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

Serving Leeds, 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
4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Leeds, 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."
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Wisdom Landscape, LLC
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Leeds, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Wisdom Landscape is a small local business specializing in landscape remodeling. I have 7 years of experience in landscape installation, maintenance, and turf related work. From stone walls to planting a perfect arrangement Wisdom Landscape can help you add the wow factor that takes your home to the next level.

Patio
Patio
Walkway
Raised Bed Face
Raised Bed Face

+6

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

Cobblestone can be made from many different types of stones but the most common ones, by far, are granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone.  If you are laying a brick paver patio or other such project, the medium is different. It’s rare, but cobblestone can also be made from marble, slate, jasper, and other types of rock. Technically, you can make cobblestone from almost any type of rock, but if it is weather-resistant and stands the test of time is another question entirely.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

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