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Gary Gilbert Masonry
3.6(
101
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+5 more

Serving Franconia, 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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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
10
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had them do a cleaning and inspection of my chimney and they found damages to the brickwork and the top of the chimney. They installed a new cap and their cost was so reasonable. All their work is guaranteed as well, which is reassuring. They were clean, efficient and courteous. I would highly recommend Handy Andy and in fact they are doing an estimate for my neighbor to whom I recommended them to."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Long Home
4.2(
95
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1945

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job! Replaced my whole roof and installed new gutters, the ones I won't have to get up on a ladder to Clean!! All in ONE DAY!! The crew was polite, friendly, Very hard working! They had a woman working with them she was wonderful, I was impressed! They worked from 7-6pm! They cleaned up after did a Beautiful job. It was supposed to be 2 days, but they finished it in One, Very Long day. I Highly recommend them😁 Very pleased with my new Beautiful roof!❤ Thank you!!!"
164 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Apex Chimney Repairs, LLC
4.3(
33
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very thorough job, my chimneys are in perfect working order. As well as my wood stoves. He went above and beyond to help me get them installed. Very accommodating to our needs. He also drafted plans for future projects that were thought out and very precise."
 Chimney Caps and Rebuild
 Chimney Caps and Rebuild
 Chimney Caps and Rebuild
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Your Chimney Doctor
4.3(
19
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joshua did an incredible job rebuilding and repairing our chimney during a major renovation. The work was done carefully, cleanly, and with a clear understanding of both structural integrity and safety. He explained what needed to be done, why it mattered, and made sure everything was done the right way—not rushed. Seeing the finished brickwork framed into the new space gave us a lot of confidence moving forward with the rest of the project. Professional, knowledgeable, and dependable from start to finish. Highly recommend."
Chimney Doctor
Mailbox rebuild
Restack & Rebuild
Garage Rebuild
Full grind & repoint

+8

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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Franconia, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was a complex project with a lot of moving parts.
Several thousand square feet of patio, complicated pool coping and a significant amount of reconstruction. The land I gave Carl to work with was ugly and unstable.
I give Carl an A for time and price because of the value he brings to the table. Not because he's the cheapest or the fastest sprinter.
Some significant challenges materialized over the course of the job that added time and cost to the project. The great thing is Carl rolled with the punches, reacted fast, didn't compromise quality, and never asked for more money.
This was not an easy piece of land to work with. A 40 year old pool patio on shaky foundations.
His foreman/mason Eddie is the only person I trust to do anymore work on my hardscape/landscape. His ability, attention to detail and work ethic is unquestionable.
Carl brings 30 years of experience to the table; great design ideas, flexibility, problem solving, vision..........value!!
Additionally, Carl has a fantastic network of partners that are just as reliable.
I would be happy to provide a reference to all serious buyers.
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

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