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Groundworks
4.6(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Arkoma, OK and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dylan, Jeremiah, & Daniel were great! They were very courteous, communicated very well, and were punctual. They worked hard to get my project completed in a timely manner even though it wrapped around the holidays and rained on some days. I appreciate their dedication, professionalism, and care."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Foundation

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123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
Pier-Tec Foundations
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+1 more

Serving Arkoma, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great service used them back in August of this year did excellent work and did more than what they even said they were going to do. Price of work was right in line with the few other people i had come out. thanks pier-tec for all your help"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by70%of homeowners
Stabil-Loc Foundation Repair
4.0(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Arkoma, OK and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can not begin to express how thankful I am for this company. The owner came out and gave me a quote within 24 hours of calling. He had his crew on site within a week and the job was completed in 3 days. Fernando and his crew worked non stop to get my house where it needed to be. The owner checked on the progress through the entire process and was always extremely professional when I spoke with him. Everything was picked up after the job was completed. I am beyond happy with the work that was done."
Response time3 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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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.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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