Now that Spring is here and hopefully Mother Nature is done with the Winter weather, we're willing to bet that this past Winter was a little rough on your walkways, steps, and patios. The freeze/thaw cycles can wreak havoc with brick/paver/stone placement over the cold months due to frost heaving and the constant expansion and […]

Are chimney caps necessary? Are they even worth the bother? The answer to both questions is a resounding YES! Chimney caps (see pictures above) perform an invaluable function and should always be considered part of the chimney structure. They cover the top to keep weather and “critters” out. Here in New England, we have rain, […]

Now that Spring is here and the warmer weather is just around the corner, you may have been thinking about adding a patio to your yard, or upgrading the old one that invariably sinks and rises with the weather cycles. Well, you've come to the right place. We at Warren's Masonry are specialists in new […]

Does your home have a brick chimney, brick-faced front, brick barbecue, or is a brick structure? While brickwork is very sturdy and long lasting, it does require maintenance from time to time. When bricks are laid, the mason uses mortar (cement with no gravel or stones) between the rows (courses) to "glue" the bricks in […]

We here at Warren's Masonry also perform snow removal services during our winter months. We will come out and remove the bulk load of snow on your roof(s) for any homeowner who fears excessive snow loading or has extensive ice damming. The snow load here in New England can run anywhere from 5 pounds per […]

The addition of a patio to your home can increase the value of your home. It will also give you a beautiful and relaxing place to entertain friends and family on the perfect weekend get-together. Bluestone is a strong and beautiful stone and will hold up to high traffic. Not only is it strong it […]

There are a few things to consider before building a retaining wall on your property. Before the construction begins, you need to think about the design and you need to choose the materials to build with. Is your wall going to be straight or curved? Will the wall interact with any other walls, patios, walkways […]

It's that time of year again. Grab a blanket, a warm drink and sit by the fire place with your family and loved ones. But if your fire place or chimney is in need of some repairs you may not be able to do so. Why not repair your chimney or fire place? Fire place […]

It's that time of year, the holidays are creeping up on us. Along with the holidays come all the visitors to your home. You still have time to patch up and repair your outside stairs and walkways before your family and friends come over. Fix that loose or missing brick, repair that broken stair. Not […]

It's now winter and you have some cracks and imperfections in your fieldstone or rock foundation in your basement. It's easy to put off now, but if you do, it is something you'll pay for in the spring when all this snow melts. If you don't repair it now, when this snow melts, these cracks […]