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Groundworks

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Groundworks

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Customers say: Super punctual
34 local quotes requested
50 years of experience

Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025

Groundworks, formerly Baker's Waterproofing, has specialized in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, waterproofing, and concrete needs since 2009. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across central Pennsylvania. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your basement, foundation, or concrete. PA158514 (PA)

"The job went extremely well. Aaron Lenker and Corbin Gillichbauer performed the service and were professional and polite. I’m completely satisfied. Well done."

Paul S on July 2025


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Highlander Waterproofing Inc

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Highlander Waterproofing Inc

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14 years of experience
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At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!

At Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, we are the area's trusted experts specializing in basement and crawlspace waterproofing and encapsulation, along with foundation repair services for bowing and buckling walls, floor and wall cracks, and full foundation rebuilds to name a few. When you contact Highlander for a free inspection, you are choosing a BBB A+ Accredited, two-time Torch Award for Ethics Winner, with our most recent years 2021, 2022!


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Raecon Plumbing Inc

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Raecon Plumbing Inc

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
129 local quotes requested

Raecon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Raecon has quality employees to complete your work. One call will get your job done right. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Raecon replaced our water pressure regulator. Problem solved!"

Mark H on November 2025

Raecon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Raecon has quality employees to complete your work. One call will get your job done right. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Raecon replaced our water pressure regulator. Problem solved!"

Mark H on November 2025


Mr. Guzy

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Mr. Guzy

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Hello my name is Reed I run a masonry company that was passed down to me from my father I have grown up in the masonry what we focus on is any residential block brick or culture stone work I also have a concrete crew that handles that we take serious pride in all our work

Hello my name is Reed I run a masonry company that was passed down to me from my father I have grown up in the masonry what we focus on is any residential block brick or culture stone work I also have a concrete crew that handles that we take serious pride in all our work


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L3 Construction

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L3 Construction

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Insured Residential Remodeler with 20 Years Experience Here For All Your Home Servicing needs. Please CallbFor More Information or To Schedule A Free Estimate Servicing The Valley and Surrounding Areas

Insured Residential Remodeler with 20 Years Experience Here For All Your Home Servicing needs. Please CallbFor More Information or To Schedule A Free Estimate Servicing The Valley and Surrounding Areas


Barkers

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Barkers

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021

Barkers offers a variety of services including home renovation, roof repair, flooring, landscaping, fencing, etc. We guarantee quality work in a timely fashion within your budget. At Barkers, we take pride in our work and make it our mission to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. Barkers is a quickly growing, owner operated company, that employs only the most experienced and skilled workers.

"The service was excellent. He was fair and timely. I am very pleased with the outcome."

Jamie L on October 2021


Appalachian Preservation Services, LLC

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Appalachian Preservation Services, LLC

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Here at Appalachian Preservation we specialize in all things masonry! (New construction, restoration, tuck pointing) Brick, block, or concrete; cosmetic or leakage problems, Appalachian Preservation has you covered!!

Here at Appalachian Preservation we specialize in all things masonry! (New construction, restoration, tuck pointing) Brick, block, or concrete; cosmetic or leakage problems, Appalachian Preservation has you covered!!


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YWL Pools and Spas

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YWL Pools and Spas

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7 years of experience

Yard Wolves Landscaping LLC provides weekly lawn care, flower bed installation, concrete and paver sidewalks, patios, and driveways, and wood and vinyl fencing. We have 15 yrs experience. My wife and I decided to start our own small business in 2018. We currently have 8 employees.

Yard Wolves Landscaping LLC provides weekly lawn care, flower bed installation, concrete and paver sidewalks, patios, and driveways, and wood and vinyl fencing. We have 15 yrs experience. My wife and I decided to start our own small business in 2018. We currently have 8 employees.


J Phelps General Contracting

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J Phelps General Contracting

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30 years of experience

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.

J Phelps General Contracting has been in business for 21 years. Experienced in both residential and commercial building. Our crew is a total of 4 and we use local sub contractors for excavation, electrical, and masonry. We are fully insured and registered with the state of PA.


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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

Chimney mortar typically lasts 20 to 30 years, depending on its quality, local weather conditions, and maintenance. Over time, exposure to moisture, freezing, and thawing cycles can cause mortar to deteriorate, leading to cracks and gaps. Regular inspections and timely repairs, such as repointing or tuckpointing, can extend the lifespan of chimney mortar by ensuring the structure's integrity.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

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