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Avatar for Ramos Concrete, LLC
Ramos Concrete, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"Monalithic slab for a steel building The job was done exactly how I wanted, The guys showed work ethic in all aspect I would hired them for upcoming projects. Thanks to Raul and Evanggly and his crew."
Concrete patio
Concrete patio
Concrete foundation
Concrete foundation
Concrete sidewalk

+7

Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.4(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Warranties offered

"Added piering to stabilize my home's foundation (grey clay). Job completed quickly (within 2 days) without damage to trees. Professional, punctual, polite- highly recommend"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

+16

128 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Vale Construction
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"Valentin is a miracle worker - a skilled craftsman with stonework, very flexible about the design, energetic often working eleven hour days, and restoring the construction site to pristine condition at the project conclusion. Highly recommended"
Firepit and sitting wall
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+180

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Allison's Welding
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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Emergency services offered

"Josh replaced our wooden porch railing with wrought iron. He did exactly as we wanted based on pictures we sent him, at a reasonable price, and exactly in the timeframe he said he could do it. He is very meticulous and professional and we would recommend him to anyone and use him again if we have a need. Thank you Josh!"
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TC Water Restoration
5.0(
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"TC removed mold from my crawlspace, replaced the insulation, and installed a french drain and plastic. Mr. Cortez assessed the situation and presented me with my options and did not try to sell anything I did not need. He and his crew did an exceptional job. I highly recommend TC for your crawlspace needs."
crawlspace
crawlspace
crawlspace
crawlspace
crawlspace

+20

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Warren and Son's Plumbing
4.8(
82
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Serving Stem, NC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They were prompt, friendly and professional. They unclogged a storm drain line running from a downspout. They did this and then looked at the discharge point of this drain line and 3 other lines and removed soil/debris from them."
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.

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.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

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