"We would highly recommend J&E Masonry. They repointed the brick and stone for our 150 yr. old home, it turned out beautifullly. Edgar is professional and meticulous, he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his customers."
Quality 1st Basement Systems is your local, family owned contractor for Basement Waterproofing, Sump Pumps, Basement Finishing, Foundation Repair, Mold Remediation, Crack Repair, Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation, Egress Windows and Egress Stairwell, and Crawlspace Encapsulation too. 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE and free estimates. We have been in business for 25 years and have five star ratings with Google, Yelp, and the BBB. Winner of the 2021 BBB Torch Award for Market Place Ethics and finalist for the 2022 International BBB Torch award for Market Place Ethics. CONTACT US NOW BY CALLING 1-800-768-6745 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]
Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design specializes in landscape design, installation, and property management across Delaware County, Chester County, and the Main Line. Based in Edgemont, PA, we’ve delivered high-quality residential and commercial landscaping since 2008. We provide personalized service, customized designs, and professional results. Licensed in PA, DE, and NJ. Military and seniors receive $25 off any invoice.
Family owned. Over thirty years in business. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. Waterproofing One, now proudly serving central and south New Jersey, provides basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and mold remediation to the Greater Philadelphia, PA, area, including Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties. If you are concerned about maintaining the value of your property, then saving your foundation from the results of water damage is a must. Basement leaks can lead to a cracked foundation and the growth of unhealthy mold. Not only do we guarantee to have low prices, but all of our work is warranted. We are licensed, insured and certified for your protection, and accredited by the BBB. Call Waterproofing One today to schedule your free estimate! We are currently licensed for the Delaware and New Jersey area, please see below licensing information. Delaware Licensing Number- 17-92051-13-000 New Jersey Licensing Number-13vh09291700
The Driveway Lady LLC is family owned and operated. Get special discounts with our group rates. We offer $500 off any project over $ 4000when contract is signed within 24 hours of estimate. We install attic insulation , radiant, barrier vapor barrier blown insulation spray, foam insulation batten fiberglass insulation Insulation asphalt and concrete parking lots, driveways, tennis courts, patios, retaining walls and sidewalks. We also repair asphalt cracks, grading, sealcoating, waterproof basement repair and work with hot tar. \n\nThe Driveway Lady LLC is registered throughout the state of Pennsylvania to perform the work outlined below in the Services Include section. Our license number is PA010998.
Bricks Chimney Services has over a decade of experience in cleaning, inspection, installation, repair & restoration of chimneys & fireplaces. Bricks carries the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certification. We specialize in Wood burning fireplaces & stoves, to Gas & Electric fireplaces, as well as general masonry services such as Brick & Stone pointing & installation. Bricks Chimney Services also performs air duct and dryer vent cleaning services and carries the National Air Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) certification.\nWe proudly service all of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Delaware.
We offer a variety of exterior home remodeling renovations including roofing, siding, windows, doors, and gutters. Our word is our bond, we promise to be up front with pricing, available for immediate communication, and live up to your standards. Give us a call to schedule a free estimate for your project! Additionaly, we offer free inspections from certified storm damage inspectors to help homes that may have wind or hail damage. We are licensed and insured in PA, DE, and NJ:
Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing
Buckley's Chimney and Masonry specializes in chimney restoration restoration. We install American made UL listed stainless steel chimney liners. We also install chimney caps, dampers and stainless steel chase covers. \nWe also specialize in stuccoing chimneys, entire homes , other Masonry such as foundations , perimeter walls , etc. We point both brick and stone chimneys and entire houses.\nWe are a family owned and operated business and have been serving Chester Lancaster in Delaware Counties for over 43 years.
Founded in 1987, Steve Taylor was passionate about providing homeowners with an honest approach to basement waterproofing and delivering exceptional customer service for every job. BWN swiftly built a reputable, trusted brand spanning across Maryland and Delaware.\n\nToday, as we look back over 35 years of business, our employee dedication and steadfast customer loyalty continue to fuel BWN’s success. This is best demonstrated by BWN’s abundant referral business and 55,000+ customers.
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.
According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.
Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.
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.
There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.
Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion
Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.
Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.
Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.
The Nottingham, PA homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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.
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.
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.
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.
