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Avatar for JR Masonry
JR Masonry
5.0(
8
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Mr. JR is a total professional, arrived as scheduled, I am 100 plus % satisfied with the completion of the project completed by JRL Masonry LLC and have identified a future larger project during the spring/fall time frame. I Highly recommend Mr. JR with JRL Masonry LLC. Definitely a skilled subject matter expert in his field, again highly recommend!"
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+4

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Quality Brick and Stone Restoration, LLC
Quality Brick and Stone Restoration, LLC
4.9(
48
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Robert and Angel came early in the morning and worked all day to repair 80 year old stone pillars and split rail fence that were destroyed by a car driving through it. By the end of the day, it was restored to a fare better condition than it was before and matched to former character and colors. I also learned that Robert is a very skilled stone sculpture artist, and he left his finger prints and impressions on our new stone fence."
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%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Holt Masonry Brick, Stone & Slate
4.4(
46
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Quick respsonse to inquiry. Mr. Holt is upfront about working a short day, but completed my project within a week. My flagstone patio looks like new, also cleaned, pointed, and sealed brick pavers bordering drive and sidewalk. Reasonable price for work. I have already reccomended him to friends who have been looking for masonry repair for as long as I dis."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage LLC
4.9(
451
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+2 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Nicolas has done lots of stonework for us, including retainer walls, walkways, a beautiful stone patio with a gas fire pit and landscape lighting along the walls and seating area. He and his crew always arrived on the job early and ready to work. Nicolas was always here to work along with his crew and to oversee the job. He is a man of his word and makes sure that you are happy with the work. We recently had a bad storm to knock out several of our landscape lights, so I reached out to Nicolas and he made time to come out and check things out. After a few weeks, he came and replaced the bulbs that were damaged. We always know that he is just a text or phone call away and doesn’t hesitate to continue providing his best service to us."
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+171

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Farmers Landscaping and Concrete
4.6(
40
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Not really a "brick, stone or block wall - install" but it's the closest I could get with the list. Ripped out 30+ year old brick island at the front of our subdivision, installed a new concrete version & filled with topsoil. The job came in at or under the price quoted & we are very happy with it. I was very impressed with Adrian in regard to his work ethic, desire to please a customer, knowledge, scheduling & ability to get the work done."
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Concrete sidewalk
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+304

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair
Falcone Crawl Space & Structural Repair
4.6(
685
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very accommodating. The work was originally scheduled for January 2012 and they were able to change their schedule to do the work the day after Christmas. They got everything done that I needed to get done. They did excellent work. They were competitive with everybody else. It is hard to say anything about the quality because they did foundation work and you cannot go in there and see anything."
Band Replacement
Pier Installation
Vapor Barrier
Drop Girger and Pier Installation
Interior French Drain

+171

Response time1 day
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lemonade Landscaping
5.0(
42
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

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 by92%of homeowners
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Masonry FAQs, answered by experts

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

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.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

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