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Q: What are the benefits of brick and stone surfaces?

• <div><p>They offer durability, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to weathering compared to concrete or asphalt.</p></div>

Q: What do I look for when buying a brick house?

• <div><p>There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.</p><ul><li><p><b>Lintels:</b> Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion</p></li><li><p><b>Mortar:</b> Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.</p></li><li><p><b>Walls:</b> Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.</p></li><li><p><b>Cracks:</b> If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of brick or stone siding?

• <div><p>These materials are durable, low-maintenance, and offer excellent insulation and aesthetic appeal.</p></div>

Q: Can you do German schmear on stone?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What type of drill is best for brick?

• <div><p>The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you&rsquo;re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.</p></div>

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Last update on December 26, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Capital Chimneys and Masonry Repairs contacted me the same day i requested a quote, and were able to visit to provide a quote within day or so. They then visited, and completed the chinking on an outside wall, repaired a wall in the basement, and were able to install a gutter to ensure the water...
Capital Chimneys and Masonry Repairs
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Reviewed in August 2024
I highly recommend them. The work was thorough and the quote was fair. They followed up on the repair and made sure it works well.
Taber's Plumbing & Fabrication
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Reviewed in February 2024
They were very professional. I enjoyed working with them. I would highly recommend them.
Angel Cruz Quality Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
I highly recommend Alludi Associates! Alex and his team were professional, communicative, and did an excellent job painting my house. I had various projects in need of attention and Alex addressed them all promptly and honestly. He was willing to help with any project, big or small, and answered...
Alludi Associates
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Reviewed in July 2023
Antonio and his crew are wonderful to work with. They redid our driveway retaining walls with a beautiful stacked natural fieldstone. Communication of the scope and budget was very clear and there were no surprises. The workmanship is top notch. I highly recommend Bolani Masonry.
Bolani Masonry
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Reviewed in February 2023
Ken and his crew were hired to refinish and add trim to our 100-year-old floor. Ken was helpful in explaining our options as we were contemplating replacing, but he assured us we would like the finished product and the trim would look original and he met our expectations and some. He was on...
AJ Floor Service
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Reviewed in May 2021
This team was fast and reliable! Received reasonable quote in the morning, job scheduled for the afternoon! Tree trimming of large maple and multiple tall pine trees. The site was cleaned up better than it was before. Highly recommend them for your job. Thanks for the service. Ernie &...
JG Lawn & Snow
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Reviewed in February 2021
Great prices, showed up on time, job completed on time, friendly and efficient workers, cleaned up job afterwards, quality materials used,
Frigid Air & Insulation, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
From beginning to end Comalli was terrific. I will certainly use them again and highly recommend them to others. Thanks for the good work!
Comalli Electric Inc
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Reviewed in August 2018
Rahman from S & R Construction corp and his colleagues performed excellent work at a very fair price. The work was seen through professionally from start to finish. Rahman and workers arrived on-time and were responsive in communications. They attended to details not on the original contract...
S & R General Construction NYC Corp
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