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Last update on April 24, 2026
Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"High Cause Construction was great. Friendly, reliable, and professional. Showed up on time with tools ready work. Price was very reasonable. Communicated with me throughout the whole process. Will definitely reach out to them for new projects. Will recommend to friends and neighbors."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Customers say: True professional
"Had a walkway and stone steps removed and replaced with concrete. Jose and his guys did a super job. Jose easy to work with, no problem making adjustments as job went on. Great job!!!! Would recommend Jose and Sara's Landscaping"
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
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Emergency services offered
"I called Lazscapes for a retaining wall estimate as the retaining wall we had on our property was completely falling apart. Ronnie came walked the area , took measurements , and gave us an estimate. He gave us a time frame of when he could get the project started and kept to his word. Ronnie ,Anthony, and the team were nothing short of efficient, hard working, and honest. I would definitely recommend them as I will be using them for any home improvements needed in the future."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2011
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"John and his crew were professional answered all my questions and explained it fully. They were careful of my ceramic tile that was put down less than a year ago. When taking out the old wall they dealt with rows of glass bottles, door hinges and chisels and let us know that these obstacles took extra time.. While working on the foundation they had to deal with alot of rain. My front yard was a mess from the machinery. When they were finished they leveled out the track marks, the only thing I need to do is add grass seed"
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"After using basement waterproofing specialist for my French drain installation I was so pleased with their service I called them again when I noticed signs of a possible foundation crack. They accurately identified the issue and determined I had a crack in my foundation. They thoroughly sealed the crack and put multiple layers of membrane to secure the foundation and to ensure no water ever gets through. I would highly recommend!"
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1975
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Shannon Sisk was great. Arrived early for our appointment, was very thorough and knowledgeable. When we are ready to get our basement done we will call him back."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Colt’s property service has done multiple projects for me and has done a good job with all of them. Most recently he regraded underneath my deck. And replaced the old footings. It was very tight and tricky to get a machine in, but he managed with no problems. Would definitely recommend going forward."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Super professional, efficient, and great finished product. Weâ re very happy with the work and would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a basement waterproofing system."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2015
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I own a colonial era property circa 1765. The stone chimney and the three fireplaces are central to our life in the home. Our oil burning furnace uses an additional flue and over the years the ancient clay lining has deteriorated endangering both the structural integrity of chimney and safety of the home. Our Shamrock technicians explained to me exactly what was happening in the chimney and their steps to mitigate damage and ensure safety in the home for years to come. I will be calling Shamrock on a yearly basis for further inspection and cleaning of our chimney."
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Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"They did fabulous work. They were onsite to review project exactly when they said. Provided a quote which was not cheap but was definitely reasonable considering the work involved. And started in days. The project - to repair and repoint an outdoor fireplace that most told us to tear down. We were thrilled watching the progress and craftsmanship that went into this project. The result is an even more stunning and solid fireplace than when it was new. We’ve received so many compliments. Many of our friends and neighbors have since asked for their contact information info. Oh and they also rebuilt the brick steps at our front door. Can’t say enough. Fabulous. Luckily we got our job started in early spring while it was still pretty cold outside - we heard from others who contacted them on our recommendation that they were pretty booked but worked on fitting them in. So - plan ahead :)"
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Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.
The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:
Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot
Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot
Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot
Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot
Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot
Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot
Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot
Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot
Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project
Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot
A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:
Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
Freestanding stone or brick walls
Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces
Cement block basement or crawl space walls
Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.
Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.
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