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Avatar for Celtic Masonry
Celtic Masonry
4.5(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Jim called back within a day of me requesting an estimate and came by a couple of days later and followed up with a written estimate by email. He knew immediately what had caused my front steps to fail. He started the work in a week or so. I was please that he offered me some choices and what would cost more or less. He was able to use most of the existing brick and stone. He updated me each day on how the project was going. Jim was great to work with and did a fabulous job. I would recommend Celtic Masonry without reservation."
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+13

Response time20 mins
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Garcias Landscaping
5.0(
30
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was my first Spring after moving to New Hampshire, and I underestimated how quickly the 350 feet of shrubs and vines on the property would grow. By the time I began looking for a contractor to do an initial trim, they were seriously overgrown, and the estimates were extremely high. Garcia’s Landscaping came in with a reasonable quote. Their crew showed up on time, spent much of the day there, and performed a careful professional job, including a thorough cleanup. They encouraged feedback during and after the work. I would not hesitate to recommend Garcia’s for all types of landscaping work."
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+85

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Chris Miller Brick Paver Installer
4.9(
27
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris and his crew did an excellent job laying a new patio for me. Wasn't a big job but they took the time and attention that was needed and I am thrilled with the results! Chris was very easy to work with...it was a pleasure. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone."
Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Gary Gilbert Masonry
3.6(
101
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+5 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I met with Gary in October to discuss adding a granite cap to my outdoor fire pit. The original fire pit stone and mortar had deteriorated. Gary was able to work with a stone quarry and have them create a round sold granite cap to go over the existing stone. The granite was delivered and placed on top of the pit today as he had to drive a truck across my lawn and we wanted to be sure the ground was frozen. He will return in the spring to finish the work by applying mortar under the granite and he will also do some stone wall repair at that time. While this project has been long and slow, Gary always quickly responded to my text and phone messages. The cost was more than I would like, but material costs are very high everywhere right now. I will definitely work with Gary again."
Response time8 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Northern Basement Systems
4.6(
21
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our house was built in the 1890's. The foundation is stone with multiple generations of mortar in various states of disrepair. Our original plan of interior foam insulation was disrupted by some dramatic seepage on the north side of the foundation. Northern Basements came to provide us with a few options for repair. The diagnostic visit was very informative and the estimates reasonable. We chose the exterior drain option and sent in our deposit. The team that completed the work was amazing in what they accomplished and their very professional demeanor. We also purchased a dehumidifier system from Northern Basements. One year later all systems have worked very well. The basement is dry and we have had no other issues.
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+25

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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GALIZIA MASONRY LLC
5.0(
3
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had a great experience with Galizia. They did our walkway with steps and it looks great, have no complaints. Communication with the owner was easy and the price was fair. Great quality work. I would recommend them for your residential masonry needs"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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E & Z EXCAVATION LLC
5.0(
23
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Contoocook, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wanted to have a couple rock walls built at my house so I contacted E&J.They came over the same day gave me a estimate that I could not pass on.They weâ re there the next day and built me 2 beautiful rock walls.These walls were about 25feet each and they did a amazing job.Very professional,really nice equipment,on time,very reasonable with price compared to other companies I called.I couldnâ t be any happier with the work they done.I knew it we be nice but not as nice as it came out.I highly recommend E&J.Thank you E&J"
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+8

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

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.

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.

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