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Avatar for Smoky Mountain Deck Builders LLC
Smoky Mountain Deck Builders LLC
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have been planning our deck and porch renovations for more than five years and Smoky Deck Builders built us a beautiful two-story deck with a spiral staircase and a screened in porch. Jason helped us get the plans sets and Flip, Beckett and James built the huge structure. We were impressed with their knowledge, skills, and work ethic. James and Chance did an excellent job with finish aesthetics. As with all construction projects, some issues come up but Christian always had solutions to make us happy. Isabella handled the financial things well and took care of general communications. Thank you Smoky Mountain Deck Builders for building us a beautiful deck and porch. You definitely deserve a five-star rating."
Composite Framed Deck
Custom composite trex deck
Private Pond Dock in Knoxville
Low Maintenance Deck With All The Features
Composite Framed Deck

+161

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Veteran Home Renovations
5.0(
38
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were in bad need of repair after the front supporting wall to our front porch slab collapsed. John presented an idea with gravel that made the project so much more attainable for our family. He and his worker did an amazing job. They were kind, they always showed up, they do quality work, and they cleaned everything up to make it even better than before they arrived. They were truly an answer to our prayers for quite a while! I would share pictures of their awesome work, but upload does not seem to be working."
Decks and Porches Project
Decks and Porches Project
Decks and Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+124

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Avatar for GC Construction Company
GC Construction Company
4.8(
16
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - Repair+9 more

Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"We have been restoring an old bungalow porch that had been screened in and neglected for many years. When we took down the old screen, we realized that the brick walls had no capping. Hence, us needing someone skilled in concrete. Geovanni and his team were great! Very quick and efficient with their work. We feel that we were quoted/charged fairly. The work is beautiful and we love how our porch looks now. We definitely recommend GC Construction."
Decks & Porches Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project

+42

Response time4 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Valley Crest Services
Valley Crest Services
4.9(
30
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Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Clayton is the best out there. In a time where just getting someone to show up is half the battle, he goes above and beyond. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things. He kept us updated on the timing of our project. The construction field is very busy at the moment, but he made sure to let us know when plans had to change due to weather and supply issues. He accepts nothing less than perfection and left our property spotless, unlike contractors in the past."
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+38

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Scavone Scapes
4.8(
25
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Karns, TN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"It is so beautiful! The attention to detail and effort Scavone Scapes put in to my project was so much than I had imagined. Will use again for any and every project on our property."
Retaining Wall
Paver patio/walkway
This is a picture of the original wall
Paver patio/retaining wall
Retaining Wall

+15

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

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.

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.

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.

In most cases, painting your brick house is a fine idea that can open up new aesthetic possibilities. However, the paint can slightly shorten the life span of brick, especially if moisture gets trapped underneath the paint layer. Once you paint, you’ll have to keep up with maintenance to avoid flaking and blisters.

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