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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue

2912 Farmington Avenue
4.52(
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Pacific Builders Tim Hogue

2912 Farmington Avenue
4.52(
26
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 years of experience

Pacific Builders Tim Hogue serves all of its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you, which clearly set us apart from the rest. Want the best? Give us a call or visit our profile page today!

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021

Pacific Builders Tim Hogue serves all of its customers with pride, integrity, and attention to the details that matter most to you, which clearly set us apart from the rest. Want the best? Give us a call or visit our profile page today!

"From a picture and plans to a dream come true. Thank You Pacific builders!! It was a pleasure knowing all of you. A special thank you to Travis the tile guy his work is awsome, also Christine at Stone Lab had the counter top i had been looking for she is a very nice Lady to work with and her installers Jeff and crew are great guys thank you all ;-)"

Lynn S on November 2021

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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

761 NE Garden Valley Blvd.
4.54(
68
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TerraFirma Foundation Systems

761 NE Garden Valley Blvd.
4.54(
68
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
63 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"Walt is an amazingly kind and wonderful man, would recommend him 100%!"

Kelly W on October 2025

Thousands of NW homeowners have trusted TerraFirma Foundation Systems to keep their homes safe, dry and stable since 2005. Nearly half of our business comes from referrals or repeat customers. We can help you too! TerraFirma is the NW expert in home foundations, basement and crawl space waterproofing, concrete leveling, and wall stabilization.

"Walt is an amazingly kind and wonderful man, would recommend him 100%!"

Kelly W on October 2025

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James Christy Construction

49567 Myrtle Creek Rd
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James Christy Construction

49567 Myrtle Creek Rd
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6 years of experience

Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top-notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And, we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. We have worked with homeowners and designers to produce top-notch work. Call us today and bring our project management skills and extensive construction experience to your next project.

Vargas and Sons Construction LLC

2250 Wantland Ave.
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Vargas and Sons Construction LLC

2250 Wantland Ave.
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13 years of experience

Vargas and Sons Construction LLC has been providing quality services throughout Klamath Falls. Our fundamental objective has been to offer experience and expertise in all of our construction and remodeling projects. Vargas and Sons Construction LLC uses a methodical construction management process to ensure that all of our projects are on time of the highest quality, and exceed your expectations as a client. We are a family business where we pride ourselves in performing the work as if it were at our own homes. Every aspect of our client's needs is addressed with a dedication to professionalism. 50 years of experience. Top quality installation. Close attention to job specification. Continuous communication with client. Attentive on-the-job supervision and inspection. Adherence to schedule and close coordination with other trades. Complete close-out of project, no lose ends, timely attention to punch-list items.

Vargas and Sons Construction LLC has been providing quality services throughout Klamath Falls. Our fundamental objective has been to offer experience and expertise in all of our construction and remodeling projects. Vargas and Sons Construction LLC uses a methodical construction management process to ensure that all of our projects are on time of the highest quality, and exceed your expectations as a client. We are a family business where we pride ourselves in performing the work as if it were at our own homes. Every aspect of our client's needs is addressed with a dedication to professionalism. 50 years of experience. Top quality installation. Close attention to job specification. Continuous communication with client. Attentive on-the-job supervision and inspection. Adherence to schedule and close coordination with other trades. Complete close-out of project, no lose ends, timely attention to punch-list items.

Brian Millett Masonry Inc

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Brian Millett Masonry Inc

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17 years of experience

Brian Millett Masonry Inc. has 22 years of experience serving the State of Oregon. We have 5 employees. My company does the work! We do not sub-contract to anyone. Billing procedure is usually a down payment and depending the scope of work pay stages discussed between customer and I.

Brian Millett Masonry Inc. has 22 years of experience serving the State of Oregon. We have 5 employees. My company does the work! We do not sub-contract to anyone. Billing procedure is usually a down payment and depending the scope of work pay stages discussed between customer and I.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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.

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