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Long Hill Masonry Corp
4.9(
27
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Long Hill Masonry renovated our front and rear stoops, which after 65 years were slowly falling apart. My husband and I are Thrilled with how they turned out. Within 2 days of our call, Joe Tavella (Owner) came to our home to give us an estimate. We explained what our ideas were and Joe even added further suggestions to improving the design. Joe, through his expertise and knowledge was able to do what 3 other contractors told us they couldn't do. After knowing this and with a fair quote, we asked Joe when can he start the job. The job was then completed in a very timely manner (in 1 day). Joe and his team were neat reliable, efficient, meticulous and took real pride to producing top quality work. End result...Perfection at it's Best! Beautiful stoops to last a Lifetime! Without hesitation we look forward to having Long Hill Masonry do another project for us. Would highly recommend."
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+180

Response time4 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Walkway Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you’re in need of any masonry Bob and his crew are second to none It’s the most beautiful work that I’ve ever seen and have had come back to continue his work I’ve even had dreams /ideas from long ago that Bob was always “ready” to do His crew are the hardest working team ever While they are working There is no time wasted And cleanup is part of the job always I look for projects to have this team!!!"
Bluestone fire pit with stools table in the background
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+6

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Brickworks Corp.
4.6(
30
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Brickworks Corp did a great job cementing a gap in my chimney and repointing my stoop and some other masonry work. However, they did not do a great job of cleaning and had dust and masonry particles all over the front of my house after the job was completed."
Brick steps
Various
Paver retaining wall, and waterfall
Cultured stone
Pitched driveway

+26

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Five Star Landscaping & Design
4.4(
54
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Customers say: Quality work

"Peter was professional throughout the process. He arrived promptly, provided a fair price . Scope included a repointing o f front stoop of pavers. Work was completed in workmanlike manner. Quality performance and first rate. Just what any customer would expect. I highly recommend Five Star."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

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.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

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