Masonry Insights & Home Care Tips

Expert advice from three generations of masonry experience

Practical guidance on maintaining your Northeast Ohio home, understanding masonry issues before they become expensive problems, and making informed decisions about repairs and restorations. From our family to yours—honest insights you can trust.

Redoing Your Fireplace to Brighten up Your Home

Redoing Your Fireplace to Brighten up Your Home

Is your fireplace old and outdated? Do you have some extra free time on your hands due to the pandemic? Why not use this time to redo your fireplace? Giving your fireplace a facelift will not only enhance the room but your entire living space. Check out these tips for renovating your fireplace and learn how...Read More→

The Do’s and Don’ts of Waterproofing Your Basement

The Do’s and Don’ts of Waterproofing Your Basement

Having a damp basement on your hands causes a multitude of issues. From mold and mildew to rotted wood and structural damage, keeping your basement dry is essential to the health of your home.  While most builders attempt to waterproof basements during construction, water still seeps into basements through cracks and crevices. Depending on the...Read More→

What to Do When Your Basement Wall is Falling Down

What to Do When Your Basement Wall is Falling Down

The first signs of wear on your basement wall is an unsettling discovery. Caused by soil expansion, your concrete walls may slowly bow, lean and eventually collapse from the buildup of hydrostatic pressure.  The risk of foundational damage and water seepage has serious consequences on the livability of the house and the integrity of your...Read More→

3 Simple Methods for Extending the Life of Your Cultured Stone

3 Simple Methods for Extending the Life of Your Cultured Stone

Your chimney is an essential part of the structure of your home. Houses are customarily built around the soundness of the chimney. A damaged chimney can cause a weakening of the entire building. Your chimney should stand as an attractive, stabilizing force. Chimneys have traditionally been fortified with brick or natural stone. However, a lot...Read More→

Questions About Your Home's Masonry?

If you've noticed cracks, leaks, or structural concerns, don't wait for small issues to become expensive problems. We're here to help.

Call (440) 834-8252 or visit our contact page to schedule your inspection.

We'll assess your situation, explain what's happening, and provide honest recommendations with no pressure and no obligation. Just straightforward answers from a family company that's been serving Northeast Ohio since 1952.

We look forward to serving you!