Masonry
Masonry built for the freeze-thaw cycle
Around here, masonry fails from water and frost, not from weight. Steps, walkways, walls and repointing get built and repaired with that in mind.
7 Years of Experience · Based in Medford, MA
EVERY PART OF THE MASONRY JOB
No loose ends handed off to you. The scope below is what yourmasonry project includes from start to finish.
- Assessment of the existing masonry, mortar joints and what's moving
- Repointing: old mortar cut out and replaced with a mix suited to the masonry
- Front steps, walkways, patios and retaining wall construction or repair
- Brick, block and natural stone work
- Base preparation and drainage handled before anything is set
- Site cleared of debris and the work walked with you
WHERE THIS MASONRY JOB EARNS ITS KEEP
Water routed away
Base prep, pitch and drainage are what keep a walkway or step from heaving after the first hard winter.
Mortar matched to the wall
Repointing with the wrong mix damages older brick. We match the mortar to the masonry rather than defaulting to the hardest bag on the shelf.
The first thing people see
Front steps and walkways are the entrance to the house. Fixing them changes the look of a property as much as a repaint does.
THE MASONRY PROCESS, STEP BY STEP
Inspect
We look at the joints, the base and the movement, and work out whether it's a repair or a rebuild.
Prepare
Deteriorated joints are cut out, or the area is excavated and the base compacted for new work.
Build or repoint
Brick, block or stone is set to line and level, with mortar suited to the existing masonry.
Cure and clear
The work is left to cure properly, the site is cleared of debris, and we walk the finished job with you.
MASONRY QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
It depends on whether the structure underneath is still sound. If it is, repointing and rebuilding the face can be enough. If it's moving, patching it is money spent twice — we'll tell you which one you're looking at.
SERVICES THAT PAIR WITH MASONRY
WE SERVE THESE TOWNS
Masonry is available across Greater Boston and the communities north of the city. See the full list of towns we serve.
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