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JB General Contracting
4.6(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

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Emergency services offered

"We hired JB to put in a short driveway and repair some broken concrete in front of our garage. It was a joint project with the next door neighbors, who also needed their bluestone sidewalk replaced with concrete in order to make a workable driveway. I asked if I could have the salvaged bluestone. JB took care of the city permits, and the workers were there at 8 AM, prying up bluestone and piling it neatly in my back yard. The driveway looks great."
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The infamous 'El Caribe' Restaurant provided complete masonry, stucco and concrete services in Brooklyn.
Drainage, man holes, catch basins and underground pipework

+24

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Alliance General Construction
4.6(
108
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+2 more

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Isaac and his crew were very professional and courteous. They worked in a timely fashion and were respectful in that the building they were working on is a church. They were careful to leave the area clean and debris free."
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driveway
driveway concrete

+94

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bright Stone NY Construction, Corp.
4.7(
62
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+4 more

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Francisco and Fernando, and their workers, were all fantastic. We had them rebuild some damaged stone work and fencing. It was a big job. They were highly professional and did a great job. Price was reasonable. Highly recommend! Couldn't be happier with the work."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pioneer General Construction US Corp.
4.5(
42
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great workmanship. Top notch service . Very detailed oriented. I am very happy with the deck, gutters , concrete driveway / backyard that was installed. I will work with this company again in the future and will continue to recommend to friends and family."
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+936

Response time10 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Daniel Parks
4.4(
59
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daniel and his workers were very Professional and Personable. They should up early to start the roof repair requested and were finished in less time expected. I would recommend Daniel Roofing & Masonry for all of your roofing and waterproofing needs. I have attached BEFORE & AFTER photos."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Royal Concrete and Masonry, Corp.
5.0(
4
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Brick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Harlem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Royal Concrete and Masonry Corp. is one of the premiere commercial concrete & masonry contractors in the entire Five Boroughs area. We have over a decade of experience in the industry and are considered by many to be masters within our field. We can either provide the concept for your project, or breathe life into your own vision, thereby creating a true marveled work of beauty. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we will employ our unique skill set to see your project through fruition. We will treat your property with the same personal degree of care and consideration that we utilize when working on our own properties. We have satisfied repeat customers that routinely call us for new projects. We are always looking for new clients. Feel free to contact us to schedule an initial consultation, we are more than happy to meet with you and discuss your project today!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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