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Crawlspaces and More
4.7(
84
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+3 more

Serving Highlands, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They had to take out a portion of my front wall which was not planned on, and the conic quality of the concrete was not as good as I thought it should be they destroyed the brick wall that they said they would be able to save and I think they also damaged an additional plumbing line, which I’m going to have to have repaired But we did get the leaking stopped, which was the big part of the problem they had to dig up the entire front foundation down to the 8 foot footer and re-waterproof the wall put in a French drain system and a new drainage system for the gutter and a sump pump"
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
19 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

"Our new stone fireplace was causing the deck to sink so we contacted Crawlspaces and More, among others, to fix the problem. Their team was professional, open, honest and thoroughly competent from the estimation through to the final result. What a great bunch of young men and amazingly quick in their installation of the foundation pads and jacks, and the lifting of the deck joists. Great job, guys!"
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation
Work Example - Crawlspace Encapsulation

+34

Response time2 days
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Engineered Retaining Walls, LLC
4.8(
75
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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

"Hands down the best business in town. I have to say they provided the best workmanship and customer service when they built my retraining wall. The owner, Art, explains everything to you before, during, and after. He was worth every dollar. Christian did a fantastic job on my wall. It is beautiful workmanship and done right."
Repair/Replace (Before)
Repair/Replace (After)
Stabilization & Access
Anchors & Construction
Completed Construction

+26

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ricky Cook Excavating Co INC
5.0(
14
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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

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Groundworks
4.0(
151
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 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

234 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Flores Innovation Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallRetaining Wall - 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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

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.

Stone can last anywhere from 15 to 100 years before it needs to be restored. You should clean your stone flooring or countertops regularly using cleaners designed for stone surfaces. Stay on top of vacuuming to prevent scratches from deteriorating stone faster, deep clean your stone surfaces using a pH-neutral cleaning solution at least once a year, and reseal the stone every one to five years, depending on foot traffic or usage.

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