We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very professional, on time, There were some other things that needed to be fixed and they took care of that with no charge. They were phenomenal."
Denise X on June 2021
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Very professional, on time, There were some other things that needed to be fixed and they took care of that with no charge. They were phenomenal."
Featured in the December 2018 issue of HGTV Magazine, Altract Co. combines the expertise of Chad Vickers and Bryant Darby. Together, this team has the knowledge, expertise, and trustworthiness to help the home and business owner plan and attain their project goals and dreams. Altract was awarded the 2021 top 25 Business Excellence Award by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and also recognized by the Birmingham Business Association and HomeAdvisor as Birmingham's number one residential painting company due to our focus on customer experience and ability to offer many different options that best fit their needs. Please call us for a free estimate or referrals. Bryant Darby: (205) 916-8185
"These guys did a fantastic job! We had them paint the entire inside of our house and they were awesome. Will definitely use them for any future painting needs."
Johnny B on August 2025
Featured in the December 2018 issue of HGTV Magazine, Altract Co. combines the expertise of Chad Vickers and Bryant Darby. Together, this team has the knowledge, expertise, and trustworthiness to help the home and business owner plan and attain their project goals and dreams. Altract was awarded the 2021 top 25 Business Excellence Award by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and also recognized by the Birmingham Business Association and HomeAdvisor as Birmingham's number one residential painting company due to our focus on customer experience and ability to offer many different options that best fit their needs. Please call us for a free estimate or referrals. Bryant Darby: (205) 916-8185
"These guys did a fantastic job! We had them paint the entire inside of our house and they were awesome. Will definitely use them for any future painting needs."
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"September 2024 I had some damaged siding replaced. They took there time to try to match the color and came as close as possible. They were pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. Price was reasonable."
Fran B on November 2024
we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"September 2024 I had some damaged siding replaced. They took there time to try to match the color and came as close as possible. They were pleasant to work with and knowledgeable. Price was reasonable."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They did excellent work they did everything they said they were going to do and they are easy to deal with."
Michael B on May 2021
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"They did excellent work they did everything they said they were going to do and they are easy to deal with."
B&D Home Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I had them come out to attach some hardy boards that were loose. And was happy with their work. I had asked them to come back out and check another issue but was stood me up at two different occasions. Each time they said they would be at my home @ 7:45 in the morning but never showed up. They never replied back to my numerous phone calls or texts asking if they would planning on coming or not. Very unprofessional to waste my time waiting for them when they could have said they weren?t interested in the job or let me know they weren?t planning on coming. Why make an appointment and never come?
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Mary C on December 2024
B&D Home Service is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I had them come out to attach some hardy boards that were loose. And was happy with their work. I had asked them to come back out and check another issue but was stood me up at two different occasions. Each time they said they would be at my home @ 7:45 in the morning but never showed up. They never replied back to my numerous phone calls or texts asking if they would planning on coming or not. Very unprofessional to waste my time waiting for them when they could have said they weren?t interested in the job or let me know they weren?t planning on coming. Why make an appointment and never come?
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We are a well-established business with over 15 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail.
"They were professional on their work."
Enrico C on October 2024
We are a well-established business with over 15 years of unmatched expertise. Customer preference and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Prompt attention. Excellent value and service. Went above and beyond."
Bj G on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Prompt attention. Excellent value and service. Went above and beyond."
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great communication, quality work and very efficient."
Jonathan W on October 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great communication, quality work and very efficient."
AL Total Home Services provides the following services: Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery Laminate Wood or Stone Floor Stamped Concrete Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain Shrubs - Trim or Remove Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal Interior Painting or Staining Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) Storm Door Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Brick, Stone or Block Wall Outdoor Play Equipment Interior or Exterior Painting or Staining - Small Projects Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - Install Concrete Patios, Walks & Steps - Install Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install or Replace Drywall - Repair - For Business Plaster - Repair - For Business Laminate Wood or Stone Floor - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer - For Business Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain Laminate Wood or Stone Floor - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer - For Business Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer - For Business Plaster Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain Lawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Garage Door Opener Cabinets - Install & Repair Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors Doors Carpentry Framing Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Disability Ramps Vinyl Siding Wood or Fiber-Cement Siding Door or Window Screens Deck or Porch Wood Fence Luxury Vinyl Flooring Doors - Install or Replace Drywall Brick & Stone Flatwork Foundation Drainage Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation Home Theater Wiring Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain Smart Home System Appliance (Smaller Size) - Install or Replace Appliance (Microwave Oven) - Install or Replace Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors Garage Organizers Pre-Manufactured Cabinets Wood Fence Concrete Floors
"Matt & Chris are awesome! I have a very large deck, so we knew the job would take two days. Matt pressure washed one day, let it dry, and then returned to stain it. The finished result was beautiful! They are very personable guys and I look forward to working with this company again."
