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Mark Funk Masonry Maintenance
4.3(
43
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Customers say: Quality work

"Mark Funk and his team were excellent. Mark always clearly communicated with us when he/his team would be at our house and what work needed to get done that day. His team was very professional. They repointed our 100+ year old stone house, replaced 7 window lintels, capped our chimneys, and even fixed parts of our tiled roof. They took their time exactly matching the mortar color and texture to our existing mortar. Mark even made sure the hardness of the replacement mortar matched ours to ensure it will not crack in the short term. They fixed many cracked stones and now they look as good as new! Their price was very reasonable given the sheer amount of work our house needed. We did price compare with several other stone masons and Mark was the only one who correctly realized our lintels were completely wrecked (it was very visible). Everyone else we got estimates from wanted to shove cement-- not even mortar-- into the cracks and call it a day. Mark and his team definitely know what they are doing and do it professionally. We often get comments from walkers about how nice our house looks now."
Stacked Stone Restoration
Stacked Stone Restoration
Stacked Stone Restoration
Versa-Lok Wall
Versa-Lok Wall

+12

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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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 Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Theron, Roger and Jim did a wonderful job waterproofing our basement. They were very professional, always on time, very polite. They explained every step along the way. They worked very hard and were a great team. I would 100% recommend them for basement waterproofing!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Concrete
Concrete

+15

1054 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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RMS Contractors Group, LLC
4.1(
88
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+1 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick and his crew were just what I was looking for. I had questions about replacing my home roof with metal and Rick answered them all along with a few suggestions that I hadn't thought of. He came to my home on the day the supplies were being delivered to be sure everything was correct and direct the driver where to put them. The workers were reliable, (at the work site at 6am everyday), friendly, and most importantly skillful. I love my new roof and have been getting calls and comments from neighbors and friends who drive by. I would surely recommend RMS Contractors to anyone looking for a new roof!"
 putting on the stone
 Starting in the hole
 I had to find river stones.
 Front entrance Scott Cs auto
 She needs a ramp for Hubby!

+279

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Highlander Waterproofing, Inc.
4.3(
255
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John and his crew were professional answered all my questions and explained it fully. They were careful of my ceramic tile that was put down less than a year ago. When taking out the old wall they dealt with rows of glass bottles, door hinges and chisels and let us know that these obstacles took extra time.. While working on the foundation they had to deal with alot of rain. My front yard was a mess from the machinery. When they were finished they leveled out the track marks, the only thing I need to do is add grass seed"
Project Start
Rear Foundation Wall
Existing Foundation Wall Not On Footer
Wall Rebuild
Corner Pilaster

+39

Response time7 hrs
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Advanced Basement Solutions, Inc.
4.2(
71
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Advanced Basement Solutions were very professional, personable and worked quickly. They were reasonably priced after I had multiple astronomical quotes and felt defeated, they reassured me that there are still great companies that wonâ t rack up the rates. I appreciated the fact that they explained the process and kept me updated with the progress. I would recommend their services to all."
Wall Plate
Installing Wall Anchors
Installing Wall Anchors
Driving Rods
Earth Anchor

+20

Response time8 hrs
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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 Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We chose Dan based on his knowledge of the work that needed done. Repaired bowing walls in the basement, installed a french drain around the perimiter of the basement, installed two sumps and replaced a water damaged sill beam at the top of the foundation. The sill beam damage was caused from an outside patio sloping toward the house. The solution was to remove a portion of the patio (not the entire patio), which provided access to the sill beam and rim joist. Replacing the sill beam required jacking the basement joists up to repair the sag in the floor and install the new sill beam. The patio concrete was repaired neatly with a strip seal drain against the house to catch any water draining toward the house. Nice solution to the the problem. Dan provided the most economical solution to my bowing wall problems, carbon fiber straps for the areas where the wall bowing was less severe and steel beams where the wall bowing was much worse. In comparison to other companies quoted, Dan provided the most repair work for the money and in one case 1/3 less. Dan was able to start work within a week, not months like some companies, and finished the work as indicated, could not have asked for more. When the job was complete the area was cleaned up nicely and the concrete work and sill beam replacement looked great. We are very happy with Dan and would recommend him to anyone needing waterproofing work, most economical, fair, upfront, does what he says and completes the job quickly not over a long period of time."
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space
Crawl space

+27

Response time1 day
202 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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 Smock, 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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Musgrove Masonry
1.9(
54
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+2 more

Serving Smock, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Customers say: True professional

"The Musgrove Masonry crew did an excellent job repairing many sections of cracked mortar and cracked bricks on my home. They arrived as scheduled, worked efficiently and produced a high quality result. If you want a high quality masonry/brick repair check with Musgrove Masonry."
 pressure washing
 chemical cleaning
 concrete resurface coating
 before picture brick cleaning
 2013 photo concrete install

+71

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

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.

Brick stain doesn’t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That’s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

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