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Avatar for J & D Masonry LLC
J & D Masonry LLC
4.6(
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Concrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Fort Chiswell, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a great experience.  Jeff Dame, the owner, was not immediately available to do the work but followed up about a month after my initial call.  He and his crew then came out a couple of days later and worked all week tearing down an old concrete retaining wall and rebuilding it.  In doing so, they had to dismantle an old fence and fight their way through brush, roots, and a huge ancient rose bush.  The crew was always friendly and polite - they even helped my daughter carry some heavy boxes into the house during a couple of their breaks. 
Jeff proposed moving the driveway gate, which had become nearly unusable because of the slant of the old retaining wall.  The new placement puts it out of the path of the retaining wall and away from the guttering at the corner of the house.  He also redesigned the gate to make it easier to open and more stable.
The finished wall and gate are both distinct improvements over the original designs.  The retaining wall is now a solid, reinforced structure that should not develop a slant over the years.  Jeff even put a facing on the wall to make it more attractive, rather than the bare concrete of the old wall.  I had envisioned just a basic replacement, but Jeff exceeded my expectations and kept everything within budget.  He and his crew also cleaned everything up well at the end of the job.
I would recommend J&D Masonry and Jeff Dame, and would gladly hire him again.
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Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Fort Chiswell, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a small but complicated, hard to access, and structurally essential repair job on a 60-year-old concrete deck attached to my 280-year-old Pennsylvania limestone farmhouse. I contacted several masons listed for my area on Home Advisor, and included Mr. Grady as a long shot -- I read about his expertise with historical structures and wished I had access to such an expert craftsman, but I didn't think he'd be interested in my teeny job and assumed I wouldn't be able to afford him anyway. He was the first one to return my call and to look at the job, and I thought his price was fair. I believe now it was way more than fair, considering the time he spent. He did extensive research, going over a structural engineer's report I had done previously on the deck and even examining the original architectural drawings and materials invoices from 1959. He showed up at least three times to complete the repair in stages, and has been back a half a dozen times since then to check the job -- and my location is not exactly in his neighborhood. He accepted only enough payment in advance to pay for lodging for himself and his assistant when they stayed nearby one night in order to be there early the next morning. He gave and continues to give free advice about preserving my stone house and patio. If you prod him a little, he might even share some of his personal philosophy, earned over a lifetime of work that is clearly more of an art form than a job to him. Overall, I'd say you can hire one of many competent contractors and get an adequate job, or you can hire Mr. Grady and get superior work by someone who cares about your property as much as you do."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Master Services
4.5(
197
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Concrete - Injection Leveling - MudjackingConcrete - Injection Leveling - Mudjacking - For BusinessConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Fort Chiswell, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It was $300 cheaper to rip out and replace my sidewalk then do concrete leveling. I chose leveling due to schedule. That could be done immediately. Rip out and replace not till spring and then it would create a mess. In the end i wish I would have waited. The leveling was so so. I believe what the contractor did was best that the technology could do. I talked to the craft about my concerns while on-site and they were straight forward with answers. Basically technology was over sold. MasterServices was professional. They followed up before install and after.. There is a difference between service and product. My issue is totally with product delivered. Let's talk price as I'm sure many want to know costs. The minimum charge is $1500, but thats standard in the industry. I had 10 foot of sidewalk so that is why it would have been cheaper to replace. Actually 10 ft was lifted but the quote on replacement was everything 20' plus front stoop. Would I work with masterservices again? Wow that really depends! In my mind its the product delivered, not about how many times customer service calls you."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for American Home Shield – Home Warranty
American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Fort Chiswell, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"AHS is ok. They cover repairs of most everything under the roof of your house. The companies that contract with them are not always the best. You call AHS with the issue, they send a fax to the repair company and give you the contact info. If they don't contact you within 24 hours, you call them. Sometimes they answer, sometimes they don't. When they arrive (usually three days or so later), they service the item. if it has issues within the 90 days, you call AHS again, they are sent out with no charge. If the serviceman decides the unit is unrepairable, AHS will allow you to choose a replacement from their listing (usually not as good as what you have) they will install and remove your old item, or give you wholesale amount to buy and install your own. Prices vary on what you want covered and what you want the copay to be, plus where you live. For me it is 49.99 per month with a 75.00 time of service order. You can have more than one item serviced at the same time under the same fee. If you have a SEAR product the repair guys are great. Not that wild about the other ones they send out. But it is a big savings compared to calling someone on your own. The cost of service is only the 75.00 copay."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for K&M Quality Carpentry LLC
K&M Quality Carpentry LLC
5.0(
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Concrete - Injection Leveling - MudjackingConcrete - Injection Leveling - Mudjacking - For BusinessFind a Custom Home Builder

Serving Fort Chiswell, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

K&M Quality Carpentry, LLC is a privately owned business with more than 20 years in the\nresidential construction and remodeling business. Have been doing business VA, MD, and the\nDistrict of Columbia since 1994.\n• Contractor\nAs your Contractor, we focus on all the project details to ensure a satisfactory outcome\nfor you. We ensure that all permits for each phase of the project meet or exceed state and\nmunicipal building codes.\nK&M Quality Carpentry, LLC serves as a sub-contractor for many General Contractors\nin the area.\nWe pride ourselves on all the projects we undertake and focus on delivering quality and\nsatisfaction.\n• Repair and upgrades\nNew Customs Homes\nRoofing Flooring\nSiding Doors\nWindows Decks\nPorches Int/Ext Painting\nInsulating Garages\nGazebos Saunas\nCustom Cabinetry Custom Trim\nWood Ceilings Additions\nRemodeling (specializing in Kitchens & Bathrooms)\nIf you have a project or repair that doesn't appear on this list, contact me and I’ll try to meet your\nneeds or refer you to someone who specializes that particular area.\nLicensed (Class A) & Fully Insured

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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House Leveling questions, answered by experts

Mudjacking typically takes 24 to 72 hours (one to three days) to dry and cure completely before you can resume normal use. The exact time can vary depending on the size of the project. Because the slurry mixture contains cement, it must fully harden to ensure that added weight from walking, furniture, or vehicles won't shift the concrete slab. A professional contractor can advise you on when the surface is safe to use. For comparison, if you use polyjacking instead, the polyurethane foam can dry in just a few minutes, but it's best to wait about an hour before use.

A good slump height really depends on the project, but there is a use for nearly all slump levels. For example, low slumps are best in projects that require structure, such as curbs and roads. High slumps often require additional reinforcement, but they flow more freely into hard-to-reach spaces.

Most houses are expected to settle over time, but foundation sinking of more than a few inches or uneven sinking of more than an inch for every 20 feet is cause for concern. Any significant or uneven sinking should be assessed by a professional to determine the cause and perform any necessary repairs. 

Yes, you can mudjack cracked concrete, but the cracks will need to be repaired once the concrete has been leveled. If the concrete is severely cracked in multiple places, replacement may be a better option, but for less severe cracking, mudjacking is a good solution as long as cracks are correctly caulked and sealed.

It’s best not to perform mudjacking in the winter unless the ground temperature remains above freezing. Freezing temperatures can cause the slurry to harden too quickly, compromising its strength and longevity. Concrete is also more susceptible to cracking and splitting in cold temperatures, so there’s a higher risk of damaging the slab during the drilling and lifting process in winter.

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