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Masonry Works
4.4(
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Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roland and Steve Dixon, Tyrell and team did an outstanding job on two projects. The first project was to replace broken and loose brick in a running course along the driveway and along the brick patio. This included sawing and Tuckpointing all joints. Excellent results. The second project was to saw concrete, remove concrete to form a trench to run electrical conduit across the driveway and up to an electrical panel, another excellent job! The team is very personable, professional, excellent communicators and reasonably priced. They are now my “go to” masonry team.."
Brfore
Sidewalk
Concrete sidewalk
Repairs
Finished repair

+52

Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
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LMJ General Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luis is very professional and punctual. I contacted him on a Thursday and the fence project was completed that Saturday. Luis and his crew are very skilled and I will be recommending them to friends and family."
Driveway Complete 2 weeks later
Double door 10' gate ready to be use!!
New Driftwood Architecture shingles
Cracked driveway
Existing wood fence knock by wind

+159

Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Reyes Masonry
5.0(
1
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Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Reyes Masonry is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Dry Summer Waterproofing
4.9(
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Serving Willard, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These two gentlemen showed up everyday and on time with a smile on their faces. Yuni talked me through every step of the conversation process and was easy to work with. A Generous amount of care and professionalism went into my project. Their pricing will be hard to match for any of the big companies. I strongly recommend Dry Summer Waterproofing to anyone with crawl space problems like I had. They offer many other services that I will be using them for the future for."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

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