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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 Smock, 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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RMS Contractors Group, LLC
4.1(
88
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work that was done was concise and completed by a very knowledgeable, honest and pleasant man. Obviously, Dave has a good background on how to do his work. When he got to the job, he immediately knew what to do, and in no time at all had discovered the problem, completing it quickly. Thank you."
 putting on the stone
 Starting in the hole
 I had to find river stones.
 Front entrance Scott Cs auto
 She needs a ramp for Hubby!

+279

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.
4.3(
255
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

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"
Project Start
Rear Foundation Wall
Existing Foundation Wall Not On Footer
Wall Rebuild
Corner Pilaster

+39

Response time7 hrs
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Solutions, Inc.
4.2(
71
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This project was well worth the investment as my basement, for the first time in the 26 years I have lived here, was completely dry after persistent and harsh rainfall 10 days after installation. I was actually moved to tears of relief as a result of this successful investment. My immediate neighbors' basements were not saved from the usual and problematic water infiltration. They received their personal tours that miserable water-logged evening of your professional job. I cannot praise this system nor the installation teams enough. Thank you for providing this service."
Wall Plate
Installing Wall Anchors
Installing Wall Anchors
Driving Rods
Earth Anchor

+20

Response time8 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Bracken Waterproofing
4.0(
101
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Braken to solve a water issue in our basement and patio. Dan did a great job explaining what we needed, giving us an estimate. John and his crew were very professional, efficient, and completed the project for the price and time quoted. Very pleased with the results."
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space

+27

Response time1 day
202 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Universal Windows Direct of Pittsburgh
4.6(
29
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.

Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct

+13

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Musgrove Masonry
1.9(
54
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+2 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Customers say: True professional

"Russ arrived one day and we made an appointment for him to do the masonry work needing done. When he and his crew arrived they went to work and made a different repair than I thought was going to be done bt it was the only way to do it and we were completely satisfied with his work and would hire him again without question."
 pressure washing
 chemical cleaning
 concrete resurface coating
 before picture brick cleaning
 2013 photo concrete install

+71

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

Costs range from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on material, labor, and design complexity.

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