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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.2(
19
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Took 3 visits but was well worth the time, attention and patience to get the job done right. First day was inspection and quote for repairs/materials. Work started that day to patch the cement crown that was cracked and channeling water down one side of the chimney eroding bricks. A bowed metal plate on the chimney to shed water between the two flue caps was flattened and sealed with cement so it did not show from the ground and so flies would stop entering into the house thru one of the flues. Crumbling mortar was replaced between bricks and bricks were waterproofed. The chimney was measured and the cap to cover the entire chimney was ordered. The 2nd visit got rained out. The 3rd visit was a good weather day and the cap was assembled, installed and cemented in place. It is amazing how strong the animal guard around the 4 sides of the chimney is. The crew at all times was friendly, courteous & very competent being careful to do the entire project as if it was their home."
Shamrock chimney
Stainless steel chimney liner
Broken Chimney crown
Crown and caps
Stainless steel cap

+60

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
590 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodford Bros., Inc.
3.6(
36
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From our first call to our first appointment with Dave up until our work that was completed today by James Parker and Jacob Skinner we want to say our experience with your company was exceptional! Very professional and just truly amazing and our garage floor looks wonderful! Thank you for everything. We definitely will pass your name to others that need this service completed. Mike and Sue from Barneveld NY"
Company Photo 2018
Home of the Basement Bros
Wall cracks in bad shape
Wall fixed and safe
Before

+4

Response time1 hour
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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M&N Construction Group, LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"During the roof install M & N took care to protect the surrounding gardens, kept me informed of the progress and followed the manufactures guide lines for correct installation of GAF products. they hired a sub-conctractor to install new gutters, the gutters themselves were done very well, however the leaf guards installation was very poor. I immediately brought this fact to Dan's attention and within 1/2 hour 6 men came in re-installed all the leaf guards correctly. i would highly recommend M & H"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Laws Masonry & Construction, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Rob and his crew installed cultured stone on a large exterior chimney and around the perimeter of our house. His estimate was considerably less than others and he was on site during all phases of construction. The completed work was stunning! He is honest hard working and always answered his phone and or returned calls. I have recommend his company to friends and family"
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walkway
patio
patio
patio

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GOKEYs Painting & Const
5.0(
6
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Serving Canton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Gokey did a great job completing my roof/painting job. He was professional throughout and the finished product looked excellent. I will definitely be hiring Gokey again for future projects and recommending him to friends. Overall great job for a good price!"
second story done with painting and before pictures of first level of house
SIMPLE MSI FLOORING INSTALL
Framing Walls & stairs assist
After carpet removal
finished roof and painting exterior of house

+53

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes! Hot glue is an excellent—and temporary—way to spread holiday cheer with Christmas lights without damaging your brick exterior.

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.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

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.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

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