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Smithe Home Services

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Smithe Home Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Smithe Home Services, we have been providing high-quality home improvement and maintenance services for over 8 years. We are dedicated to ensuring that your home is well maintained, safe and comfortable. Give us a call today for a free quote!

"We needed to do dry wall touch ups and some other minor things to prepare for putting our house on the market.They were well priced and professional. The work they did was awesome. Would highly recommend."

Micah I on October 2025

At Smithe Home Services, we have been providing high-quality home improvement and maintenance services for over 8 years. We are dedicated to ensuring that your home is well maintained, safe and comfortable. Give us a call today for a free quote!

"We needed to do dry wall touch ups and some other minor things to prepare for putting our house on the market.They were well priced and professional. The work they did was awesome. Would highly recommend."

Micah I on October 2025


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Total Property Development, LLC

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Total Property Development, LLC

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

Welcome to Total Property Development, LLC.! We are looking to serve customers that are looking for assistance in their next Landscape Project. Whether it be a retaining wall, Catch basin installation, or excavation project, we would be honored to help! We also have dumpsters for rent, and can provide great pricing for any of your hardscape needs! If you are looking for transparency, here it is! Down to earth and straightforward business that loves making the land in USA stable and clean!

"TOTAL Property Development Team complete this beautiful Cascade Concrete Retaining Wall with it leading into a Concrete StackStone High Back Fire Pit and roll grass sod. Everyone loves the New look!"

Mark M on July 2024

Welcome to Total Property Development, LLC.! We are looking to serve customers that are looking for assistance in their next Landscape Project. Whether it be a retaining wall, Catch basin installation, or excavation project, we would be honored to help! We also have dumpsters for rent, and can provide great pricing for any of your hardscape needs! If you are looking for transparency, here it is! Down to earth and straightforward business that loves making the land in USA stable and clean!

"TOTAL Property Development Team complete this beautiful Cascade Concrete Retaining Wall with it leading into a Concrete StackStone High Back Fire Pit and roll grass sod. Everyone loves the New look!"

Mark M on July 2024


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Esparza Concrete

5.00(
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Esparza Concrete

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
64 local quotes requested

15+ years of experience! We specialize in affordable concrete installation. From standard brushed finished work to beautiful decorative stamped concrete. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. 100% free, no obligation estimates.

"It went very excellent and their team did a great job on meeting our expectations! Beautiful work👍🏽"

Adrian P on March 2025

15+ years of experience! We specialize in affordable concrete installation. From standard brushed finished work to beautiful decorative stamped concrete. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. 100% free, no obligation estimates.

"It went very excellent and their team did a great job on meeting our expectations! Beautiful work👍🏽"

Adrian P on March 2025


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G2 Homescapes LLC

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G2 Homescapes LLC

5.00(
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271 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At G2 Homescapes, we stand out because we offer a full spectrum of outdoor services with the expertise to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking for stunning hardscaping, a custom swimming pool, beautiful landscaping, durable concrete work, or unique custom decks, we handle it all. What sets us apart is our team of specialists. Each professional is highly skilled in their area, ensuring that every aspect of your project is completed with precision and care. From experienced landscapers to concrete experts and pool designers, we bring a deep level of knowledge and craftsmanship to every job. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure seamless execution from start to finish, so you get the best results every time. We are committed to quality and excellence. We use only top-quality materials, stay up to date with industry standards, and apply best practices to guarantee your project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it’s a small backyard upgrade or a complete outdoor transformation, we work hard to ensure every detail exceeds your expectations. Let us create an outdoor space you’ll love and enjoy for years to come.

