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Pierce L Shallis Landscaping & Design
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"We have received several compliments regarding the landscaping just completed. Pierce and his team were an outstanding resource for renovation of what appeared to be a hopeless mess of weeds and stumps in the front of our home; resulting from overgrown shrubs and so-called "dwarf" evergreens removed previously. Pierce was a patient and eager landscaping contractor, listening carefully to our needs and budget and formulating a beautiful refurbishment of the area described above. Pierce's knowledge of plant selection appeared comprehensive and he helped us understand and select an attractive array of perennials and shrubs. Further, Pierce engineered a near weed-free planting area that made our curving flagstone walkway especially attractive. Pierce L. Shallis Landscaping & Design is not the cheapest but his prices are very reasonable for the thoughtfulness of design and the quality of their work."
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Flagstone
Walkway Steps

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Waterproofing One
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"In preparation we moved everything in the basement away from the walls like they asked, although some of the shelves that I built could not be moved more than ~24 inches away from one of the walls. The next day the crew of three came over promptly at 8 AM. I told the crew leader about the shelves and he said that the space may be sufficient depending on the how far the footer underneath came in from the walls (as it turned out it was fine). They also moved the heavy concrete utility sink out of the way without damaging it. They crew hung plastic to partition the untouched sections of the basement and the rest of the house. I was told that the job was to take two days and it did. They cleaned up as best they could--vacuuming the stairs and didn't leave any debris or trash inside or out, although there was a light coating of dust on the everything in the basement which I expected. When they finished they walked me though the basement and everything looked great so I was glad to pay them as agreed in the contract. I am very pleased with the job, although I was slightly dissatisfied with the concrete pored over the drain because it wasn't always level with the existing floor and wasn't totally troweled smooth (I ended up floating the sections of the patch myself to level and get a better finish). Overall I think those are minor criticisms it was was a more than satisfactory experience."
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9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AG Construction
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Big improvement over the driveway we started with. Alex and his team delivered the driveway we needed. He worked with us creating the design that worked both functionaly and asteticaly. Totaly changes the look of my house. The quality of the finished product is above what I imagined. They also helped us with transplanting our 14 year old fig tree. The last picture is the before shot."
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Fence
Fence
Concrete
Stamped Concrete

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bricks Chimney Services
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Came for a quote to remove embedded fireplace mantles and ended up doing the job right then and there. Quick, clean, professional. Gave additional tips on some other chimney services and will reach out to them when the time comes for those jobs"
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
138 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are currently happy with the basement waterproofing and remodeling that was completed! There were issues - most minor but we haven't anything to compare as this was the first-time having contractors complete basement work for us; and our home is almost 100 years old. They were flexible given unexpected issues that came about with the basement. The water proofing was done first and they did a great job. They were happy to review and resolve any remaining questions/concerns and/or issues. Jorge in the service dept. is professional, punctual and is a great representative and asset for this company."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Creative Pavers, Inc.
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Creative Pavers designed and installed our hardscape circular patio and landscaping. It is beautiful! Delivered in the timeframe promised, clean and timely. Very professional"
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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L.A.J.E Bros, LLC
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Everything was done quickly and very well and at a very fair price. They were professional and friendly and I appreciated such a great job they did on clearing out a yard and doing the landscaping. Thank you again!!"
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Stamped concrete
Stamped concrete
Stamped concrete
Stamped concrete

+40

Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Martin's Home Improvement
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was great. All the men that work on the project are real craftsmen and pay attention to detail. They take a lot of pride in their work. From the whole project they were professional, polite, and clean up after. It was amazing."
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Response time9 hrs
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes! Hot glue is an excellent—and temporary—way to spread holiday cheer with Christmas lights without damaging your brick exterior.

For most brick cleaning jobs, including fireplace bricks, use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner. A simple solution of equal parts water and vinegar, or a few drops of dish soap in a bowl of water, can effectively remove grime. For tougher stains, you can use a dedicated masonry or fireplace cleaner. It is crucial to wet the bricks thoroughly with water before applying any cleaning solution to prevent the brick from absorbing it, and to rinse the surface completely afterward. Harsher cleaners containing bleach or ammonia should only be used as a last resort, and they should never be mixed together.

You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

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.

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