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Avatar for Whitestone Masonry
Whitestone Masonry
4.9(
27
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+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%
2 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 - 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 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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+53

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wu Construction
4.6(
238
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+8 more

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"prompt, hard working team, thorough job including after job clean up. after the payment was made, reached out to Wu Construction for a favor - to take some pictures of the crawl space after the project. No problem, they sent a foreman to do just that. It has been a great pleasure working with them."
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+11

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sta-Built Construction LLC
4.6(
50
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sta-Built Construction can do it all! We wanted to make our back yard more livable with a solid foundation for a hot tub and gazebo. We were hoping to make better use of wasted space below our dining room window where nothing but weeds grew well. Brian was the estimator who sketched out a design that not only created a lovely outdoor space, but also incorporated the existing foundation wall into a new retaining wall. The plan also included a paver patio, seat wall, fire pit, and lights. The crew was friendly, polite and hardworking, even in the midst of a record breaking heat wave. They demolished the old concrete patio, built a landing from the existing steps, and moved sprinkler lines. They paid attention to details, taking frequent measurements to ensure accuracy of the construction. Ben was the project manager, checking often on the crewâ s progress and occasionally offering a helping hand where needed. He was very approachable and quick to respond to our questions. Sta-Built is a professionally run company with creative minds and skilled workers. We were kept apprised of the scheduling date through the Sta-Built App, which we found helpful for tracking the project stages and making payments. The bid for the amount of the work done was competitive with other companies. We trusted Sta-Built to do the job right, and they came through with flying colors. We love our new outdoor space and wouldnâ t hesitate to hire them again for a future project."
Backyard Patio 1
Backyard Patio 2
Backyard Patio 3
Backyard Remodel 1
Backyard Remodel 2

+60

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
284 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Unique Landscaping LLC
5.0(
59
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Des Moines, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did beautiful work, and quickly. They removed at least a couple of tons of old brick planters, gravel, nasty old ground cloth. Installed gopher-proofing and sod to give a bit of paw-friendly yard. Pointed out details I had missed and suggested fixes. And they worked HARD. One hot day, two rainy days. Absolutely I’ll hire them again."
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project

+20

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

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.

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.

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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