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Northern Basement Systems
4.6(
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Corey and crew were fantastic. They did an excellent job, were prompt and courteous and did a great cleanup when the job was done. Highly recommended."
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+25

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
4.2(
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Took 3 visits but was well worth the time, attention and patience to get the job done right. First day was inspection and quote for repairs/materials. Work started that day to patch the cement crown that was cracked and channeling water down one side of the chimney eroding bricks. A bowed metal plate on the chimney to shed water between the two flue caps was flattened and sealed with cement so it did not show from the ground and so flies would stop entering into the house thru one of the flues. Crumbling mortar was replaced between bricks and bricks were waterproofed. The chimney was measured and the cap to cover the entire chimney was ordered. The 2nd visit got rained out. The 3rd visit was a good weather day and the cap was assembled, installed and cemented in place. It is amazing how strong the animal guard around the 4 sides of the chimney is. The crew at all times was friendly, courteous & very competent being careful to do the entire project as if it was their home."
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Stainless steel chimney liner
Broken Chimney crown
Crown and caps
Stainless steel cap

+60

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
519 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dennis Property Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jayme Dennis was a great find. He landscaped my front and backyards all in just a few days. He was very reasonable in his estimate and stuck to the amount he quoted. The results were picture worthy. Any other landscaping projects I will always go to him first for quality, price, and his follow through."
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Yard clean up

+12

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Woodford Bros., Inc.
3.6(
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Woodford Bros. were excellent t to work with From start to finish. Informative Sales person was great, Did exactly what they said they were going to do on time on budget. Quality of work very good."
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+4

Response time1 hour
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by58%of homeowners
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M&N Construction Group, LLC
4.7(
27
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M & N Construction Group LLC should be on the whoâ s who list for roofing contractors. What can I say? I am thoroughly impressed with the quality, professionalism, and care that Dan, Erwin, and the crew exhibited throughout the process of replacing my roof in the aftermath of tropical storm Ida. They focus on the quality of the job at hand instead of the number of jobs that they can obtain and finish quickly. I highly recommend M & N to anyone looking for a quality job for your home improvement project."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Green Mountain Basement Solutions LLC
4.0(
30
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Serving Saranac, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very good. They came by and did the work; I was very pleased with them. They were responsive and very detailed oriented. They cleaned up beautifully and they did exactly what they said they would. Their staff members were exactly what I expected. They were good, polite and nice to work with. I was very happy with them and I was happy enough to take a box of doughnuts down each morning to share with them. They were doing a good job and working extra hard under very difficult conditions. It was expensive because I wanted all the bells and whistles. I had a significant problem but their solution to the problem was far more comprehensive than anyone else that I got into to look at. They took it far more seriously and identified a basement wall that needed reinforcing. I was pleased with the entire proposal. I got lower quotes but did not feel that other people understood the problem as well. I got the value for money because I really don’t know how they could have done it for less when I saw what was involved."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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

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