Fix My Slab is a service-oriented company that offers quality work at affordable prices. Owner, Ty Stricklin has been fixing foundations throughout the country for the last 18 years. Fix My Slab specializes in leveling concrete foundations, and services for pier and beam, as well as base and block. Fix My Slab does not service Mobile homes. Tunneling and trenching services provided to contractors with same-day service. Fix My Slab proudly serves the Greater Houston area and surrounding outlining communities. Additional DBA - TDS Foundation Services LLC.
We are a family-owned, locally-operated company that has served our home, the Houston area for the past 10 years. We provide the highest-level of service to our customers by providing professional evaluations and excellent customer service. We will go above-and-beyond for you and your home. We look forward to hearing from you!\nServices offered: Foundation Inspections, Drainage Inspections, Foundation Repair & Inspections, Whole Home Inspections & Pre-Sale Inspections, Engineering Reports, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering
With more than 13 years of experience in the industry, there is no job too big for us to handle. From Foundation Repair, Driveways, stamped concrete, and patios slabs, to full foundations, we are your 1 stop shop. Call us today for a free estimate!
Southern Concrete Raising specializes in concrete leveling / raising (also known as mud-jacking), as well as concrete replacement. At half the cost of replacement, concrete leveling/ raising is a very cost-effective alternative for addressing trip hazards, correcting drainage problems and leveling uneven driveways, sidewalks, patios and pool decking. Call us today for your FREE estimate!
"First of all, I am not an easily pleased consumer. The experience was great from the office to the workers. I needed my masonry chimney stabilized. They proposed two steel piers, showed how they push them hydraulically to bedrock and lock them off. Guaranteed and no need to come back because its fixed the first time. They arrived on time, Josh the foreman explained exactly what they would do and how long it would take. He was right on the money on the time. I came back and they were raking out the yard where they had worked and it looked like it had never happened. Even the guys digging were appreciative of my business. Could not be happier, would use them again, would recommend them to any one in need of their service. GREAT JOB."
Robledo Masonry 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.
Established in 1933, Olshan Foundation Repair is a trusted foundation repair and water management company serving homeowners and businesses across Houston.\n \nOur services in Houston include foundation repair, concrete leveling, drainage solutions, crawl space repair, crawl space encapsulation, and under slab plumbing.\n \nWe offer free evaluations performed by Certified Structural Technicians. Every evaluation includes a detailed repair plan and pricing for you to review — no pushy sales tactics, just honest information.\n \nWith over 90 years of experience, Olshan is one of the most recognized names in foundation repair. All repairs are backed by warranty. We are A+ BBB Rated with hundreds of verified reviews from homeowners just like you.
We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in foundation raising and repair. With over 35 years of industry experience and 27 years in business, we take and enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
Starz Home Remodeling is a trusted exterior remodeling contractor serving homeowners throughout the Greater Houston Area. We specialize in roofing, siding, fencing, concrete, masonry, foundation repair, exterior painting, patios, outdoor living spaces, and complete exterior home renovations. \n\nOur team is known for delivering high-quality craftsmanship, durable materials, and reliable service that enhance curb appeal, protect your investment, and increase property value. \n\nFrom modern exterior upgrades to full-scale renovations, we create beautiful, long-lasting results designed to withstand Houston’s climate while making your home stand out.\n\n
We have a single mission: Complete Customer Satisfaction! We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience.
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\nOur reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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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.
A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:
Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings
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.
Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.
Clean regularly, check for cracks, and inspect the chimney annually for safety.
The Fairchilds, TX homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Find out the average brick and stone repair cost in Houston, TX. Learn what you can expect to pay local masonry pros to fix and restore your home's brickwork.
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