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Mount Valley Foundation Services

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Mount Valley Foundation Services

4.47(
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Customers say: True professional
1986 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"From my first Mount Valley Foundations evaluation appointment with Carlton Cisson to the construction team assigned to reconstructing and encapsulating my grusome crawl space foundation mess (Shaun Dixon, Alex Hernandez, Milton Martin and Dre Nesbitt) I experienced nothing but professionalism, positive & friendly demeanors, constant and thorough communication and a completed job above my expectations! Hoping I never have to have such foundation work ever done again, but will certainly call Mount Valley again, if I do!"

Brett W on June 2024

Established in 1986, Mount Valley Foundation Service stands as a trusted subsidiary of Groundworks, a distinguished family of companies renowned for delivering unparalleled solutions. From foundation repair, structural reinforcement, crawl space encapsulation, basement waterproofing, and concrete lifting, we provide comprehensive services tailored to meet your needs. With our coverage spanning across the state of South Carolina, we bring our local expertise closer to you. MVFS proudly holds accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Drawing from decades of collective experience, extensive industry knowledge, and ongoing specialized training, our dedicated team is poised to safeguard your residential property against water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation instability. At MVFS, we are not just builders; we are guardians of your peace of mind. Contact us today for a FREE estimate!

"From my first Mount Valley Foundations evaluation appointment with Carlton Cisson to the construction team assigned to reconstructing and encapsulating my grusome crawl space foundation mess (Shaun Dixon, Alex Hernandez, Milton Martin and Dre Nesbitt) I experienced nothing but professionalism, positive & friendly demeanors, constant and thorough communication and a completed job above my expectations! Hoping I never have to have such foundation work ever done again, but will certainly call Mount Valley again, if I do!"

Brett W on June 2024


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KW Sealcoating LLC

4.75(
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KW Sealcoating LLC

4.75(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We provide a wide variety of asphalt and concrete services, residential & commercial, installing driveways, parking lots, patios, and sidewalks. Maintence and repairs also we also have some grading and drainage services available. Our asphalt services are: Paving parking lots & Driveways Sealcoating Crackfilling Striping Pothole repair Paving driveways Patching Demolition Our concrete Services: Install driveways Sidewalks Patios

"Not one asphalt companies ever contacted me and just one company came out to measure and forgot about me thereafter. But as to KE sealcoating, they came out when they said they would and have me a start date and did above what I had expected. Their price was exactly on budget. I was immensely impressed with their professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone. Top notch company. I’ve now had 2 projects from angys list that proved to be invaluable."

Anthony L on April 2025

We provide a wide variety of asphalt and concrete services, residential & commercial, installing driveways, parking lots, patios, and sidewalks. Maintence and repairs also we also have some grading and drainage services available. Our asphalt services are: Paving parking lots & Driveways Sealcoating Crackfilling Striping Pothole repair Paving driveways Patching Demolition Our concrete Services: Install driveways Sidewalks Patios

"Not one asphalt companies ever contacted me and just one company came out to measure and forgot about me thereafter. But as to KE sealcoating, they came out when they said they would and have me a start date and did above what I had expected. Their price was exactly on budget. I was immensely impressed with their professionalism. I would recommend them to anyone. Top notch company. I’ve now had 2 projects from angys list that proved to be invaluable."

Anthony L on April 2025


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J&J Oglesby Concrete

5.00(
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J&J Oglesby Concrete

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1993 years of experience

We do all the grading and pouring of foundations. We guarantee satisfaction. Our company has been in business for over 30 years. We are now trying to expand our services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We have been serving the Northeast Georgia district for over 30 years. We aim to please! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Fantastic. Did what he said he would do, on time and on budget"

Scott c on July 2024

We do all the grading and pouring of foundations. We guarantee satisfaction. Our company has been in business for over 30 years. We are now trying to expand our services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We have been serving the Northeast Georgia district for over 30 years. We aim to please! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Fantastic. Did what he said he would do, on time and on budget"

Scott c on July 2024


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Upstate Helpers

4.15(
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Upstate Helpers

4.15(
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Customers say: Quality work
1992 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We at Upstate Helpers are here to help with all of your cleaning and repair needs. We are family owned and operated and have been in business since 1992. We have a crew of 6 and are licensed, bonded and insured. We do house cleaning,pressure washing, Interior & Exterior Painting, leaf removal, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, minor and major repair work, we also offer mulch and top soil delivery & installation. Give us a call, no job is too big or too small!

