A masonry estimate from Chelo's Brick & Stone spells out the scope of work, the materials involved, and a total price in writing, so there's nothing left to guess at once the crew shows up. It covers what's being repaired or built, the type of brick, stone, block, or mortar specified, and any site prep like excavation, demolition, or drainage the job requires. What it doesn't include is a rough number given verbally with no backup, everything relevant gets written down before work starts.
The scope section is the core of the estimate, describing exactly what's being done, whether that's repointing a specific section of wall, rebuilding a chimney above the roofline, or building a new patio of a given size. Material specifications follow, naming the brick, stone, block, or mortar type involved, since those choices directly affect both look and price. Site prep, like excavation, demolition, or drainage work, gets called out separately so it isn't buried in a vague total.
A written scope protects both sides of the job. If hidden damage turns up once work starts, like a compromised footing under a wall or rot behind an old chimney chase, having the original scope in writing makes it clear what was included versus what's new, and that new work gets discussed with the homeowner before it's done rather than showing up as a surprise on the final bill.
We build the estimate after the site visit, not on the spot in the yard, because getting the materials, measurements, and site conditions right takes more than a quick look. It's part of why the number we give in writing is one we can actually stand behind once the crew arrives.
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