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Last update on April 25, 2025

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Adirondack Basement Systems, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1998

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Warranties offered

"Foreman Tim and crew members Dan and Ty did an excellent job installing a complex series of supports for our basement walls. While they worked hard each day, they were still most accommodating of our needs as homeowners. They moved their equipment several times so that we could be on time for personal commitments, they worked quietly and efficiently (except for the sounds of their equipment, we would hardly have known they were here), and when they were finished, they carefully cleaned our basement before their departure. We enjoyed our experience with Tim, Dan, and Ty, and we’re well pleased with the work they did."
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+9

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
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All Dry Basement
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would like to give a big shout out to Todd and his crew especially Nick I dealt with him over the weekend he was very friendly and knowledgeable I’ve used this company before and would not hesitate to call them again"
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+7

Response time1 day
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Dan Mayer Design
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Dan do to a small patio for me. He not only did the job quickly, but also created a beautiful space for my family to enjoy for years to come!"
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+48

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D&S Property Management
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job taking down a few trees for us. They were efficient in the removal and clean up! The cost was reasonable. I definitely would recommend them if you need some yard work done!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
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Expediant Environmental Solutions, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job . Would recommend them for basement water proofing . Very professional"
Response time2 days
258 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Clearwater Power Washing and Weatherization
5.0(
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

I am a locally owned, and operated business that is committed to excellence in every aspect of word. I uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. My distinction is the quality of service that I bring to the customer, which would be the same way I would treat family, or a close friend. \n\n** WE ARE FULLY INSURED! **\n\nCALL US TODAY AT: \n518-948-0465 \nTO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR VETERAN DISCOUNT RATES!

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Cardinal Property Improvements LLC
4.0(
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Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a wonderful experience with Cardinal Property Improvements. Would highly recommend for further projects."
Response time1 day
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Groundworks
New to Angi

Serving Durham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Groundworks is the North America’s leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we’re there with one mission – to repair, protect and improve their home.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:

  • Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

They offer durability, aesthetic appeal, and resistance to weathering compared to concrete or asphalt.

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