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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.8(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+3 more

Serving Taylor, AL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Landon and Brad came out and inspected my crawl space. I was concerned about my vapor barrier and rightfully so. They took pictures for me (far more detailed than my home inspector), and provided me with a solution and quote. I'll be honest, I don't know much about a lot of this, but they showed me videos of how everything worked and encouraged me to do my research. We even worked on a plan to get everything situated. I like that they understood I wanted something long term, and not just a band-aid fix. I also appreciate them being patient with me while I crunched numbers on my laptop. Overall, the two of them very kind, professional, and informative. Thank you!"
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
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96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for SHORE UP FOUNDATION REPAIR, LLC
SHORE UP FOUNDATION REPAIR, LLC
5.0(
11
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Taylor, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I recently purchased a commercial building in need of some foundation repairs and was referred to Shore Up Foundation by a family friend. Chase, Adlai and their crew were professional, courteous and educated me throughout the correction and improvement process to resolve my issues. We ran into some unrelated foundation issues on my job, but I was impressed with the amount of experience and exceptional awareness they took to help quickly resolve the problem. I would highly recommend Shore Up; I appreciate the professionalism and time they took during this intensive repair."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
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Apex Foundation Specialists, LLC
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Taylor, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Avatar for PARROT STRUCTURAL SERVICES LLC
PARROT STRUCTURAL SERVICES LLC
4.5(
24
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Taylor, 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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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Dothan Tree Experts & Land Solutions
5.0(
5
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Taylor, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have worked with many other clearing companies; Dothan Tree Experts & Land Solutions are by far the most professional and fair company I have dealt with to date. Dothan Tree Experts & Land Solutions stand by their work, provide great customer service, and I will continue to use them again for all my land solutions."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

According to the Earthquake Country Alliance—a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness—reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn’t as stable as other building materials and methods.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Yes, brick walls often add value to a home. For starters, many people love the look of brick walls, so they can enhance your home's aesthetic appeal and add warmth to your property, especially when it aligns with the rest of your neighborhood's look. They also provide privacy and security, which can further increase the resale value of your home.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

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