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As VA’s leader in brick and stone, Batchelder & Collins has everything you need for exciting home projects.

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August 7, 2025 | Brick

How Much Do Bricks Cost?

Planning a construction project can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding material costs. The price of… READ MORE

Black mailbox on a brick pillar in a suburban neighborhood.

August 5, 2025 | Brick

What Materials Are Needed to Build a Brick Mailbox?

Using the wrong materials for a new stone mailbox can result in costly mistakes. Investing in quality products helps you avo… READ MORE

a brick house with black shutters and a red door

July 30, 2025 | Brick

Change the Way Your Brick Home Looks Without Painting

Are you tired of the worn appearance of your home caused by bricks that have lost their original vibrancy and luster? Brick… READ MORE

Fireplace chimney with brick

July 6, 2023 | Brick, Fireplace

Our Guide to Refreshing Your Brick Fireplace

Fireplaces come in many styles, from natural stone fireplaces to brick fireplaces and even concrete fireplaces. The bricks y… READ MORE

Brick wall

June 5, 2023 | Brick, FAQs

How Do You Repair Loose Bricks?

Whether you have a brick-face home, a brick pathway, brick steps, or a brick wall, you want it to appear pleasing to the eye… READ MORE

Stone retaining wall with steps and lush greenery in a landscaped garden setting, enhancing curb appeal.

February 28, 2023 | Brick

Different Types of Retaining Walls and Their Purposes

The inside of your home is beautiful. It says “you” in every way and in every room. What about the yard around your house? A… READ MORE

damaged brick steps

February 28, 2023 | Brick

Step by Step Guide to Brick Steps Repair

If your home or business has brick front steps leading to it, those steps may be starting to deteriorate, crack, and crumble… READ MORE

front of an apartment complex

January 24, 2023 | Brick

Thin Brick Paving: What You Need to Know

Have your concrete patio and the walkway to your front door seen better days? Would you like to have a fresh, new look that… READ MORE

crack in a brick wall

December 16, 2022 | Brick

How To Repair Brick Wall Damage

Bricks might seem like they will last forever, but there are many ways a brick wall can deteriorate. Extreme temperatures, f… READ MORE

weathered brick wall

December 6, 2022 | Brick, Masonry

Brick Masonry History

You encounter bricks every single day. They are everywhere, from brick houses and brick buildings to paved walkways and even… READ MORE

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