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Avatar for Hecht's Masonry
Hecht's Masonry
4.9(
25
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Unlimited Masonry
4.7(
122
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys at Unlimited Masonry are absolutely phenomenal at what they do. From the time I got the quote to the work to the work being done the whole process was extremely easy. Their customer service, quality of work, timeliness, and extremely competitive pricing makes working with this company that much easier. If I need any brick or stone work I am absolutely going to be calling Unlimited Masonry again!"
Stone fire place
Garage pier
Brick garage pier
Stone Archway
Brick Railing(Finished)

+15

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
BRUCE INDUSTRIAL
4.7(
146
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert did an excellent job patching a hole in my brick home. He was prompt, communicative, and helpful in making sure the project was done correctly. I highly recommend hiring them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Minnesota Concrete Lifting
4.8(
84
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The lifting of my driveway Apron went perfectly. The crew was quick, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I'm very happy with the results. I would highly recommend Minnesota Concrete Lifting"
Before
After
Before
After
Before

+25

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Absolute Masonry, LLC
Absolute Masonry, LLC
4.1(
232
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Excellent service by a team of professionals. Our foundation needed repair and it was done quickly and efficiently. The crew of Chase, Logan and John worked non-stop until the job was done. We liked the work so much that we had an additional chimney repair done while they were on-site. Very happy with the results. I would hire Absolute Masonry again if I need masonry work in the future."
Custom Stone
Custom Stone
Custom Stone
Residential stone
Residential stone

+9

Response time2 days
136 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.5(
281
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We engaged groundworks to install hydraulic piers under cracked and sagging garage floors. Our terrific install team of Marc and Brandon performed a detailed analysis after they arrived, including drilling and measuring our slab depths along the sinking wall. They determined that unfortunately our slab itself was variable in depth and not thick enough throughout to support the work of hydraulic piers. Instead they were able do foam injections throughout to both give 30-50% of the targeted lift and provide additional slab depth and support to prevent future cracking. It wasn't what we hoped, but they did a great job of explaining the limitations of our site and providing the best intervention possible, all at a greatly reduced cost! Thanks, Marc and Brandon!!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

Response time3 days
103 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Northern Home Maintenance, LLC
4.4(
21
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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!

Chimney rebuilds
Chimney rebuilds
Chimney rebuilds
Chimney rebuilds
Chimney rebuilds

+15

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Unique Masonry
3.9(
9
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Randy, did a great job. The various cracks in the brick mortar of our outside two-story garage wall had worried us for some time. He was professional and thorough and cleaned up after as if he wasn't even there. The brick looks great again. We highly recommend Unique Masonry."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SafeBasements Of Minnesota, Inc.
4.9(
18
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Forest Lake, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n\nFor your FREE consultation, call us directly at 320-593-8729. \n\nwww.safebasements.com

covered stairs
utilities
plastic off
covered stairs
taped off vent

+28

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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