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Maine Coast Masonry
3.9(
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wowza. That's what sums up my experience with Marc Michaud of Maine Coast Masonry. From start to finish, Marc was the consummate professional as well as just an overall super genuine person. I had Marc completely rebuild two entranceways to my home, as the stairs were extremely outdated. He took out the old concrete slabs and replaced them with beautiful stonework. One of the things I like best about Marc is that he's an authentic mason. Marc does things old school. He comes from a long line of masons and knows how do construct and fabricate using methodologies that work and last. I'm already looking at additional projects I want to hire him to do! He's that good."
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Patio in Rye NH
Response time2 days
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Chris Miller Brick Paver Installer
4.9(
26
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are extremely happy with the job Chris and co. did in replacing our old concrete walkway with bricks. They worked neatly and efficiently and Chris helped us see our vision clearly. He’s a great guy, and has very fair pricing. We hope to use him on a project in the future. Deb D Bedford"
Response time11 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Gary Gilbert Masonry
3.6(
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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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."
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Blanc Building & Masonry, LLC
3.5(
6
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First class: knowledgeable about construction, professional in manner, estimates and billing, pleasant personality and easy to work with. I would hire him again for future projects."
New Chimney Top
Full Kitchen
Chimney Rebuild From The Roof Up
Typical Chimney damage do to our winters
Cozy kitchen

+52

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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JD Stoneworks
5.0(
8
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have worked with JD stoneworks For a number of years, how many projects as well as referred them to a number of colleagues. They are honest, polite and happy to have them as masonry is a trade That is difficult to source out."
Dracut Patio finished product.
Dracut Patio
Dracut patio.
Dracut patio.
Quince columns.

+69

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality workmanship with professionalism and respect on every project. Specializing in all phases of commercial and residential hardscaping and landscaping?including patios, retaining walls, walkways, lawn care, and seasonal cleanups?we are dedicated to achieving exceptional results with a focus on precision and durability. Beyond construction, we are committed to supporting and serving our local community. We look forward to bringing your outdoor vision to life.

Fence Installation
Concrete Walkway & Curb
Concrete Walkway & Curb
Fence Installation
Concrete Walkway & Curb

+62

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morton Excavation
4.9(
14
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Morton Excavations. They did an excellent job, completed the work quickly, and were very professional throughout the entire process."
Gallery
Fire Hydrant install
8in ductile iron / fire hydrant install
Culvert Drainage
Culvert Drainage

+11

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

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.

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

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