Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by56%of homeowners
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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Dayton, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed a cleaning. Great price! The guys were friendly and so knowledgeable. They got the job done in good timing! I’m having them come back to repair and repoint bricks ! Definitely Recommend ! Thank you Handy Andy!"
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

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.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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