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Hammons Stone Work
5.0(
14
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Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I would highly recommend the great folks over at Hammons Stone Work! Top of the line work - both in boots on the ground and when discussing options/customer service!"
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Stack rock & front steps

+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.9(
28
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Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work on slab. Courteous and responsive. Informed us every step they were taking and final looks great"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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K.C. Nummy, Inc.
4.7(
25
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Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ken Nummy and his crew were extremely courteous and professional in doing my concrete driveway repair work. A large tree root below the slab had caused extensive damage to almost 400 Sq. Ft. of the driveway. Competitive pricing and a one-day completion (demolition, pour and finish) we were promised and delivered as stated. I would give them a five-star rating with no hesitation, I truly feel the work was first class in all respects and would highly recommend K.C. Nummy Concrete for all the concrete work on anyones project, hands down. There are still old-fashioned reputable contractors out there, kind of restores ones faith in humanity."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Alabama Professional Services, Inc.
4.0(
243
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Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A trusted company. The Repairmen were very courteous and worked in a very timely fashion. They did not wast time and finished in a timely manner. I would recommend them to anyone."
Encapsulation 1
Sealed Super Sump
Sump amd liner
Leaking Wall
Sealed Wall

+3

Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Apex Foundation Specialists
5.0(
1
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Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 12 years of experience as a foundation specialists, Apex Foundation Specialist is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!

Services Offered
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Crawlspace Encapsulation
Helical Piers
Helical Piers

+3

Response time1 day
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Natdawgs hauling &excavating llc
New to Angi

Serving Shorter, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’ve been doing tree and skid steer work for about 20 years, customer satisfaction is my goal. The job is not complete until you, the customer, are happy. I am a perfectionist, I like and want stuff done right! I am willing to travel almost anywhere within the state. I am highly efficient in a skid steer and working out of a bucket truck..

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Two types of masonry are veneer masonry and solid masonry. Veneer masonry is thin brick or stone material attached to the face of a building. With veneer masonry, the walls support the weight of the masonry products rather than the masonry being built on a concrete footing. Solid masonry is a wall or other brick or stone structure built on a concrete footing, and the masonry supports itself.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

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.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

Brick stain doesn’t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That’s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.

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