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Michener Chimney and Masonry
4.8(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A Cut Above many other Contractors! We had needed brick pointing done on our home for a few years. We are also in the middle of a renovation project for our game room and that included the installation of a sliding glass door where a window was. The door install required that a steel lintel be moved up to accommodate the height of the new door. We were very fortunate that we called Michener Chimney and Masonry to come and have a look. They came out in a timely fashion and gave their estimate to us in just a few days. Once we agreed to get the work done, Jim and his team from Michener began the work quickly. They were professional and friendly and did a wonderful job on all of the aspects of the project. Communication with them was easy, clear and accurate. We would highly recommend anyone needing brick or masonry work to use Michener Chimney and Masonry. Thank you Jim for doing such an amazing job and keeping our renovation project on-time and with your quality craftsmanship!"
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+22

Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Mark Funk Masonry Maintenance
4.3(
43
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Customers say: Quality work

"Mark Funk and his Masonry Maintenance Company completed an exterior brick repair, cleaning, and pointing project on our 91 year old house in Mt Lebanon, PA. I cannot say enough good not only about the work they did, but also about their professionalism, skill, and dollar value for such quality work. Thanks to Mark Funk and his crew, our old house has been restored to its original beauty and the brickwork to its structural integrity. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mark Funk's Masonry Maintenance Company for YOUR masonry projects."
Stacked Stone Restoration
Stacked Stone Restoration
Stacked Stone Restoration
Versa-Lok Wall
Versa-Lok Wall

+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Frank's Landscaping LLC
4.6(
47
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Frank’s crew removed old fencing and installed a new 6’ pine picket fence in our backyard. Despite challenging terrain the craftsmanship was outstanding. The fence looks great and like it will outlive me. Frank was incredibly professional and accommodating of our shifting timetable. I can’t recommend him highly enough."
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Response time2 days
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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DXG Enterprises, LLC
4.7(
28
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+3 more

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

"They are focused on masonry work and are knowledgeable. They volunteered photos of prior work giving me confidence. Brick repointing is expensive as I learned, the prices can vary a lot. I found their cost estimates reasonable and clearly from specialists in this kind of work. Overall happy with the work done, dealing with individuals."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
249 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.3(
150
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bakers Waterproofing is an excellent Basement Company! I had water and foundation issues in my basement which needed attention. Kris was the service advisor that came out recently and he was prompt, friendly, and very thorough! Kris explained in detail to me the issues with my basement and offered various options for mitigation and repair of my water and structural issues. Kris was honest about the scope of their work and left the decisions up to me about what I thought I could afford and handle at this time. A few years ago, I had Bakers Waterproofing do some work for me in another part of the basement. Jessie was my service advisor at that time and he was also excellent! He was able to locate the immediate source of water coming into the basement from a spring outside. He showed me all the issues with my basement, however I chose to take care of part of the basement as the other part was not crucial at that time. Jessie even found a bowing wall that other companies did not find or address. I highly recommend Bakers Waterproofing!"
Foundation
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Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+15

950 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Hritsko Landscaping
5.0(
11
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Avella, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ben and his crew did an amazing job on our landscaping. Ben is a hard worker who never quits! They have done our landscaping for many years (mulching, planting, trimming, mowing, pavers, etc..) I would highly recommend him to anyone! Great guy to work for and work with!!"
Response time7 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

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