"Project not yet completed"

Dorothyann F on November 2025

At G2 Homescapes, we stand out because we offer a full spectrum of outdoor services with the expertise to bring your vision to life. Whether you’re looking for stunning hardscaping, a custom swimming pool, beautiful landscaping, durable concrete work, or unique custom decks, we handle it all. What sets us apart is our team of specialists. Each professional is highly skilled in their area, ensuring that every aspect of your project is completed with precision and care. From experienced landscapers to concrete experts and pool designers, we bring a deep level of knowledge and craftsmanship to every job. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure seamless execution from start to finish, so you get the best results every time. We are committed to quality and excellence. We use only top-quality materials, stay up to date with industry standards, and apply best practices to guarantee your project is completed to the highest standard. Whether it’s a small backyard upgrade or a complete outdoor transformation, we work hard to ensure every detail exceeds your expectations. Let us create an outdoor space you’ll love and enjoy for years to come.

"Project not yet completed"

Dorothyann F on November 2025


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Dugan Concrete

4.81(
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Dugan Concrete

4.81(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

Over 24 years experience. Whether it's stamped concrete (decorative concrete) or traditional broomed concrete, Dugan Concrete delivers unmatched skill, craftsmanship and quality to Greater Cincinnati homes and businesses. Dugan is the name to trust for beautiful, durable concrete improvements throughout Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

"Tom and his crew just finished replacing our 30 year old front porch. We expanded it and added stamped and stain to it to update the look. It turned out better than I expected! So pleased. Tom is professional and kept us updated as to schedule and timing. I find it really hard to find an excellent contractor that is reasonable, professional, and does great work. So glad that we found Dugan Concrete. We will be using them in the future for more concrete projects."

Caroline W on March 2023

Over 24 years experience. Whether it's stamped concrete (decorative concrete) or traditional broomed concrete, Dugan Concrete delivers unmatched skill, craftsmanship and quality to Greater Cincinnati homes and businesses. Dugan is the name to trust for beautiful, durable concrete improvements throughout Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.

"Tom and his crew just finished replacing our 30 year old front porch. We expanded it and added stamped and stain to it to update the look. It turned out better than I expected! So pleased. Tom is professional and kept us updated as to schedule and timing. I find it really hard to find an excellent contractor that is reasonable, professional, and does great work. So glad that we found Dugan Concrete. We will be using them in the future for more concrete projects."

Caroline W on March 2023


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Nance Contracting

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Nance Contracting

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

We are a family owned business in Northern Kentucky servicing the Tri-State area. We offer grade correction, excavation, hardscape, retaining walls, concrete slabs & walls, asphalt sealing & crack repair, as well as decks and patios! We are a newly established business however we have over 50 years of combined construction experience on private and federally funded projects. Free Estimates Have a Blessed Day!

"Nance Contracting came in with a plan and executed it in an orderly and timely fashion. They kept the work area clean and organized. The price was affordable for the materials, time and man power used. I was very impressed with the knowledge they provided when I had questions. Overall, I am SUPER pleased with the work I had done!! THANK YOU, I’ll definitely be recommending Nance Contracting to anyone and everyone that needs any type of construction improvements."

Katy N on June 2025

We are a family owned business in Northern Kentucky servicing the Tri-State area. We offer grade correction, excavation, hardscape, retaining walls, concrete slabs & walls, asphalt sealing & crack repair, as well as decks and patios! We are a newly established business however we have over 50 years of combined construction experience on private and federally funded projects. Free Estimates Have a Blessed Day!

"Nance Contracting came in with a plan and executed it in an orderly and timely fashion. They kept the work area clean and organized. The price was affordable for the materials, time and man power used. I was very impressed with the knowledge they provided when I had questions. Overall, I am SUPER pleased with the work I had done!! THANK YOU, I’ll definitely be recommending Nance Contracting to anyone and everyone that needs any type of construction improvements."

Katy N on June 2025


Decorative Coating Systems

3.76(
21
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Decorative Coating Systems

3.76(
21
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Approved Pro
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Decorative Coating Systems is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Product was applied evenly and left discolorations on the driveway, walks. The high-shine sealer on the stamped concrete patio faded in less than one week to a milky white finish. Owner, Chad Crisp said he would return to apply more sealer, then never showed and did not respond to numerous calls and texts. I do not recommend this business"

Deann L on November 2020

Decorative Coating Systems is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Product was applied evenly and left discolorations on the driveway, walks. The high-shine sealer on the stamped concrete patio faded in less than one week to a milky white finish. Owner, Chad Crisp said he would return to apply more sealer, then never showed and did not respond to numerous calls and texts. I do not recommend this business"

Deann L on November 2020


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Hastings and Sons Concrete

3.41(
32
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Hastings and Sons Concrete

3.41(
32
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
589 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in everything concrete. Need that drive way fixed or extended? Sidewalk crumbling? Does the Mrs. want a beautiful stamped patio to entertain guest in the backyard? We have over 30 years experience in the industry and we are fully insured. Call us to schedule your free estimate.

