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Groundworks
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I want to recognize three young men who recently completed our basement work through Groundworks: Matt, Taylore, & Gavin. The work was thorough, clearly explained, & the finished product looks excellent. But the biggest positive was the crew. They worked incredibly hard every day on a physically demanding, messy job, yet remained professional, disciplined, & respectful. They took great care of our home, kept debris contained, & cleaned up afterward. Matt took time to explain the full system to us & went above & beyond to help replace insulation that had fallen, even though it wasn't part of the job. Taylore & Gavin were equally helpful, helping us salvage & store shelving materials and remove a few stubborn pieces we couldn't manage ourselves. I'm genuinely impressed by their work ethic, attitude, & pride in doing the job right. I would absolutely recommend Groundworks, but especially these three young men. They represented the company exceptionally well!"
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Crawl Space

+15

76 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Powell’s Home Improvement
4.6(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Credit card accepted

"We had a bathroom that needed updating. Mason was great . He came on time . Did a free estimate . We decided to hire him after getting four quotes . Not only was Mason affordable. He delivered everything he said . My bathroom looks amazing . The tile , flooring and vanity what was installed"
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bathroom tile
Bathroom tile
Bathroom tile

+9

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One Man and a Trowel
New to Angi
Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

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With over 10 years of experience serving SE North Carolina, One Man and a Trowel is the solution for all your Masonry needs. We take great pride in our professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service. We strive to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed! Call us today!

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Crawlspace Miracles
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Tar Heel, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Crawlspace Miracles to do some tedious work in the crawlspace of my home. I am very pleased with the work that was done. Mr. Long handled the job with great professionalism. He was courteous and prompt. I would highly recommend him."
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Encapsulation

+30

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through 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.

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