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Avatar for JR Masonry
JR Masonry
5.0(
7
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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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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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 and team are fantastic! They created dry stacked natural stone walls across the front of our house and in the back yard. Quality of work is superb. We are so pleased, and will definitely use Nicolas Hardscapes for our next project. Thank you!"
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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."
Digging up area
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Concrete sidewalk
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+304

Response time10 hrs
1 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 / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+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
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Ramos Concrete, LLC
Ramos Concrete, LLC
4.8(
32
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had an excellent experience with Ramos Concrete. They were responsive, affordable, and did great work. We already have more projects with them planned for the future. I highly recommend their services."
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete foundation
Concrete foundation
Concrete sidewalk

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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