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Avatar for Palmieri Masonry
Palmieri Masonry
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We feel so lucky that we called Pat Palmieri for the work we needed done on nearly century-old brick pillars adjoining our front steps. They had sunk and pulled away from the brick arches adjoining the steps. He considered various options with a priority of saving the old bricks, as new bricks would be hard to match. He did meticulous work in building a new foundation for the pillars, and his tuck pointing of the deteriorated stairs brought it all together. This guy is an old-school craftsman. And just a wonderful person to deal with. Highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have worked with Dan and his team for over four years. He has helped transform my property into a beautiful natural field and forest landscape with walking trails, an impressive collection of native trees and plants surrounded by a perimeter of evergreens for privacy. In addition, he designed and installed a stone patio that creates the perfect environment to sit and enjoy his handiwork. Highly recommended!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
4.9(
31
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

"I was extremely happy and impressed with the work Dan Hickin and his team at Organic Roots Horticulture did in removing our old brick patio and replacing it with natural stone pavers. Dan was very professional and responsive from start to finish during the process and at a competitive price. Perhaps most impressively, for the first time in recorded history a contractor, in this case Dan Hickin, finished our project not only on time but ahead of schedule!"
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Waterproofing, LLC
4.8(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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"Very happy with the foundation reinforcement work done by Precision Waterproofing. They were on time and efficient in completing the project, and even went above and beyond, leaving the space nicer than when they arrived. Would highly recommend."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
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Erickson Landscaping and Construction
3.6(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Wayne did an excellent job he put in a beautiful padio for us and I could lean on his knowledge and expertise throughout the project he was very professional and he got the job done in a timely manner I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a patio installed or other landscaping work done"
Response time8 hrs
35 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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NEW EARTH EXCAVATION INC.
4.9(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Welcome to NEW EARTH EXCAVATION INC., proudly servicing Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. We are Pittsburgh's drainage specialists and would love to assist you in mastering the elements on your residential or commercial property.

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Japanese garden
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Drain tile Penn Hills
Drain tile Penn Hills

+9

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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WyattWorks
4.7(
574
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"On Thursday, the technician (David) came to my house to look at two projects: replacing a leaking electric water heater, and installing a new gas line (in my crawlspace) to my masonry fireplace so I can convert from wood to gas logs. He explained my options, and quoted prices for these options. I asked if he could do the work on the upcoming Saturday, and he scheduled this before he left! I ordered the gas tankless water heater and the gas line to my fireplace. By the way, I had 3 different plumbers look at this work, WyattWorks had the lowest prices. On Saturday David and Alex arrived early in the morning and worked past 6:30 PM to complete both jobs. The installations were great. Everything to code, and with neat, high quality workmanship and thoroughly tested. They cleaned up the work areas and hauled away my old water heater. In other words, a typical WyattWorks job."
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Response time8 hrs
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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.

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

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.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: 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.

  • Walls: 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.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

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.

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