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Classical Pavers
4.8(
53
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+8 more

Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Prior to these guys saving our property, we foolishly hired an under-qualified contractor to install a large patio and retaining wall system. It turned out to be a never ending nightmare from the start that left us with pooling water everywhere, mud leaking thru walls and stairs that were falling apart. We hired Classical Pavers to hopefully resolve all our issues, and boy did they deliver. These guys are true landscape engineers! They uprooted the previously installed pavers, flawlessly re-pitched and graded the base, planned for all the possible drainige issues that might come up, and completely cleaned the pavers and property of any remnants of their work. I could not be happier with the professionalism of every level of their services. I would absolutely recommend them, and only use them for any and all future projects."
Pool with Cambridge Pavers
Pool Patio
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+20

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Construction First Choice, LLC
4.8(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Hired Evolution to do 3 days work for masonry repairs. These guys were excellent! Prompt, attention to detail, beautiful workmanship, clean. They deserve the highest rating and I would definitely rehire them for any home improvement project."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro-Vision Paving & Masonry
4.7(
25
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"For a driveway replacement and expansion project, I chose Provision Paving & Masonry. The owner responded to my inquiry and came to inspect the property in a timely manner. Rather than propose an over-complicated design, he instinctively described the perfect solution and at a fair price. Workflow was organized and efficient, while creative changes along the way provided much appreciated improvements. As to the crew, they were top-notch and hard working. In the end I was delighted with the final outcome."
Paving & Masonry
Stone veener steps
Paver patio
Apshalt driveway
Apshalt driveway

+18

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
United Paving & Masonry LLC
4.7(
125
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Basking Ridge, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ryan, Matt, Dan, and team from United Paving & Masonry = awesome! Simply phenomenal work, Price, Communication, Speed, and Quality! They checked all the boxes. The removed and installed pavers for my walkway and patio and paved my driveway and lined it with Belgian block, Craftsmanship was impeccable. I have other contractors asking about the work and multiple complements from the neighbors I highly recommend United Paving and Masonry!"
Response time1 day
Response rate99%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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.

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.

The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3 each.

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