"Collier and Cruz did a great job leveling my driveway and pool deck patio as well as sealing concrete joints. Very professional and personable. Explained the process and goals very clearly and made sure we were satisfied with work before leaving.
I highly recommend Groundworks and I would request Collier and Cruz !"
At JB Masonry, I?m proud to offer true quality craftsmanship in stone, brick, and block. Whether you need a beautiful fireplace or a sturdy retaining wall, I handle every project with care and precision?because masonry done right should last for generations.\n\nI?m based right here in Castroville, TX, so I understand the local style and what works best in our area. My goal is to make top?notch work accessible, which is why I now offer financing options. I want you to feel confident investing in the project you truly want.\n\nWhen you hire me, you?re getting a local craftsman who takes pride in every detail. From start to finish, I?ll work with you to create something built to last. Reach out?I?d love to help bring your vision to life.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Fernando, his son Frankie, and Jeb Kraft (substituting for a vacationing crew member) were excellent. Their experience, work ethic, and attitude were outstanding. Every issue that arose as they repaired work another company did several years ago was solved by Fernando. He always provided several options and we selected the best one for the situation. Because Fernando hand-dug the needed holes and trenches he had no problem when he encountered the main electric line several feet from where 811 had marked it."
"It went really well, better than expected. Mr. King was great to work with as he provided me several options for water proofing (for the future) and he installed a sump pump which is what I needed as the first step. He was on time, cleaned up after the job was done (and during) and wanted to make sure we were very happy with his work. I waited to do a review because I wanted to see how the sump pump worked after rain. We have had a couple of good rain events since it was installed and we heard it working and doing its job. The unit is a little loud, but knowing it is working and moving the water out of the crawlspace is all that matters to me."
"Mr. Hernandez and his crew did good work on our 5-strand barbed wire fence. I can recommend him highly, and I will likely be hiring them again in the future."
"This company was really great. I am very happy with the foundation repair and leveling that they did on my home. I had hired another company 2 years ago that didn't do a good job. Aztec fixed my house and it looks 1000 times better than it did before. The workers were really nice and professional. They took care of problems without me having to be standing over them. I would recommend this company to anybody needing foundation repairs or leveling."
Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.
Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.
Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.
Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.
Masonry is an umbrella term that involves adhering individual building materials together using an adhesive, so many different things are considered masonry. These include constructing stone or brick walls or facades, installing stucco siding, installing backsplashes or tile floors, and even installing glass block windows, in some cases. Masonry materials include natural stone, clay bricks, concrete bricks, glass blocks, and tiles.
The Asherton, TX homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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