"I contacted Angi's at the end of July or beginning of August for a referral for a contractor who could repair the cracks in our driveway. We received 2 calls, 1 from Hastings and Sons and 1 from another contractor. Jason Hastings came to do an estimate on 08/05/2025. He was an hour early with no call. He was very nice and personable. We discussed fixing the cracks, but then he told me we really needed a new driveway and that our porch (it's not really a porch as there is no overhang) needed replacing as well. I told him we tried to do that a few years before, but the deal fell through. We discussed what I wanted to do, which was to change the porch, walkway, and flower bed into one patio with a step up from the driveway and no step into the house. He agreed with that idea and said he would price the driveway by itself as well as the driveway and patio together. We discussed the need for permits, 1 for the bottom of the driveway and 1 for the patio. We also discussed if they would be able to level the driveway better than it was due to the fact that cars that sit low got scraped when the came up the driveway. He said they couldn't promise to fix that issue, but they would do everything they could to fix that. He gave me an estimate of $9970. I told him I would speak to my husband and let him know. He wanted an answer immediately. I told him I had another estimate scheduled for that day and would need to speak with my husband. He told me the price was only good until the end of the day. The 2nd estimate came in at $14,000.00 for both the patio and the driveway. My husband and I talked about both estimates and decided to go with Hastings and Sons. I called Jason and told him our decision. He sent over the contract via email and I signed it. He said they could probably start that week. I told him we needed to get the money together, so needed to wait a week to start. He agreed. The next week he called on Tuesday and said some workers would be there that evening to tear out the driveway. He said they would tear out the whole driveway that evening and due the concrete work on Wednesday. I told him we only had half the money as we were waiting on the check from selling some stocks for the 2nd half. He said that wasn't a problem. He trusted me to pay when we had the money. The workers showed up that evening as Jason said they would. My husband happened to be outside when they came. One of the men spoke to my husband briefly without introducing himself or saying he was the owner. He asked my husband what we were doing with the driveway. My husband told him what we wanted with the driveway. Shawn Hastings did not ask my husband about the patio and my husband did not say anything to him about the patio. After about 10 minutes of using equipment to break up the driveway, they left without telling us they were leaving and did not come back. They returned the next morning. Shawn was driving the machine used to break up the driveway, although at that time neither I nor my husband knew who he was. I left for work, as I had told Jason I would be doing, and waved at the workers as I left. No one asked to speak to me. When I got home, shortly after 4:00 p.m., I noted the driveway was almost finished, but they had redone the porch and walkway exactly as it had been before, not what Jason and I had discussed. I spoke to the workers who were working on the porch, and they said "talk to the boss." I asked who the boss was and they pointed to a man sitting in a truck. They called him to come up and I walked toward him to tell him the problem. At that time, I still did not know who he was. I explained the problem, and he immediately blamed me and my husband. I told him that Jason and I had discussed what we were doing with the patio and Jason knew exactly what we wanted. He continued to blame us. He then said that I hafmd just left that morning without speaking to him, again, I had no idea who he was, and that we hadn't even paid him. He then said they would make it right and that we all shared the blame. I denied again that we shared any of the blame. I went into the house and got the check. I then walked down to his truck to give him the check for $5000.00. He said that I didn't need to pay right then. I said I wanted him to take the check. He took the check and then repeated several times "We're all right." I was concerned he was having a heat stroke or something because his behavior and demeanor were off. I went back in the house and called Jason. Jason said he would call Shawn and talk to him. Jason agreed that the patio was supposed to replace the porch, walkway, and flowered and didn't know why they had done it incorrectly. A short time later, Shawn came up to the door and said they would fix the problem. He again blamed my husband and myself. At this point, I had had enough and said, "f*ck off, dude." He became incensed and tok a step towards me. One of his workers grabbed him and said, "no, boss, no." I shut the door. A little bit later, he came back up to the door with the check I had given him. He,said he wasn't going to accept the check because I had cursed t him. He said he would only take cash. I apologized for cursing at him and told him there was nothing wrong with the check and I was not going to go to the bank to get cash. He then said he would uncharted me for the concrete needed for re-doing the patio. I said that wasn't in the contract and I was going to call his brother. He said, "go ahead. I'm the owner, not Jason." I called Jason again. He seemed upset by what Shawn was doing and saying. He said he would call Shawn and call me back. He called me back and said, Shawn was going to go "cool off and get a drink" and he would be back. He said they would take our check and there would be no upcharge. A few hours later, Shawn showed up, somewhat contrite, and spoke to both Joe and I. I explained what we wanted to do with the patio. He said he couldn't do it all the way to the door, that there would have to be a step into the house. Although that's not what we wanted, we agreed. He made a joke about women named Jennifer, as that's my name and his ex-wife's name. He tried to hug me. He and I both apologized. He left saying everything, the rest of the driveway as well as the patio would be finished the next day. The next day, the workers showed up and began work. I don't know if Shawn was there that day or not. My husband was off work that day while I was at work. When I got home, they were finishing up. Everything looked okay to me other than the patio seemed a bit uneven. Shawn stopped by that evening and asked what we thought. I said it looked fine to my untrained eye other than the patio looked uneven. He said it looked fine to him. I said "okay." He then said they workers would be back that evening to clean up and they would get "every rock and piece of trash out of our yard." I asked if they could get rid of the iron railing that had been around our porch as Joe and I had no way to dispose of it. He said they would. I gave him the 2nd check for the remainder of the cost, $4970. The workers did not come back that night. They came back early the next morning while I was getting ready for work. They only took a trash bag that they had left behind the night before. They did not clean up the yard or take the railing. I texted Jason and he sad he didn't think they'd be able to do anything because they were all in Cincinnati. Two of the workers did show up that evening and took the railing. The next day, Friday, I came home to find a notice fom the City of Kettering that I needed to call Chad ASAP about ur recent "concrete work." I called immediately but he wasn't in the office. I called again first thing on Monday and U was told by Chad that Hastings and Sons did not get the needed permit for the driveway permit, and that they had done the apron incorrectly. Chad then told me that all they had to fo was pay $22.00 fir a permit, and Chad would have come to the house and explained how the apron should be done, and then would come out when finished, inspect it, and then sign off. That's all Hastings and Sons were supposed to do. He then told me if Ha"

