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Groundworks
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cornell, Lee, and Zero were awesome. Great communication and customer service. Very professional and were as excited to see the results as I was."
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AJ Masonry
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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AJ Masonry has the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Clark's Roofing And Remodeling strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction. Call today!

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Mores masonry
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello customers, \n\nMore’s Masonry is a masonry company ready for the job at all times. We focus on brick, stone, and block. We also offer repairing services. We are trustworthy and reliable with friendly workers that are ready to take on a challenge. We are located in Jacksonville, Texas but can travel to where you need us. \n\nThank you, \nMore’s Masonry

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Elite Concrete Construction
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Small jobs welcome

"Alex did a wondeful job. Met with us at correct time and gave us a very very fair quote and started the next day. The completed job is pictured below. I know not all projects can begin the next day but we were fortunate that his schedule was open. Thank You Thank You"
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888 BUILDERS, INC.
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Serving Athens, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"David was the right choice from the beginning. He saved me a lot of time and money by not wasting materials. David and his crew used every bit of the materials they could. They used pieces and pieced parts of my house together to save me as much money as he could on materials. My DREAM HOME became reality thanks to David. He built me a second smaller home for my daughter and grandchildren next door. I would highly recommend David to everyone that needs a house, barn, garage, or work shop built. I can't thank David enough for what he did for me and my family. He took our dreams and made them reality."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Certain towns and homeowner associations (HOAs) ban brick mailboxes because of the risk of obstruction. They are sometimes only permitted in cases where four or more homes share a mailbox. Homeowners may need to obtain special permits in some locations. One of the top masonry contractor hiring tips is to ask a local pro if they can show you examples of recent work that meets local code regulations.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

The exact cost of bricks depends on the type and size of the bricks you use for your project. Generally, standard clay bricks cost between $350 and $850 for a thousand bricks, or an average of $550. Brick veneer costs around the same for materials but is easier to install than solid bricks, so you’ll save on labor by choosing this option.

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.

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