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Empire Stone Masonry, LLC
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jason Nikrad and his crew are an absolute amazing team. They were on-time , friendly , professional and worked hard and knowledgeable. Communication was a breeze and I will be very happy to have them back to my home to do any repairs or new build construction in the future! They were careful of my property and they made sure to clean up afterwards. Empire Stone is a perfect 5 Star Masonry Company to hire!!"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Hecht's Masonry
4.9(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gavin Hecht was highly knowledgeable about the job to be done. He arrived precisely at the appointed time and did the complete job in one day, going above and beyond my expectations for the job content. His work was excellent in appearance and quality. I would recommend Hecht's Masonry LLC for brick, cement block and retaining wall structures of masonry materials."
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Minnesota Concrete Lifting
4.8(
84
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Emergency services offered

"Flawless experience. Jordan and Ryan were efficient. The quote was beyond competitive and Jordan was much knowledgeable than the bigger firms we met. They installed piers under our house's front entrance. We have great confidence the work was done right."
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+25

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Clark Companies, Inc
4.5(
104
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We asked Clark Companies to remove an old timber wall and replace it with blocks. It was an extensive and challenging project of a two-tiered wall with steps. We are so pleased with the creative and beautiful results. The quality construction team worked diligently together for long hours. We were impressed with the quality of their work, with their politeness, and with their character. They were always willing to explain their procedures and answer our questions."
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Huge Patio DONE!
Retaining wall
Double Boulder Wall
Commercial City Wall

+140

Response time1 day
317 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.5(
278
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+2 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"No one likes to spend hard earned dollars to raise concrete. Our case was no different. Mark and Nick were great. Hardworking. Willing to address our concerns. that were not specifically spelled out as well as they should have been by Tyler, our adjuster. We had documented all conversations and Mark made the corrections as needed. No surprise overages. Thank you."
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+16

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Northern Home Maintenance, LLC
4.4(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Elk River, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Providing quality, professional services for years, our work and your total satisfaction are guaranteed. Our many years of industry experience reflects in everything we do. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Chimney rebuilds

+15

Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

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.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

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.

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