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Olshan Foundation Repair

3.91(
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•Approved Pro

Olshan Foundation Repair

3.91(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
92 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation provides cost-effective foundation solutions to residential and commercial property owners. Services are backed by an available lifetime warranty, friendly customer support and convenient financing options. Free, no-obligation structural assessments are performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Since no two homes are alike, our Technicians carefully inspect the problems affecting your home before developing a comprehensive repair plan designed uniquely to your property. Olshan is the exclusive provider of the Cable Lock ST Plus repair system. This hybrid design combines the penetrating power of concrete with the long-term durability of steel, providing a longer, deeper more secure repair. We also offer drainage and root barriers to help prevent foundation damage. Schedule a free, no-obligation assessment now. Your home’s structural integrity depends on the strength of your foundation. It supports everything else – walls, windows, floors, doorways, roof – so when your foundation is damaged, it can cause serious problems throughout your home. Like most things in life, your foundation is subject to environmental stress. Expanding and contracting soil, excessive moisture and inadequate drainage are some of the most common threats to your home’s foundation. Over time, environmental stressors can cause a foundation to shift, crack or settle unevenly. And homeowners often miss early warning signs of foundation damage. Homeowners spend about $4 billion annually stabilizing faulty foundations, and those costs may increase as more homes are built in areas known for shifting soil. Understanding risk factors and signs of foundation problems can help you protect your most valuable asset from irreversible damage.

"Perfect and work done on time."

Michael W on September 2020

Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation provides cost-effective foundation solutions to residential and commercial property owners. Services are backed by an available lifetime warranty, friendly customer support and convenient financing options. Free, no-obligation structural assessments are performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Since no two homes are alike, our Technicians carefully inspect the problems affecting your home before developing a comprehensive repair plan designed uniquely to your property. Olshan is the exclusive provider of the Cable Lock ST Plus repair system. This hybrid design combines the penetrating power of concrete with the long-term durability of steel, providing a longer, deeper more secure repair. We also offer drainage and root barriers to help prevent foundation damage. Schedule a free, no-obligation assessment now. Your home’s structural integrity depends on the strength of your foundation. It supports everything else – walls, windows, floors, doorways, roof – so when your foundation is damaged, it can cause serious problems throughout your home. Like most things in life, your foundation is subject to environmental stress. Expanding and contracting soil, excessive moisture and inadequate drainage are some of the most common threats to your home’s foundation. Over time, environmental stressors can cause a foundation to shift, crack or settle unevenly. And homeowners often miss early warning signs of foundation damage. Homeowners spend about $4 billion annually stabilizing faulty foundations, and those costs may increase as more homes are built in areas known for shifting soil. Understanding risk factors and signs of foundation problems can help you protect your most valuable asset from irreversible damage.

"Perfect and work done on time."

Michael W on September 2020

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Bowen Plumbing, Inc.

4.75(
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Bowen Plumbing, Inc.

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

For more than thirty years, we have fulfilled our mission of providing outstanding service, in a timely manner. We specialize in all your plumbing needs. We have the latest technology and trained professionals to do the job right the first time. As a family owned and operated business we appreciate the opportunity to assist in any problem the customer has. Our customers share an appreciation for quality work and understand that the key to saving money in the long-term is to invest in quality workmanship and cutting edge applications. As our loyal customers will attest, there is no better plumbing service available in the area. Contact us today!

"David gave me options that made it possible to get the job done at a price I could afford. Appreciate his honesty and punctuality."

Lynn M on July 2025

For more than thirty years, we have fulfilled our mission of providing outstanding service, in a timely manner. We specialize in all your plumbing needs. We have the latest technology and trained professionals to do the job right the first time. As a family owned and operated business we appreciate the opportunity to assist in any problem the customer has. Our customers share an appreciation for quality work and understand that the key to saving money in the long-term is to invest in quality workmanship and cutting edge applications. As our loyal customers will attest, there is no better plumbing service available in the area. Contact us today!

"David gave me options that made it possible to get the job done at a price I could afford. Appreciate his honesty and punctuality."

