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Gulf Coast Foundations, LLC
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Benn and his crew were great, and I highly recommend them for your home foundation needs, whatever the issue. I had received a few quotes prior to their quote but, GCF was the only one where the business owner came to quote me directly. He was easy to work with from the start to the end. He and his crew did quality work and at a fair price. They came and worked quickly and left no trace of trash behind. Should I have future foundation related work done, I know who I'm calling first."
It’s Encapsulation Day
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Dehumidifiers Removing Moisture
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Before and after Photos

+1

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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MDH Construction Services, Inc.
4.8(
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"MDH took care of our foundation problems with precision and expertise. They followed up after the work was completed to make sure we were satisfied with the work. I highly recommend this company for foundation repair."
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Stair case built with salvaged materials

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Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
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Creative Dreamscape Plus
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Foley, AL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Credit card accepted

"Creative Dreamscapes did a Paver Patio for us. It was of high quality and completed on schedule with no issues. They showed attention to detail on the project. Everyone I interacted with were professional. As other projects come up, we will not hesitate using Creative Dreamscapes again."
Response time1 day
Response rate89%
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Granite is the strongest commercially available stone houses are built from. It’s also more commonly available, which means transport costs aren’t as high because a granite quarry isn’t too far from a build site. Limestone and sandstone are popular materials as well, but they aren’t as strong or weather-resistant as granite.

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.

To stain brick, you should use a product specifically formulated for brick, concrete, or other masonry surfaces. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it. This is different from paint, which sits on the surface and is prone to peeling, flaking, and trapping moisture that can cause damage. Water-based brick stains are often recommended because they are easy to apply, even for DIYers, and they allow the brick to breathe. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere properly and can lead to future maintenance problems.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

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