"Daryl went above and beyond the work he contracted to do. Smallwood Masonry operates in a very professional manor. If I ever need any more masonry work, I would definitely hire Smallwood Masonry again. Bill Nelaen"
"These guys are the exception ... top quality materials , superb workmanship., reasonable price.. extremely personable .... and now ,one of my neighbors is having similar work done by them based on my experience definitely a 7 star company"
"I would not hesitate to use Alpha Foundation for any work my house needs in the future. The crew were professional and friendly, from the first visit by the inspector James, to Nick, who worked on the contract and financing. The crew (Tyler, Max, Alan, Tristan, Ryan, and Greg) were hard working, professional, polite, and actually good people. In the past I have had good workers who were not so good people, good people who were not so good workers, but the crew from Alpha were good people and good workers. Couldn't have asked for more. They constantly kept me updated on the project, and every day they left the house cleaned up and prepped for the next days work. They were efficient, and throughout the process they strove to minimize the impact on my family.
While I hope to never have to do a project this size again, if I do, it will be Alpha Foundations that I'll turn to."
"We are very pleased with the work Roman and his son did at our home. They did a beautiful job repairing a wall that had termite damage, replacing missing drywall, and texturing and painting the drywall. They were courteous, professional and very talented. They arrived on time and were fast. We would definitely hire them again."
"Thomas and Like arrived on time and met with me to verify the scope of work. I showed them one additional item that I would like to be completed and they were able to do that. They met with me a couple of times during the project to show me what had been done and what limitations they were looking at based on the condition of the concrete. They completed the work and showed me what they had accomplished. I was extremely satisfied with their work. Great team and good representatives of LRE Ground Services/Foundation Repair."
"I’m very pleased with the results of the project that Robert designed and completed. I had a mess and no idea what to do. The design was beyond anything that I could have imagined. He will be doing more work for me in the near future."
"David was very professional. He did a fantastic job. He explained every step. My pool deck looks like new. I love it. I highly recommend Bayview Home Improvements. Price was reasonable."
"To contact us did a wonderful job. They educated me and kept me informed every step away. The work was timely done very well and I was extremely satisfied with the service. In fact I am going to hire him to do the paving at a family members home excellent work"
"BZS Concrete Creations was very professional and answered all my questions. I had my sidewalk, circular driveway and front porch done and the results were awesome. I would highly recommend Mauricio and his team! Thanks guys fantastic job! Anna and Howard Lang."
"Advanced environmental services is a professional, reliable and honest company. Prices are reasonable. I worked with David, he was on time and polite. He even helped me out with other repairs I needed. I had other companies that made it seem that my mold was a bigger problem than it actually was and David told me it was not as bad as they made it seem and took care of it and more. Their work is great. Donâ t waste your time looking for anyone else!"
Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.
Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.
There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.
Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion
Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.
Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.
Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.
On average, a well-built brick mailbox can last between 30 and 100 years. The insert that holds mail inside the mailbox may last 15 to 25 years before it needs to be replaced. If a mailbox needs to be fixed due to damage, make sure you know who to hire for brick repair.
Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.
The Brooksville, FL homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
This guide features information on the costs to repair a brick wall, whether or not you need a brick mason to complete spalling, tuckpointing, or a full restoration.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
