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Avatar for Palmieri Masonry
Palmieri Masonry
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We feel so lucky that we called Pat Palmieri for the work we needed done on nearly century-old brick pillars adjoining our front steps. They had sunk and pulled away from the brick arches adjoining the steps. He considered various options with a priority of saving the old bricks, as new bricks would be hard to match. He did meticulous work in building a new foundation for the pillars, and his tuck pointing of the deteriorated stairs brought it all together. This guy is an old-school craftsman. And just a wonderful person to deal with. Highly recommended."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Credit card accepted

"Went great. We asked for some changes to patio shape and Dan did just as we asked. He used wall pavers that he removed from previous retaining walls to repair and add to a retaining wall behind the garage. The patio travertine is gorgeous and the granite edging was well done. His work was done well, quickly and neatly. Repairs were made to lawn from heavy equipment used and it came in beautifully. He gave us great instructions which we followed 😀. He included plans for an adjacent deck which we will be using in the spring. He and his crew worked really hard. Thanks, Dan!"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Organic Roots Horticulture,LLC
5.0(
30
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

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"Organic Roots landscaping knowledge, professionalism, job execution and follow up is consistently demonstrated. 5 stars! Highly recommend if these attributes are important to you in choosing a top shelf landscaping organization."
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+101

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision Waterproofing, LLC
4.8(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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"Very happy with the foundation reinforcement work done by Precision Waterproofing. They were on time and efficient in completing the project, and even went above and beyond, leaving the space nicer than when they arrived. Would highly recommend."
Original driveway
During
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Complete

+19

Response time11 hrs
Response rate88%
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Betts Structural Engineering LLC
4.5(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+3 more

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Had Betts Structural Engineering come and look at the foundation of a house we were in contract on. Josh came out and was professional and informative. He informed us the foundation was failing and explained what needed to be done. He throughly explained everything and told us how we could do it ourselves for much cheaper than a contractor could do it. In the end he saved us from a long and expensive process if we proceeded with the house."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Groundworks
4.2(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

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Warranties offered

"They did a great job on the foundation repair adding 8 push piers and successfully moving the foundation back into place. However, in their rush they put a hole in the back of my house with the backhoe and it took them almost 6 months to repair and repaint the damage. I still recommend them since they were the only ones with the correct foundation fix."
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space
Crawl Space

+14

Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Erickson Landscaping and Construction
3.6(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Novelty, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall the work quality was good, but they made several mistakes, one being a rather spectacular aesthetic mistake, and the owner of the company refused to take responsibility for fixing these mistakes and wanted more money to fix it. A couple weeks later some of the bricks are falling offâ we will see if they come to fix itâ ¦"
Response time8 hrs
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

Yes, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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