Do you need a special sealant for brick pavers?

• <div><p>Yes, depending on the type of pavers you have, you may need a specific type of sealant. For example, concrete pavers will bond differently than clay pavers or faux stone pavers and will demand a different type of sealer. If you’re unsure of the material and what type of sealant you need, you can contact the company that laid your pavers down for you.</p></div>

Are masonry fireboxes better than prefabricated ones?

• <div><p>Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.</p><p>Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.</p></div>

Can I reuse a brick after cutting it by hand?

• <div><p>Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.</p></div>

How do you crack a rock with water?

• <div><p>It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.</p></div>

Why is masonry work so expensive?

• <div><p>Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.</p></div>

Top 10 Best Stone and gravel pros in Howards Grove, WI

Bertrand Services LLC

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Bertrand Services LLC

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Emergency services offered

Bertrand Services specializing in excavating and landscaping! Big or small we can get the dirt moved! Have been working in this line of work for 9 years now and love what I can show customers what I can do either putting pipe in the ground for drainage to final grading topsoil we can handle it!

JJE Demolition Services,LLC

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JJE Demolition Services,LLC

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

I have worked in the trades for 20 plus years. We are Veteran owned and operated. We offer Interior demolition and dismantling, debris removal clean up, Exterior or total demolition, and environmental clean up if needed but asbestos work is subcontracted.

"It was very good and they did a very good job and if I needed them I would use them again in the future."

Vilas S on October 2020

I have worked in the trades for 20 plus years. We are Veteran owned and operated. We offer Interior demolition and dismantling, debris removal clean up, Exterior or total demolition, and environmental clean up if needed but asbestos work is subcontracted.

"It was very good and they did a very good job and if I needed them I would use them again in the future."

Vilas S on October 2020

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC

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6 years of experience

Hendrickson's Tree & Landscape, LLC is a Certified Veteran Owned Business in the State of Wisconsin! Services Include: Tree Pruning/Removal Excavation Services Gravel Driveways/Resurfacing Ditch Dredging Culvert/Drainage Tile Applications Rock/Mulch Applications Aerations Overseeding Forestry Cutting/Mulching New Construction Site Clearing Lawn Restorations

Yardscapes LLC

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Yardscapes LLC

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We are a smaller landscaping and excavating company that have recently started lawn maintenance and snow removal. We are a family owned and operated company that strives to meet and/or exceed our customers ideas and goals. We focus on the quality of our jobs over the quantity that we can push out. We look forward to doing work for you and hope to hear about your plans soon.

Quarry Mill

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Quarry Mill

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19 years of experience

"The natural thin stone veneer online superstore. FREE nationwide shipping. Best selection, quality, service and prices. Let's build your dream today!"

dkd roofing & masonry

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dkd roofing & masonry

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19 years of experience

I am insure and bonde i have 8 years experience on roofing and all kinds of concrete work like driveways, garage slaves,patios,and block work i did work for the city of Sheboygan doing concrete side walks ans we did most of the bathrooms on every parks in Sheboygan from block work and walk ways.

