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Avatar for Olshan Foundation Repair
Olshan Foundation Repair
4.6(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving De Kalb, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1933

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They gave an estimate and described their recommendation. The quote was more than I expected and the proposed work was not going to meet my needs."
Sump Pump Install
Perimeter Prep
Team at Work
Perimeter Trench Cut
Water Lock Plus

+43

Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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BARWELL SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving De Kalb, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

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Credit card accepted

"They did an amazing job on my Crawlspace encapsulation. Very professional. Jared and his team are amazing. I would highly recommend them."
Pressed Piers
Dehumidifier
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Know a Guy Equipment LLC
5.0(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving De Kalb, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Know A Guy is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Platinum Foundation Repair
4.5(
44
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace

Serving De Kalb, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very responsive. Friendly and nice to work with. Quality work completed on time."
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Olshan Foundation Repair - ArkLaTx
3.6(
62
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving De Kalb, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1933

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It was not necessary to hire them ... but because of the very valued information about our house, I would have IF there was a foundation problem. They provided great video tutoring beforehand (and I had no clue about how it works). It was very informative! Expert at diagnosing the problem we were having ... not the foundation settling, but tree roots were causing the damage. Thank you so much Olshan Foundation Repair ... Mitch was so knowledgeable. From the scheduling which Ms. Alexander did so eloquently (phone calls and email) to the early arrival and outcome. THANKS SO MUCH!!"
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

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.

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

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