"Terrence and his team did an amazing job rebuilding our screened porch after our old porch was destroyed by a tree during Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to make memories on this beautiful porch!"

Rae B on February 2025

We at Upstate Helpers are here to help with all of your cleaning and repair needs. We are family owned and operated and have been in business since 1992. We have a crew of 6 and are licensed, bonded and insured. We do house cleaning,pressure washing, Interior & Exterior Painting, leaf removal, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, minor and major repair work, we also offer mulch and top soil delivery & installation. Give us a call, no job is too big or too small!

"Terrence and his team did an amazing job rebuilding our screened porch after our old porch was destroyed by a tree during Hurricane Helene. We can’t wait to make memories on this beautiful porch!"

Rae B on February 2025


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MC and Blue Concrete, LLC

5.00(
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MC and Blue Concrete, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2016 years of experience

Specializing in concrete services ranging from: pouring, repairs, driveways, walkways, patios, retaining walls, and MORE! Residential and commercial! We are a high quality company and our prices are fair. We enjoy working for people and making their visions come to life.We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend MC and Blue Concrete for any concrete job. Professional, on time , immaculate clean up, great pricing. and polite."

carlos r on September 2025

Specializing in concrete services ranging from: pouring, repairs, driveways, walkways, patios, retaining walls, and MORE! Residential and commercial! We are a high quality company and our prices are fair. We enjoy working for people and making their visions come to life.We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I would highly recommend MC and Blue Concrete for any concrete job. Professional, on time , immaculate clean up, great pricing. and polite."

carlos r on September 2025


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A & B Concrete and More

5.00(
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A & B Concrete and More

5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business with 32 years of experience specializing in Concrete Construction. As certified professionals, we stand behind our work. If it's not right, we'll fix it. You can also find us on Home Advisor, Yelp and on FB. We are looking forward to doing business with you! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We provide the following... *Stamp Work *Driveway Removal *Monolithic Slabs *Patios *Walkways *Sidewalks We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. imply submit your information for a free quote, call or email.

"Bill was and his crew was awesome!!! They were on time like he told me they would be and their concrete work was perfect. I could not be more pleased. I will definitely hire him again when I need concrete work done. I have already been telling all my neighbors, family and friends about A & B Concrete"

Billy F on June 2024

We are a family owned and operated business with 32 years of experience specializing in Concrete Construction. As certified professionals, we stand behind our work. If it's not right, we'll fix it. You can also find us on Home Advisor, Yelp and on FB. We are looking forward to doing business with you! Our past projects include both new construction and repairs/restorations. Occupied and fully operational job sites are never a problem. And we can also plan, manage, and build multi-phase jobs. We provide the following... *Stamp Work *Driveway Removal *Monolithic Slabs *Patios *Walkways *Sidewalks We offer an end-to-end client experience that includes seamless communication, budgeting, staffing, on-site organization, and solid, quality handiwork every time. imply submit your information for a free quote, call or email.

"Bill was and his crew was awesome!!! They were on time like he told me they would be and their concrete work was perfect. I could not be more pleased. I will definitely hire him again when I need concrete work done. I have already been telling all my neighbors, family and friends about A & B Concrete"

Billy F on June 2024


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VH Concrete

4.50(
4
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VH Concrete

4.50(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2024 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in driveways, sidewalks, extension driveways, patios, demos, overlays and small land gradings. I have been in the concrete business for 5 years, every job that goes through VH Concrete LLC is professional and high quality, with a guarantee to finish jobs quickly and no delays. With VH Concrete LLC , the customer comes first! Free and fair estimates guaranteed every time.

"Did my front walk. Did a great job. Will be hiring again. "

John Q on November 2025

We specialize in driveways, sidewalks, extension driveways, patios, demos, overlays and small land gradings. I have been in the concrete business for 5 years, every job that goes through VH Concrete LLC is professional and high quality, with a guarantee to finish jobs quickly and no delays. With VH Concrete LLC , the customer comes first! Free and fair estimates guaranteed every time.

