Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"They were very great to work with. They are always on time, very punctual and the quality of work was excellent."
Will W on April 2023
Let me introduce myself and tell you about us. I’m Mike, the founder and owner of MCP Chimney and Masonry. MCP is a company I started in 1994 with only an old pickup, three hundred dollars, and a mission to treat all of my customers like family. Today, each MCP employee is trained to provide the highest quality chimney work. We want to be more than just your average contractor, we want to be the personal chimney and masonry company that you can trust and rely on for a lifetime. As you can imagine, trustworthiness in a chimney company is paramount. Customers cannot easily see chimney work that is recommended. MCP treats our customers the way we like to be treated as customers. I am so grateful that our customers’ trust in us over the years has spurred our growth despite minimal advertising. These word of mouth recommendations of our fiercely loyal customer base has pushed MCP from a single employee with a single truck to twenty-five year-round employees working in fully staffed offices. We hope you will give us a chance to be your trusted chimney company. We will work hard to keep you happy.
"They were very great to work with. They are always on time, very punctual and the quality of work was excellent."
Will W on April 2023
Great Falls Stone is a Family owned and operated business that has been serving Maryland, Virginia & DC for the past 30 years. We use a variety of Natural stone and brick products. We can give you a free estimate, we will be happy to advise you on all your needs. Our service is excellent and our prices are competitive. Our experienced professional's can help you select just the right product to complete any job. Call us today at (301) 253-6633
"Highly recommend. Timely and reasonable estimate. Very knowledgeable on how to do the repairs. Once schedule they were there on time and finished in estimated time. Great result!"
ed n on May 2023
Great Falls Stone is a Family owned and operated business that has been serving Maryland, Virginia & DC for the past 30 years. We use a variety of Natural stone and brick products. We can give you a free estimate, we will be happy to advise you on all your needs. Our service is excellent and our prices are competitive. Our experienced professional's can help you select just the right product to complete any job. Call us today at (301) 253-6633
"Highly recommend. Timely and reasonable estimate. Very knowledgeable on how to do the repairs. Once schedule they were there on time and finished in estimated time. Great result!"
ed n on May 2023
We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Jeff and his crew were great to work with. The porch looks amazing!! They poured footers, built block walls, filled in around the walls, poured and finished the concrete porch and stairs. I would definitely hire them again!!!"
Gary H on November 2024
We specialize in concrete services, repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, walkways, patios, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Jeff and his crew were great to work with. The porch looks amazing!! They poured footers, built block walls, filled in around the walls, poured and finished the concrete porch and stairs. I would definitely hire them again!!!"
Gary H on November 2024
"MGS Construction LLC is a full service masonry company specializing in materials and labor of both restoration and new construction projects. We work in all aspects of the masonry trade, including brick, block, glass block systems, and exterior granite, concrete pouring, rock and limestone. Since 2009, we have been on the cutting edge of masonry technology and performance. During this time we have maintained a reputation for integrity, reliability, quality and safety that is unequaled anywhere in the business. We pride ourselves in getting a project completed on time and with the highest customer satisfaction. All of our work is professional and clean. We know your property means more to you than just stone walls!"
"Schedule MGS to come to put in pavers in our condo building in Nov 2024. The day comes when they're supposed to show up, no one comes, and 90 minutes after the fact I called with no response. Called several times with no response and the company just ghosted us. We were interacting with Dina so if you are then beware."
James A on February 2025
"MGS Construction LLC is a full service masonry company specializing in materials and labor of both restoration and new construction projects. We work in all aspects of the masonry trade, including brick, block, glass block systems, and exterior granite, concrete pouring, rock and limestone. Since 2009, we have been on the cutting edge of masonry technology and performance. During this time we have maintained a reputation for integrity, reliability, quality and safety that is unequaled anywhere in the business. We pride ourselves in getting a project completed on time and with the highest customer satisfaction. All of our work is professional and clean. We know your property means more to you than just stone walls!"
"Schedule MGS to come to put in pavers in our condo building in Nov 2024. The day comes when they're supposed to show up, no one comes, and 90 minutes after the fact I called with no response. Called several times with no response and the company just ghosted us. We were interacting with Dina so if you are then beware."
