Here at N M Masonry, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Joseph B on July 2023
Here at N M Masonry, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
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Joseph B on July 2023
Serving the Tri-State Area, Shamrock Chimney will provide you with a dedicated approach to ensure your chimney is kept clean and safe. Our team provides chimney solutions for every problem, protecting homes from dangers of leaking chimneys and flues. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
"Hired them to repair leaking chimney. They installed $4500 liner that their employee, Patrick, said would stop leak. It didn't. We won a $4500 (plus costs) small claims judgement in CT which they have not acknowledged. They are located in Patchogue, NY, and service Connecticut also. Stay away from this company!"
Chris D on March 2025
Serving the Tri-State Area, Shamrock Chimney will provide you with a dedicated approach to ensure your chimney is kept clean and safe. Our team provides chimney solutions for every problem, protecting homes from dangers of leaking chimneys and flues. Call us today to schedule your next appointment.
"Hired them to repair leaking chimney. They installed $4500 liner that their employee, Patrick, said would stop leak. It didn't. We won a $4500 (plus costs) small claims judgement in CT which they have not acknowledged. They are located in Patchogue, NY, and service Connecticut also. Stay away from this company!"
Chris D on March 2025
C&T Masonry is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity above all else. We have several years of experience, proudly serving the Manchester area. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at 603-851-8829 call/text.
"Looks great with speedy work and professional team!"
Tyler R on April 2025
C&T Masonry is a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity above all else. We have several years of experience, proudly serving the Manchester area. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today at 603-851-8829 call/text.
"Looks great with speedy work and professional team!"
Tyler R on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Jim & his crew did a great job preparing a base for a 13 ft swim spa . Would recommend to anybody."
jim m on May 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Jim & his crew did a great job preparing a base for a 13 ft swim spa . Would recommend to anybody."
jim m on May 2024
SkyVent Chimney Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Owners were very friendly, helpful, and trustworthy. We would absolutely hire them again!"
Jill B on April 2025
SkyVent Chimney Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business
"Owners were very friendly, helpful, and trustworthy. We would absolutely hire them again!"
Jill B on April 2025
The highest quality in brick work, fireplaces, historical restorations, etc... Gary Gilbert is a well-established third generation mason with over 30 years of experience in all types of stonework and specialize in fireplaces - available for residential or commercial projects on either new construction or on existing structures. Specializing in custom stone fireplaces and brick repair or restorations. When we do a repair on your homes fireplace you'll never know that one was needed. Call us today to get the fireplace of your dreams!g Serving the greater New Hampshire and Massachusetts areas.
"Gary called me within minutes of posting project on site. Met with me the next day (end of June 2023) to go over project. Told me his per square foot rate, which I agreed to. Bragged about how sourced his stone locally and also told me that the stone was included in the quote. Gary said he was 3 weeks out. I agreed to everything. Said he would get me samples the following. Did not hear from him the following week. Called him. He seemed aggravated that I was calling him after he did not respond to my text or phone calls. Said he would call me the next day to tell me when he would show up to do job. Never called and did no hear from him again. Strung me along for a month and then ghosted me. Very unprofessional, rude and would not use him if he was the last mason on earth."
Brian M on August 2023
The highest quality in brick work, fireplaces, historical restorations, etc... Gary Gilbert is a well-established third generation mason with over 30 years of experience in all types of stonework and specialize in fireplaces - available for residential or commercial projects on either new construction or on existing structures. Specializing in custom stone fireplaces and brick repair or restorations. When we do a repair on your homes fireplace you'll never know that one was needed. Call us today to get the fireplace of your dreams!g Serving the greater New Hampshire and Massachusetts areas.
"Gary called me within minutes of posting project on site. Met with me the next day (end of June 2023) to go over project. Told me his per square foot rate, which I agreed to. Bragged about how sourced his stone locally and also told me that the stone was included in the quote. Gary said he was 3 weeks out. I agreed to everything. Said he would get me samples the following. Did not hear from him the following week. Called him. He seemed aggravated that I was calling him after he did not respond to my text or phone calls. Said he would call me the next day to tell me when he would show up to do job. Never called and did no hear from him again. Strung me along for a month and then ghosted me. Very unprofessional, rude and would not use him if he was the last mason on earth."
Brian M on August 2023
We are locally owned and operated in Manchester.We are a full service residential and commercial masonry business with over 17 years in the trade.We specialize in custom masonry and outdoor kitchen build.For a free onsite quote please call us today.
"They were very responsive and prompt. He did great work and timely. Complete trust and would highly recommend 3 Brothers Masonry!"
Ian A on November 2024
We are locally owned and operated in Manchester.We are a full service residential and commercial masonry business with over 17 years in the trade.We specialize in custom masonry and outdoor kitchen build.For a free onsite quote please call us today.
