Whether you just bought a home and you’re looking to remodel it, or you just want to fix your old masonry, it’s a good idea to call on the services of a professional building restoration expert. But when should you do that, and is it even worth the cost when you can do much of the work yourself?

Although you might be knowledgeable about installing or fixing masonry, there are a few important reasons why you might want to hire a professional:

1. It’s a real hassle and a pretty difficult and taxing job – both physically and intellectually. The strength, endurance and precision required to install or repair masonry properly invokes the presence of a professional with enough experience to be sure of their work.
2. The cost involved if you get it wrong is really not worth the risk. Although some masonry mistakes can be fixed easily, others will require breaking down walls and starting over, which means more material and a lot more labor and money.
3. When it comes to repairs, masonry experts can suggest solutions that you might not even think of or spot problems that you won’t be able to see in time. Left unchecked and unrepaired, the mortar can allow water to seep in which will lead to severe wall damage over time.