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

Serving Lyman, 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 Lyman, 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."
25 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 Lyman, 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!!!"
159 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 Lyman, 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 Lyman, 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."
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Mailbox rebuild
Restack & Rebuild
Garage Rebuild
Full grind & repoint

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

Yes, you can paint stone on the exterior of a house. It’s important to properly prep the stone by cleaning off dirt and debris. You’ll want to apply at least two coats of paint to get the most even and complete coverage. Any pinholes or missed spots, however small, can allow moisture to get into the masonry and potentially cause the paint to blister and peel from the stone.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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