K&E Handy Worx

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K&E Handy Worx

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25 years of experience

We offer a full line of handyman service for residential or commercial. We never charge extra fees to come out to you even if it’s just to give you an estimate or give you advice it’s always FREE!!!!. We always offer discounts on many services. Once you choose K&E HANDY WORX handyman service you will never have to go to any other handyman ever again....We also offer emergency service at no extra charge....What other handyman can actually say that? Our handyman services include but never limited to, flooring- that includes floor installation, removing old flooring, ceramic tile, hardwood, every other tile that you could imagine. Drywall repair, drywall removal, drywall installation. Painting, one door, or painting the whole house. We do home maintenance, business maintenance. We can install or remove anything you would like us to. We offer gutter cleaning, our gutter cleaning rates are lowest ones and we do it right and even clean up after we are done, so you don’t have anything left on the ground once we are finished. In most cases we can unlock your house if you locked yourself out, and save you a lot of money compared to what the locksmith charges and we can also do cars as well. Our handyman service also offers home winterization. We prepare your house for the winter or summer months so that you and your family save money on energy bills.K&E HANDY WORX offers home remodeling at the best rates. Our service can even build additions, porches, storages, or anything that your heart desires and we even save you money because we never mark up on materials, you pay what we pay, and in most cases we will pick up the material at no extra cost to you. And if by some chance we missed something on here that our handyman service offers and you don’t see it, please just give us a call. We offer discounts on many things like referrals, student discount, senior discounts, government worker discount, and many more, so give K&E HANDY WORX a call and see what we can do for you, what do you have to lose? Besides HUGE repair or maintenance bills! We also give back to our community by helping elderly folks by cleaning their gutters, or cutting their grass, going to the store for them, or just around the house and that works simple. Just give us a call for more details and there is no obligation or anything for calling us, just a friendly person to talk to and answer any questions that you may have. Our handyman service is family owned, never a middle man or company to charge extra just to say "thank you for calling how can I help you" K&E HANDY WORX has been in business since 2000 and we are here to serve you with any of your home repair or repairs, maintenance, remodeling, or handyman service needs. Plus mention that you found us on the internet when you call and get 10% off your handyman service. Plus we guarantee lowest rates, and if by chance someone offers something lower don’t be afraid to call us an tell our handyman service that, cause in return we will beat it and offer more Bang!!!:-) So Please Choose K&E HANDY WORX for your next home repair or handyman service needs and you will not be disappointed, and that’s a PROMISE. Thank You for your time Sincerely K&E HANDY WORX FAMILY

His Workmanship

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His Workmanship

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Customers say: Super punctual

16 years of experience

The mission of His Workmanship is to glorify God by displaying the gospel through speedy communication and quick scheduling. We are an online booking agency which facilitates the provision of labor services by matching Christian college providers with homeowners.

"I would not recommend this company. The crew arrived late, did not work efficiently, and left an hour early. There was also a lot of time spent walking around without actually working. My project specifically involved large weed removal, which was agreed upon in advance. However, partway through the job, I was told they couldn't complete that portion because there wasn’t room in the trailer—despite there being available space in both the trailer and the back of the truck, especially if tarps had been used. Instead, the team shifted to removing small weeds (which I didn’t need), stating they had to fill the 8 hours per Eric, the owner. Our contract clearly outlined 8 hours of labor, and the $250 trailer fee for removal was supposed to be separate from that work time. Despite this, the crew left early, saying they needed time to drop off the trailer. I reached out to Eric three times and requested that the team return to complete the job as agreed or to issue a partial refund. He has not responded. (Ironically, he was very responsive when securing the job—something echoed in other reviews.)"

Kara T on August 2025

The mission of His Workmanship is to glorify God by displaying the gospel through speedy communication and quick scheduling. We are an online booking agency which facilitates the provision of labor services by matching Christian college providers with homeowners.

"I would not recommend this company. The crew arrived late, did not work efficiently, and left an hour early. There was also a lot of time spent walking around without actually working. My project specifically involved large weed removal, which was agreed upon in advance. However, partway through the job, I was told they couldn't complete that portion because there wasn’t room in the trailer—despite there being available space in both the trailer and the back of the truck, especially if tarps had been used. Instead, the team shifted to removing small weeds (which I didn’t need), stating they had to fill the 8 hours per Eric, the owner. Our contract clearly outlined 8 hours of labor, and the $250 trailer fee for removal was supposed to be separate from that work time. Despite this, the crew left early, saying they needed time to drop off the trailer. I reached out to Eric three times and requested that the team return to complete the job as agreed or to issue a partial refund. He has not responded. (Ironically, he was very responsive when securing the job—something echoed in other reviews.)"

Kara T on August 2025