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Santiago Construction
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingRetaining Wall - Install+4 more

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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"Actually I have used Santiago construction 3 times; twice for deep clean of 2 levels and once for regular cleaning and have them rescheduled for a regular clean again in August. They are prompt, even arriving early; they are respectful of my things and incredibly efficient. They do a fantastic job and I am happy to know them."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Carolina Foundation Solutions, LLC
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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Family-owned foundation repair Burlington NC specialists since 2002! Carolina Foundation Solutions serves Burlington, Greensboro, Durham & Chapel Hill with expert crawl space repair, basement waterproofing & concrete solutions. We fix foundation cracks, bowing walls, wet basements & crawl space moisture using advanced techniques. Our certified team provides emergency foundation repair Burlington NC, waterproofing services & crawl space encapsulation with transferable lifetime warranties. Why choose us: A+ BBB rated, over 20 years experience, transparent pricing, no scare tactics. We provide custom solutions tailored to your home and your budget. FREE inspections available! Protecting Carolinas homes from the ground up. Call today!

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CRAWL ENCAPSULATION

+8

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Zone Hardscapes LLC
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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"Diego and his crew did a great job on our retaining wall. They showed up when they said they would, kept us updated throughout the project, and the finished wall came out even better than we expected. Everything looks clean and solid, and you can tell they take pride in their work. Definitely recommend Zone Hardscapes!"
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Carolina Basement Systems
4.1(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairConcrete Foundation - RaiseBasement Drainage Channels - Install+4 more

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Ariel was the foreman on the job and did fantastic work. The price was right for the great quality and everyone was very professional and efficient. Im very happy with my newly encapsulated crawl space and repaired foundation system."
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Response time9 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Stonecrest construction
5.0(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Purlear, NC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work from start to finish! I hired Stonecrest Construction to clear trees, level and prepare a pad for a future garage, and install a new driveway off of my existing driveway. They removed the grass, properly graded everything, and created a solid, clean driveway and garage pad. I’m extremely impressed with how everything turned out. The work was done professionally, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. They completely transformed the area and left everything looking clean and well-finished. I would absolutely recommend Stonecrest Construction to anyone needing excavation, grading, land clearing, or driveway work. Great company and great work!"
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Grade & Gravel

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can technically use a pressure washer to remove paint from brick, but it comes with a significant risk of damaging the brick surface. A high-power pressure washer can be fast but may leave the brick looking unsightly. The recommended method is to first apply a chemical paint stripper, following the product's instructions, and then use a stiff metal bristle brush or a pressure washer on a low-pressure setting to remove the loosened paint. Due to the risk of damage, it is often best to hire a professional who can use low-stress methods.

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.

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

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