Jennifer H on October 2025

We specialize in everything concrete. Need that drive way fixed or extended? Sidewalk crumbling? Does the Mrs. want a beautiful stamped patio to entertain guest in the backyard? We have over 30 years experience in the industry and we are fully insured. Call us to schedule your free estimate.

"I contacted Angi's at the end of July or beginning of August for a referral for a contractor who could repair the cracks in our driveway. We received 2 calls, 1 from Hastings and Sons and 1 from another contractor. Jason Hastings came to do an estimate on 08/05/2025. He was an hour early with no call. He was very nice and personable. We discussed fixing the cracks, but then he told me we really needed a new driveway and that our porch (it's not really a porch as there is no overhang) needed replacing as well. I told him we tried to do that a few years before, but the deal fell through. We discussed what I wanted to do, which was to change the porch, walkway, and flower bed into one patio with a step up from the driveway and no step into the house. He agreed with that idea and said he would price the driveway by itself as well as the driveway and patio together. We discussed the need for permits, 1 for the bottom of the driveway and 1 for the patio. We also discussed if they would be able to level the driveway better than it was due to the fact that cars that sit low got scraped when the came up the driveway. He said they couldn't promise to fix that issue, but they would do everything they could to fix that. He gave me an estimate of $9970. I told him I would speak to my husband and let him know. He wanted an answer immediately. I told him I had another estimate scheduled for that day and would need to speak with my husband. He told me the price was only good until the end of the day. The 2nd estimate came in at $14,000.00 for both the patio and the driveway. My husband and I talked about both estimates and decided to go with Hastings and Sons. I called Jason and told him our decision. He sent over the contract via email and I signed it. He said they could probably start that week. I told him we needed to get the money together, so needed to wait a week to start. He agreed. The next week he called on Tuesday and said some workers would be there that evening to tear out the driveway. He said they would tear out the whole driveway that evening and due the concrete work on Wednesday. I told him we only had half the money as we were waiting on the check from selling some stocks for the 2nd half. He said that wasn't a problem. He trusted me to pay when we had the money. The workers showed up that evening as Jason said they would. My husband happened to be outside when they came. One of the men spoke to my husband briefly without introducing himself or saying he was the owner. He asked my husband what we were doing with the driveway. My husband told him what we wanted with the driveway. Shawn Hastings did not ask my husband about the patio and my husband did not say anything to him about the patio. After about 10 minutes of using equipment to break up the driveway, they left without telling us they were leaving and did not come back. They returned the next morning. Shawn was driving the machine used to break up the driveway, although at that time neither I nor my husband knew who he was. I left for work, as I had told Jason I would be doing, and waved at the workers as I left. No one asked to speak to me. When I got home, shortly after 4:00 p.m., I noted the driveway was almost finished, but they had redone the porch and walkway exactly as it had been before, not what Jason and I had discussed. I spoke to the workers who were working on the porch, and they said "talk to the boss." I asked who the boss was and they pointed to a man sitting in a truck. They called him to come up and I walked toward him to tell him the problem. At that time, I still did not know who he was. I explained the problem, and he immediately blamed me and my husband. I told him that Jason and I had discussed what we were doing with the patio and Jason knew exactly what we wanted. He continued to blame us. He then said that I hafmd just left that morning without speaking to him, again, I had no idea