At Your Chimney Doctor, we believe your home deserves expert care, honest guidance, and work done right the first time. Our company was built by two brothers, one a proud military veteran, who share a commitment to integrity, reliability, and service.\n\nWe provide professional chimney and fireplace services including inspections, cleanings, repairs, chimney liners, masonry restoration, waterproofing, and fireplace solutions. Whether you need routine maintenance or a repair, we take the time to explain your options clearly and recommend only what your home truly needs.\n\nSafety, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. We respect your home, communicate clearly, and stand behind our work. Our goal is to earn your trust and become the chimney professionals you confidently call year after year.
Chimney cleanings and repairs, all things masonry, handyman services.\n\nWe are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!
"Shamrock Chimney provided an estimate for our Chimney to Pointed and also to insert a Liner. They quoted a fair price and I agreed to have the work done the same day. That day, I reviewed the work and felt more masonry work was still required. They came out the next day again, and they did additional repair work to Point the Chimney. Overall they did what I wanted at a fair price. My roof was affected during the work, but they helped cover the cost for repairs. Since my roof was brand new, this was required."
Looking for reliable plumbing services in the Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn areas? Look no further than SWB Plumbing/HVAC. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch plumbing solutions for your home projects. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are the go-to choice for homeowners seeking professional assistance. Contact us today for all your plumbing needs!
Fillebrown, Excavation and Landscape is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I did not have brick and stone patio work done. Home advisor would not let me edit that. I had chimney masonry work done and J&S dis a great job. Tracie Antolin owner and a excellent. He fit me in when no one else would. He do an excellent timely job did all that was needed with no up-sell. Highly recommend"
L& R Masonry, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. With 20+ years of experience in the masonry field we are held to a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
We specialize in mowing , brush removal, tar sealing, pressure washing and yard work. \n\nWhat makes us stand out is sales , customer satisfaction and support. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \n\nWe have been in business for 4 years \nand we are an owner operated company. \n\nCall -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!\n
"I hired j and m masonry to seal around my leaky chimney. He flashed the chimney and redid the top of my chimney where it was really looking bad. I asked how long the job would take and the cost and there were no surprises at the end. They were safe and i could relax while they worked. The job looked great and doesn't leak anymore. I'm a happy man."
Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.
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.
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.
When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.
You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.
The Rumford, ME homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.