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Brackettry, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Brackettry built us a beautiful house. They were easy to work with and knowledgable about products and styles. Gave great advice, and worked hard to reduce cost where possible. The owner is on the job site daily and walked us through every critical point of the project. We are very pleased."
Powder Room
Cali Bamboo Hardwood
Tile Backsplash
Tile Backsplash
PVC deck and Rails

+89

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc.
4.7(
113
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had basement windows installed. Great job, explained everything. The windows were the original ones. They covered the floors and the basement steps, cleaned up everything afterwards."
Show Booth
Tough day
Found it in a crawlspace
What is it?
Found it in a crawlspace

+142

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
1,438
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The foreman, Roberto and his crew, Alun and Jose did an excellent job installing push piers to stabilize our foundation. They did a super job of resolving an unexpected problem that was encountered with a footer under a slab portion of the foundation. These men are a valuable asset to your company."
Protect Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete
Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

199 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc
4.6(
230
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are currently happy with the basement waterproofing and remodeling that was completed! There were issues - most minor but we haven't anything to compare as this was the first-time having contractors complete basement work for us; and our home is almost 100 years old. They were flexible given unexpected issues that came about with the basement. The water proofing was done first and they did a great job. They were happy to review and resolve any remaining questions/concerns and/or issues. Jorge in the service dept. is professional, punctual and is a great representative and asset for this company."
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+129

Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Basement Waterproofing Nationwide Inc
4.6(
183
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very glad that Joe did the work because of his experience addressing this problem and his work ethic. It took extra gallons of polymer to fill the void because of its large size."
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Response time2 days
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Basement Gurus, LLC
4.7(
206
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our foundation was seriously compromised due to water intrusion. Steve responded quickly and gave us an estimate at a great price. He was knowledgeable and informative. Dan and his team repaired our foundation, installed a drainage system and pump, as well as a vapor barrier. Our basement has been dry and free of mold since. The project was completed in a matter of days. I couldn’t believe how quickly they worked. I recommend the gurus to everyone who needs basement repairs. Thank you again!!!"
100 Ft 4 inch HDPE to drywell
Concrete Replacement
Egress Installation
Walls After Wall Pin Installation
After Concrete has been removed

+339

Response time1 day
538 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Noble Landscapes LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Samuel Beiler and his crew were very professional. The trees were cut and trimmed to my satisfaction. They did an excellent job in cleanup."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+16

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Always Waterproofing
4.1(
413
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Serving Colora, 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
437 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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BML Concrete Designs
4.5(
8
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Serving Colora, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was professional and organized. The outcome artistic and in budget. We could not have asked for a better experience!!!"
Concrete
More concrete
Concrete
More concrete
Concrete

+59

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick should be clean before staining to ensure the best results. Dirt, dust, mold, mildew, and other substances on the brick can prevent the stain from properly adhering to it. Thoroughly cleaning the brick allows the stain to penetrate and bond to the surface more effectively. Cleaning typically involves using a pressure washer or a stiff brush with mild detergent. However, stubborn residue may require a specialized masonry cleaner.

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

Whether you’re installing brick siding over a traditionally-framed home or you’re using genuine brick construction to build, the biggest downside of a brick house is the higher cost you’ll pay for the materials and labor. Real brick construction also means your home build will take longer, as it’s more time-consuming to construct brick walls than it is to frame out your home.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

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