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Masonry: compare local pros.

Compare local masons by rating, years in business and availability. Most repair brick and stone, tuckpoint and repoint mortar, rebuild chimneys and steps, and build retaining walls, walkways and outdoor fireplaces.

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Typical prices

Tuckpointing & Masonry Repair · national averages

  • 8×10 brick wall

    $250–$1,600

  • 8×10 stone wall

    $400–$2,000

  • Chimney tuckpointing

    $200–$500

  • Patio repair

    $700–$2,500

Typical, per 8×10 wall

$250–$1,600

Pros never pay for leads

What they do

What masons handle

  • Brick repair
  • Tuckpointing
  • Stone veneer
  • Retaining walls
  • Chimney masonry
  • Steps & walkways

What it costs

$250–$1,600

per 8×10 wall, national average · source: HomeGuide

Price ranges
  • 8×10 brick wall$250–$1,600
  • 8×10 stone wall$400–$2,000
  • Chimney tuckpointing$200–$500
  • Patio repair$700–$2,500
Full tuckpointing & masonry repair cost guide

Pricing

What changes the price

  • 1Square feet of brick or stone
  • 2Height and access
  • 3Mortar type and color matching
  • 4Brick replacement and structural repair

Pros on Job Hound never pay for leads, so no lead fee is built into their price.

How it works

Hire masons in three steps

How Job Hound works
  1. 01

    Describe the job

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  2. 02

    Get matched with masons

    Your request goes to one or three local pros who do this work. It's never resold.

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  3. 03

    Compare quotes and hire

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Before you hire

How to choose masons

  1. 1

    Ask about mortar matching

    Older brick often needs softer mortar. The wrong mix can crack old bricks, so ask what they'll use.

  2. 2

    Ask tuckpointing or repointing

    Repointing replaces failed mortar. Tuckpointing adds a contrasting line for looks. Know which you're buying.

  3. 3

    Ask to see the cause

    Cracks can come from water or settling. A good mason fixes the cause, not just the crack.

  4. 4

    Check past work

    Ask for photos of repairs on homes like yours, so you can judge how well they match.

FAQ

Questions about masons

How often does brick need repointing?

Mortar wears faster than brick. Repoint when joints crack, crumble or recess, often every few decades.

Can I repoint brick myself?

Small spots, maybe. Large walls, chimneys and old brick are better left to a mason.

What causes cracks in brick walls?

Water, freeze-thaw cycles, settling and failing mortar are common causes.

Is a mason the same as a concrete contractor?

They overlap, but masons focus on brick, block and stone. Concrete contractors pour slabs and driveways.

Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?

No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.

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