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Avatar for R & R Masonry
R & R Masonry
4.2(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"I needed emergency repairs to the outside of my brick house. The estimate from R&R was the most reasonable (most other masonry contractors refused to come out in the middle of winter or their estimates were outrageous). R&R wes able to start the work immediately and completed the work quickly. The crew was very pleasant and professional, and cleaned up after the work was done. Very pleased customer!"
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+11

Response time2 days
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
M.M.T Fireplace & Masonry Repair
4.8(
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Serving Guilderland, 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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Eco Quality Landscaping
4.7(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So glad I found Eco Quality Landscape LLC. Retaining wall came out beautiful. Good price, great people and exceptional work. I look forward to planning another project with Andrew. Thank you all at EQL for a wonderful experience in improving my home. Hope to see you all soon and thanks again."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
4.6(
100
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bill was extremely reasonable and helpful. Even though his company didn't perform the task I thought I needed, he went through a lot of helpful tips on all things basement."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Legends Hardscapes
4.5(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I contracted with Lawn Legends to rebuild my front porch that has been slowly sinking over its 13 year life. They did a great job of dismantling the stone porch, pouring additional concrete footers, and then reassembling the porch. The job was done in a very timely manner with a lot of focus on the details. I could tell that Michael, Dan and their crew took much pride in their work and wanted to make sure that I was fully satisfied. I would highly recommend Lawn Legends."
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+13

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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DL Industries
4.4(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service aspect of this business was exceptional, beyond even the quality of work. When the owner was going to be late, he texted and advised me he was going to be late. It turned out he was only one hour late, but still took the time to contact me. The work was excellent. Instead of trying to sell me new bricks, he knocked the mortar off the old bricks, and used them. The bricks were of an odd size, and the other contractors wanted more than $250.00 just for the bricks! The price was more than reasonable."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
4.6(
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Serving Guilderland, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Showed up on beginning day of project and worked for 3 days installing/replacing my retaining wall. Did a good job and I would hire them again. Good work at a fair price."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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).

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