who he was, and that we hadn't even paid him. He then said they would make it right and that we all shared the blame. I denied again that we shared any of the blame. I went into the house and got the check. I then walked down to his truck to give him the check for $5000.00. He said that I didn't need to pay right then. I said I wanted him to take the check. He took the check and then repeated several times "We're all right." I was concerned he was having a heat stroke or something because his behavior and demeanor were off. I went back in the house and called Jason. Jason said he would call Shawn and talk to him. Jason agreed that the patio was supposed to replace the porch, walkway, and flowered and didn't know why they had done it incorrectly. A short time later, Shawn came up to the door and said they would fix the problem. He again blamed my husband and myself. At this point, I had had enough and said, "f*ck off, dude." He became incensed and tok a step towards me. One of his workers grabbed him and said, "no, boss, no." I shut the door. A little bit later, he came back up to the door with the check I had given him. He,said he wasn't going to accept the check because I had cursed t him. He said he would only take cash. I apologized for cursing at him and told him there was nothing wrong with the check and I was not going to go to the bank to get cash. He then said he would uncharted me for the concrete needed for re-doing the patio. I said that wasn't in the contract and I was going to call his brother. He said, "go ahead. I'm the owner, not Jason." I called Jason again. He seemed upset by what Shawn was doing and saying. He said he would call Shawn and call me back. He called me back and said, Shawn was going to go "cool off and get a drink" and he would be back. He said they would take our check and there would be no upcharge. A few hours later, Shawn showed up, somewhat contrite, and spoke to both Joe and I. I explained what we wanted to do with the patio. He said he couldn't do it all the way to the door, that there would have to be a step into the house. Although that's not what we wanted, we agreed. He made a joke about women named Jennifer, as that's my name and his ex-wife's name. He tried to hug me. He and I both apologized. He left saying everything, the rest of the driveway as well as the patio would be finished the next day. The next day, the workers showed up and began work. I don't know if Shawn was there that day or not. My husband was off work that day while I was at work. When I got home, they were finishing up. Everything looked okay to me other than the patio seemed a bit uneven. Shawn stopped by that evening and asked what we thought. I said it looked fine to my untrained eye other than the patio looked uneven. He said it looked fine to him. I said "okay." He then said they workers would be back that evening to clean up and they would get "every rock and piece of trash out of our yard." I asked if they could get rid of the iron railing that had been around our porch as Joe and I had no way to dispose of it. He said they would. I gave him the 2nd check for the remainder of the cost, $4970. The workers did not come back that night. They came back early the next morning while I was getting ready for work. They only took a trash bag that they had left behind the night before. They did not clean up the yard or take the railing. I texted Jason and he sad he didn't think they'd be able to do anything because they were all in Cincinnati. Two of the workers did show up that evening and took the railing. The next day, Friday, I came home to find a notice fom the City of Kettering that I needed to call Chad ASAP about ur recent "concrete work." I called immediately but he wasn't in the office. I called again first thing on Monday and U was told by Chad that Hastings and Sons did not get the needed permit for the driveway permit, and that they had done the apron incorrectly. Chad then told me that all they had to fo was pay $22.00 fir a permit, and Chad would have come to the house and explained how the apron should be done, and then would come out when finished, inspect it, and then sign off. That's all Hastings and Sons were supposed to do. He then told me if Ha"

