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Groundworks
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2005

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"We're very pleased with the work completed for our house. Giovani, Zack, and James were efficient and courteous, answered all of our questions knowledgeably, and completed the project ahead of schedule. We won't hesitate to refer people who might need foundation repairs."
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+16

Response time30 mins
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Aspen Foundation Repair LLC
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Michel and Derek were great! Always here when expected. Efficient team work, friendly and accommodating! We hope never to have this problem again but if we do we would definitely call Michel. Thank you Michel Derek for everything! Pam and Jim York"
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+4

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by37%of homeowners
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Jack's Healthy Crawl Space
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Serving Placerville, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

"Jack went above and beyond with his inspection. He identified a few issues beyond what I called him for and repaired them. He was professional, clean and friendly. His rates were reasonable and he provided a clear quote ahead of the work."
Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Cobblestone is not a type of rock but a term for a mosaic or rock laid down as a surface. It used to be made from the closest available stone but now can be made from nearly any hard rock, as machining has made shaping the stone much easier and cheaper.

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

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