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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 Stony Brook, 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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+180

Response time5 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
AA & Son Masonry
4.8(
49
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his team were great. They expertly installed Cambridge Armortec pavers on my driveway, path to my house and my stoop. He also repaved part of my inside of my garage that was crumbling. I am very, very happy with the work they did. I was somewhat skeptical because I couldn't find any recent reviews on the Co. They did do my neighbors driveway and it looks beautiful. So decided to give them a try. They were also less expensive than a few other estimates. Highly recommend AA and Son Masonry."
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%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 Stony Brook, 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 Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very pleased with F &B Concrete &Masonry. The front office was very accommodating and followed through with everything involved in the process. The price was fair and the crew completed the job in a timely and professional way. It should,also, be said that they were polite and friendly."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Brickworks Corp.
4.6(
30
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Stony Brook, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Brickworks Corp did a great job cementing a gap in my chimney and repointing my stoop and some other masonry work. However, they did not do a great job of cleaning and had dust and masonry particles all over the front of my house after the job was completed."
Brick steps
Various
Paver retaining wall, and waterfall
Cultured stone
Pitched driveway

+26

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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