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Nothing personalizes a home quite like stone or brick work. From facades to walkways to chimneys, these features can make your property stand out from the rest. Even a light coating of stucco can change the look of your home. Many people try to save money by doing these jobs themselves, only to find that the work is more difficult than they originally thought. With only a handful of exceptions, homeowners will usually find that hiring a trustworthy masonry contractor is a good idea.
Masonry is hard work. A simple chimney will require tons of stone or brick, as well as tons of concrete. Even a simple walkway will involve numerous heavy stones. Carrying these blocks and mixing the concrete is back-breaking work. Hiring a masonry contractor will save your body from the strain that doing masonry work requires.
Beyond the physical labor, masonry is a job that requires a good bit of skill. Brick and stone walls, facades, chimneys, and pillars have to be perfectly straight and level. The right mixture of mortar must be used, and applied appropriately or the risk of collapse increases greatly. A good masonry contractor will have years of experience and can guarantee a quality job. They'll likely finish the job far quicker than you can yourself. Likewise, walkways and other decorative stonework benefits from the hands of a masonry contractor. Their skills can elevate these projects into works of art.
Finally, most masonry contractors are likely to have connections that can offer them discount prices on materials. Being able to purchase the materials at lower prices than you can find at a home improvement store means you could save money in the long run when you factor in the time and energy you would spend doing the work yourself.
In closing, while it may seem at first glance like hiring a masonry contractor is an expense you can avoid, they will usually save you time, effort, stress, and money. It's worth looking into hiring one for any upcoming projects you're considering.
What else can I help you with?
What is the class code for general liability for masonry contractor?
masonry is 97447 if it's a contractor who is subcontracting out that part, it may not be the same
How do you make a contract?
hire a contractor hire a contractor
Who should I hire to fix squeaky floors?
You should hire a professional contractor or handyman to fix squeaky floors.
Masonry Contractor ?
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Should you hire a general contractor to remodel your house if he does not carry general liability insurance?
No, you should not hire an uninsured contractor to do anything at all, remodel or otherwise, unless you are willing to fully accept and cover the costs of a loss if anything goes wrong.
How do you convert your kitchen from an electric kitchen to a gas kitchen?
Hire a contractor. This is not spam. Unless you're a contractor, hire one!
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First, you need to make sure that the contractor is licensed in the area where you are going to hire them and also that they have insurance. Second, I would do some research on the company and see how other people feel about the work they have done for them.
How do I convert a fireplace to a gas fireplace?
You should hire a contractor if you are messing around with any gas line. It can be extremely dangerous.
Can a subcontractor provide a clear scope of work for their subcontractor?
Do you mean a contractor? Normally a contractor will hire a subcontractor to perform a portion of the entire scope of work. An example is that a general contractor will hire an electrician to install the wiring in a house.
Why should I hire a licensed contractor?
Read the following blog entry for some very good reasons on why hiring a licensed contractor is in your best interest: http://doitright.helphive.com/2008/11/joe-the-plumber/
You are hiring a carpenter for a house remodel Do you need to get workmans comp insurance?
You should hire a licensed contractor. He should already have liability insurance and workmen's comp for his employees. If you do not hire a properly licensed contractor, all the liability for anything tha might go wrong falls on you. If your insurance company discovers that you hired an unlicensed contractor, they could, and probably will, deny payment on any claims you may file. Tread cautiously!
What kind of contractor do I need to hire to remodel and then install home elevators?
You may want to talk with commercial remodeling or contracting firms because of the elevators. It may be best to hire an elevator contractor separately but be sure your remodel contractor allows for that.
