"Mason came to my house ready to do the work and provide his credentials. He is very experienced and we negotiated a price and immediately went work on the second story of my house where the brick had fallen. Got the job and he did a great job. He had to get a ladder to reach the top of the brick column.
Highly recommend Stone Mason if you are wanting masonry work done by a real professional.
Charlie Prater"
"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."
Rick Page Quality Landscaping is your go-to choice for all your landscaping needs in Pittsburgh. With a team of skilled professionals, we deliver top-notch results on every project. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us transform your outdoor space into a masterpiece.
We are locally, family owned and operated with over 22 years of experience. We have won several awards and are nationally certified by the Basement Health Association. We offer internal & external french drains, bowed/cracked wall repair, sinking foundation repair, sump pumps, driveway drains, battery back up pumps, and mold treatments. We do NOT use subcontractors. ALL work performed by certified company employees. We also offer lifetime transferable warranties and 0% financing to qualified homeowners (terms to be determined by lender). We are fully licensed and insured. We perform quality work at reasonable rates. Additional contact name - Tara Hoey. Additional phones - (412) 341-2660, (412) 486-5880, (724) 459-5544.
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
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022! \n\nHighlander doesn't offer a cookie cutter solution like some of the other companies who have a one size fits all solution, nor are we a "Chuck in the Truck" company who operates out of our home. We custom design a solution to your project. Highlander is family owned and operated with a brick and mortar office and warehouse location to service the Greater Pittsburgh Metro Area and WPA. With more than a century of experience, we have mastered repairs and installations, and have the longevity in the industry to stand behind our work.
We are an owner-operated landscaping company. We take great pride in the work we do and charge a fair price. The services we provide include paver patios, retaining walls, landscape lighting, landscape designs, lawn renovations, new lawn installations, edging, pruning, mulching and more.
At G&J Waterproofing, we believe that your foundation is the most important part of your home. A cracked, wet, or sinking foundation can lead to serious problems such as uneven floors, cracked drywall, peeling paint, mold growth, and even structural safety hazards. Every foundation issue is unique there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That is why G&J Waterproofing provides customized foundation repair and waterproofing solutions tailored to your specific needs.
H&R Waterproofing, LLC, consistently strives for excellence in every facet of our operations. We maintain a high standard of integrity, guided by principles of fairness, honesty, and individual accountability. Our dedication to delivering top-notch service is what sets us apart as genuine professionals in our field. With a combination of expert knowledge and skill, we prioritize our customers' needs, ensuring their concerns form the foundation of our business.
A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.
Yes, you can use a mixture of 1 tablespoon of bleach and a gallon of warm water to clean stubborn stains from brick. Do not use bleach without diluting it in water. Undiluted bleach may cause discoloration. You can use either Oxygen bleach such as OxiClean or chlorine bleach. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling bleach.
Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.
This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.
No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.
The Speers, 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.
