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Avatar for Century Masonry & Waterproofing
Century Masonry & Waterproofing
4.9(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+1 more

Serving Franklin, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"We hired Century Masonry & Waterproofing several years ago after suffering through several flooded basements. At a time when some contractors are out there trying to sell unnecessary services and products, Sean is an honest, consultative, helpful professional. He was able to identify problems with our existing sump pit and corrected them. He also identified the fact that the sump pit was not in the lowest point of our foundation and installed a second sump pit and pump there. Thankfully, and knock on wood, we haven't had an issue in years. Thank you Sean and Century Masonry & Waterproofing!"
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WaterGuard XL
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CleanSpace around support pillars
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Build USA, LLC
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Franklin, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"I was completely blown away by the professional job they did on our house. They quickly transformed our home's foundation of bare concrete walls to beautiful California Stucco. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering improving the appearance of their home."
Response time6 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Construction First Choice, LLC
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Franklin, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the work on my tall retaining wall. The stucco was in poor condition and needed replacement. First Choice removed the old stucco and repaired the wall with new mesh and stucco. They were thorough and worked hard to finish in a week. I got regular videos on the progress each day. The site was immaculate when they were done and my wall was beautiful again."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Black Rock Exteriors, LLC
4.9(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Franklin, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Black Rock Exteriors, LLC. They were professional, honest, and really took the time to make sure the job was done right. The quality of the work was excellent, and they treated my home with care as if it were their own. It’s hard to find reliable contractors, but I’d definitely recommend them to anyone needing roofing or masonry work. They repaired my asphalt shingle roof, and it looks fantastic."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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