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Nedi Masonry Repair, LLC
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Valparaiso, 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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BRICK STAIRS REPAIR

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Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schmidt Construction
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Valparaiso, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Family-owned and operated since 1973, Schmidt Construction specializes in retaining walls, patio pavers, concrete, outdoor kitchens, full landscape design and construction, and kitchen remodels. We build durable, functional spaces that improve your property inside and out. From concept to completion, our team delivers quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and work built to last. Contact us today to get your project started.

Courtside Landscape
Retaining Wall
Putting Green Scape
Paver Patio
Patio & Fireplace

+5

23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Unique Structures and Surfaces
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Valparaiso, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys who come out to see the job and give an estimate are the guys who do the work and the work they do is excellent! Very quick to complete the job, too! They leveled land and laid a brick patio for me in one day, added a few bricks for trimming/edging the next day and they were finished. Looks great! Nick said they do a lot of other type of outdoor work, as well. I highly recommend Unique Structures and Surfaces!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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. 

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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