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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.8(
35
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Newton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had previously hired someone to waterproof our basement but it severely failed. Once AFS came and accessed the crawl space, they implemented a new system. Our crawl space is amazing now and the team Quadarrius, Jovian, and Dallas were professional, informative, and proficient! Colt my representative walked me through everything before during and after! I love this company and recommend their services to anyonet!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Apex Foundation Specialists, LLC
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair+1 more

Serving Newton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company! Fantastic crew! Good morals! Impressive work ethic! Very clean, efficient, and timely! Had some cracking in my bicks and I was concerned none the less. I called 4 different foundation repair companies and I was immediately sold on Apex! There not the cheapest but to my personal experience they are absolutely the best. They told everything I needed to expect on the front end. And much to my surprise they fixed my foundation and bricks in less than a day. Then after all is said and done they have lifetime warranty?s on everything they do! If your having issues with your foundation, look no farther than Apex Foundation Specialist!!!"
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Strickland Landscaping and Irrigation
4.9(
18
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Newton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up when they said they would. They had the materials. They were very professional and cordial. Understood what the project was and did an acceptional job. I would use them on future projects. They were hard workers even in 100 degree heat. I canâ t recommend them enough. Great job guys. Appreciate it. Call them for your next project. You wonâ t be disappointed."
Empty Lot clean up
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+10

Response time5 days
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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PARROT STRUCTURAL SERVICES LLC
4.5(
24
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Newton, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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