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Shamrock Maintenance Corp
3.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My home has a chimney that was unsafe to use (cracked masonry liner). I dreaded the time and cost of a tear down and replacement. I contacted "Shamrock Chimney" and scheduled an appointment with their lead technician "Tony". He suggested a less costly and safer alternative (steel liner and a resealing of the outer brickwork. The work was performed over a two-day period. I am fully satisfied with the results. One thing I really apricate is the communication during the project. The "front office" would let me know by either phone or email when the project would start, and then Tony and would give me updates. All and all the whole process went smoothly. Also, this was my first time with "Angi", I hope to use their services again in the future."
Chimney Repairs
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Brick Solutions Inc
4.5(
14
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+9 more

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Fantastic experience from beginning to end. I'm very happy I went with Joe's company. They are absolute professionals and I could see everyday watching their progress, that they are concerned with quality. Joe had great communication with me throughout the whole process, and they were able to finish on time despite all the rain we were getting. I will definitely hire him again in the future for any masonry."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
9
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was awesome.  He called back, but he was working in Reed field, North Carolina and he could not get to us for a couple of days.  By the time, he got to us we had already gotten the other estimates, and we were pleased with him.  Hampton guy was great.  He was really quick to get back to us, but he had other projects that he had already lined up.  The experience was very satisfactory.  He was very courteous, and prompt.  He was very honest in saying that he cannot get to us, and if we needed to have this work done now, then we need to have to get somebody else.  I appreciated that."
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AquaDry Waterproofing & Structural Reinforcement
4.8(
4
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Permanently waterproofing basements and crawl spaces with a lifetime transferable warranty. AquaDry Waterproofing & Structural Reinforcement Company offers professional waterproofing services, leak repair, and structural reinforcement. \nHave you noticed a musty smell in your basement? That means water may be leaking through the cracks, and you need waterproofing from AquaDry Structural Solutions & Reinforcement. We look at each job objectively, and decide the best way to permanently solve the leak. This allows us to offer a full lifetime transferable warranty. We can structurally reinforce your crawl space or basement, and take care of surface drainage. AquaDry Waterproofing and Structural Reinforcement. Integrity and Experience.\nAquaDry Waterproofing & Structural Reinforcement Company offers professional waterproofing services, leak repair, structural reinforcement, and more. \nWe make sure that we leave your landscaping undisturbed and leave your home looking even better than when we arrived. Our professional and efficient staff is knowledgeable and ready to assist you with all your leaking basement and crawl space needs. Allow us to put our experience and expertise, of close to 40 years, to work for you.\nPermanently waterproofing basements and crawl spaces with a lifetime transferable warranty for close to 40 years\nBoth interior and exterior permanent waterproofing systems\nRoof and yard drainage systems\nStructural reinforcement of cracked walls and sagging floors\nWe can help with structural and moisture problems:\n\nDo you see any hairline cracks between the mortar of the block or brick?\nAre your floors level or unlevel?\nDo your windows and doors open and close with ease or do they get stuck?\nIs your roof leaking?\nAre any of the walls beginning to bow in or out?\nDo you smell the musty aroma of stagnating water?\nDoes anyone in your household have a lot of colds or flus?\nDoes anyone have a cough that just won’t go away?\n\nAlso serving other portions of North Carolina, ask for details.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

Brick houses can last at least 100 years with minimal maintenance. With regular care and attention, including mortar repointing, brick houses can last 500 years or more.

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 will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

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