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Avatar for Long Hill Masonry Corp
Long Hill Masonry Corp
4.9(
28
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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 time5 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Long Hill Masonry Corp.
4.3(
17
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Joe and his crew did an excellent job with the installation of about 1500 square feet of backyard pavers. There are a lot of little decisions that come up along the way and with Joe’s knowledge and experience these were all solved. He was there every day involved with his crew. Price was competitive and reasonable. I highly recommend Long Hill Masonry."
Walkway with border
patio with bench
patio with screened fire pit
outdoor kitchen
Fireplace in basement

+8

Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for F & B Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
F & B Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
4.7(
83
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The F&B crew was great. They showed up when they were supposed to, worked hard all day, and did beautiful work. Jessy helped me find the perfect materials for my jobs. She made sure that every last detail was taken care of. She really went the extra mile to make sure that I was completely satisfied with their work. I would strongly recommend F&B Masonry to anyone looking to have stone work done at their home or business."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Walkway Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you’re in need of any masonry Bob and his crew are second to none It’s the most beautiful work that I’ve ever seen and have had come back to continue his work I’ve even had dreams /ideas from long ago that Bob was always “ready” to do His crew are the hardest working team ever While they are working There is no time wasted And cleanup is part of the job always I look for projects to have this team!!!"
Bluestone fire pit with stools table in the background
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+6

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Quality 1st Maintenance, Inc.
Quality 1st Maintenance, Inc.
4.6(
211
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oscar coached me thru all the in and outs for my new homes heating and fireplace. Didn’t charge me for anything when he realized it was all good. I do know who will do my masonry work in the spring. Thanks!"
Pavers
Belgium block skirt
Concrete Sidewalk
Walkway stairs
Walkway Stairs

+13

Response time30 mins
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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ZAMAIA INC.
4.8(
16
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The workers were friendly, polite and professional. They kept open lines of communication in sticking to a schedule. Upon completion of the job, the job site was left immaculate. The job was completed exactly as agreed upon. They aim to please the customerâ ¨"
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+67

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jdg Construction
5.0(
8
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Saint James, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wanted to do my patio but wasn't sure of how I wanted my fireplace and outdoor kitchen they had so much patience and they made there layout design. It came out gorgeous. Highly recommend them!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

The Saint James, NY homeowners’ guide to masonry services

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