Top-rated masons.

Get matched with top masons in Jay, ME

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your masonry work project in Jay, ME?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Masons in Jay

Avatar for Forrest Excavation
Forrest Excavation
5.0(
34
)
Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They promptly called us minutes after we opened the project on Home Advisor! Unfortunately our schedule didn't allow us to meet to set up the work scope and estimates. We will be in contact with Forrest Excavation when we are able to move forward with the project."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+32

Response time9 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Your Chimney Doctor
Your Chimney Doctor
4.9(
16
)
Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Jay, 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

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
10
)
Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Jay, 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."
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Resonant Landscapes
Resonant Landscapes
5.0(
3
)
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We all want to live in Maine to be able to enjoy the serenity and beauty. Resonant Landscapes knows how to capture those valuable aspects for the home owner. With my property, they kept the best of what was established and made it so much better. There is now a minimum of maintenance with all the natural beauty being exposed. The knowledgeable team is very easy to work with, always answer questions and keep to to a schedule. I have had gardeners in Maine for over thirty years; and these guys are absolutely the best."
Layout pre-cuts
Drain cover stone
Full color w/ cleft
Exavation
Driveway

+30

Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 86
Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to seal the surface and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of how to paint brick. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

The Jay, ME homeowners’ guide to masonry services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.