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KMJ Masonry
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Chesilhurst, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin upgraded the brick steps of my South Philadelphia rowhouse by installing bluestone treads and landings. He did a terrific job using quality materials and tools, thoroughly cleaned up afterwards, was reliable and communicative, and charged a reasonable price for a challenging job. I highly recommend KMJ Masonry and would not hesitate to call on them again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
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Steven Hoxworth, Sr.
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Chesilhurst, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Steven and John were very polite and professional. They did a thorough inspection and found additional places that needed repair. They spend two days doing the work and they did not charge me anything additional. I would highly recommend them"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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M M LANDSCAPING & HARDSCAPING LLC
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Chesilhurst, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I am an engineer by trade and the small retaining wall was very well constructed. 6 "gravel base, both bottom rows of block filled with crushed stone. Approx 50' of wall, took 19 hrs over 2 days, including clean up. Hardworking 2 man crew. I highly recommend."
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Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project
Pavers and Hardscaping Project

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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Creative Pavers, Inc.
4.2(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Chesilhurst, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Nick and Jack from Creative Pavers designed and installed our deck, patio, outdoor kitchen, landscaping and lighting. The project was completed on time and with outstanding care and quality. The transformation has been amazing. We absolutely recommend them and plan on using as needed in the future!"
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

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.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

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