Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
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Credit card accepted
"I really liked the job him and his crew done. Everyone was very nice, worked hard and cleaned up after themselves."
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jamie was very thorough in his explanation. Sadly this project will have to wait quite a while due to the cost."
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Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"I used them to replace a liner and repair a motor. They did the work quickly and it looks great. I highly recommend them."
+18
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
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Credit card accepted
"Really pleased with their work. They were very professional and attentive to my wants. Great work and very clean. I would definitely hire them again. I recommend these guys to everyone"
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
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In business since 1993
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"John Douglas Masonry is excellence in masonry. He and his crew are respectful, professional, communicative, honest, and talented! My stone fireplace is a work of art, a masterpiece. My friends and family all enjoy the many hours we spend outside and this brings crafted natural beauty to my oasis! I highly recommend this company! Thank you John Douglas Msonry!"
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
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Moved here from texas me and my dad do brick
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
Approved (Corporate)
In business since 2025
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Warranties offered
"I’m very happy with the results of my foundation work. Very pleased with the guys informing me of every step of the process."
+17
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
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In business since 1968
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Best company in the business, the only company I would hire, and very professional and trustworthy."
+3
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They removed and replaced my driveways"
+18
Serving Carthage, MS and surrounding areas
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Patch of Heaven was very timely in coming out to quote a bid and following through on the work! Even though they were a few dollars more than another bid, his honest evaluation and feedback were sincere and responded quickly to my inquiries; therefore, my husband & I chose this company. When he came for the work, rain was forecasted for the p.m. Because of this, he came early to evaluate the land and speak with me about my wishes. (We’d had some rain the previous day & wanted to be sure ground was spreadable.) In the end, he advised me that if it were his yard, he’d try before more rain came & pushed off the work further. He worked VERY hard to complete our job before the weather came even to the point of FaceTime with my husband so he could see & made our requested changes. He was so kind, through, & willing to do all that we asked. We’ll use Patch of Heaven again for sure!!!!"
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