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Avatar for Civil Lining Industries, Inc.
Civil Lining Industries, Inc.
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"Here’s an updated HomeAdvisor review that clearly reflects the full scope of work. Excellent Work and Professional Service Civil Lining Industries did an excellent job painting the room, installing molding, and completing several other handyman tasks in my home. The workmanship was high quality, with great attention to detail, and everything was completed professionally and efficiently. They were punctual, respectful of my space, and communicated well throughout the project. The finished room looks great, and I’m very pleased with the results. I would highly recommend Civil Lining Industries for painting, molding, and general handyman work. If you’d like it shorter, more informal, or with a stronger emphasis on before/after transformation, I can adjust it quickly."
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair

+16

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Louisiana Design and Landscape
4.6(
28
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We would highly recommend this landscaping service to everyone. They are the nicest people you will ever work with. They listened to my ideas and made great suggestions. We ended up with a beautiful yard and landscaping."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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NRAMS,llc.
4.8(
16
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Brick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace- For Business

Serving Gardere, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with this NRMS, LLC. They painted the exterior of my house, cleaned and sealed my roof, and remodeled my bathrooms. Everything came out beautiful and exceeded my expectations. The crew was professional, hardworking, and respectful of my home. They kept the work area clean and finished the job on time. I’m very happy with the results and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for quality work."
Completed
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Completion
Prepping House to paint
Exterior Painting

+25

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by8%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, using a power sander on brick is not recommended because the force of the sander can destroy brick's fragile outer layer. Even using sandpaper on brick is discouraged because of the damage its abrasiveness can cause.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

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