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Ace Foundation & Recovery Specialist, LLC
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"ACE Foundation Specialists were friendly, knowledgeable, and thoroughly assessed the work needed. They walked me through several options, listened to my concerns, and we settled on a plan of action and price. They showed up and did the work on time and at a price quoted, with no hidden costs. They promised to skim the sod and put the grass plugs back so it would not look like I had a drainpipe trench dug through my front yard. I was skeptical, but once they finished, all the grass blends in unless you go out and walk that area. I recommend ACE Foundation Specialists and will use them again for all my foundation issues."
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Response time4 days
Response rate91%
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Drivehard Contractors LLC
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+4 more

Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"What a great before and after to my bathroom. I was blown away. The crew was super nice responsive and polite. My roof was replaced and patio was done over to perfection. Rest assured they cleanup great"
Roofing Project
Painting - Interior Project
Roofing Project
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
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OX Foundation Solutions
4.5(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"Dannon and Joe absolute professionals Joe and his crew did a wonderful job very neat cleaned up after their self could not ask for anything better I would recommend them to anybody they are true professionals very polite and neat great experience for me and my home for sure ð ð ¼ð"
Helical Piers
Helical Piers
Helical Piers
Helical Piers
Healthy Crawl encapsulation

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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PARROT STRUCTURAL SERVICES LLC
4.5(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Elmore, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Parrot was so easy with which to work. They saved us a ton of money from a larger, chain type company. They also were able to get out and complete the work 3 weeks faster than they had originally anticipated. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

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