Tammy M on June 2024
AL Total Home Services provides the following services: Landscape - Soil, Sand, Mulch and Rock Delivery Laminate Wood or Stone Floor Stamped Concrete Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain Shrubs - Trim or Remove Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal Interior Painting or Staining Hardware, Latches & Tracks (Door) Storm Door Lawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Repair Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Brick, Stone or Block Wall Outdoor Play Equipment Interior or Exterior Painting or Staining - Small Projects Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - Install Concrete Patios, Walks & Steps - Install Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install or Replace Drywall - Repair - For Business Plaster - Repair - For Business Laminate Wood or Stone Floor - Install - Materials Provided by Consumer - For Business Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain Laminate Wood or Stone Floor - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer - For Business Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain - Install - Materials Not Provided by Consumer - For Business Plaster Tile: Ceramic and Porcelain Lawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps Garage Door Opener Cabinets - Install & Repair Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors Doors Carpentry Framing Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings Disability Ramps Vinyl Siding Wood or Fiber-Cement Siding Door or Window Screens Deck or Porch Wood Fence Luxury Vinyl Flooring Doors - Install or Replace Drywall Brick & Stone Flatwork Foundation Drainage Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation Home Theater Wiring Exterior Home or Structure - Paint or Stain Smart Home System Appliance (Smaller Size) - Install or Replace Appliance (Microwave Oven) - Install or Replace Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors Garage Organizers Pre-Manufactured Cabinets Wood Fence Concrete Floors
"Matt & Chris are awesome! I have a very large deck, so we knew the job would take two days. Matt pressure washed one day, let it dry, and then returned to stain it. The finished result was beautiful! They are very personable guys and I look forward to working with this company again."
Tammy M on June 2024
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Stucco questions, answered by experts
One of the most significant downsides to stucco is the installation cost, which is higher than that of many other siding options because getting it to look clean and professional is a labor-intensive process. Stucco can also absorb water, making it an unsuitable option for siding in areas that see excessive rainfall. Finally, stucco can crack and chip, especially in extreme weather, and repairs are not only challenging and require help from a professional who does stucco, but can get expensive.
The best exterior paint finish for stucco is a flat or low-gloss finish. A high-gloss finish will show imperfections in the stucco and give it a candy-coated look that many homeowners don’t like. The best types of exterior paint to use on stucco are acrylic, masonry, and elastomeric. However, acrylic is recommended because it is both durable and breathable.
Most homeowners can remain in their homes during stucco removal, but expect noise, dust, and limited access to certain areas. For extensive projects or if hazardous materials are present, temporary relocation may be recommended for safety and comfort. Before removal begins, seal off the work areas and use air purifiers to minimize the spread of dust.
Yes, you can apply the stucco yourself, but it is a time- and labor-intensive project, especially on the exterior of a whole house. DIY stucco is better suited for repairing stucco siding or siding a smaller building, such as a shed or garage. Since most of the cost of stucco siding goes to labor, you can cut down significantly on the total if you’re up for the challenge.
The Mediterranean style is unique in that it’s designed for homes in hotter climates and to maintain a connection with nature. The building materials include stucco siding, clay roofs, and interior tiling with tall ceilings and open floor plans. These all come together to keep the interior cool. The building materials are all natural and tend to have muted earth tones, and the architecture typically allows for easy, open access to the outdoors through large windows and arched doorways. The decor and architecture can range from simple and functional to opulent, depending on the type of Mediterranean home it is.
The Hoover, AL homeowners’ guide to stucco services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to stucco a house in 2025, including average prices, key factors, and tips to help you budget and plan your stucco project with confidence.
Stucco siding offers some customizability when it comes to texture. Learn about the eight types of stucco finishes and how to choose one for your home.
Stucco is a popular siding known for its durability, curb appeal, and long lifespan, but how long does stucco last? Here’s everything you need to know.
