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Avatar for Quality Brick and Stone Restoration, LLC
Quality Brick and Stone Restoration, LLC
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Robert worked with us to design the patio, listened to our concerns and made modifications along the way. The crew, led by Angel, worked very hard and were very professional. The patio turns out really beautiful. Robert sticks to the original estimate although we changed the straight line to a curved line in some areas. We added a lot more sitting benches which were quoted by length and was honored. A couple of extra natural stone pieces were added at the end, which added "character" to the patio (although unplanned), and I appreciate the creativity."
Front facade brick and stonework
Front facade brick and stonework
Brick and stonework by pool
Stone Gates
On the job repairing brick and stone.

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Holt Masonry Brick, Stone & Slate
4.4(
46
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Mr. Holt was very responsive and his work patching the crack in my home’s brick siding exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Holt Masonry for any brick-related work."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
41
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+2 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Alan did a great job. We had bluestone stepping stones added to a pathway, River stones placed around a pavilion and completed with mulch. He was dependable, honest and was easy to work with. We highly recommend Landmark Design Landscaping. They do excellent work."
From Rot to Rock: Custom Concrete Pavers Step Transformation
Before & after cleaning the pond
Retaining wall from back side
Driveway Defender: Retaining Wall Install
Courtyard grading and landscape

+159

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance LLC
4.7(
130
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hutchins Landscape & Lawn Maintenance provides professional services for any lawn need. They have redone our irrigation system, built a new deck, constructed walkways, maintained our lawn weekly, and seeded lawn annually. Every item has been completed with professionalism and attention to detail. We highly recommend this company for any landscaping or lawn maintenance needs."
BEFORE: boring, small patio.
AFTER: larger, raised, rounded, beautiful patio.
BEFORE: boring, crowded, builder's special patio...
AFTER patio, seat wall, and retaining wall.
Fresh sod with newly landscaped natural area and pine straw.

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.4(
119
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Carrboro, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want to thank Tarheel for the outstanding job that Robert, Joe and Jack did to fit my foundation problem. They were very professional, and they explained how they were going to fit the problem. Awesome Job! I highly recommend this company and this team."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

178 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

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.

The cost to install or replace brick or stone siding generally ranges from $10 to $50 per square foot. The final price depends on several factors, including the specific material type, local labor rates, and any necessary preparation work, such as removing old siding. For example, different types of stone have varying costs per square foot: natural stone ($4.50–$35), stone veneer ($11–$13), faux stone ($6–$9), and cultured or manufactured stone ($5–$8).

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