What are the alternatives to a stone house?

• <div><p>Brick is the closest choice when seeking to capture the timeless look of stone with a more practical and budget-friendly option. When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stone-vs-brick-siding.htm">stone versus brick siding</a>, the price range of <b>$200,000 to $400,000</b> for average brick home construction is dramatically lower compared to the cost of building a stone home. If you'd like to keep the stone aesthetic without the cost, stone veneer and manufactured stone are both less expensive than real stone. </p></div>

Is brick spalling normal?

• <div><p>Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.</p></div>

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Q: What does mortar do?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-most-common-masonry-materials.htm">Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement</a> that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay. </p></div>

Q: How often does brick need to be repointed?

• <div><p>Repointing brick is recommended every 25 to 30 years. Professional repointing can easily last this long if you're following all basic <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preventive-maintenance-brick-and-stone-exteriors.htm">brick and stone maintenance tips</a>. However, you may find that you need repointing more often if you live in an area that sees harsh weather or if the construction of your home was rushed. Additionally, if you DIY your brick repointing, you&rsquo;re more likely to find that you need additional repointing more often, so every 10 to 15 years might be more appropriate. </p></div>

Q: Are brick houses safer in an earthquake?

• <div><p>According to the <a href="https://www.earthquakecountry.org/step4/urmwalls/#:~:text=Houses%20built%20of%20unreinforced%20masonry,and%20the%20roof%20is%20critical.">Earthquake Country Alliance</a>&mdash;a public and private alliance in California that works to improve earthquake and tsunami readiness&mdash;reports that unreinforced masonry, such as stone, bricks, and hollow clay tiles, is more susceptible to earthquake damage. The mortar between bricks isn&rsquo;t as stable as other building materials and methods.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2018
Adis and his brother were true craftsman throughout the process. I was impressed with how our pop up outlet in our granite countertop island turned out. Adis cut the outlet hole into the stone with perfection, so the outlet was perfectly flush with the top of the counter! We love having power...
Rowat Cut Stone & Marble Co
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Reviewed in July 2018
I found the perfect kitchen countertop stone at Abraham Schrock's booth at the Home Show in Des Moines. He was great to work with. He helped design our elevated bar countertop, made from Phenix Marble. He's courteous, knowledgeable and organized. Although we had a different contractor design our...
Homestead Woodworks
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Reviewed in September 2015
This was a collaborative endeavor from the very beginning. The owner explained the importance of the drainage system to ensure stability of the stone walls. He and the crew told us how excited they were to start on our project; they liked projects like ours because the results were going to be...
Green Bean Landscapes LLC
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Reviewed in July 2015
Centurion Stone refaced our fireplace after they came out and measured for free. Went to their showroom where they have amazing products on display and very friendly staff.
Premier Construction Services
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Reviewed in June 2013
Owner came to price job, emailed quote shortly after. Some confusion about dates for service to be done- very short notice so be prepared for that- but probably a result of them trying to fit everyone in after bad weather related delays. They did exactly what they said they were going to...
ConcretePRF
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Reviewed in May 2013
They sent two Mexican kids that could not speak English. They just laid the rock and stone down with little cement and they left the sides undone and left ragged ages. They also put some bricks in the back. They also didn’t grout it so water got in there.
Iowa Outdoor Products
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner is Joey Griesel. He was responsive. He did not get upset in making changes. He had suggestions, he had ideas. He and his crew came to work. He brought in his two gentlemen who were here all day, putting in stone, and digging and stuff like that. Other than taking a drink break or...
Outdoor Concepts
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Reviewed in June 2011
The sump pump installed when the house was built nine years ago was making a funny noise Monday morning after a night in which the city got 2.5 inches of rain, and for years I'd wanted to get a backup sump pump installed, so it seemed time to call a plumber. I called Cook Plumbing and left a...
DDS PLUMBING
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Reviewed in July 2009
Overall, I was not happy with the work that was completed. The owner (Cody) assured me he would be on-site to oversee the entire project. However, he left for an appointment and was gone for most of the project. His crew did not take into account the grading around my house. The drain tile...
Central Iowa Dirtworks
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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Titan Excavating is your local company you can trust. We have all the equipment necessary for any job you could ask for. No job too big or too small for us. We do everything from site clearing , driveways, grading , demolition and much more. We service a 100 mile radius and are open to working within the entire state. If you need us call today.

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

John B on September 2025

"Titan did a magnificent job on my property during the past week. I needed the following done: Grading work on my 3 acre property and three different types of rocks delivered. I also needed additional black dirt brought in to make it perfect. From start to finish the communication was excellent with Will. He let me know what time they would get to my job and everything that was going on during the work process. This is something that a lot of contractors just fail to do in my past experiences. They provide top notch equipment, with many different attachments for various types of jobs during the entire process. This ensures that the job is done correctly, the first time! Lastly, customer service could not be better. They (Will and Tim) stayed with the job until I was completely satisfied. Always keeping a great attitude no matter how many questions I asked. Even going the extra nine yards finishing the job better than I expected. "

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