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

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

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"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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Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Carl Bongiorno & Sons, Inc
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

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"Carl Bongiorno & Sons provided us with a competitive quote for our project. They were responsive to our questions/concerns, punctual, and professional. Their team was very detail oriented and took pride in their work. We would hire them again for future masonry projects."
Response time2 days
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Randazzo Masonry
4.5(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Terrific value

"Randazzo Masonry did a fantastic job with the masonry on my backyard. I thought I was going to have to tear up a lot and fully replace it to “make it right”. But Stephen Randazzo walked me through what he would do to fix it and convinced me it was the right move. The job is complete and the outcome exceeded my expectations. Super professional, easy to communicate with. Got the job done quickly, cleanly and professionally. Would hire again."
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+75

Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
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ZAMAIA INC.
4.8(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"Hands down the best service I received in a long time. Knowledgeable, Punctual and Reasonable are a few qualities that come to mind. Misael fixed my front steps and also refilled my existing pavers with the right sand that the prior contractor did not do. His attention to detail is on point. He did an excellent job of cleaning up after completing his work, which to me is the biggest selling point for myself. Would highly highly recommend him for your next job!"
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+67

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jal Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Islip, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Jal Masonry Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

The premise for painting a brick building is fairly simple: Prime the bricks to seal the surface and apply the top coat to protect your brick home. However, it’s easy to miss a few important steps if you’re starting from a raw brick surface and don’t know the basics of how to paint brick. So be sure to reach out to a local professional painter if you have any reservations about correctly painting your brick house.

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, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

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