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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.2(
352
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Albany, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The men came out right on time and started to work. My house is setting on 14ft of fill! They dug five holes next to the foundation. They had to jack hammer for two days through a lot of rock until they got to the basement footer. Deshon O, Jovann J and Kyle H were the team ready for the task. Iâ m really impressed with the hard work and the team tasked with making my foundation solid again. Foundation Recovery Systems was right priced and reliable. If I had known it was such a reasonable cost Iâ d have had it done years ago. Iâ ll be recommending them!"
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

461 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Missouri
4.0(
215
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Albany, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Acculevel was great to deal with from start to finish. The guys thaf came out was in and out did not even have to take time off work. It was so easy to pay also with my busy life that is all plus. We have a 1900 home. Everyone we dealt with as Knowledgeable. We will be using them again and i will be telling my friends. Thank so much."
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing
Commercial Waterproofing

+28

Response time7 hrs
414 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Hogan Concrete LLC
5.0(
6
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Albany, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Hogan's Concrete was a pleasure to meet and work with. Right on schedule, excellent work ethic, exact specs, and they go the extra mile to build it right. They communicated well and had very pleasant employees. We were very pleased with the end product. Very obvious that they are experts in their trade with years of experience. We would highly recommend them to anyone for their projects. Thank you Nick Hogan."
Driveways - Concrete Project
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+55

Response time4 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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K&S Quality Landscape & Tree Care LLC
4.9(
9
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Albany, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They arrived on time, did the job and cleaned up all the tree branches and leaves, taking them with them. The company owner was a little over anxious in wanting to increase the amount of work they were preforming to get more money for the day. The only real issue was the owner came and went and a limb was dropped on one of my fences, but there was little damage. I would suggest that his employees pick up after themselves, I picked up four water bottles and a big gulp cup scattered around my yard. I recommended this company to my neighbor who also had some work done."
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Advanced Foundation Repair & Replacement
5.0(
30
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Albany, MO and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Frank diagnosed the problem accurately and informed me of what needed to be done to fix it. Frank was very knowledgeable, honest and direct. The work was completed quickly and professionally. Very pleased, would use again and highly recommend to others."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

A well-made brick wall can last up to 100 years if maintained properly, which includes regularly repairing the mortar every 30 to 50 years. If your brick wall is under 30 years old and is already showing signs of repair, it may be due to poor brickwork and installation. Extreme weather conditions can also accelerate a brick wall’s life span (especially the exterior of a house).

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.

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

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