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Groundworks
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Arapahoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want to recognize three young men who recently completed our basement work through Groundworks: Matt, Taylore, & Gavin. The work was thorough, clearly explained, & the finished product looks excellent. But the biggest positive was the crew. They worked incredibly hard every day on a physically demanding, messy job, yet remained professional, disciplined, & respectful. They took great care of our home, kept debris contained, & cleaned up afterward. Matt took time to explain the full system to us & went above & beyond to help replace insulation that had fallen, even though it wasn't part of the job. Taylore & Gavin were equally helpful, helping us salvage & store shelving materials and remove a few stubborn pieces we couldn't manage ourselves. I'm genuinely impressed by their work ethic, attitude, & pride in doing the job right. I would absolutely recommend Groundworks, but especially these three young men. They represented the company exceptionally well!"
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Crawl Space

+15

92 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crawlspace Miracles
5.0(
3
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Arapahoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Crawlspace Miracles to do some tedious work in the crawlspace of my home. I am very pleased with the work that was done. Mr. Long handled the job with great professionalism. He was courteous and prompt. I would highly recommend him."
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation

+30

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moisture Solutions and Crawl Space Repair
5.0(
2
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Arapahoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Josh and Luis and their crew from Moisture Solutions did a professional job in my crawl space area sistering joists and repairing an outerband beam. They were prompt and always kept me informed of when they were coming and the progress of the work they were doing. They cleaned up the job site and on top of that they were pleasant, respectful, and friendly. I would hire them again without hesitation! They deserve a 5 star review!"
Gallery
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Total Outdoor Decor
New to Angi
Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Arapahoe, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
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Coastal Foundations
5.0(
7
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallConcrete Foundation - Install+1 more

Serving Arapahoe, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Coastal Foundations is a trusted structural services company proudly serving coastal North Carolina and surrounding regions. We specialize in providing expert house lifting, foundation repair, concrete slabs and new construction foundation solutions tailored to the unique needs of flood-prone and coastal environments.\n

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Trent Woods Patio
Trent Woods Patio
Trent Woods Patio
OBX House Lift

+10

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

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.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

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