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Clark Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Dan is personable, friendly and professional. He came on time. When he said he would, and apologized for having to reschedule for 2 days later due to the weather, which of course was not his fault! He did a great job repairing my chimney and cleaned up after himself. The chimney looks great. I will definitely call him the next time I need work done. He also does power washing! I highly recommend Clark Masonry!"
Block Addition
Brick column repair
Column rebuild
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
4.8(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Higgins is professional, respectful, honest and efficient. He provided me an honest assessment of my current chimney situation with multiple options to repair and improve the situation. My family and I have been pleased with all the additional services such as fall/spring clean up, masonry work etc. Mr Higgins communicates to his customers and is easy to get ahold of. He returns phone calls promptly and is very reasonable. I recommend this company to anyone for household needs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From initial meeting with sales representative through installation, staff was knowledgeable, professional and performed good work. The products were thoroughly explained to us and why it could alleviate the dampness and odor in our basement. So far (four months in), it appears to be working. We were told the time the installers would be here; on the day of install they encountered an issue with their truck which delayed their arrival. The team leader called us immediately and advised us of the issue then called an hour later to tell us they were on their way. They were respectful of our home and kept the mess to a minimum (there will be dust from the jackhammering!). They explained everything they were going to do as they went along (my husband asked). The work was completed in 2 1/2 days."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Systems Of New York
4.3(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Eric the consultant inspected the job site took the measurements he needed and gave us an explanation of how the work was going to be handled. He also offered a discount and scheduled our project for the following week. When the day came the crew arrived on time and went right to work. We will use them again in the future for our pool deck. Overall a great bunch of people and a greater service."
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Knocking Down And Rebuilding A Foundation Wall - Kiamesha Lake,  NY

+7

Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
4.6(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eldi has now completed two different projects at my home. A large, stone paver project around a pool and a landscape stone wall across my front yard. They were very responsive to our messages and arrived at the agreed time. Pricing was fair as well. Work looks great. I will definitely hire again"
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
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Blocks wall

+136

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
104 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Granger Brothers Contracting, LLC
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Iâ m very happy with the work that was done and didnâ t have to text them everyday getting updates or seeing if they were working today like I have had to with some other contractors. Great company!"
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Blueston front steps

+6

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Dry Basement
4.4(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everyone who works here is great from the office staff that took my call to Doug who came out to give us an estimate to Otis and the other gentlemen that came to do the work and of course Todd! These guys are honest and hardworking and won't try to sell you things you don't need. Thanks guys!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
5.0(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing

Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+14

157 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exclusive sweeps
4.8(
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Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"It went great! It’s a messy job but thankfully he kept the mess to a minimum and was in and out in no time. Definitely going to have him do it again. For the price and the professionalism you can’t beat it. He kept it simple."
Chimney liner
Chimney liner
Chimney liner
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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.

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

The Athens, NY homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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