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Avatar for Magic Stone General Contracting
Magic Stone General Contracting
4.7(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+5 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great job. Guys were professional and friendly. I was lucky enough to get same day service. They explained all that was done and why. Clean up, best they could when working with concrete. I would hire this company again without hesitation."
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+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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What The Brick Masonry
4.9(
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job cleaning out my chimney but piled the ivy they removed in my neighbor's yard on top of his leaves instead of putting them in my yard at the curb and he called me mad and I had to go out and remove them to my yard or the village wouldn't collect his leaves."
New stair & Chimney
Chimney
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+1

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Romeo's Superior Home Improvements
4.7(
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We've used Romeo for several projects and have always been very satisfied with his work. His latest project was extending the concrete pad around our pool. Excellent work, as always. He's professional, prompt, polite and an exceptional worker. Without question we will be calling him for our next project."
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nickel City Home Service
4.7(
66
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This company was fantastic. During one of the worst rain and melting snow situations we've had in years in WNY I couldn't believe how prompt they were during a crazy time. Kyle came and did an estimate within an hour of my speaking to him and had his guys there the next day to complete the project. Super professional, I would recommend these guys to anyone. I'll be using them in the future."
Foundation cutting for install of egress window
Finished Egress Window
Finished install
Drain tile
Drain tile

+23

Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Sunrise Proscapes, LLC
4.6(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean & his son & crew did a great job with the landscaping in our backyard after we had a hot tub installed. He came up with suggestions on putting in pavers next to the hot tub and concrete pads in the back. He went above and beyond as we added things to the project and he came through with economical ways to complete the additions that we asked for. He even suggested using the extra pavers to make an area for the garbage can. They were professional, courteous and took care to clean up after themselves. I would recommend using him for your landscaping project. Thanks Sean!"
Backyard Escape
New Front Landscape
New Front Landscape
Firepit/Fireplace
Landscape with Garden Wall

+134

Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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G&T Contracting Solutions Inc
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I wanted a raised garden that wrapped the front of my house but didnt have the 10-12 grand to pay to have it all done. They were flexible with me and I took on the task of building the wall myself. They dug out the original mess of garden there before, set a strong base for my wall, and delt with the drainage that would later be directed through my wall. I built the wall and they came back and filled it in for me to finish it up. The flexibility and communication back and forth was phenomenal and just talking back and forth and learning new things was awesome. Finaly product came out great!!! (Unfortunately Won't let me upload photos)"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Locktight Waterproofing Corp
4.5(
49
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Amherst, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent company!! Tony, the owner, came out to do the estimate himself, and his professionalism and thoroughness in describing the work to be done (backyard drainage), and the benefits of using his company, ultimately won me over. The price was more than fair and his crew was top notch and completed the work on schedule. I highly recommend!!!"
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Clay drain tile removal.  FACT: With WNY being an older development in most areas, clay drain tile was used in the basements to lower the water table.  Over time, clay deteriorates which leaves you with cracked, broken and defective drain tile.  This leads to water backing up into your basement causing mold, mildew & damage to your foundation.
Basement Foundation Crack (Poured Concrete)
Basement Foundation Crack (Block Walls)
LockTight does it right by calling before we dig. We hand dig to protect your lawn, sidewalk, landscaping and underground utilities.

+1

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

The best way to clean creosote from brick is to hire a professional chimney sweep. However, you can use a creosote log to remove excess buildup between cleanings. You can also clean minor creosote buildup using dish soap or vinegar mixed with water.

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

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