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Davis Painting and Home Repair
4.9(
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Basement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Billy and his workers are courteous and kind. They worked several days and did much needed repairs to my 74 year old house. They replaced supporting beams under my house, pressure washed my deck, carport, walks, and painted the deck. Billy came back today and did "finishing" work on wood lattice surround on the deck at no charge. The kind of people I would welcome into my home! I fed them lunch on the days they were here working and sent Billy home today with some fresh picked blueberries. Amazing work for a fair price."
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Silver Leaf Construction, LLC
New to Angi
Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Silver Leaf Construction is able to handle various industrial and residential construction projects. With over 25 years of experience, we can handle basically any outdoor job. We can clear, clean it up, excavate it, smooth it, build it and maintain it. By exceeding expectations and earning your trust, Silver Leaf Construction is committed to establishing long term client relationships. Hopefully, client satisfaction will be attained by our integrity, performance and job value. Call us today!

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Redeemers Group
4.5(
104
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Redeemers Group construction team was on time, pleasant, worked hard, and completed the project a day earlier than promised. The Foundation repair was well done. The encapsulation made the crawl space clean, dehumidified, and safe. We were impressed by the company's professionalism and attention to detail."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
Horns Masonry - Home Facebook
4.3(
2
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Houston, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Willie's work ethic is unmatched, he's one of the best in that field. He was punctual and did everything in his power to make sure he got the job done correctly. He is very dependable and anyone who hires him will be happy!"
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

When painting brick, each application method has pros and cons. Spraying is much faster but may not penetrate the porous surface of the bricks. Rolling is effective for getting paint into the bricks but doesn't work as well on the mortar. Brushing is very time-consuming and also won't penetrate beyond the surface. For the best results, a combination of spraying and rolling is often recommended. If you use a roller, choose a thick option (at least a half-inch) and ensure the paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage.

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