"Brad did a great job with our retaining wall, hardscaping, and pavers. He came on time and followed through as we expected. We had a number of change orders and Brad took care of these without any problems. After completion of work he cleaned the site well. He met all our expectations and it was a pleasure to work with Brad and we would hire him again."
"Nicholas Ryan and James Monell did a great job mitigating the foundation work for my front steps that were sinking into the ground! Thank you so much for the great experience!"
"From the salesperson to the on site workers, this company has been wonderful!! The work was done exactly as described. The foreman kept us informed during the on site work and answered all of our questions. Will definitely recommend them!!"
"The experience was wonderful; Juan, the lead technician, explained the entire job before carrying it out, and we were very pleased with the result. I also received excellent service at the office. I would always recommend a Shamrock fireplace."
"The installers were easy to work with and they did a great job. Our skylights look and work perfectly. This is very good company to deal with. They went out of their way to install the skylights that were of the best quality. The price was reasonable and working out the terms wasn't a problem."
"This was a very involved plaster repair and remediation job, in a very old house. Grady is the only person (or company) who was willing to take on the job and drive all the way from Pennsylvania to our home in Northern Virginia. There are very few people who do this kind of work anymore (we really searched) and he is an expert in his field. We needed to work around his schedule, because he is in demand in the tri-state area, so it took awhile to schedule the work to begin... but it was worth it."
I needed Joe and his son Tony on two occasions over the past two months. Each time, I was met with friendly, on time service and very fair pricing. Joe is very conscientious about doing a good job, and I like the chemistry he and his son have. They work well together, fast and efficient.
Joe takes great pride in his work. Of course, I'm in a rush to get things done, but after a particularly rainy weekend, Joe completed half my job one day and recommended that I wait two more days to let the bricks dry out as the humidity and moisture in the bricks were making the job look presentable but not right. Joe wanted to do it right, which I respect.
I would use Brick Solutions again and again, and I would have no problem referring them to anyone else.
Repairing masonry is highly economical when you catch damage early. In Lexington, the winter freeze-thaw cycle causes progressive mortar and brick deterioration. Repointing these joints stops further structural damage. For properties in the historic district, sourcing matching replacement materials is difficult, making repair the clear choice. You should always address early-stage deterioration to avoid full reconstruction.
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Start by visually inspecting your mortar joints and chimney caps before the first hard freeze in VA. Document any crumbling mortar, missing caps, or deep cracks with photos for a professional. You must safely dry-brush white mineral deposits off brick surfaces instead of washing them. Never attempt structural crack repairs or apply modern cement to historic lime mortar, as this accelerates brick deterioration.
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You must address leaning retaining walls, active water infiltration, and compromised chimneys immediately. In Lexington, always repair open mortar joints before the November freeze to prevent expanding ice from destroying the brick structure. You can safely delay cosmetic stain removal, minor repointing, and patio resetting until the warmer spring months when the ground completely thaws and new mortar cures properly.
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You will find several types of professionals handling masonry work across VA. General masonry contractors build standard brick foundations, steps, and retaining walls. Chimney specialists handle fireplace repairs and flue sealing. Historic restoration experts understand lime mortar matching for older properties. Landscape masonry professionals specialize in stone garden walls, while concrete contractors focus on driveways and flatwork.
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Keep children and pets strictly away from active work zones to protect them from hazardous silica dust. In Lexington, windy valley terrain spreads this debris quickly. Schedule masonry work during school hours in the warmer months to minimize household disruption. Ensure professionals seal your chimney flue during repairs and secure temporary fencing around incomplete retaining walls to prevent accidents.
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The Lexington, VA homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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.
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
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.
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.
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.
