In masonry, we do front steps like that all the time. 

. - is it a masonry fireplace or a factory built/prefab fireplace ? 

Solid barriers which do not have openings, such as a masonry or stone wall, shall not contain indentations or protrusions, except for normal construction tolerances and tooled masonry joints.4. 

This usually includes but is not limited to PLUMBING, flooring, landscape, utility lines and masonry.

Let's say the house is listed for $50K and needs extensive work; big dollar problems like masonry, roof, electrical, HVAC, all having issues. 

Hi all, We have two homes in the northwest side of Chicago, we are going to need around 30x30 cumulative area of concrete slab thrown down in one unit, and possibly replace brick veneer in another unit in the coming m...

What I've found is a 36,000 sf mixed-use property, all-brick, built 1914. 7 huge garage bays in 2 separate wings of the building, a storefront that needs serious work, one finished 2-bedroom apartment, and 2 upper floors that are completely gutted and ready to build out. 6 electric meters in the photo, likely shared oil heat for the whole place, all new windows, new roof, new sprinklers, masonry looks OK from pics and street view. 

It was built in 1949 and has two layers of un-reinforced brick/masonry.

General contractors, plumbers, electricians, demolition, zoning lawyers, agents, wholesalers, drywall/framers, private lenders, new development, title companies, HVAC, masonry, property management, flooring.

You can't beat the thick poured concrete foundation and multi wythe masonry facade.