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Block by Nick, LLC
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+3 more

Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Block by Nick to install a retaining wall and fire pit in our back yard. We were impressed by Nicks knowledge and work ethic, wowed by how great the finished wall looked. We decided to have him come back and extend the retaining wall another 50 around the side yard, and install a tree ring in the front yard. We absolutely know his work has raised the value of our home, and increased our enjoyment of our yards!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by42%of homeowners
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Hard Edge Construction
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+9 more

Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"One call to Jose with Hard Construction and he came out the next day to review and bid my gravel driveway resurfacing project. Accepted his bbid and he had his hard working crew here on time three days later with everything needed to finish it in about three hours. Very happy with their work"
Barn slab set up in the snow
Barn slab stripping
Foothills house foundation
Foothills house foundation
Foothills house foundation

+35

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by14%of homeowners
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Pineda Nunez Construction, LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Silvano exceeded my expectations. His crew was very polite, efficient and thorough. The workmanship was amazing. The price was very reasonable. I was so pleasantly surprised, I am very pleased they did my work. I strongly recommend this company!!!"
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Fences - Medford
Pavors

+36

Response time3 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Superior Landscape & Maintenance
3.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Ashland, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"When Chris came to bid my collapsed retaining wall, he explained the process, made good suggestions and was very knowledgeable. Great communication. His crew showed up on time and worked hard. Cleaned up very nicely when done. I am impressed! Would hire them again."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

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.

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