"Did my front walk. Did a great job. Will be hiring again. "

John Q on November 2025


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MadeWell Concrete - Greenville/Spartanburg

4.79(
102
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MadeWell Concrete - Greenville/Spartanburg

4.79(
102
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Madewell Concrete is Upstate SC's top trusted concrete provider for driveway replacements. Replacing driveways is a large undertaking and an investment that will pay-off for years in terms of property value and longevity of use, so it’s important to use a driveway replacement company you can trust. Madewell Concrete specializes in residential concrete replacement. If you are considering a driveway replacement in the Upstate SC area, it’s important to trust a professional concrete provider that considers all the functional elements required to build a new driveway that lasts for years to come. Your driveway gets put through a lot — not only is it responsible for holding up against several tons of vehicular metal and rubber, but it also has to endure storms, sleet, and, of course, those blisteringly hot southern summer days in Upstate SC. Although there’s a lot to expect from a driveway, Madewell Concrete will install one that does it all. One component that separates us from competition is our commercial-grade concrete. The commercial-grade concrete we use is over 4 inches thick and has a rating of 3000 to 4000 psi. As a point of reference, 4000 psi is the same as airport runways, so you can rest assured your driveway can withhold extreme wear and tear over the years. Additionally, our commercial-grade concrete requires virtually no maintenance. We guarantee the longevity of our driveway replacements with a 10-year limited warranty. Aesthetic Component of Your Driveway Your driveway is one of the first elements that visitors experience on your property, it should have an attractive, clean appearance that complements the exterior of your home. For this reason, we offer a variety of colors, textures, and patterns for your driveway. So, if you’re not a fan of plain gray, don’t worry—you have many attractive design options to choose from.

"The scope of work was a stamped and tinted home patio and cart path with a concrete pour of approximately 15 cubic yards. The cost of the project ended up 10% higher than the contract with some scope not completed. A follow-up meeting with the MADEWELL CONCRETE CEO ended with a verbal agreement to color the concrete work after the fact to compensate for the incomplete scope of work. THE CEO continued to promise this agreement for a month and then has gone silent for several more months. No follow-up correction work has been done. The basis of my dispute with MADEWELL CONCRETE is what I believe is a poor understanding of a portion of the project by the sales representative and the Project Manager. The patio slab turndown slab was fully discussed by me to them but apparently not discussed internally to know that additional forming materials were required; none of which were brought to the site until later during the prep work. The bobcat access to the patio was also not determined internally before the work. The problems in my view got worse when both the Project Manager (PM) and the concrete foreman left the project during the prep for the concrete pour. The PM to get forming materials for the turndown slab and then again to get color materials, approximately 2 hours. The concrete foreman left for an hour for an unknown reason. The following priorities were explained to lead personnel before the pour day: Patio to be stamped and tinted very close to a former project of MADEWELL CONCRETE. An area in the slab to be level for a hot tub. Cart Path to comply with COE requirements and to be colored. A curb to be placed to channel rainwater away from the patio area. A stair landing area. The plan of getting on site at 8:30 AM with concrete coming at 1:00 PM while Project Manager and foreman left the site during this time was aggressive. The schedule and the leaders leaving the site without providing adequate direction caused the owner to have incomplete work scope per the contract agreement with a 10% higher cost than the agreement. Coupled with concrete color problem - totally not what was asked for which happened to be exactly like what they had previously installed on an earlier MADEWELL CONCRETE project. The team showed up without thorough knowledge of the scope, without proper formwork, telling me in one case, that they had not been told about the flat slab requirement (clearly on the scope document). The crew arrived between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a 1:00 PM pour, no prior work had been done. The immediate problem of no forming materials for the turndown slab was realized. The complication of getting the bobcat into the patio area was also realized. My complaints are as follows: • Due to the Project Manager leaving the jobsite, decisions were made that ended up with a bad looking and low patio subgrade. An extra load of fill was ordered but the PM and the foreman left the site and were not here to direct where the fill was to go. The crew meanwhile closed access to the patio before fill arrived. The extra fill load was wasted on site causing several more yards of concrete to be required for the patio slab. This ended up being a subsequent charge to me. • One mandatory requirement was to have a level area for a hot tub. The crew foreman fought with me on this, he said he was not told of this and could not do it. The slab area for the hot tub is not level and has to be shimmed by owner to be level. • The in scope 4’ x 4’ concrete stair landing was not installed, creating a significant extra cost for a contractor to be hired for a wood and composite landing. • The in-scope concrete curb was not installed creating water drainage onto the patio. • The in-scope cart pathway turnouts at existing drive were not installed. • Extra fill was poor quality including very large basketball sized chunks that were left for the owner to manage – Many of these were wasted to the landfill by the owner. • The crew let the tandem dirt hauler down on existing concrete – twice; and a crack developed at the large corner where he dumped. • A 30’ tall tree was hit by the bobcat and has died causing permission requirement from the COE to cut down and at more owner expense. • The in scope colored concrete (Deep Tan) is nonexistent except in some areas. In fact, the bulk of the concrete slabs seem to be hardly different than uncolored concrete and in fact whiter."

