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MFS MASONRY
4.8(
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+8 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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"Mike from MFS Masonry has an excellent staff. Very professional, excellent workmanship. I couldn't be happier. Mike stopped by from time to time but his crew didn't need to be monitored. They are hardworking and punctual. My patio, sidewalks and stairs are beautiful. Everything in the work area was put back to rights, grass seed was applied, even mulch. No small item was left undone. If I need more work like this in the future, that is the company I will hire. Another impressing note, when Mike first came to give me an estimate, he had samples of the pavers in his truck. I didn't have to look at a book and try to imagine it. I could see the items. And once he listened to what I was interested in doing he provided me with suggestions based on his experience. Win-win."
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+20

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bergin Property Management, Inc.
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Bergin Property Management to build us an outdoor living space and the work exceeded our expectations. The pavers are beautiful and the work was completed ahead of schedule. Frank and his team were amazing to work with. We were so happy with the transformation of our patio, that we are scheduled to go into contract for another project. I highly recommend them if you seek professionals and expert work."
Hardscape - Cambridge Paver Patio
Hardscape - Cambridge Paver Driveway
Hardscape - Cambridge Paver Patio & Steps
Hardscape - Cambridge Paver Steps
Hardscape - Cambridge Paver Patio

+79

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diggs Building Technologies Corp.
4.9(
43
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tim, Jake and Jesse were phenomenal to work with! They performed structural repair to the box beam and main beam. They showed up early everyday and worked diligently to finish the job to a high quality standard. Their customer service and reliability can't be beat. I would recommend Diggs to anyone with foundational repair needs!"
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair
Foundation Repair

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Diggs Building Technologies Corp.
4.9(
40
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim had initially come over for the installation of a French drain on the side of the house, but instead uncovered that our foundation had receded away from the house due to past water damage. He immediately stepped into gear explaining every detail to me and gave me a quote for the amount of work that needed to be done. He and his crew made time in his busy schedule to get the job done and finished it completely in 3 days. I am so grateful for the work they have done and how quickly they did it. I highly recommend this business for anyone experiencing foundation/water damage issues. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Systems Of New York
4.3(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The foundation was shifting. They drilled holes, put anchors. They put in a moisture barrier. They totally remedied it. They were professional. They have a whole team of architects. They were great! I recommend them to anyone who has basement problems. Very timely, professional."
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Knocking Down And Rebuilding A Foundation Wall - Kiamesha Lake,  NY

+7

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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All Point Construction, LLC
5.0(
209
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - Repair

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All Point Construction Roofing & Chimney was really great . We had our roof ruined in the spring hail storm of 2017 and they were among many roofers we talked to. Pillar gave us a reasonable quote , they were on time and the work was really terrific . And they cleaned up after the job . I highly recommend them."
Roof
Roof
New Roof
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everlast Roadtech
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work. The owner and crew were professional and proud to show their work. The pavement is thick and smooth and they left the site clean. Highly recommend Everlast Roadtech. Good honest people to work with. I plan to hire them to seal coat the driveway in the fall."
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Complete Redo
New Install
New Install
Complete Redo

+8

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
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At Ease Excavation
5.0(
13
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! He was through, friendly and the price was more than fair. I’d recommend him to anyone. He’s worked on my neighbors property, removing trees, downed trees brush clean up and leaves the site impeccable."
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Excavating Project
Small residential land clearing
Excavating Project

+11

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Landscape Impressions
4.6(
73
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have the best looking property in the neighborhood. I pay to have a few more things done than the average homeowner and boy does it show. Everyone comments on how amazing my property looks. I think the best service Brian provides is designing and putting in new features such a s a patio with full bar, new stone and gravel driveway and feature plantings with specialized lighting."
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

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.

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.

The Chester, NY homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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