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AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists
4.3(
130
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"DFX did and excellent job. I helped my sister, Rebecca Morris get her sagging floors and foundation repaired on her home. We worked with Bryan Patrick from DFX. Bryan was great to work with and was very knowledgeable about his product and services as well as the repairs that were needed. He answered all our questions, was very punctual and accountable both before, during and after the work was completed. His team did an outstanding job leveling her floors, bracing the support beams and replacing bad floor joist. I would highly recommend DFX to anyone needing repairs on floors and foundations. Bryan and DFX were also the best price. They created drawings, and shared what all would need to be done, they were courteous and did excellent work. I would certainly use Bryan and the DFX team again. I give them 10 stars for making my sister happy. She is 84 years old and didn't have anywhere else to turn and DFX came through. Thank you Bryan and DFX. We really appreciate you. It"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

96 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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The Foundation Specialists
3.6(
131
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were very professional they explained everything very well and make sure I understood what was going on they took pictures of everything under and around the house to show me what they did they were here on time every day they were a wonderful group of fellas they worked wonderful together they were very hard workers my brick is not cracked anymore my floors are not sagging anymore and I'm very happy with the decision I made to choose this company to do my foundation work I feel very good about everything they did and I highly recommend them"
#1 -  Fractured Brick
 #2 - Wet Crawl Space
 #3 - Creaky/Bouncing Floor
 #4 - Wet/Damp Basement
 #5 - Drafty/Poor Indoor Air

+35

Response time3 hrs
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp
3.9(
16
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vinnie and his crew were very thorough. They showed up when expected and took time to listen to concerns about the chimney. They inspected the roof and made recommendations to improve safety and longevity of the structure. Highly recommend!"
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work
chimney work

+32

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dylan Norris Backhoe Service
5.0(
1
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Customers say: Quick response

Dylan is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Restoration & Waterproofing, LLC
4.7(
109
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can start by saying that the people the owner (Mike) hires are the best. Matt, Randy, and Zac could not have been nicer or more professional. They worked so hard and were never anything but accommodating and helpful. I just really canâ t say enough about what a great job they did. The work is so well done and I so appreciate the care and respect they took for my home. They cleaned up well and really put in a lot of extra effort, but never complained and were always pleasant to deal with. Iâ m sure this is a reflection on Mike because it always starts at the top. I would absolutely recommend Advanced to anyone needing basement work, and again thank you so much for working with me and making this process as easy as possible."
French drains
Drainage
Finished Basement
Interior Basement
Large Drainage Project

+16

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
F&R Remodeling
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Albany, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I needed a 12x12 concrete pad, after they arrived i added a couple things to the job. The work was done professionally and well beyond my expectations. I wish I new about Roger when I had my deck built. When they finished no mess as they cleaned up, the only sign they were even here is a new pad. Great job, I will be hiring him to do other work. Would definitely recommend."
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring

+33

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should worry about brick wall cracks when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

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