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Crawlspaces and More
4.7(
84
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From beginning to end, we were incredibly impressed with Crawlspaces and More. They were the fourth company we interviewed for the project, and were very knowledgeable and thorough. They addressed all concerns and questions no matter how small. I felt that they truly wanted what was best for me as the customer and stand behind their work."
Mold Remediation
We install and replace foundation drains to properly seal the basement from the exterior.
Mold Remediation
Basement Waterproofing
Crawlspace Encapsulation

+10

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Crawlspaces And More
4.6(
131
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would highly recommend this company to my friends and family. They are honest and extremely knowledgeable. They will give you a fair price. Their customer service is great. They were on time and did an excellent job putting up a vapor barrier around the outside of my basement wall. Iâ m very glad I found them."
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation

+34

Response time2 days
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Engineered Retaining Walls, LLC
4.8(
74
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Engineered Retaining Walls recently completed the paver install for my residential outdoor entertainment space. They did an outstanding job and were a pleasure to work with. My family will enjoy the new space for many years to come. Thanks, Art!"
Repair/Replace (Before)
Repair/Replace (After)
Stabilization & Access
Anchors & Construction
Completed Construction

+26

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
David Warman Construction
4.6(
20
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"David's crew did a complete rebuild of a 26x8 ft deck section that had been added in 2013 and suffered rot from the new pressure treating process, as well as a complete conversion to Composite Decking for our upper decks. The project included 1500 Sq ft of upper deck & porch surface in new Trex decking and replacement of all the pickets and posts (including the lower deck) with new PT lumber rails and hogwire instead of the old pickets. Drew, Tyler & Hunter worked seamlessly together, taking time to accomplish every aspect of the project right the first time while getting an impressive amount done each day. The railing system and decking were all done precisely with great workmanship and attention to detail. The guys were also great to work with, friendly and asking all the right questions. The whole project turned out great!"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.0(
151
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From my first Mount Valley Foundations evaluation appointment with Carlton Cisson to the construction team assigned to reconstructing and encapsulating my grusome crawl space foundation mess (Shaun Dixon, Alex Hernandez, Milton Martin and Dre Nesbitt) I experienced nothing but professionalism, positive & friendly demeanors, constant and thorough communication and a completed job above my expectations! Hoping I never have to have such foundation work ever done again, but will certainly call Mount Valley again, if I do!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+13

260 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
9
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend this excavating company! They were professional, dependable, and did an excellent job from start to finish. They communicated clearly, showed up when promised, and made sure everything was completed properly. The finished work looks great, and they left the property clean and organized. I would definitely use them again!"
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Adam Complex
Demo
Demo

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Charlie and Tomas are a great father and son team:) They did a fantastic job and cleaned up every day. I would highly recommend them for any retention walls and stone work:) Thank you Charlie & Tomas for a great job! well done:) Tom Carew."
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping
Hardscaping

+13

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Keener Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel and the Keener Landscaping team did an excellent job installing a welded wire panel and wood fence. Daniel is responsive, a great communicator, reliable and punctual. I couldn’t be happier with the work."
Removing silt from pond
Removing silt from pond
After
After
After

+15

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

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.

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