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Baird Foundation Repair

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Baird Foundation Repair

4.75(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
56 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Baird Foundation Repair is a third generation family owned company that was founded in the early 1960's by William Baird. Today, Baird Foundation Repair is one of the largest foundation and concrete repair contractors in South Texas, serving both residential and commercial clients. In addition to being a member of the Foundation Repair Association, Baird Foundation Repair is also a long-time member of the Better Business Bureau.

"Ebuka and Tyler did a great job. They fixed work that had been done before but had started to sink again. It all looks better than it did before they fixed it. Thanks for the great job, Susan Moore"

Susan M on October 2023

Baird Foundation Repair is a third generation family owned company that was founded in the early 1960's by William Baird. Today, Baird Foundation Repair is one of the largest foundation and concrete repair contractors in South Texas, serving both residential and commercial clients. In addition to being a member of the Foundation Repair Association, Baird Foundation Repair is also a long-time member of the Better Business Bureau.

"Ebuka and Tyler did a great job. They fixed work that had been done before but had started to sink again. It all looks better than it did before they fixed it. Thanks for the great job, Susan Moore"

Susan M on October 2023

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Olshan Foundation Repair

4.45(
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Olshan Foundation Repair

4.45(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
32 local quotes requested
92 years of experience

Established right here in Houston, way back in 1933, Olshan Foundation Repair is the Texas leader in foundation repair, serving both home and business owners. Our complete line of services in the Greater Houston area include; foundation repair, home elevation, crawl space recovery, concrete leveling, crack repair, tilt wall repair, bulkhead repair, water management and under slab plumbing. We offer evaluations at no-cost. Evaluations are performed by Certified Structural Technicians and include a detailed repair plan & pricing for you to review. There are no pushy sales tactics, just good information. Olshan has been recognized by Texas Governor, Greg Abbott for its 85+ year commitment to continued excellence and innovation. Repairs are backed by warranty. We are A+ BBB Rated and have over 600 verified online reviews. Start living better. Only Olshan. Our service area covers the entire greater Houston, Texas area, including; Alvin, Angelton, Atascocita, Bay City, Baytown, Bellaire, Bellville, Briar Forest, Brookshire, Cinco Ranch, Clear Lake, Cleveland, Columbus, Conroe, Crosby, Cypress, Dayton, Deer Park, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo, Freeport, Friendswood, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Hempstead, Humble, Humble, Jersey Village, Katy, Kemah, La Grange, Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson, League City, Lewisville, Liberty, Livingston, Magnolia, Memorial, Meyerland, Missouri City, Mont Belvieu, Montgomery, Needville, Pasadena, Pearland, Port Lavaca, Richmond, River Oaks, Rosenberg, Sargent, Sealy, Splendora, Spring, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Heights, The Woodlands, Tomball, Victoria, Wharton and surrounding areas.

"Excellent work-great customer service!"

Bob C on January 2023

Established right here in Houston, way back in 1933, Olshan Foundation Repair is the Texas leader in foundation repair, serving both home and business owners. Our complete line of services in the Greater Houston area include; foundation repair, home elevation, crawl space recovery, concrete leveling, crack repair, tilt wall repair, bulkhead repair, water management and under slab plumbing. We offer evaluations at no-cost. Evaluations are performed by Certified Structural Technicians and include a detailed repair plan & pricing for you to review. There are no pushy sales tactics, just good information. Olshan has been recognized by Texas Governor, Greg Abbott for its 85+ year commitment to continued excellence and innovation. Repairs are backed by warranty. We are A+ BBB Rated and have over 600 verified online reviews. Start living better. Only Olshan. Our service area covers the entire greater Houston, Texas area, including; Alvin, Angelton, Atascocita, Bay City, Baytown, Bellaire, Bellville, Briar Forest, Brookshire, Cinco Ranch, Clear Lake, Cleveland, Columbus, Conroe, Crosby, Cypress, Dayton, Deer Park, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo, Freeport, Friendswood, Ft. Bend, Galveston, Hempstead, Humble, Humble, Jersey Village, Katy, Kemah, La Grange, Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson, League City, Lewisville, Liberty, Livingston, Magnolia, Memorial, Meyerland, Missouri City, Mont Belvieu, Montgomery, Needville, Pasadena, Pearland, Port Lavaca, Richmond, River Oaks, Rosenberg, Sargent, Sealy, Splendora, Spring, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Heights, The Woodlands, Tomball, Victoria, Wharton and surrounding areas.

"Excellent work-great customer service!"