Jennifer H on October 2025


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Fencemasters & Driveway Replacement Specialist LLC

4.25(
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Fencemasters & Driveway Replacement Specialist LLC

4.25(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
130 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Fencemasters & DRS, LLC was established in the spring of 1990. It has been family-owned and operated since. We serve the tristate area. We are a home-grown Christian owned company and we do our best to uphold biblical standards of work ethic. Please see our facebook link for videos of progress made at various job sites! https//:m.facebook.com/concreteandfencecontractor

"Fencemasters did a great job on my driveway pad addition. I would hire them again."

David F on November 2024

Fencemasters & DRS, LLC was established in the spring of 1990. It has been family-owned and operated since. We serve the tristate area. We are a home-grown Christian owned company and we do our best to uphold biblical standards of work ethic. Please see our facebook link for videos of progress made at various job sites! https//:m.facebook.com/concreteandfencecontractor

"Fencemasters did a great job on my driveway pad addition. I would hire them again."

David F on November 2024

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Concrete Repair questions, answered by experts

Homeowners insurance doesn’t usually cover a sinking foundation. While insurance will cover some kinds of foundation damage, coverage is usually limited to damage from natural disasters, fire, or impact. Foundation sinking is rarely covered by insurance, so it’s a good idea to make repairs early on to avoid costly problems in the future.

While it can be difficult to identify a bad foundation at first glance, look for large horizontal cracks, discoloration, bulging basement walls, or signs of water damage. You may also see large gaps between the home and the foundation on the outside or signs of pooling water from a recent storm.

A leak under your foundation from a water supply line or sewage line is likely to lead to water pooling on certain areas of your property during rainfall, abnormally fast-growing or green grass in certain sections of your lawn, and differential settlement of your foundation, which can result in large foundation cracks, windows and doors failing to operate properly, a wavy or sloping roofline, or damages or irregularities in your interior walls, including cracks and bulging. If it’s a plumbing line embedded in your slab, you’ll also likely notice above-average water bills.

Yes, it is normal for a block foundation to crack. Some block foundation cracks are more serious than others and indicative of a larger structural problem. On the other hand, minor cracks may not be of immediate concern but should be monitored. Regardless, foundational cracks are not an uncommon response to wear on a structure from time and weather.

It’s usually not a big deal if your foundation sinks between 2 and 3 inches into the ground after construction, provided the settlement occurs evenly. This is usually indicative of normal settlement that occurs as the soil under your home adapts to the weight of the structure. If the home sinks more into the ground or the settlement occurs unevenly, leaving portions of your home to sink further down than others, then call a foundation repair specialist to address the issue and avoid additional damage.

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