john S on January 2023

Madewell Concrete is Upstate SC's top trusted concrete provider for driveway replacements. Replacing driveways is a large undertaking and an investment that will pay-off for years in terms of property value and longevity of use, so it’s important to use a driveway replacement company you can trust. Madewell Concrete specializes in residential concrete replacement. If you are considering a driveway replacement in the Upstate SC area, it’s important to trust a professional concrete provider that considers all the functional elements required to build a new driveway that lasts for years to come. Your driveway gets put through a lot — not only is it responsible for holding up against several tons of vehicular metal and rubber, but it also has to endure storms, sleet, and, of course, those blisteringly hot southern summer days in Upstate SC. Although there’s a lot to expect from a driveway, Madewell Concrete will install one that does it all. One component that separates us from competition is our commercial-grade concrete. The commercial-grade concrete we use is over 4 inches thick and has a rating of 3000 to 4000 psi. As a point of reference, 4000 psi is the same as airport runways, so you can rest assured your driveway can withhold extreme wear and tear over the years. Additionally, our commercial-grade concrete requires virtually no maintenance. We guarantee the longevity of our driveway replacements with a 10-year limited warranty. Aesthetic Component of Your Driveway Your driveway is one of the first elements that visitors experience on your property, it should have an attractive, clean appearance that complements the exterior of your home. For this reason, we offer a variety of colors, textures, and patterns for your driveway. So, if you’re not a fan of plain gray, don’t worry—you have many attractive design options to choose from.

"The scope of work was a stamped and tinted home patio and cart path with a concrete pour of approximately 15 cubic yards. The cost of the project ended up 10% higher than the contract with some scope not completed. A follow-up meeting with the MADEWELL CONCRETE CEO ended with a verbal agreement to color the concrete work after the fact to compensate for the incomplete scope of work. THE CEO continued to promise this agreement for a month and then has gone silent for several more months. No follow-up correction work has been done. The basis of my dispute with MADEWELL CONCRETE is what I believe is a poor understanding of a portion of the project by the sales representative and the Project Manager. The patio slab turndown slab was fully discussed by me to them but apparently not discussed internally to know that additional forming materials were required; none of which were brought to the site until later during the prep work. The bobcat access to the patio was also not determined internally before the work. The problems in my view got worse when both the Project Manager (PM) and the concrete foreman left the project during the prep for the concrete pour. The PM to get forming materials for the turndown slab and then again to get color materials, approximately 2 hours. The concrete foreman left for an hour for an unknown reason. The following priorities were explained to lead personnel before the pour day: Patio to be stamped and tinted very close to a former project of MADEWELL CONCRETE. An area in the slab to be level for a hot tub. Cart Path to comply with COE requirements and to be colored. A curb to be placed to channel rainwater away from the patio area. A stair landing area. The plan of getting on site at 8:30 AM with concrete coming at 1:00 PM while Project Manager and foreman left the site during this time was aggressive. The schedule and the leaders leaving the site without providing adequate direction caused the owner to have incomplete work scope per the contract agreement with a 10% higher cost than the agreement. Coupled with concrete color problem - totally not what was asked for which happened to be exactly like what they had previously installed on an earlier MADEWELL CONCRETE project. The team showed up without thorough knowledge of the scope, without proper formwork, telling me in one case, that they had not been told about the flat slab requirement (clearly on the scope document). The crew arrived between 8:00 and 8:30 AM for a 1:00 PM pour, no prior work had been done. The immediate problem of no forming materials for the turndown slab was realized. The complication of getting the bobcat into the patio area was also realized. My complaints are as follows: • Due to the Project Manager leaving the jobsite, decisions were made that ended up with a bad looking and low patio subgrade. An extra load of fill was ordered but the PM and the foreman left the site and were not here to direct where the fill was to go. The crew meanwhile closed access to the patio before fill arrived. The extra fill load was wasted on site causing several more yards of concrete to be required for the patio slab. This ended up being a subsequent charge to me. • One mandatory requirement was to have a level area for a hot tub. The crew foreman fought with me on this, he said he was not told of this and could not do it. The slab area for the hot tub is not level and has to be shimmed by owner to be level. • The in scope 4’ x 4’ concrete stair landing was not installed, creating a significant extra cost for a contractor to be hired for a wood and composite landing. • The in-scope concrete curb was not installed creating water drainage onto the patio. • The in-scope cart pathway turnouts at existing drive were not installed. • Extra fill was poor quality including very large basketball sized chunks that were left for the owner to manage – Many of these were wasted to the landfill by the owner. • The crew let the tandem dirt hauler down on existing concrete – twice; and a crack developed at the large corner where he dumped. • A 30’ tall tree was hit by the bobcat and has died causing permission requirement from the COE to cut down and at more owner expense. • The in scope colored concrete (Deep Tan) is nonexistent except in some areas. In fact, the bulk of the concrete slabs seem to be hardly different than uncolored concrete and in fact whiter."

