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Lux Foundation Solution
4.5(
35
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A home inspector indicated we needed a foundation specialist do work on our old cellar. The gentleman from Lux could have gotte. Work from us but instead was honest and said we just needed to get a handy man to do a couple things. This is how you know youre talking to a true professional."
Finished project with liquid coated walls
VDOT Salt Dome
Finished Dome
Waterproof membrane
Additional Photos

+36

Response time10 hrs
Response rate98%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lux Construction, LLC
4.6(
42
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Working with Lux was an easy experience on my foundation work. Thomas was very knowledgeable in knowing how to fix the problem and did it well. He explained what needed to be done and did it. Worked all day, no sitting around or talking on the phone. If he needed to go somewhere to pick up materials he would come to me and let me know. He was great. I would recommend this company, and Russ the manager was very helpful getting me a hire date fast. Thanks again.."
Basement Waterproofing
Foundation Repair
Crawlspace Repair
New Construction
Masonry Wall

+2

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Aalcon Company
4.1(
94
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"They finished the project in a week. Looks better than I expected. The owner of the business checked on the progress frequently. He returned phone calls promptly. Very courteous."
 Welcome
 Finished Sidewalk
 Zen - Designer Patio
Sidewalk Oasis
 Patio

+76

Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.2(
1,022
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional! The two people that did the concrete raising were very helpful. Big shout out to Brian and Austin out of the Bristow location. Pricy, but foundation work is sometimes unavoidable."
Protect Your Basement
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

340 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Fortress Foundation Solutions
3.4(
17
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bobby and the Fortress Techs were very professional, considerate, and thorough. The difference we feel from the crawl space insulation from before to after is amazing. Within just a day or two that musty smell in the house that was coming from the crawl space was gone! Bobby kept us informed throughout the entire process and finished the project on time. I would highly recommend Fortress Foundations Solutions to everyone; we were extremely satisfied with the outcome and the high quality customer service we received."
After
Before
After
Before
After

+60

Response time1 day
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp
4.8(
17
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are very satisfied with Shamrock. When we requested an estimate for our projects, they quickly provided a clear, reasonable quote, and all our questions were answered. After we accepted the proposal, they showed up next week and completed the work. Everything we needed was done very well. Highly recommended."
Chimney
services
shamrock
services
chimney serv

+9

Response time1 day
216 neighbors recently requested a quote
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HomeGuard Foam & Foundation
4.7(
23
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Committed to creating energy-efficient, durable homes. We take pride in doing things the right way, specializing in spray foam insulation, crawl space solutions, insulation, foundation repair, and waterproofing. Our expert team protects homes from water damage, foundation issues, and energy loss, ensuring lasting comfort and structural integrity for homeowners. Call HomeGuard Foam & Foundation today!

Attic - Open Cell Spray Foam
Closed Cell Spray Foam
Open Cell on Exterior Walls
Open Cell Spray Foam
Open Cell Spray Foam

+76

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed stucco repair work on an old chimney (and other spots). Grady was meticulous and thoughtful on what approaches and materials would work. Throughout the project they allocated sufficient time for each treatment to cure and inspected the work before proceeding to the next step. Grady started the project with no money down and only required ongoing payments for materials until the project was well underway. The final payment was due only after they did a final inspection. Total project cost was also below other bids."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Michael & Son Services, Inc.
3.3(
234
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Serving Gore, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Assessment : 1) Internal: Electrical Panel Update:Workmanship -Excellent! External: Installation of Grounding Poles: Not Completed in a Timely Fashion. 2) Customer Service Department: Excellent! Kept me informed and addressed my needs in a swift caring manner. Very Professional! I knew I could rely on what ever promise which was made concerning inspection dates and times and final project completion."
Electrical Services
Electrical Services
Present Information to Customers
Arriving at Home
Fully Stocked Trucks

+11

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

No, you don’t need to soak the brick before cutting it by hand. In fact, cutting a wet brick can make it harder to see your score lines and may cause the chisel to slip. Soaking is sometimes used with power tools to reduce dust, but for hand-cutting, it’s best to work with dry bricks for better control and visibility.

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.

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

  • Freestanding stone or brick walls

  • Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces

  • Cement block basement or crawl space walls

You should worry about brick wall cracks when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.

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