Cowans Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"
shan n on July 2023
Cowans Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Some people say you never get a good price, speed and quality work well this is the first time I came across that I was blown away with the quality of work the price and the speed I was quoted on a Wednesday in by Friday I had two buildings removed and it looks great"
shan n on July 2023
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Bradley S on August 2024
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS
"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."
Bradley S on August 2024
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!
20+ years of experience https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Decker-Logging-and-Tree-Service-
"Mike’s 5-person crew arrived with their equipment on time and removed our large fallen box elder tree in just a few hours, including removed the stump. They did an excellent job and also cleaned up their work area completely. We are delighted with the job they have done."
David C on August 2024
20+ years of experience https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Decker-Logging-and-Tree-Service-
"Mike’s 5-person crew arrived with their equipment on time and removed our large fallen box elder tree in just a few hours, including removed the stump. They did an excellent job and also cleaned up their work area completely. We are delighted with the job they have done."
David C on August 2024
Very reliable and quality efficient work. Free estimates. Please give us a call and schedule to satisfy your home!
Very reliable and quality efficient work. Free estimates. Please give us a call and schedule to satisfy your home!
Concrete and Masonry Finished floors, stamped and decorative, stone veneer, retaining walls and patios, ICF foundations and more.
Concrete and Masonry Finished floors, stamped and decorative, stone veneer, retaining walls and patios, ICF foundations and more.
At J. Ventura Contracting, LLC, our passion drives us to excel in diverse services in Broome County, NY. We offer expert roofing, stylish siding, remarkable kitchen and bathroom remodels, elegant decking, seamless renovations, customized projects, and stress-free residential insurance claim assistance. Embracing resilience and adaptability, we navigate the complexities of residential construction with integrity, quality craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Our personalized, detail-oriented approach ensures exceptional outcomes and intricate finish work, setting us apart from hasty workmanship. We balance efficiency and quality while transforming your space into your envisioned haven, fueled by our unwavering passion for excellence.
"I can report that Joel refunded my downpayment, and I appreciate that It looks like Joel had some business difficulties and I wish him the best in getting his company back on track."
John S on April 2025
At J. Ventura Contracting, LLC, our passion drives us to excel in diverse services in Broome County, NY. We offer expert roofing, stylish siding, remarkable kitchen and bathroom remodels, elegant decking, seamless renovations, customized projects, and stress-free residential insurance claim assistance. Embracing resilience and adaptability, we navigate the complexities of residential construction with integrity, quality craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Our personalized, detail-oriented approach ensures exceptional outcomes and intricate finish work, setting us apart from hasty workmanship. We balance efficiency and quality while transforming your space into your envisioned haven, fueled by our unwavering passion for excellence.
"I can report that Joel refunded my downpayment, and I appreciate that It looks like Joel had some business difficulties and I wish him the best in getting his company back on track."
John S on April 2025
All Aspects of Interior and Exterior Design
All Aspects of Interior and Exterior Design
If customer buy materials I will only charge for labor costs. Free estimates. If customer requests I can I give them a 1 on 1 consultation so we can know more information on exactly what the Customer wants. senior/Veteran Discounts Available. We are also on Facebook. Couple of Repairs. We are Insured.
"He was good. He did good work and he's reliable."
Thomas R on June 2020
If customer buy materials I will only charge for labor costs. Free estimates. If customer requests I can I give them a 1 on 1 consultation so we can know more information on exactly what the Customer wants. senior/Veteran Discounts Available. We are also on Facebook. Couple of Repairs. We are Insured.
"He was good. He did good work and he's reliable."
Thomas R on June 2020
This business was formed on the theroy of , No one should ever go broke from getting help with there property needs.
This business was formed on the theroy of , No one should ever go broke from getting help with there property needs.
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.