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Clark Masonry
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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(
84
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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
29 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
Blocks wall
Blocks wall

+136

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
107 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%
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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

159 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exclusive sweeps
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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%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to seal the surface and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of how to paint brick. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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