"Magic Masonry provides high quality work product along with great customer service. Work meets expectations and they always leave work area clean and tidy. Highly recommend."
"I hired Hector to repair the deteriorating stone above my two car garage door. I had cracking in the mortar between the stones up 20 feet along with some loose stones at the bottom. I was concerned with falling stones and mortar.
Hector arrived in the morning as planned and got right to work. Hector ensured the mortar was a good match. On his own he tossed the first batch because it was a bit too dark. Hector completed the project in a single day and left the area just as clean or cleaner than when he arrived. The stone and mortar looks great and the loose stones are secure again.
The price was very good for the amount of work accomplished, especially at up to 20 feet above the ground.
I recommend Hector for any stone or brickwork."
"The workers was very friendly and they was on time, they worked on our house 2 days. The groundworks crew did a really good job on lifting and leveling our house that was 2 inches low and the basement wall on the front of house was falling into the inside of basement, they got it leveled and secured the wall from collapsing. It was worth the cost for a piece of mind that nothing was going to fall in. The guy we had is Chritian Irving, Isaac Garcia, and Blake Berry, they kept up to date on what was going on"
"Juan and his crew are very knowledgeable, professional they respect my time and property. I save beyond what I expected compared to other companies that came out. The price was lower even with the additional 3 Piers added. I would recommend JC Pro foundations to any and everyone."
"I ordered a shed that had to be built. They came and had the concrete poured and done in one morning and luckily the shed arrived the same day. They were back the next day to build the shed. I asked if they would install a doggy door that i had purchased and they gladly installed it also. I am very very pleased with their work and their punctuality ! I will definitely call on them for any other projects I have!!!"
"I am very happy with the quality of work and product that I received. I have a decent sized lot and had 9 sprinkler zones installed last summer. Kevin and his crew did a great job. The communication was excellent as well. We had a pretty good rain on the first day and his crew did not come out due to it being too wet to dig. Kevin contacted me ahead of time to tell me they would reschedule for later in the week. They held to that promise. Kevin met with me after the install and showed me how to work the control box and make sure all of my questions were answered. I held off writing this review until spring of the following year. I was really concerned due to the really cold weather that we had during the winter that I would have issues with broken pipes. I tested all of the sprinklers in March and everything worked great. I definitely recommend this company to anyone needing a quality irrigation system installed."
"Superior Excavations Solutions (Brendon) did an excellent job on my brother's anaerobic sewer system! My brother is a disabled veteran so I manage his affairs from New Mexico which can be challenging at times. But Brendon made it easy. He was working against severe rainy weather on a weekend to get this system in and get it up and running. My brother now has a new system and it is working like a charm.. I would highly recommend Brendon to put in any sewer system."
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.
Brick and stone are durable, low-maintenance materials for siding and walls that offer excellent insulation, aesthetic appeal, and can increase property value.
Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.
You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.
No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.
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