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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

"It went well. The crew (which included the owner) worked hard to contain and remove as much debris as they could. Their craftsmanship was remarkable; the new chimney looks clean and sleek. Further, Kaied and office staff were professional, very responsive and friendly."
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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

"I had cement crumbling away from some of the brickwork on house. I had What The Brick Masonry come. They repaired all the cracks. Also checked my chimney and repaired areas there with new cement also. It was a very small job, but it wasn’t something I could do myself. I was very satisfied with the work done. Impressed me that they got back to me the same day I requested them. Also impressed they came the next day to get work done. If I need any more work done I would definitely hire them again!!!!! Cheryl Resch"
New stair & Chimney
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+1

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Romeo's Superior Home Improvements
4.7(
119
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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

"Well it has been many years since we hired a professional such as Romeo. Honest, efficient with strong work ethics. Great respect to our property and our neighbors. An absolute pleasure. Made our dreams of a sound patio a reality. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Alma & Laura"
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+18

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 and his crew removed a poorly constructed retaining wall and installed a new retaining wall in our backyard. The challenge for Sunrise was that the wall was approximately 3ft from our in-ground pool. He and his crew completed the entire project in 4 days. Several other companies told us that the wall was too close to the pool to risk completing for us. Once done, they cleaned as if they hadnâ t been there! He and his crew were prompt, courteous, reasonably priced and more importantly did great competent work. They additionally installed ambient LED lighting on the wall. I highly recommend Sunrise Proscapes for Retaining Wall construction, flagstone patios and landscaping. They were awesome!ð Jim Sabuda, Orchard Park NY"
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

"We are very happy to have found this service as we needed to find someone to snowplow our driveway and sidewalk. G &T have been very timely and I was very impressed since they came when there wasn't too much snow the other day. They are very efficient and also friendly and polite! Very recommended!"
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

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About 6 men did the work. They were very organized. They covered the path from the door to the basement where the inside work was done. They were polite, professional. The foreman kept us abreast of progress. He did took seriously questions that my wife and I had. He did not talk down to my wife. They moved and covered up everything in the basement with plastic. I had moved a lot of  stuff out ahead of time. They dug about a one foot wide trench along the inside  perimeter of the basement, installed drain pipe and re-cemented with several vents. The pipe runs to the new sump pump. They did repairs and drainage on the outside perimeter as well. Everything was hooked up to pre-existing storm drains. The work took three days.

My only mild complaint is that the utility sink in the basement pitches slightly forward, and so it does not drain as completely as it should. I did not ask them to fix it.

We had this done in response to water in the basement. We did not have a sump pump prior to this and had 9 inches of water in the basement last February. We have not had much rain, and so I cannot verify that all is OK, but it seems to be at this point.


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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.

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

Brick can increase the value of your home depending on the type of masonry materials used. Homes generally have a higher resale value when they have brick siding, and brick is also easier to maintain (and lasts longer) than other types of siding, which can motivate buyers to make an offer.

Just keep in mind, however, that although brick can up the asking price when you sell your house, the cost to brick a house is also more expensive than other typical siding costs—so you’ll invest more in the project.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Choose from an abundance of natural and synthetic options when perfecting your hardscape design. Stone veneer costs a bit less, holds up against the tests of time and weather, and also works best in curves and complex walls.

Natural stone, however, provides an organic look to a lawn while providing just as much strength as veneer. Don't forget you can chat with your mason about other common wall materials like brick, cinderblock, and concrete.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.

The Amherst, NY homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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