Lynn M on July 2025

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New Buck Chimney Services

4.96(
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New Buck Chimney Services

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Csia certified sweep with over 20years experience. The only certified chimney sweep in the ark-la-tex. "Your Chimney Experts"

Csia certified sweep with over 20years experience. The only certified chimney sweep in the ark-la-tex. "Your Chimney Experts"

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Bobby L Greene Plumbing And Heating Co Inc

4.62(
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Bobby L Greene Plumbing And Heating Co Inc

4.62(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

A locally owned company, Bobby L. Greene Plumbing and Heating Co. Inc. is committed to providing you with excellence and satisfaction. Located in Shreveport, we have provided the residents and businesses of the area with plumbing services for more than 50 years. We take pride in ensuring you receive the most professional service. How do we do this? Our staff of 24 service technicians has the technical training to perform quality services at the most professional level. To keep up with industry advancements, we insist our service technicians participate in continuing-education courses. LMP#118

"Wonderful. They explain everything before doing the job and even clean afterwards"

Roberta M on September 2022

A locally owned company, Bobby L. Greene Plumbing and Heating Co. Inc. is committed to providing you with excellence and satisfaction. Located in Shreveport, we have provided the residents and businesses of the area with plumbing services for more than 50 years. We take pride in ensuring you receive the most professional service. How do we do this? Our staff of 24 service technicians has the technical training to perform quality services at the most professional level. To keep up with industry advancements, we insist our service technicians participate in continuing-education courses. LMP#118

"Wonderful. They explain everything before doing the job and even clean afterwards"

Roberta M on September 2022

Ram Jack North Louisiana

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Ram Jack North Louisiana

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ram Jack Louisiana provides proven foundation repair methods using patented Ram Jack Systems. Serving the Shreveport-Bossier and northern Louisiana area, Ram Jack Systems deliver numerous solutions to solve all your foundation repair needs.

Ram Jack Louisiana provides proven foundation repair methods using patented Ram Jack Systems. Serving the Shreveport-Bossier and northern Louisiana area, Ram Jack Systems deliver numerous solutions to solve all your foundation repair needs.

Roach Plumbing Inc

4.46(
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Roach Plumbing Inc

4.46(
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Customers say: Super punctual
64 years of experience

Plumbing, heating, remodeling, sprinklers, irrigation, sewer & drain, sewer lift station repair, video camera inspection, sewer main water jetting, backflow preventive testing & installation, water heater repairs & sales.

"We had a few days of rain so it was wet and muddy also still having a light rain when Max came to do the work. He was here within a few hours to do the job. He was polite and professional and answered all our questions. Even with the awful weather, he had a great attitude ."

Lynnette K on January 2019

Plumbing, heating, remodeling, sprinklers, irrigation, sewer & drain, sewer lift station repair, video camera inspection, sewer main water jetting, backflow preventive testing & installation, water heater repairs & sales.

"We had a few days of rain so it was wet and muddy also still having a light rain when Max came to do the work. He was here within a few hours to do the job. He was polite and professional and answered all our questions. Even with the awful weather, he had a great attitude ."

Lynnette K on January 2019

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Blue Tide Exteriors LLC

4.45(
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Blue Tide Exteriors LLC

4.45(
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Customers say: Quick response
23 years of experience

Your local exterior contractor from the roof down. "Outside never looked so good" We create and improve outdoor living spaces including Sun-rooms, screen rooms, decks, porches, roofs, windows, concrete, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fencing and more. if it's outside, we can do it. Please call or text us today for your Free Estimate 318.202.9332

"Jordan clearly explain the process and the proposal was organized in a clear step by step manner. There was a minor hiccup during construction to which Blue Tide immediately responded and corrected. We have been using this space almost daily since it was completed."

Caleb H on February 2024

Your local exterior contractor from the roof down. "Outside never looked so good" We create and improve outdoor living spaces including Sun-rooms, screen rooms, decks, porches, roofs, windows, concrete, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, fencing and more. if it's outside, we can do it. Please call or text us today for your Free Estimate 318.202.9332

"Jordan clearly explain the process and the proposal was organized in a clear step by step manner. There was a minor hiccup during construction to which Blue Tide immediately responded and corrected. We have been using this space almost daily since it was completed."

Caleb H on February 2024

Rinchuso's Plumbing

4.45(
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Rinchuso's Plumbing

4.45(
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Customers say: Super punctual
45 years of experience

Rinchuso's Plumbing is a family owned and operated business loyally serving the Ark/LA/Tex region since 1980. We have 30 additional employees with a majority of them having over 10 years of tenure with the company. This shows that a positive workforce makes for a successful business.

"Service quick, clean and professional. Will use them for any future needs."

Mary F on March 2021

Rinchuso's Plumbing is a family owned and operated business loyally serving the Ark/LA/Tex region since 1980. We have 30 additional employees with a majority of them having over 10 years of tenure with the company. This shows that a positive workforce makes for a successful business.

"Service quick, clean and professional. Will use them for any future needs."

Mary F on March 2021

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.

Repointing brick is recommended every 25 to 30 years. Professional repointing can easily last this long if you're following all basic brick and stone maintenance tips. 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’re more likely to find that you need additional repointing more often, so every 10 to 15 years might be more appropriate.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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.

Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.

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