Q: What goes under a floating deck?

• <div><p>What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it&rsquo;s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take concrete floors to fully settle?

• <div><p>Concrete can take years to fully settle, but interior concrete floors are mostly settled after a year. Shifting and settling can occur throughout your home&rsquo;s life, but most major settling happens the first few years after the concrete is poured. It&rsquo;s not uncommon for minor cracks to appear in concrete floors over time&mdash;check with a concrete pro to ensure new cracks don&rsquo;t indicate a structural issue in your home. </p></div>

Q: How thick should a concrete patio be?

• <div><p>Most standard concrete patios are around 4 inches deep. However, concrete patios that need to support very heavy items, like a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-tips-installing-indoor-hot-tub.htm">hot tub</a> or outdoor kitchen, should be around 6 inches thick to support the full weight of these items. You'll also want to make sure you install rebar for patios that need to support a lot of weight like this. </p></div>

Q: What is the best base for a floating deck?

• <div><p>One of the best base materials for a floating deck is a layer of gravel or compacted paver base to promote drainage and stability. Additionally, using concrete deck blocks or similar supports helps evenly distribute the weight and keep the structure level. These base materials help minimize moisture buildup, reducing shifting and rotting. </p></div>

Q: How long does concrete take to completely harden?

• <div><p>Concrete can take <b>up to 28 days</b> to completely harden, depending on the type and its water content. But it dries enough for foot traffic in 24 to 48 hours. If you're curious about <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-long-does-concrete-take-to-dry.htm">how long it takes concrete to dry</a> entirely, the answer is more complex, so always check with the specific mixture instructions before adding heavy machinery or driving on new concrete.</p></div>

JES Foundation Repair

JES Foundation Repair

Customers say: Quality work

32 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"Outstanding Crew of Matt, Dave and Quentin. Professional Respectful of property and communicated great and answered all questions. Highly recommend JES and this crew if you need any work completed. Thank you JES and Matt, Dave, and Quentin."

James W on January 2025

JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"Outstanding Crew of Matt, Dave and Quentin. Professional Respectful of property and communicated great and answered all questions. Highly recommend JES and this crew if you need any work completed. Thank you JES and Matt, Dave, and Quentin."

James W on January 2025

JES Foundation Repair

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JES Foundation Repair

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

32 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

JES Foundation Repair (JES), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Virginia and Maryland. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, JES is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

Concrete Jack

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Concrete Jack

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 98% of Angi customers

Concrete Jack has raised and leveled millions of square feet of settled concrete, ranging from sidewalks to foundations and interstate highways. Additionally, Concrete Jack seals leaks and fills voids around steam tunnels, culvert pipes, grouts pipes under dams and roads, and corrects settlement and pumping of railroad infrastructure. We use only the best geotechnical and structural repair materials available, from suppliers including NCFI, and Earth Contact Products. Concrete Jack is a division of Preston H. Roberts, Inc, based in Williamsburg, Virginia. We started repairing concrete using the mud jacking process in 2008, and have since expanded to a diverse portfolio of repair methods, including high density polyurethane foam jacking, cellular concrete installation, foundation repair, and chemical grouting. Some of these projects include lifting apartment buildings with helical and resistance piers, chemical grouting for soil modification at industrial facilities, and cellular concrete installation as part of dam rehabilitations. As of January 1, 2019 Concrete Jack serves multifamily residential community associations and apartments along with commercial, civil, and industrial customers.

Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Brad Loy Builder Ltd.

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management. Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

I have been a licensed general contractor since 1986 servicing the greater Outer Banks. I am licensed to build commercial and residential structures. I build custom vacation homes, permanent residences and commercial buildings. My projects also involve renovations, remodeling and additions, preconstruction services, carpentry services, and construction management. Brad Loy Builder Ltd. works with and grew up with the majority of local tradesmen partners, who share our companies' everlasting commitment. We build the home that our customers want to build. Brad Loy Builder, Ltd. subcontractor base live and raise families on the Outer Banks. Their loyalty and stellar reputations precede and follow them.

"Brad is a true professional, does amazing work and very trustworthy. We hired Brad to renovate a bathroom, add a new bathroom, and add a storage room. Brad paid incredible attention to detail and was also extremely responsive. He was always professional, patient and courteous. We love the way it all turned out!! Plans are in place to call Brad for a project or two were are thinking about for next year."

Tricia E on May 2018

Slab Rescue, LLC

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Slab Rescue, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Concrete lifting and repair is a tricky business. It takes a lot of experience and skill to do it correctly, and if it's not done right, the results can be disastrous. That's why at Slab Rescue, we have over 4 years of experience lifting and repairing concrete, plus over 20 years of concrete installation under our belts. We understand the limits to our solution and will ensure your expectations are within our capabilities. Unlike most contractors, Slab Rescue does not have a minimum job price. We charge a fair price for each particular installation. So whether you're dealing with a small crack in your driveway or a sunken pool deck, we'll be able to give you a competitive quote.

"Eric was very responsive, gave me a quote in a very timely manner, made an appointment, followed up with timelines, finished job, clean, on time. I highly recommend Slab Rescue and Eric."

Linda B on August 2023

Concrete lifting and repair is a tricky business. It takes a lot of experience and skill to do it correctly, and if it's not done right, the results can be disastrous. That's why at Slab Rescue, we have over 4 years of experience lifting and repairing concrete, plus over 20 years of concrete installation under our belts. We understand the limits to our solution and will ensure your expectations are within our capabilities. Unlike most contractors, Slab Rescue does not have a minimum job price. We charge a fair price for each particular installation. So whether you're dealing with a small crack in your driveway or a sunken pool deck, we'll be able to give you a competitive quote.

"Eric was very responsive, gave me a quote in a very timely manner, made an appointment, followed up with timelines, finished job, clean, on time. I highly recommend Slab Rescue and Eric."

Linda B on August 2023

Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Andrew Roby General Contractor Inc

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

Andrew Roby is the premier custom residential contractor in the Carolinas, serving homeowners in Charlotte and Boone, NC. Specializing in new construction, custom homes, additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and handyman services, Andrew Roby "makes it home" for clients through exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service. The firm has built a portfolio of one-of-a-kind projects, thriving on lifetime bonds with homeowners, architects and designers.

"They did a great job, the6y were able to be creative with the older home and accomplished what we wanted to be accomplished."

Dan B on January 2023

EHM

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EHM

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Customers say: Quality work

71 years of experience

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

EHM is a structural moving and elevating company that also specializes in foundation repair and replacement. We have been working in the Midwest since the Great Floods of 1993. We specialize in severely comprised foundation issues. We can elevate, level, pier or replace a wall or your entire foundation. We do not do mudjacking, waterproofing or minor crack repair.

"I did not get the service that we originally talked about I am very unhappy"

Donna S on August 2021

Distinctive Landscaping & Remodeling

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Distinctive Landscaping & Remodeling

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Company consists of Two Divisions, including the Largest Full Service Remodeling Company on Northern Outer Banks and also a landscaping maintenance and installation Division. Company has 40 employees