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Gary Gilbert Masonry
3.6(
101
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Serving Lancaster, 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
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Northern Basement Systems
4.6(
21
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul Swann evaluated our foundation problem and referred us to an engineer who provided a detailed repair plan. Unfortunately, the nature and scope of the proposed repair plan was outside the parameters of what Northern Basement System's themselves could provide. We appreciated their honesty and have been looking for a contractor to take on the project."
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+25

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Your Chimney Doctor
5.0(
15
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The grind and repoint work completely changed the condition of our chimney. The deteriorated mortar was properly removed and rebuilt, leaving clean, solid joints and a uniform finish from top to bottom. The process was thorough and never rushed, and it was clear the focus was on long-term durability rather than a quick cosmetic fix. Everything was explained clearly, the site was left clean, and the chimney now feels secure and weather-ready going forward. Very happy with the outcome.Highly recommend!!"
Chimney Doctor
Mailbox rebuild
Restack & Rebuild
Garage Rebuild
Full grind & repoint

+8

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HANDY ANDY SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC
4.9(
10
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed a cleaning. Great price! The guys were friendly and so knowledgeable. They got the job done in good timing! I’m having them come back to repair and repoint bricks ! Definitely Recommend ! Thank you Handy Andy!"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Howe D Tree
4.8(
18
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an excellent job of trimming a pine in my yard. Branches were over my roof and some were dead. Very reasonable price and great to work with."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+6

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Regenerative Gardenworks LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had a tree fall on my shed and garage. Regenerative Gardenworks was very quick to get me a quote, and were able to do the work quickly. They showed up, removed the tree safely and cleaned up the mess. Highly Recommend."
Garden Install
Driveway Install
Garden Design
Brush Hogging
Hardscape

+20

55 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.5(
959
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Serving Lancaster, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was beautifully done. The chimney was ground and repointed from the flashing up; Flashing was sealed to the roof to stop water penetration; a new stainless steel cap was installed 20 3/8 x 45 1/4; waterproof masonry with a 10-year warranty. I had several other estimates and none of them came close to this. The price was very reasonable. If there is a way to upload a file larger that 5MB, I have one I would like to have published."
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Shamrock CHIMNEY

+106

Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

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.

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.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

The Lancaster, NH homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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