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Groundworks
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Mount Valley Foundation. Had to have 20 helical piers installed due to foundation issues at my Dad's house. Everyone from office staff, assessment, and team (Kenny, Blake and Thomas) working at the house were knowledgeable and professional. They did an outstanding job. They explained what they were doing and answered any questions I had."
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation

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Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Best Breathing, LLC
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Foundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving Salters, 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
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space
Water in the crawl space

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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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MEC Masonry
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Salters, SC and surrounding areas

Credit card accepted

"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

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

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.

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

The cost of masonry work varies widely depending on the type of masonry along with common cost factors like size, complexity, location, and season. Most exterior masonry work done in freezing temperatures tends to cost more because of the preparation and protection involved to keep the masonry from freezing before the mortar cures properly. The average price ranges per project or square foot for different types of masonry include:

  • Brick wall (fence, garden wall, etc.): $10–$45 per square foot

  • Natural stone wall: $40–$110 per square foot

  • Manufactured stone veneer: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Brick home exterior: $10–$30 per square foot

  • Brick siding: $3–$10 per square foot

  • Stone siding: $35–$50 per square foot

  • Brick step replacement: $20–$30 per square foot

  • Brick wall repair: $20–$40 per square foot

  • Chimney repairs: $160–$750 per project

  • Tuckpointing: $5–$25 per square foot

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