"It went beyond great. This family business is amazing, very experienced, and they are great to work with. The quality and professionalism in their work is more like art than a job. It is tough work but they bond together to get the project done on time, on budget and wonderful clean up. I can’t recommend them highly enough. I have gotten many compliments from neighbors and friends about the new paver driveway."
"The team at Alpha Foundations did a fantastic job supporting our foundation. They had to drill 37 feet down and handled everything in a little over a day. The clean up was perfect as well. Top notch company with top notch staff. Thank you Dylan, Jake, Alberto and Charles!!"
"Excellent, was on time and perfect. Brad and his team (sorry, forgot his name) were even able to lift the concrete wall and it was done perfectly. They even caulked around the entire area, cleaned it out etc. Used hydraulic lift to lift it and then put the foundation repair compound. THank you."
"Excellent response and quality workmanship in both the cutting and removal of concrete and the repair of the cut after. I would most certainly recommend this company to others who require concrete work."
"I am very happy with their performance, they were on time with everything, and flexible, when extra work had to be done on the primary entrance as per permit inspector, also when asked to do entrance driveway on new culvert. I am going to hire them again for driveway graveling, I would recommend highly."
"We are very happy with the paving job Joe and his crew did in our courtyard and backyard porch. They were very professional, punctual and hard working. It looks amazing! We highly recommend Backwoods Custom Hardscaping. We plan on hiring them for other custom work. Thank you Joe and Crew."
Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.
Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.
The cost to install or replace brick or stone siding generally ranges from $10 to $50 per square foot. The final price depends on several factors, including the specific material type, local labor rates, and any necessary preparation work, such as removing old siding. For example, different types of stone have varying costs per square foot: natural stone ($4.50–$35), stone veneer ($11–$13), faux stone ($6–$9), and cultured or manufactured stone ($5–$8).
Yes, brick houses are better insulated, because the bricks slow down the passage of air from the outside to the inside and vice-versa. This helps to stabilize the internal temperature of the home. When combined with proper residential insulation, brick houses are more efficient and better insulated than other types.
Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.
The Homosassa, FL homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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.
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.
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.
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.
