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Groundworks
4.3(
151
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would strongly recommend Kris Weaver and Baker's Waterproofing. Kris is extremely knowledgable about basement waterproofing, there's that. But he also did an excellent job of aligning scope and our budget. Baker's Waterproofing was highly recommended to us from friend and Kris exceeded all our expectations. He appears to be a top notch human being and we hired Baker's immediately. We are looking forward to getting started on the work and resolving our basement waterproofing issues."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+15

1013 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Hritsko Landscaping
5.0(
11
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ben and his crew did an amazing job on our landscaping. Ben is a hard worker who never quits! They have done our landscaping for many years (mulching, planting, trimming, mowing, pavers, etc..) I would highly recommend him to anyone! Great guy to work for and work with!!"
Response time7 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Bracken Waterproofing
4.0(
101
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Braken to solve a water issue in our basement and patio. Dan did a great job explaining what we needed, giving us an estimate. John and his crew were very professional, efficient, and completed the project for the price and time quoted. Very pleased with the results."
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space

+27

Response time1 day
181 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.6(
759
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to inspect and a brick house and suggest repairs. Decided to stucco coat one wall and tuck point various needed spots on the house. Brian, Jake, and Kyle spent nearly two weeks doing the job. They were professional knowledgeable and kept customer service at the forefront of the process. The price was very reasonable and the quality of service was good. Would recommend"
Shamrock chimney
Chimney repointing
Chimney cap
Shamrock chimney
Chimney repointing

+58

38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Universal Windows Direct of Pittsburgh
4.6(
29
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at the best possible value. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation's leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing network of locations nationwide, all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.

Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct
Universal Windows Direct

+13

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Trench Pros Inc
5.0(
2
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Carmichaels, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner and his team were amazing. They transformed my landscape following my budget and gave me the highest quality you can get. They were super communicative and explained everything in detail. I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall

+3

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

Cutting stone comes with a number of safety hazards. First and foremost, if you’re not comfortable with the equipment required to cut stone, including blades and grinders, you could easily injure yourself. The heavy machinery also poses a risk to your ears if you don’t wear proper ear protection; similarly, you need to wear eye protection to keep debris from irritating your eyes.

However, the biggest risk from cutting stone comes from the stone dust. When breathed in, stone dust can be a huge hazard to your lungs. Always wear a face mask when cutting stone to prevent inhaling stone dust, and thoroughly clean the work area when you are finished.

To avoid injury, we recommend hiring a stone-cutting professional, rather than attempting this job yourself.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

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