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Groundworks
4.3(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation+2 more

Serving New Ulm, TX and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you ever need a foundation company this is bar none the absolute best. I met with all the local foundation companies with the best reputations - RamJack, Baird, GL Hunt and Olshan. The system FSS uses is not the least expensive, but by far the best. All components are galvanized to include the piping. The competitor's equipment could not even compare with FSS. Just as important, the crew who did the work on my home were absolute professionals in their trade. Andrew, Ricky and Gabe were the best. All of them have years of experience and the foreman, Andrew, has almost two decades of knowledge and hands-on experience, and knowing this eased any concernes I had. Once the fifteen piers were all in place, all piers were connected together via hydraulic hoses and pump. Only then was the house lifted simultaneously - both left and right sides. Initially, one of my major concerns was broken plumbing pipes, as I had read from many of their competitor's poor reviews. Once FSS began to lift the house it was done methodically and slowly, being extra careful to try not to break any pipes. No pipes were broken and my house was lifted an inch on the left front side and two and half inches on the right! FSS exceeded my expectations!!"
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
Basement
Basement

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Hernandez Construction
5.0(
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving New Ulm, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Very professional crew was timely and kept us informed of progress. The work was top quality and very well done. We are very pleased with Hernandez Construction will highly recommend."
Driveway
Driveway
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Driveways - Concrete Project
Concrete Slab

+154

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Baird Foundation Repair
4.8(
4
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving New Ulm, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Back to Black Asphalt and Paving
4.2(
29
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving New Ulm, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"This was a great Company to work with. Luke & I talked about the tasks that I wanted to accomplish. He told me how he would be careful with the landscaping and the porch as to not get any sealer on it. I would not hesitate to recommend to others in the neighborhood. Luke did what he said he would do."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

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.

Dekton is worth the money for homeowners who want a nonporous countertop that resists heat, stains, water, scratches, and UV damage. It comes in a wide array of colors and patterns at various price points to suit different renovation budgets. Dekton is not worth the cost for homeowners who are particularly worried about chipping or cracking.

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