john S on January 2023


"I had Mr. Blume come out to sweep my chimney on a wood stove that had been professionally installed a few years ago only for him to tell me the chimney support was not installed right and I needed to have it reworked and some other things done. He charge me a $125 service call and was going to get back to me with an estimate on what it would cost to do this. He never got back to me. I feel totally taken advantage of and ripped off!!!!!! I'm a widow on a fixed income which he knew."

Karen C on November 2019

Simple One person operation giving quality service for over 30 years.

"I had Mr. Blume come out to sweep my chimney on a wood stove that had been professionally installed a few years ago only for him to tell me the chimney support was not installed right and I needed to have it reworked and some other things done. He charge me a $125 service call and was going to get back to me with an estimate on what it would cost to do this. He never got back to me. I feel totally taken advantage of and ripped off!!!!!! I'm a widow on a fixed income which he knew."

Karen C on November 2019


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Slab Science LLC

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Slab Science LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Less Expensive: Traditional concrete companies charge based on their costs to mobilize and pay hourly labor to perform demolition, debris removal, re-form, re-pour, remove forms, and cleanup. In contrast, our procedures have very little labor costs.

"Thank you Will for your follow-up. I am extremely pleased with the results of your work and the way in which you carried it out. I enjoyed making your acquaintance and meeting your team. I appreciate the thorough explanation of the situation and the method you used to correct the problems with my pool deck. I found you and your team to be very professional throughout the completion of the job and how you treated my property as though it were your own. You told me what you were going to do, how you were going to do it, and you did it as scheduled, on time and at a fair price. I will happily recommend you and your company to others that may have similar needs. Gratefully yours, Mike"

Mike H on January 2020

Less Expensive: Traditional concrete companies charge based on their costs to mobilize and pay hourly labor to perform demolition, debris removal, re-form, re-pour, remove forms, and cleanup. In contrast, our procedures have very little labor costs.

"Thank you Will for your follow-up. I am extremely pleased with the results of your work and the way in which you carried it out. I enjoyed making your acquaintance and meeting your team. I appreciate the thorough explanation of the situation and the method you used to correct the problems with my pool deck. I found you and your team to be very professional throughout the completion of the job and how you treated my property as though it were your own. You told me what you were going to do, how you were going to do it, and you did it as scheduled, on time and at a fair price. I will happily recommend you and your company to others that may have similar needs. Gratefully yours, Mike"

Mike H on January 2020

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Concrete Repair questions, answered by experts

Although it is possible for a house to collapse from a sinking foundation, it will likely take many years, and signs of major issues will be apparent for a while. Homes on hillsides or in areas that experience frequent washouts are at a higher risk of collapse. Still, barring a natural disaster or extreme circumstances, houses are unlikely to fully collapse from foundation damage.

You can use epoxy-based concrete fillers to repair small cracks and dents in the floor. For larger damages, remove any debris, then patch the cracks or holes with concrete repair products or resurface the entire floor. We recommend using fast-curing products that cure in four hours. You can also buy a pre-mixed concrete patch and leveler if you are only repairing parts of your floor.

You can seal a concrete slab by cleaning the surface, filling in any cracks, etching the surface, applying a sealer, and letting it dry. Concrete slabs don't typically need sealing, but you can use a topical concrete sealer if you notice signs of water damage. If you haven't already fixed the cause of the leak, then you'll want to repair the plumbing before you seal a concrete slab.

Yes, you can live with a cracked foundation—in fact, most people do. Virtually all foundations crack from normal settlement, and while settling cracks benefit from sealing to prevent water and moisture intrusion, most aren’t an issue. If you have structural cracks in your foundation, it might be safe to live in your home for some time, but you should address them immediately to prevent structure collapse and major property damage.

You can use a level or straight-edge to test for plumb foundation walls and a level slab, a level or a ball to check for sloping floors inside your home, and a hygrometer to look for moisture in your underhome area. Aside from these DIY tests, it’s important to get a foundation repair specialist or structural engineer to test the foundation to see if it’s supporting your structure properly. They can determine if the loads on the concrete are uneven or need reinforcement.

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