Stone Wall Repair

Rattler · 05-17-2010, 10:04 AM

I'm looking for someone to finish some work on a stone wall at our property on Rattlesnake Island.

We had the wall rebuilt last summer after it collapsed. Two contractors were involved in the work but neither completely finished it --which is another story...

The work would not involve bringing any additional stone to the island -- just resetting the top couple of rows of stones and finishing it off properly.

My guess is that it's a day's work or less for someone who is experienced.

As you can tell, we had some bad experiences with the two contractors who started the work, so if anyone has recommendations I'd be grateful for a contact.

jmen24 · 05-17-2010, 12:41 PM

Rattler,
You may want to post the style of wall that you are looking to have repaired. Some types of wall technique require a pile of skill to get it to look right. A picture of the wall at close range may help as well, showing a profile. Otherwise good luck.

Also, verify through a portfolio that the person that will repair the wall has built a wall of a similar style. It is not always an easy just put the rocks back up thing, some knowledge of how the wall was assembled goes a long way to it being around for generations to come.

Jmen24

eric richard · 05-17-2010, 02:49 PM

hi my name is eric from eric's & phil's homeimprovement we do stone wall and would be interested on giving you an free estimate on the wall that needs to be finished. we do it all big jobs or small jobs. you can visit us at ericnphilshomeimprovement.com and see some pic of the work we have done. and feel free to call me at 509 3880 you can talk to me eric or phil. hope to hear from you soon.bye

ACutAbove · 05-18-2010, 08:01 PM

You want to call Rob from Something Natural in Laconia. He is one of the guys I sub some of my stonework out to when I am to busy to do it myself. Tell him Ken from A Cut Above told you to call. His # is 603-630-9467

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05-17-2010, 10:04 AM	#1
Rattler Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Stone Wall Repair I'm looking for someone to finish some work on a stone wall at our property on Rattlesnake Island. We had the wall rebuilt last summer after it collapsed. Two contractors were involved in the work but neither completely finished it --which is another story... The work would not involve bringing any additional stone to the island -- just resetting the top couple of rows of stones and finishing it off properly. My guess is that it's a day's work or less for someone who is experienced. As you can tell, we had some bad experiences with the two contractors who started the work, so if anyone has recommendations I'd be grateful for a contact.

05-17-2010, 02:49 PM	#3
eric richard Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: center barnstead Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	stone wall hi my name is eric from eric's & phil's homeimprovement we do stone wall and would be interested on giving you an free estimate on the wall that needs to be finished. we do it all big jobs or small jobs. you can visit us at ericnphilshomeimprovement.com and see some pic of the work we have done. and feel free to call me at 509 3880 you can talk to me eric or phil. hope to hear from you soon.bye

05-22-2010, 05:12 PM	#5
Irrigation Guy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 484 Thanks: 89 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts	Try Fred Moultonboro Snowmobile Club Map sponsor Tinkham Masonry 630-7713 Give Fred a call he is very capable.

05-17-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Rattler, You may want to post the style of wall that you are looking to have repaired. Some types of wall technique require a pile of skill to get it to look right. A picture of the wall at close range may help as well, showing a profile. Otherwise good luck. Also, verify through a portfolio that the person that will repair the wall has built a wall of a similar style. It is not always an easy just put the rocks back up thing, some knowledge of how the wall was assembled goes a long way to it being around for generations to come. Jmen24

05-18-2010, 08:01 PM	#4
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	You want to call Rob from Something Natural in Laconia. He is one of the guys I sub some of my stonework out to when I am to busy to do it myself. Tell him Ken from A Cut Above told you to call. His # is 603-630-9467