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Whitestone Masonry
4.9(
27
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+1 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not have been more happy with Whitestone masonry they were wonderful very professional and wanted to make sure the job was done correctly due to the way the roofing company did such a terrible job I would highly recommend Whitestone masonry they are excellent and did the job right and showed us each step of the way what they were doing"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
The Bricks Doctor LLC
4.6(
30
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+3 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Bricks Doctor came out and tuck pointed the outside of my house and chimney within 7 days. They had to replace a few bricks and did it at no cost. I have a big house so I was amazed with their timeline. They did an amazing job on my 8 ft high chimney. Their crew of 4 people finished the job with precision."
Chimney Repair
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Designer Concrete
5.0(
50
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The result was beautiful. He is easy to work with, a very nice man. He was prompt, the work was great. Communication was excellent. A pleasure to work with. Very reasonably priced. A real gem."
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete Driveways Project

+358

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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NGL Pavingstone & Retaining Wall
4.8(
39
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a great experience with NGL, start to finish. To start, Holly came out, listened, measured, and started an estimate. We had some questions, selected stones from samples she dropped off, and had good communication that got us to moving forward. She returned with Manuel to double check the measurements, and the whole idea. The project started on time. The crew was here every week day for almost 3 weeks. We and our neighbors were happy with how the crew kept the site neat, and the alley accessible. The crew made a lot of sensible decisions based on their experience, and consulted us when needed. They finished off details nicely. It looks great."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
John John Concrete
4.9(
87
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was terrific in all respects. He came out the first day to give me an estimate. He brought his crew out the next day to start the demo and prep work. After a short delay due to poor weather and a difficulty in obtaining concrete, he completed the job on the third day. The price was reasonable and the quality of work was top notch! John kept me informed at every step of the work and answered all my questions. I highly recommend him for any concrete needs you may have."
Ashlar Slate Driveway border Seamless slate
Colored Random stone patio
Seamless Slate Steps & Exposed Aggregate d
Exposed Aggregate Driveway & Border Stamp
Broom finish Driveway & Border Ashlar Stam

+46

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Lifestyle Pavers
5.0(
36
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lifestyle Pavers rocks! They tore out our 35 year old cedar deck and stairs and installed our beautiful new paver patio nearly 3 years ago. Martin and his crew are some of the hardest working people I've ever met, and they do very high quality work, too! Now almost three years later, we had a little settlment in one paver near edge, near the remains of a huge stump that was under the property line and fence so it could not be entirely removed when we built the patio. I contacted Michael and he came over with Martin and Martin quickly determend the cause. We could see where the sand and water were going. Martin went about adding sand and tamping and putting concrete into the hole in vastly improving support for the pavers which he then reinstalled. The patio is once again, perfect! I find this level of service and support, under warranty and at a moments notice to be absolutely amazing in this day and age. Go with Michael and Lifestyle pavers, you'll be happy you did! We are!"
Projects
Renton patio
Porcelain Pavers and Modern Wall
Projects
Mayflower, Seattle

+21

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Europe is a continent made of many individual countries with a history of city life. In these cities, dirt roads were unsanitary and often shifted. The Ancient Romans started laying cobblestone streets in the 3rd century, which became an iconic feature of European cities. The durable and practical paving material proved to be extremely weather-resistant.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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