Your Masonry Construction Services questions, answered
Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.
How much does it cost to hire a masonry contractor?
Masonry contractors charge $35 to $100 per hour with minimum fees of $200 to $1,500. Brick and stone work costs $10 to $35 per square foot on average for projects such as a block or retaining wall, tuckpointing, or a stone or paver patio. Most residential masonry projects cost $1,000 to $8,000.
Brick and stone masonry work costs
Cinder block wall or fence $1,500 – $6,000
Garden or retaining wall $2,000 – $8,000
Brick repair $150 – $2,000
Brick mailbox $600 – $1,500
Tuckpointing or repointing $500 – $2,500
Repointing chimney stack $500 – $2,500
Paver patio $1,900 – $6,800
Paver driveway $4,000 – $17,000
Stone patio or walkway $600 – $7,000
Stone steps $1,000 – $6,000
Rebuild chimney stack $1,000 – $3,500
Install chimney and fireplace $4,000 – $15,000
Brick siding $10,000 – $22,000
Stone siding $24,000 – $43,000
Concrete block foundation $8,000 – $40,000
What do masonry contractors do?
Masonry contractors work with materials like brick, stone, cinder blocks, and poured concrete to construct and repair structures. Masonry work includes building and repairing block and retaining walls, chimneys, fireplaces, patios, walkways, siding or brick walls, and landscape curbing.
Common masonry repairs include fixing cracks, replacing bricks or blocks, replacing mortar, tuckpointing or repointing, and restoring water-damaged stone and brick.
What are the different types of brick and stone masons?
Concrete masonry contractors – Concrete masons work with cinder blocks and poured concrete to install and repair driveways, block walls, retaining walls, sidewalks, columns, and walls.
Stonemasons – Stonemasons work with natural and manufactured stones in projects such as a stone patio, stone steps, stone siding, and stone veneer walls.
Brick masons – Brick masons or bricklayers work on brick projects such as tuckpointing, chimneys, fireplaces, columns, walls, and patios.
How to find local masonry contractors?
Start by searching our list of residential masonry companies, then compare reviews and costs. Next:
Get at least three estimates to compare. Most brick masons require an onsite visit to provide an accurate estimate.
Ask for recommendations from family, friends, and neighbors.
Select companies that are licensed, insured, and certified.
Verify their insurance, worker’s compensation, and bond guarantees.
Browse reviews and check out their previous work on HomeGuide and Google.
Choose a mason who is a member of a local or national masonry union. Union members are required to undergo extensive training.
Ask about their warranties and guarantees.
Get a detailed estimate, contract, and warranty in writing before the work begins.
Make sure the quote includes debris cleanup and removal.
Never pay in full upfront. Follow a payment schedule at job milestones.
After asking questions and verifying their credentials, hire the best brick and stone work companies in your area.
What questions to ask brick masons and stonemasons?
When hiring brick and stone masonry contractors, ask them the following questions:
How long have you been in business?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Are you certified by the Masonry Contractors Association of America?
Can I see photos of your past projects?
Do you offer free estimates?
How much will my project cost?
Will you pull the required building permits and be here for site inspections?
Will you give me a copy of the contract before work begins?
Do I need to power wash or prepare the brick before the project starts?
Which mortar type will you use, and will it match the color of the existing mortar?
Does the estimate include debris cleanup and removal?
What additional costs should I expect?
How do you handle damages that happen on the job?
Are there any potential complications you foresee?
What does your warranty policy include?
What's your payment schedule, and what payment options do you accept?
What do I need to provide to get started?
How long will the project take?
Reviews for New York masonry contractors
Recent success stories from people in the New York area.
Fred B.
Had water issues in the basement, but All Solutions' waterproofing service fixed it completely. The crew was professional and got the job done right.
Allsolutions Masonry and construction
Crystal
Justin built a deck for us in North Springfield, NJ. It went great. The price was great, he was very responsive and worked very quickly. He really went above and beyond.
Avishay Contractors
James C.
I had several cracks in my basement foundation. They did a great job repairing everything. Reasonable pricing, punctual, they cleaned up everything, it was a great experience!!! Thanks!!!
Leakproof masonery & waterproofing
Hillary J.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Ego Construction and Roofing to repair my chimney. Their service was truly exceptional. From the start, they provided a thorough assessment and clearly explained the necessary repairs. The team was not only skilled but also very respectful and professional. They showed up on time, worked efficiently, and kept everything clean.
I appreciated their honesty with pricing—there were no hidden fees, just fair and transparent costs. Now, my chimney is in excellent condition, and I feel much safer.
If you need chimney repairs in New York, I highly recommend Ego Construction and Roofing. Their dedication to quality work and customer satisfaction is impressive.
Ego Construction And Roofing
Oliver J.
I had some previous work done with this company, Fine construction and waterproofing and I couldn’t be any happier. All of the employees on site was very polite and very nice and all took very good care on the work. I would definitely recommend to anybody and I will definitely be using again.
Fine construction and waterproofing
Jean C.
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