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Avatar for Mid-Valley Chimney Repair & Sweeps
Mid-Valley Chimney Repair & Sweeps
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Reading, OH and surrounding areas

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"I purchased a 160 year old home 2.5 years ago. It has 3 fireplaces. Mid Valley just repaired the one in my living room and they did a fantastic job. The hearth needed to be replaced and they were able to save the old brick to use on the top so that it still looks original to the fireplace. They also lined the chimney with a new stainless steel flue and repaired the fire box. I put a fire in it on Saturday night and it was wonderful. I will definitely be hiring these guys to repair my other fireplace, as well as for general masonry work. I highly recommend their services."
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+6

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pioneer Construction & Concrete LLC
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Reading, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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"They did a very nice job.  Three solid days of work and no one slacked off.  High quality results in the end and neighbors have all commented how nice it looks.  Only area for improvement would be a little more time on cleanup and reseed the yard where damaged.
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Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Mario's Landscaping of Cincy, LLC
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Reading, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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Customers say: True professional

"The yard was literally transformed and we've had so many compliments from the neighbors. Five guys worked for 13 hours on day one, and for another 6 hours on day two. They are very hard workers, but always with a smile. They used high quality (triple shredded) mulch and were very meticulous with their work. The gardens look amazing!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Doug's Home Services
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Reading, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"I hired Doug's Homes Services to replace a rim joist under our patio door that had water and termite damage. Once they removed the door, they realized that other wood needed replaced as well. They worked on it until everything was replaced and reinstalled the patio door. They kept me updated during the job. Doug charged a reasonable rate, and I was very impressed with their work. I highly recommend Doug's Home Services, and I plan to hire him again in the near future for other handyman jobs."
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+7

Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by44%of homeowners
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+8 more

Serving Reading, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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Emergency services offered

"Have had Tri-State do several projects. All have been done quickly and well. Latest was cutting an egress window into a concrete foundation for a lower level walkout. Tri-state had to coordinate several employees to do the job and it turned out great! Along the way they picked up a few smaller jobs and handled equally well. They make sure to do things the right way as well, which I appreciate."
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Response time1 day
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

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