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Avatar for R & R Masonry
R & R Masonry
4.2(
60
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+2 more

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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!"
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work
Our work

+11

Response time2 days
67 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(
85
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Other companies quoted me much higher rates and one completely failed to get the job done. MMT were complete professionals, a pleasure to deal with, prompt, and skilled. Iâ ll be relying on them for all chimney and masonry projects and would recommend them to anyone."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate89%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Eco Quality Landscaping
Eco Quality Landscaping
4.7(
75
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding, Andrew took general guidance of what I wanted and came up with a solid plan that included a larger patio, room for a hot tub, built a great looking grill surround, tied patio into gazebo and great looking landscaping around patio and new fence. Received numerous quotes. Eql was lowest priced by 15%-20% and highly rated. Recommend them for all landscaping and hardscaping needs. Quality of work was superior to anything I have had done in the past at lower price"
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+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
Eldi Lanscaping Services LLC
4.6(
52
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eldi has now completed two different projects at my home. A large, stone paver project around a pool and a landscape stone wall across my front yard. They were very responsive to our messages and arrived at the agreed time. Pricing was fair as well. Work looks great. I will definitely hire again"
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall
Blocks wall

+136

Response time12 hrs
Response rate85%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing, LLC
3.5(
186
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chad, and his team, did a fantastic job on the foundation of my home. They were very professional, polite, and did a very thorough job. His pricing was very fair with high quality workmanship. I highly recommend LaBello's Masonry and Waterproofing."
LaBellos Masonry
Foundation Repair
Basement and foundation
Exterior block wall
Exterior waterproofing

+1

Response time7 hrs
61 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for G & G Landscaping
G & G Landscaping
4.9(
129
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Giacomo and his crew did a great job landscaping around my patio with boxwoods and flowers. He also finished the job with decorative stone. He cutout around my island, laid weed prevention fabric , spread #3-4 stone on the island.They showed up when he said he would. The crew did a great job of cleaning up when they were done. I highly recommend G&G landscaping."
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for Pro Services
Pro Services
4.8(
152
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Niskayuna, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This experience was excellent from start to finish. Al was very helpful, kind, professional and friendly. The price was fair and the work quality was outstanding. The crown on our chimney looks great and will protect our property for years to come. We would definitely use Expert Chimney again."
Chimney Cap Installation
Smoke chamber before
Chimney Sweep Project
Fireplaces Project
Chimney Sweep Project

+36

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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