James A on February 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Great work. Arrived with a team that was fast and did a great job. Very neat and cleaned up afterwards. Would recommend them for any job!!!!!"
Warren J on April 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Great work. Arrived with a team that was fast and did a great job. Very neat and cleaned up afterwards. Would recommend them for any job!!!!!"
Warren J on April 2025
We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon!
"They did my concrete work and gave me the winning lottery numbers."
Sam B on August 2023
We are locally owned and operated. No job is too big or too small. Call us today for a free estimate! We are looking forward to going above and beyond on your project soon!
"They did my concrete work and gave me the winning lottery numbers."
Sam B on August 2023
Always Waterproofing has 35 years of experience in the industry. We are locally owned and operated. If you want the job right the first time, call James today!
"Reaffirming all the other reviews. Quote was given at time of estimate, and completed a week later in 1 day. Concrete patio looks great, the workers showed up early and were great, they cleaned up and laid grass seed. Would definitely hire again for next project"
Dennis D on October 2024
Always Waterproofing has 35 years of experience in the industry. We are locally owned and operated. If you want the job right the first time, call James today!
"Reaffirming all the other reviews. Quote was given at time of estimate, and completed a week later in 1 day. Concrete patio looks great, the workers showed up early and were great, they cleaned up and laid grass seed. Would definitely hire again for next project"
Dennis D on October 2024
At Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! With our new location in Martinsburg, WV we service Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties and our new location in Mercersburg, PA, we are happy to serve Franklin, Fulton, Adams, and Cumberland counties.
"Once & Done did a great job!"
Hugh L on August 2024
At Once & Done Waterproofing Solutions, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! With our new location in Martinsburg, WV we service Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties and our new location in Mercersburg, PA, we are happy to serve Franklin, Fulton, Adams, and Cumberland counties.
"Once & Done did a great job!"
Hugh L on August 2024
Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD. Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Recently we were spotlighted on CNBC and PBS for an article on basement flooding - please visit our website to view it. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. Also offering Egress Windows, Elevator Fit Pits & Steelway Doors We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem. Credit Cards Accepted / Financing Available
"Very pleased with the work they did."
Joanne O on September 2024
Aquaguard has serviced the region for more than 30 years. Based in Beltsville, MD. Aquaguard has thousands of satisfied customers in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Recently we were spotlighted on CNBC and PBS for an article on basement flooding - please visit our website to view it. Aquaguard's experience has shown that no two problems are the same. With a company-wide commitment to high quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, our primary goal is to solve your specific problem. Our inspection will involve a thorough examination of your foundation inside and out. We will explain the cause of your water problem, what can be done to correct it permanently and leave you with a free estimate. Also offering Egress Windows, Elevator Fit Pits & Steelway Doors We employ the most experienced construction professionals in the waterproofing business and utilize time tested methods to solve basement water problem. Credit Cards Accepted / Financing Available
"Very pleased with the work they did."
Joanne O on September 2024
We proudly present to you MD Waterproofing & Radon Reduction, Inc. We have experience providing basement waterproof systems and foundation waterproofing solutions for homeowners, realtors and commercial property management teams for over 20 years. Our team of experts at MD Waterproofing have never encountered a wet basement or crawl space condition that wasn't capable of being solved. We're committed to providing quality workmanship and we work hard to give you affordable solutions. Call us today!
"Very satisfied with work done Angie too pricey for me."
Patricia P on July 2024
We proudly present to you MD Waterproofing & Radon Reduction, Inc. We have experience providing basement waterproof systems and foundation waterproofing solutions for homeowners, realtors and commercial property management teams for over 20 years. Our team of experts at MD Waterproofing have never encountered a wet basement or crawl space condition that wasn't capable of being solved. We're committed to providing quality workmanship and we work hard to give you affordable solutions. Call us today!
"Very satisfied with work done Angie too pricey for me."
Patricia P on July 2024
Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.
The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:
Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot
Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot
Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot
Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot
Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot
Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot
Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot
Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot
Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project
Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot
A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:
Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
Freestanding stone or brick walls
Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces
Cement block basement or crawl space walls
Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.
Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.