Bob C on January 2023

Rapid Response Contractors

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Rapid Response Contractors

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New home remodeling concrete slabs Gravel roads driveways ponds septic tanks exterior interior full property renovations Land clearing Pole barns Pretty much you name it we build it.

New home remodeling concrete slabs Gravel roads driveways ponds septic tanks exterior interior full property renovations Land clearing Pole barns Pretty much you name it we build it.

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JMMCo, Inc

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JMMCo, Inc

2.00(
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8 years of experience

JMMCo Industries is a General Contractor that specializes in small to large home improvement projects. Most recently, demolition and home restoral have been a current focus due to the ill-effects of Hurricane Harvey. As professionals, we offer accurate estimates (insurance grade), and work closely with our clients to match our expertise to their vision of a better home.

"The contract sent out a crew to remove the old roof. That crew completed that in 1 day. The contract didn't get a roofing crew out for about a week after. I ended up raining & causing interior damage. The roofers installed the new roof but it was horrible! It was very very poor work. The contract said he was going to fix a few problems & wanted to get the balance of the roof job. We questioned why he didn't @ less replace the fascia before doing the roof & that's when it turned. The contract wanted to get paid for the roof job before he did anything else. After going back & forth about the poor roof job, the contractor agreed to return the deposit because he admitted that it was a poor job. He wrote up a agreement to repay the deposit but has yet to do so. After several calls, he stated he is out of business & will pay a little @ a time, when he get some money."

Richard M on February 2019

JMMCo Industries is a General Contractor that specializes in small to large home improvement projects. Most recently, demolition and home restoral have been a current focus due to the ill-effects of Hurricane Harvey. As professionals, we offer accurate estimates (insurance grade), and work closely with our clients to match our expertise to their vision of a better home.

"The contract sent out a crew to remove the old roof. That crew completed that in 1 day. The contract didn't get a roofing crew out for about a week after. I ended up raining & causing interior damage. The roofers installed the new roof but it was horrible! It was very very poor work. The contract said he was going to fix a few problems & wanted to get the balance of the roof job. We questioned why he didn't @ less replace the fascia before doing the roof & that's when it turned. The contract wanted to get paid for the roof job before he did anything else. After going back & forth about the poor roof job, the contractor agreed to return the deposit because he admitted that it was a poor job. He wrote up a agreement to repay the deposit but has yet to do so. After several calls, he stated he is out of business & will pay a little @ a time, when he get some money."

Richard M on February 2019

Gold Medal Builders

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Gold Medal Builders

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19 years of experience

We are a locally owned small business. We provide general construction, remodeling and repair services. Accredited by the BBB with an A+ rating. We bill in stages according to project progress and are not satisfied until our client is satisfied.

"They did not complete the job. I would not recommend them."

Romelda J on September 2022

We are a locally owned small business. We provide general construction, remodeling and repair services. Accredited by the BBB with an A+ rating. We bill in stages according to project progress and are not satisfied until our client is satisfied.

"They did not complete the job. I would not recommend them."

Romelda J on September 2022

Our Maintenance Men

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Our Maintenance Men

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11 years of experience

We are a small but growing maintenance, handyman company. We offer a extremely wide virility of services. If we do not provide the service, we may know someone who does. We have knowledge of a large group of General and Sub Contractors. Payment of our jobs depends on the project. Very small project usually payment that day and larger jobs payment are agreed upon prior to start of project. We may take credity cards in the future but not at this time.

We are a small but growing maintenance, handyman company. We offer a extremely wide virility of services. If we do not provide the service, we may know someone who does. We have knowledge of a large group of General and Sub Contractors. Payment of our jobs depends on the project. Very small project usually payment that day and larger jobs payment are agreed upon prior to start of project. We may take credity cards in the future but not at this time.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

Yes, concrete is significantly stronger than masonry, especially if the concrete pour includes reinforcements, like steel rebar. Concrete is a uniform material that can withstand compression, sheer force, and tensile force as long as it’s reinforced. Masonry involves the use of mortar or grout to connect individual building materials, like brick, stone, or tile. Mortar and grout are also reasonably strong and resist compression well, but they don’t come close to the strength of poured concrete.

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

If you want to avoid damaging your home's brick, you should always use a stain specifically formulated for masonry projects. These stains are designed to penetrate the porous surface of the brick and bond with it, unlike paints, which sit on the surface and are prone to peeling and flaking. Look for stains labeled for use on brick or other masonry surfaces. Avoid using regular paint on brick, as it will not adhere well and will likely lead to future maintenance issues. 

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