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Avatar for Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
10
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We found Vermonty by word of mouth and glad we listened. Outstanding demo job, clean, organized, and efficient. They worked smart and hard and handled a variety of obstacles in our old building, electrical, plumbing, and general construction related work. Would 10/10 recommend and hire again. Also- excellent communication throughout the job, young guys like this with old school work ethic and quality are hard to come by."
Diggin’
Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Sullivan Stone, LLC
Sullivan Stone, LLC
5.0(
2
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairConcrete Foundation - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mac did an outstanding job replacing our poured concrete sidewalk. He was able to do the work quickly, on budget and the result was outstanding! Mac was great to work with...no problems communicating with him. We wanted to make sure our project was done with minimal impact to our yard and Mac did a great job in that regard. He also cleaned up after the work was done. I would recommend Sullivan Stone (Mac is the owner) without hesitation! We're planning another project for next year and I will definitely reach out to Sullivan Stone to assist us with that as well!"
Retaing wall
Stone steps
Irregular bliestone walkway
Stone water feature
Retaining Wall

+17

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lackey Land Works
5.0(
25
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They handled themselves in a professional manner. They explained the process of replacing the retaining wall and reinstalling the fence. They cleaned up the site and checked with us for any problems or concerns. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for DaBella - Burlington (Bath/Siding)
DaBella - Burlington (Bath/Siding)
3.8(
1,137
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are the premiere home improvement company, with service and products that will keep you happy for years to come.\n\nOur customers receive unmatched warranties and exclusive products. We offer exclusive roofing, siding and window systems that are manufactured in America and installed by factory-trained installers, delivering the best possible result every time.\n\nDaBella Baths is our exclusive bath division, specializing in tub and shower conversions, bathtub replacement, walk-in showers and walk-in tubs.\n\nIf you want to work with a contractor who is passionate about service, committed to quality and determined to delight you, then DaBella is for you!\n\nWe're ready to turn your dreams into a beautiful reality.\n

Bath
Bath
Bath
Bath
Roofing

+16

Recommended by89%of homeowners
Champlain Valley Site Works & Building
4.3(
8
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Champlain Valley Site Works is highly recommended. I had a vision and Brian and his team made it a reality. I now have a beautifully landscaped front yard with a walkway. If are looking for a company who will provide quality and outstanding professionalism, Champlain Valley is the company for you."
Paver walkway
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape
Landscape

+6

Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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