Mason – replacement/repair of brick

Few months ago Tanner posted similar topic. I wonder if he has found a great contractor mason? I have quite few spalling bricks in my cellar which need to be fixed. I got two different contractors so far giving me different suggestions. First – remove and replace – probably right way to do it, but lots of work and costly. Second – wire brush cleaning and applying stucco over brick walls. Obviously we need to address the moisture issue, which we know is coming from old dirt floor.
Does anyone have opinion about two of these methods? Any recommendations for a mason/brick specialist?
Many thanks

By mg |