"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."
"Edwin and crew are true professionals. They arrived when they said they’d arrive. They ensured they left the patio clean and materials put away at the end of each day and the finished product is nothing short of FABULOUS!
I’m trying to find more projects for them to do😁!
Melvin & AJ Fearrington"
"Roberto is lovely to work with. Since hiring him for one job I have called him back for multiple masonry jobs & will likely continue to do so. I have referred Roberto to friends that were left satisfied as well. 5 stars."
"I had Sheppard concrete tear out and replace my driveway that was in terrible shape. The process went so smooth, I literally did not have to worry about calling 811 or dealing with the permit. Sheppard concrete did everything from start to finish. When they left the job was done, cleaned up, backfilled and looking great. I would absolutely use them again and highly recommend them to anyone needing concrete work done."
"We discovered a pretty substantial foundation issue that halted renovations on our home. We were having a hard time finding a foundation repair company that would call us back and those that did couldn't look at our home for 2 months. Then we found JC Pro Foundation. Juan was great at calling us back and following through and due to our situation, he worked us into his schedule much faster than we anticipated. From the time he came and evaluated our needed repairs until the job was complete was a week or so. He and his crew at JC Pro Foundation are very professional and did an amazing job! We highly recommend them!"
"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"
"Royal Roofing and Masonry did extensive work on our home's brick walls and planting borders. The work was exceptional and very detail oriented. The entire process -meeting for an estimate, the estimate itself, and completion of the work - was very professionally handled. Highly recommend!"
Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.
Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.
Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.
Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.
You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.
The Spencer, OK homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
