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C & F Masonry
4.9(
60
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I will definitely use C&F Masonry again. They were very prompt and professional. They did an excellent job on my foundation and cleaned up all the floors. I had to call about some issues I forgot to tell them about and they we very understanding and helpful."
Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Nedi Masonry Repair, LLC
4.3(
44
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would recommend this company to EVERYONE. They were professional, hardworking, and respectful to me and my property. They got right to the job at hand, and kept everything tidy during the entire project. The finished job looks FANTASTIC, and the price was a DEAL! I will definitely use this company again for any masonry repair I may need. GREAT JOB GUYS!!! :)"
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AFTER
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AFTER
BRICK STAIRS REPAIR

+1

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Groundworks
5.0(
64
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We noticed some cracking on our outside walls and separation on our front steps. We realized that this is a common problem in Colorado due to the poor composition of the soil. So we recently secured the foundation of our home with Groundworks. First, let me point out that stabilizing the foundation of your home can be a daunting undertaking. It is also one of the most responsible ways to perserve the equity in your property. Groundworks has a reputation for excellence in preparation, execution, and problem-solving in foundation work. But we had never had to address this level of home renovation and the extensive landscaping in our yard complicated the scope of our project. While we were concerned about our project's complexity, we were extremely relieved at the high level of knowledge, competence, communication, customer service, and professionalism awarded to us by the Groundworks foundation team. Our foreman Clem, and his team (Luis, Noah, Ran, and Rokk) literally went above and way beyond our expectations to explain next steps, listen to us, problem-solve, and execute a solution to every concern we raised. Clem was a constant and reassuring presence on-site, informing us continually throughout the process to ensure our level of confidence and understanding. As he put it, "I am here to take care of you." He meant that, and he certainly did. We can enthusiastically state that working with, and completing our foundation project with Groundworks was a GREAT experience!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

213 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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La Bendición Company
5.0(
24
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were professional, removed the dilapidated retaining wall and installed a new block wall. Looks great. They finished in the week and cleaned up. Appreciate their effort, time management, and staying in contact with us, letting us know when they would show. They answered questions as we moved along. Would use them again if needed."
Hardscape-retaining wall
Hardscape-retaining wall
Hardscape-retaining wall
Hardscape-retaining wall
Landscaping

+11

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
181
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Blair, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Make sure you ask questions. After getting a clear understandable explanation of why and what they were doing, I felt I was getting my money's worth. They were a bit pricey. Workers were prompt, courteous and were careful of our property."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
1068 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Common causes include weather exposure, moisture, and settling. Regular maintenance prevents significant damage.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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