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Apex Home Innovations, LLC
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Miller, with Apex, is SUPER easy to work with and will do you good! They did an awesome job with removing and adding new insulation. They ended up going above and beyond and even doing a little extra work for me!"
Response time5 days
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Best Breathing, LLC
4.6(
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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
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Water in the crawl space
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Water in the crawl space

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Reds Plumbing
4.7(
37
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Darlington, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The job was done professionally with them managing the work time, so our manufactured home would be completely, as the stairs and skirt needed to be done shortly after their work was done. We reviewed other businesses and found the requested funds were way lower than anyone else. We found nothing that was concerning."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.

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, it is normal to see some minor hairline cracks in brick or mortar over time, often due to natural foundation settling. However, not all cracks are harmless. You should be concerned and contact a masonry professional for an inspection if you notice cracks that are getting wider or longer, or if new ones keep appearing. Other serious warning signs that can indicate significant structural or foundation damage include large vertical cracks (especially those that widen as they go up), stair-step cracks, L-shaped cracks, and deep horizontal cracks. Factors like temperature changes, moisture, and structural loading can also cause cracks to form or worsen.

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.

Professionally done brick repointing can last 20 to 30 years, sometimes longer. However, the exact lifespan depends on several factors, including the quality of the mortar, the skill of the mason, and exposure to weather. If you live in an area with harsh weather or frequent freeze-thaw cycles, you may need to repoint more often. Repointing that is done as a DIY project may only last 10 to 15 years. It's time to repoint when you notice signs of mortar failure, such as crumbling or missing mortar, holes, or vines growing between the bricks. Regular inspections can help you catch these issues early.

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