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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.31(
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.

4.31(
152
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]

"Job well done, Brandon was great to work with."

Daniel T on April 2025

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair of Western New York, we specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation repair services. We are the proud recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics 2021! If water is invading your home, you are not alone. We offer custom-designed waterproofing solutions and foundation repair that you can trust. Highlander Waterproofing is family owned and operated and has a 100% commitment to our customer's satisfaction. Much like the foundation repair work we specialize in, building on a strong foundation is the key to success, which is why we have built our business on hard work, endless energy, knowledge and integrity. Contact us today for a free inspection at 877-415-0564 or [email protected]

"Job well done, Brandon was great to work with."

Daniel T on April 2025

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E Schultz Contracting

4.80(
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E Schultz Contracting

4.80(
5
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

We offer the highest quality materials and incredible service. Please call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent. All workers worked the whole time. Very polite. Informed me on everything they were doing. They know their stuff."

Bonnie B on September 2025

We offer the highest quality materials and incredible service. Please call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent. All workers worked the whole time. Very polite. Informed me on everything they were doing. They know their stuff."

Bonnie B on September 2025

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Total Foundation Solutions, LLC

4.67(
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Total Foundation Solutions, LLC

4.67(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Total Foundation Solutions is an expert foundation contracting company, servicing Edinboro, Erie, Warren, and the surrounding areas. We specialize in foundation repair, foundation replacement, wall repair, concrete leveling, and more. Founded in 2018, Total Foundation Solutions opened with the mission to assist local homeowners with seamless wall repair and provide superior foundation services. We also install trench breakers, push and slab piers, deck piers, and helical piers. As part of the international Supportworks network, Total Foundation Solutions has exclusive access to industry-leading structural repair products and is proud to offer PolyLevel to stabilize and level uneven concrete surfaces. If you live in the Northwestern PA or Western NY area and have a home that is indicating signs of foundation problems, contact us for more information about our foundation repair services!

"We would definitely hire them again! The owner explained the quote thoroughly, they came when promised, the foreman explained at the end of each day what wad done and what would be done the next day. They cleaned up each day and respected our home and property. Work and materials were exceptional. Thanks so much!!"

Charlotte M on October 2019

Total Foundation Solutions is an expert foundation contracting company, servicing Edinboro, Erie, Warren, and the surrounding areas. We specialize in foundation repair, foundation replacement, wall repair, concrete leveling, and more. Founded in 2018, Total Foundation Solutions opened with the mission to assist local homeowners with seamless wall repair and provide superior foundation services. We also install trench breakers, push and slab piers, deck piers, and helical piers. As part of the international Supportworks network, Total Foundation Solutions has exclusive access to industry-leading structural repair products and is proud to offer PolyLevel to stabilize and level uneven concrete surfaces. If you live in the Northwestern PA or Western NY area and have a home that is indicating signs of foundation problems, contact us for more information about our foundation repair services!

"We would definitely hire them again! The owner explained the quote thoroughly, they came when promised, the foreman explained at the end of each day what wad done and what would be done the next day. They cleaned up each day and respected our home and property. Work and materials were exceptional. Thanks so much!!"

Charlotte M on October 2019

J&J Honey Dipping & Services, Inc.

5.00(
2
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J&J Honey Dipping & Services, Inc.

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

We are experts in our field. We will do our best to keep you as educated as possible on your particular tasks or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Excellent company to work for. Fast and prompt service with excellent rates. Iâ ll use their services again for sure as well as recommending them to people I know."

Gregg B on July 2022

We are experts in our field. We will do our best to keep you as educated as possible on your particular tasks or project. We look forward to earning your business.

"Excellent company to work for. Fast and prompt service with excellent rates. Iâ ll use their services again for sure as well as recommending them to people I know."

Gregg B on July 2022

Graves Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Graves Construction, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Graves Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional"

Tom S on August 2022

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all of your excavation needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Graves Construction, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Very professional"

Tom S on August 2022

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Highlander Waterproofing Inc

5.00(
1
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Highlander Waterproofing Inc

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
54
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Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction

4.56(
54
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Customers say: Quality work
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE HISTORICAL REPAIR AND RESTORATIONS FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. WE WORK THE WHOLE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, MARYLAND, WASHINGTON DC, CONNECTICUT, VIRGINA AND MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE LICENSED AND INSURED IN ALL STATES. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL, ANY JOB SMALL OR LARGE. CONSULTATION AND TRANSPORTATION FEES WILL APPLY. WE DO WINDOW REPAIR. PLASTER REPAIRS. AND ALL MASONRY REPAIRS

"We had cracks in the dyed mortar of the bricks above our garage. Grady took the time to match the color, even with the color having aged 10 years, and you would not even be able to tell that there was new mortar. If your project is anything like ours, you will not be disappointed."

Bradley S on August 2024

Hydro-Solutions, Inc.

3.50(
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Hydro-Solutions, Inc.

3.50(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Hydro-Solutions, Inc., are experts in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals, have many years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Deborah M on August 2017

Hydro-Solutions, Inc., are experts in Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair. We are a locally owned and operated company, that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals, have many years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Deborah M on August 2017

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Jimmys Site and Septic

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Jimmys Site and Septic

New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.

At Jimmys Handyman & Excavation Services, we pride ourselves on being a local contractor dedicated to delivering high-quality excavation services. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to meeting the diverse needs of our clients in a timely and efficient manner.

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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.

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.

The exact cost of bricks depends on the type and size of the bricks you use for your project. Generally, standard clay bricks cost between $350 and $850 for a thousand bricks, or an average of $550. Brick veneer costs around the same for materials but is easier to install than solid bricks, so you’ll save on labor by choosing this option.

For most masonry cleaning jobs, you should use a masonry sponge and a gentle cleaner like dish soap, vinegar, or a dedicated fireplace or masonry cleaner. Harsher bleach-based or ammonia cleaning agents should only be used if necessary and never mixed together.

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

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