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Avatar for Crawl Space Ninja of Delaware
Crawl Space Ninja of Delaware
4.5(
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service technicians showed up when they said they would and took 3 days for the installation. About 2 weeks prior to that Steve visited my house and went over options for installation and came up with a plan and price. The installers kept me engaged in the process and we made decisions for equipment and placement for every piece of hardware. Before they did any drilling, they had me look at the location and my approval first. The only technicians to work like that. Couldn't be happier."
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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.2(
952
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I asked JES to inspect our foundation to determine if we had a foundation or drywall issue. Ben did a thorough evaluation and told me that we did not have a foundation problem. I appreciate his honesty and would recommend JES."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

156 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
LIFETIME MASONRY LLC
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I would recommend them to anyone who needs masonry work done. They did a good job of grinding out the mortar and replacing a brick on my front steps. However, the job also included grouting around the top step where the concrete meets the siding and on the last step where it meets the sidewalk. They used white grout, which stood out like a sore thumb, and was too wide and very gloppy. When I told them about it, they said they would wash the steps down one day and come back the next, take the white out at the bottom and replace it with gray. But they did the washing and the grouted over the top of the white. Now, the gray grout was 1 1/2 inches wide in places. Looked terrible, and the white just looked worse and worse. Called again. They came out and took out the gray and white and put a clear grout. Looked better, so I asked them, to take out the white and put clear on the top step. They did, and it looks better than the white, but they should have done that in the first place. While the young men seemed to know masonry work, they definitely were not good at grouting. The steps look old now, from so much grinding, grouting, and work, and the top pad was just replaced 2 or 3 years ago. It looks much older. But I must say, they did come back and re-do when I was not happy. Just wish they had done it right the first time. Plus, I forgot to tell them, that they put their tools on my grass on those 90+ degree days. The front lawn has come back, but on the side, I have a patch where they killed all my grass. I think it must have been part of the coiled-up hose because there is a line from it to my hose and that was the day they washed my steps off."
Response time2 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Always Waterproofing
4.1(
420
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were quick to come to my home, discuss the project and provide an estimate. The work was completed timely as scheduled. The employees arrived promptly to complete the work, were polite and professional. We had a stamped concrete walkway done, and the final product looks great! I definitely recommend them!"
Updated concrete deck
Cozy front porch
Response time10 hrs
318 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Castellanos Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I'm an engineer by profession and have hired contractors for over 40 years. I hired Castellanos Landscaping for my personal patio and driveway paver project. Pedro (owner) wears his compay on his sleeves from sales to warranty. He truly takes a project from design, estimating, permitting, scheduling, supervision, hands on, punch list, warranty. He is very sincere and forthright because his goal is to meet his customers goal. Typical I don't give reviews but Pedro has my respect as a professional contractor setting his own brand of excellence."
Taking away asphalt
driveway project
Installing pavers
Finishing installing small walkway
Finishing pavers cuts

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Best Buy Waterproofing, LLC
4.4(
155
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Serving Berlin, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing craftsmanship by Best Buy tradesman in constructing my stamped concrete patio. The color of the concrete matched the sample perfectly. The stamping process went flawlessly. Our project manager, Jay, was top notch in ensuring the job was done right and making sure we were completely satisfied. The completed project exceeded our expectations. Best Buy has our highest recommendation!"
Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.

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.

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

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