"They were very responsive and prompt. He did great work and timely. Complete trust and would highly recommend 3 Brothers Masonry!"
Ian A on November 2024
MA Design & Construction, part of the MA Group Companies is an honest, reliable, and family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in design, real estate development, and renovation. We service the greater Boston area in Massachusetts and the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas in South Carolina. We take pride in our work and look forward to serving you in ALL your residential and commercial design, build, and remodeling needs: additions, new construction buildings, plumbing and electrical, kitchen and bathroom renovation, decks and porches, basement finishing, flooring installation, painting, wallpaper installation, mold and LEAD remediation, and much more! All your needs in one stop! Please contact us today for a free estimate!
" With baby #2 on her way, we decided to renovate our kitchen and bathrooms so it worked with our growing family. Marc and his team did a great job working with us in the short amount of time given. He was attentive to our ideas, and offered his own ideas which we found very helpful. Him and his team were professional, walked me through the process, keeping me in loop every step of the way and really did his best to fulfill our needs and more! He was tentative in answering our questions and acted quickly when we had concerns. His team showed up when promised, worked hard and completed projects in a timely and professional manner. Ma design and construction company was a pleasure to work with and I’m happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Ma Design and would definitely work with them again in the future."
Sheryl P on June 2023
MA Design & Construction, part of the MA Group Companies is an honest, reliable, and family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in design, real estate development, and renovation. We service the greater Boston area in Massachusetts and the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas in South Carolina. We take pride in our work and look forward to serving you in ALL your residential and commercial design, build, and remodeling needs: additions, new construction buildings, plumbing and electrical, kitchen and bathroom renovation, decks and porches, basement finishing, flooring installation, painting, wallpaper installation, mold and LEAD remediation, and much more! All your needs in one stop! Please contact us today for a free estimate!
" With baby #2 on her way, we decided to renovate our kitchen and bathrooms so it worked with our growing family. Marc and his team did a great job working with us in the short amount of time given. He was attentive to our ideas, and offered his own ideas which we found very helpful. Him and his team were professional, walked me through the process, keeping me in loop every step of the way and really did his best to fulfill our needs and more! He was tentative in answering our questions and acted quickly when we had concerns. His team showed up when promised, worked hard and completed projects in a timely and professional manner. Ma design and construction company was a pleasure to work with and I’m happy with the outcome. I highly recommend Ma Design and would definitely work with them again in the future."
Sheryl P on June 2023
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Julie C on October 2023
The Narrow Lane Company is a full service landscape company dedicated to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces you'll absolutely love! All work is done in a timely, professional manner and 100% guaranteed.
"Worst experience working with a contractor we have ever had. Lack of communication was astounding. Reached out to start the project on our tiny front lawn in June/July. Didn't start planting until mid October. Was told there were 5 jobs in front of ours. Ignored photos of exactly what we wanted. Finish product is passable at best. Would not recommend."
Julie C on October 2023
We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Pacific constructed a retaining wall about 70 feet long. Work began and was finished on time. We were so impressed by this company's quality of work that we hired them a few months later for a gazebo. Results were beautiful and at a fair price. Would highly recommend them."
Brian B on December 2024
We specialize in all phases of landscaping design and installs, hardscaping, pavers, trees, plants, flowers, and more! We offer a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of every customer. We take a personalized approach to each project. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision, preferences, and budgetary requirements. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Pacific constructed a retaining wall about 70 feet long. Work began and was finished on time. We were so impressed by this company's quality of work that we hired them a few months later for a gazebo. Results were beautiful and at a fair price. Would highly recommend them."
Brian B on December 2024
Minor hairline cracks in mortar are normal as bricks settle over time. However, deep vertical cracks that widen, stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, or extensive horizontal fissures may indicate potential foundation issues. Since mortar doesn't last as long as brick—which can endure for over a century with proper maintenance—it's important to have any concerning cracks inspected by a mason to ensure your home's structural integrity.
Cleaning mortar off bricks removes old stains and debris, ensuring that new mortar adheres properly and lasts longer. Eliminating dust, moss, and lichen helps achieve a strong bond during repointing or mortar application. Professionals typically use a wire brush or pressure washer to clean the surfaces, depending on the level of contamination. If bricks are being completely replaced, cleaning the old material isn't necessary.
With proper care, brick walls can last over 100 years. Regular maintenance, such as repointing mortar every 30 to 50 years, helps preserve the wall's durability and appearance. Consistent upkeep and routine inspections ensure your brick wall remains a strong and valuable part of your home for generations.
If you want to avoid the high expenses of full brick wall restoration, installing fiber cement siding is a viable alternative. Fiber cement siding offers lasting durability and low maintenance while enhancing energy efficiency. This option costs $2 to $6 per square foot and, when installed by a professional, protects against water damage and improves your home’s exterior appearance.