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.

chimney problems

5 Chimney Problems We See The Most

.A fireplace has a positive effect on a home — the fire will warm you and your family in a way that no other heat source can. That said, the chimney attached to the fireplace requires regular maintenance to ensure your family’s safety. We’ve seen all kinds of chimney problems over the years — from...Read More→

Ray Arnold Masonry’s Response to COVID-19

The coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to wreak havoc throughout the nation and the world. As a result, many of us have to make accommodations to mitigate the spread of this terrible disease. From businesses temporarily closing to hospital staff, grocery store teams, and many other essential companies working around the clock to help us...Read More→

leaking basement

How To Prevent Leaking Basement This Spring

Spring has officially sprung. Temperatures are rising, we’re starting to see more sun. With that, any remaining snow and ice are melting away. All of this is good news for us humans, but that water runoff can cause problems for our homes. Too often, this melting will saturate the soil, and force that water into...Read More→

fireplace

Get the Fireplace of Your Dreams Without a Nightmare Bill

As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time looking at people’s chimneys and fireplaces. Can you guess the most common complaint that we hear? Aside from serious problems, the most frequent complaint is that homeowners just don’t like the way that their fireplace looks. It’s dated, out of style, doesn’t complement the rest of...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!