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Tar Heel Basement Systems

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Tar Heel Basement Systems

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27 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."

Ricky G on February 2025

Tar Heel Basement Systems, 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 North Carolina. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Tar Heel Basement Systems is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.

"My experience was excellent, from initial call to completion of the work. Great team that showed up on time, conducted themselves well, and were committed to their work. Austin F. Conducted a thorough inspection and proposed a multistage plan to repair my crawlspace. I was especially happy that an engineering firm prepared final inspection and drawings for the county permit process. John, Austin, Taylor, and Chris worked very hard for three days, even in the rain and cold. Great company and people."

Ricky G on February 2025

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Coastal Crawl Space Repair, LLC

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Coastal Crawl Space Repair, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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20 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated https://coastalcrawlspacerepair.com/

"Beef service out here in North Carolina!! Highly recommend"

Kyle C on January 2022

Locally owned and operated https://coastalcrawlspacerepair.com/

"Beef service out here in North Carolina!! Highly recommend"

Kyle C on January 2022

Brocks Specialty Company

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Brocks Specialty Company

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
124 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very good. Very pleased staff very professional"

Michael C on May 2024

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Very good. Very pleased staff very professional"

Michael C on May 2024

Brooks Custom Masonry Inc.

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Brooks Custom Masonry Inc.

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5 years of experience

We specialize in Brick, Block, Stone, Cracks, settlement, leaks, Custom masonry, Masonry cleaning, Masonry repair & maintenance, New construction, Remodeling, Repointing, Stone masonry and Veneers. Brooks Custom Masonry Inc. is locally owned and operated, Fully insured, and has over 30 years of experience in the masonry field.

We specialize in Brick, Block, Stone, Cracks, settlement, leaks, Custom masonry, Masonry cleaning, Masonry repair & maintenance, New construction, Remodeling, Repointing, Stone masonry and Veneers. Brooks Custom Masonry Inc. is locally owned and operated, Fully insured, and has over 30 years of experience in the masonry field.

J&J Masonry

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J&J Masonry

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-975 years of experience

we specialize in all kinds of brick work. wither it is building a porch or building a house we can do it. we travel all over to give estimates and for work. we charge after 2 dollars a mile after 50 miles for estimates. we are a small company but we are reliable and very experienced. all of our brick masons have been doing this for over 25 years. we have only been in business for a year now but we have only had satisfied customers.

we specialize in all kinds of brick work. wither it is building a porch or building a house we can do it. we travel all over to give estimates and for work. we charge after 2 dollars a mile after 50 miles for estimates. we are a small company but we are reliable and very experienced. all of our brick masons have been doing this for over 25 years. we have only been in business for a year now but we have only had satisfied customers.

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Lay-M-Straight Masonry

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Lay-M-Straight Masonry

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Experienced Masonry business serving Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile & concrete projects. Reuben is an experienced Mason with over 30 years of experience here to serve Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile and concrete projects. We have up to a Six-man crew and we service Commercial or Residential. Give us a call for your FREE ESTIMATE!! * BRICK AND BLOCK FOUNDATION * BRICK EXTERIOR WALLS * BRICK HOMES * CONCRETE SLABS * DRIVEWAYS Feel free to contact us here on Facebook or via email or phone at [email protected] or (252) 838-2013

Experienced Masonry business serving Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile & concrete projects. Reuben is an experienced Mason with over 30 years of experience here to serve Eastern North Carolina for all of your brick, block, tile and concrete projects. We have up to a Six-man crew and we service Commercial or Residential. Give us a call for your FREE ESTIMATE!! * BRICK AND BLOCK FOUNDATION * BRICK EXTERIOR WALLS * BRICK HOMES * CONCRETE SLABS * DRIVEWAYS Feel free to contact us here on Facebook or via email or phone at [email protected] or (252) 838-2013

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

In most cases, painting your brick house is a fine idea that can open up new aesthetic possibilities. However, the paint can slightly shorten the life span of brick, especially if moisture gets trapped underneath the paint layer. Once you paint, you’ll have to keep up with maintenance to avoid flaking and blisters.

If you want to avoid damaging your home's brick, you should always use a stain specifically formulated for masonry projects. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it, unlike paints, which sit on the surface and are prone to peeling and flaking. Look for stains labeled for use on brick or other masonry surfaces. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere well and will likely lead to future maintenance issues. 

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.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

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