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Maine Coast Masonry
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

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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 I had Marc completely rebuild two entranceways to my home, as the stairs were extremely outdated.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
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Chris Miller Brick Paver Installer
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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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 time12 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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JD Stoneworks
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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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 time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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E&J Hardscaping & Landscaping Inc
5.0(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

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

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You can use adhesive strips to hang lights on brick—just make sure you get outdoor mounting tape and not just any old double-sided tape for your project.

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.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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