"John contacted is immediately and came to give us an estimate within a few days. Came right back the next day and did a great job with our front porch and window wells! On time, neat and hard worker! Couldn't ask for any better!"
"I do not normally leave reviews but after hiring this company and seeing one bad review I decided I needed to. This is Hands down the best stone mason I have hired. They worked diligently on my front steps and my chimney. This company goes above and beyond to please it is customers as well as offering pressure washing to ensure that any repairs or remodels match the original colors. I would highly recommend springing for this as they explained to me they could match the color to the original but they could not match moss or mildew on the bricks. Just having the chimney power washed made an extreme improvement. If I had not accepted the offer for power washing the color would not have matched the black on the grout between the bricks. They explained they COULD match the black color but if I decided later to have it cleaned the repairs would stick out and that for the longevity of the repairs they would be going with the original color. They matched it perfectly! The owner, Robert Mihaly, has a lifetime of experience with stone. He is a skilled sculptor who works all over the Raliegh area. It was worth the google to see his work. His mason apprentices are always kind and professional. He had a team of young ladies come to my place and I wasnt expecting that but they were awesome! They take the time to explain everything they are going to be doing each step of the way and what to expect when they have finished. They were very detailed about the maintenance after completion, cleaned up around where they were they working as they went, continuously checked on my satisfaction, Beyond happy with this company. UPDATE 08/02/2021: Very professional team. They went above and beyond my expectations. The team fixed cracks going down the bricks on the side of my house and my front steps. I was very impressed with how they were able to restore my home to its original glory. They stayed late and they would stop to explain what they were doing anytime I asked them something and got my feedback before starting anything. The girls cleaned as they worked and were very friendly. I enjoyed watching them bring life back to my house!"
"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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"Josh did a great job creating the stair rails and horizontal balusters. He is very meticulous that everything was centered and leveled. I appreciate his eye for detail. He was professional to work with. He was patient with all of my questions and changes. I am and will continue to refer others to him."
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"Ariel was the foreman on the job and did fantastic work. The price was right for the great quality and everyone was very professional and efficient. Im very happy with my newly encapsulated crawl space and repaired foundation system."
A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:
Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
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.
Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.
Yes, professionals have the skills to restore historical or intricate masonry by respecting traditional techniques and materials. They address damage meticulously, preserving the original design while ensuring stability and longevity.
Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.
The Prospect Hill, NC homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
