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Avatar for Rogers Masonry
Rogers Masonry
4.9(
34
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very impressive! Roger and his team are consummate professionals. We had Roger and several other masonry contractors out in the spring to give bids on the above described work, and were surprised by how high all the quotes were, so we decided to hold off doing the work until later in the year. While Rogers Masonry was not the lowest of the bids, it was competitive. But what really made Roger stand out over the several months between bidding and hiring was his clear knowledge about, and genuine passion for, the work that he does (he's been in the business since 1976 and his lead crew member has been with him for 20 years!). But even more impressive was Roger and team's vast experience working on grand homes throughout the historic Cathedral Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, and the fact that they actually enjoy working on these older homes?a quality that's increasingly difficult to find in contractors anymore. As a proud owner of an 1894 home in a historic area of Saint Paul, it's no easy feat finding contractors who do excellent work; are true craftsman; are respectful, courteous, and a genuine pleasure to communicate with; and on top of it all actually share your passion for your home and historic architecture in general. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to have found that truly unique combination with Rogers Masonry. Thank you, Roger and team!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Severson Masonry, LLC
5.0(
7
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Luke to fill windows wells that we wanted to eliminate. He was thorough in explaining the process to me and was even able to give me a bid using pictures I had sent him (due to COVID-19 we were/are trying to reduce exposure). So many of our home projects that we have tackled with contractors have had some sort of issue (joys of a fixer upper). However, this project went off without a hitch. Luke and his crew were professional, courteous and efficient. Our basement walls look flawless! I will 100% use Severson Masonry again and refer him to others. Thank you for being awesome!!"
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%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 Independence, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
BRUCE INDUSTRIAL
4.7(
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Robert was great to deal with.  He not only supplied the best bid the work was done in a timely manner.  I'm very pleased with the result of the project.  He started on time and worked long days in the heat and completed the project in one week.  He went out of his way to come up with brick that was close to the original as they don't make the original (from the 1950's) anymore.  Robert was thorough and delivered the job at budget within the timeframe we agreed to.
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Trinity Landscaping & Excavating Inc
Trinity Landscaping & Excavating Inc
4.8(
177
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very pleased with the new driveway... and we went with a decorative sidewalk, it looks great! Trinity helped us with topping up our crushed granite landscaping, happy that they were able to take care of that. Pricing was great and the final finish was excellent."
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+50

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Artistic Landscapes Inc
4.8(
46
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The quality of the work was excellent. Owner and workers were very professional and a pleasure to work with. Only complaint is that response to phone calls and emails was less than perfect, as I had to contact Chris more than once on a couple of occasions to get him to return my call or email. A relatively minor complaint compared to the general satisfaction I have with his work. I would definitely call on Artistic Landscapes again and would highly recommend them."
The Backyard Oasis
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+25

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FORM & POUR CEMENT WORKS
4.8(
84
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"The company owner, Tony Kasbohm gave us a very reasonable estimate and made a couple of suggestions for improving the job that we had not even considered. A couple of ideas were things like adding a gutter drain and placing some small boulders at the base of the slope of the sidewalk. The estimate was given in early August and he told us he was pretty busy and wouldn't be able to get to our project until early Sept. On Sept. 4th, Tony called and said he'd be ready to start our project the next day around midday on Thursday. He showed up with his two man crew and they started removing the old sidewalk and cutting the driveway for the apron. They completed all that work that afternoon. On Friday they returned and poured the concrete for the apron, the cap for our front step and started the forms for the new sidewalk. Tony said he wanted to get the apron done so we would be able to drive over sooner. Very considerate! The following Monday Tony and his crew returned to finish the sidewalk. They came by 7:00 AM and had the sidewalk completed by about 1:00 PM. If you are looking for someone to do your project at a reasonable price, in a professional manner and are most considerate and pleasant to work with, you need look no further.
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+5

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Forsberg Concrete & Masonry LLC
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Independence, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I have used Forsberg Concrete and Masonry for two separate projects. First project was to install a couple sidewalks around my home. Erik and team were informative, professional and delivered great customer service with fabulous results. After completing that job, I did not hesitate on going with Forsberg Concrete again for my second project of pouring the floor in my pole shed. Again, the same top-notch installation from Erik and team. I will use them again for all my concrete/masonry needs."
Front step
Sidewalk
Sidewalk
Back yard steps and walk
Front step

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

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.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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