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Best Breathing, LLC
4.6(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Alcolu, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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We have been helping families, and Homeowners since 1999, making their families, and home investments safe, and healthy. We specialize in mold control, mold inspections, crawlspace encapsulation, air testing, and sampling, sump pumps, foundation drains, water removal, air duct cleaning, as well as many other services. Here at Best Breathing you don't pay until it's . All our techs and inspectors are certified through S.E.M.I. Mold Institute. All work is backed by warranties, and first class workmanship is guaranteed. We offer referrals on demand. We also offer great yearly maintenance programs. We offer free crawl space inspection with digital photos. We offer a 10% discount on all crawlspace work to all HomeAdvisor members. With over 15 years experience let the rest speak for its self. When it comes to your family, and home investment you owe it to yourself to choose the best possible company to protect your family, and home investment.

Best Breathing, LLC
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space

+28

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ram Jack of South Carolina, Inc.
4.2(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Alcolu, SC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"Chris and John showed up as scheduled and did a very thorough job of assessing the water incursion problem I have. In the end, it was a problem that Ram Jack does not repair, but they told me what probably should be done to fix it. I certainly appreciate the fine evaluation they did and their advice. As an extra bonus, they were very pleasant to deal with!"
Leaning Chimney
Preperation
Cracked Slab
Cracks Around Window
Cracks In Brick

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MEC Masonry
5.0(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Alcolu, SC and surrounding areas

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"McKeever and partner arrived on time and cheerful. He inspected the fireplace, gave an estimate and offered suggestions. He used the proper materials for the job and went the extra mile by including pointing? to some areas not including in quote. They left the job site tidy and secure. I also felt comfortable with the cost. I am a Realtor and had been looking for a "licensed" masonry contractor I could trust and depend on for client needs. Now I have one."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

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