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Your Chimney Doctor
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Ellsworth, 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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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Ellsworth, 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."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shaw Excavation & Earthwork, LLC
5.0(
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly recommend Shaw Excavation and Earthwork! We hired Shaw Excavation to do site prep, grading and sloping for a large 40ft x 20ft garage. Shane is very professional and extremely knowledgeable and all for very reasonable rate. We are so pleased and satisfied with our entire experience from start to finish with Shaw Excavation. Job well done!"
Start of Demolition
House Demo After
House Lot After
Finished clearing
Before Lot

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
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Richard Henderson's and Sons
4.1(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+1 more

Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Top notch masonry work and hard to find someone who can do work as good as this gentlemen. Would use him again and have used several times in the past."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Ellsworth, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The best electrical Company I have ever had work for me. They scheduled my appointment and kept me informed very well when they could do the job. Mike was very conscious about our house and his work area. He work very fast and fixed everyone of my problems, if you call and there is a little wait time before they can do it wait because Baker electric is worth the wait."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

Yes. Black stains are more than an eyesore. Some black stains can pose health concerns, especially for those with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions. Some stains can also damage the brick’s structural integrity, harming the mortar and resulting in more expensive repairs.

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