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Last update on March 05, 2026
Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Warranties offered
"They had to come back a week later cause the wall was cracking again where they patched up theWall. But they fixed it."
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1979
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They came out and gave me a quote pretty quickly and repaired at 35 ft fence in a few hours at a fair price."
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2022
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Emergency services offered
"Great love the patio and alley"
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 1997
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Warranties offered
"I am very pleased with the experience that BQ Basements gave . TJ and Byran explained what was being done, polite , efficient ,and went the extra mile to help me out ."
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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Customers say: True professional
"The crew did an outstanding job. The compaction process was very thorough and the guys worked flawlessly around my house, and were very considerate to my existing landscaping. Matt helped with the design and created a custom pattern with standard size pavers. I get a lot of compliment from our guests. Some compliments came from other people who do similar work. Matt did a great job of explaining the process so there were no surprises during construction. We had a small issue around one of the posts with a cracked paver and he came out and fixed it right away. Overall I am very pleased with the job and he will be my first call in the future."
Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
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Warranties offered
"Excellent work on French Drain! After a hiccup with stone laying, the issue was corrected and we are very happy with the finished product. Steve is the best! And thank you to Boni and Pedro as well. Great customer service!!"
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2006
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Emergency services offered
"Amazing - transformed our yard and so thankful for this company - — so easy to work with ."
Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2017
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Small jobs welcome
"I asked for an analysis of foundation issues. There were no foundation issues."
Serving Reading, 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"
+18
Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2009
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are very fast and professional. Will call with any other projects that fits."
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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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