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L-H Masonary
4.1(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+1 more

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a great experience with L-H Masonry. Larry provided a reasonable estimate and offered advice on selecting stone pavers for our concrete patio. The finished product is beautiful!"
Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Lux Foundation Solution
4.5(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseBasement Drainage Channels - Install+3 more

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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"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
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+36

Response time10 hrs
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JES Foundation Repair
4.1(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

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"Upon discovering that when our now four-year-old home was built, the support beams in our crawlspace had not been properly installed, nor had adequate ventilation been provided resulting in the stability of our home being in jeopardy. We began a search for a reputable company to address our issues. We found JES. We were fortunate to have Charles Logan as the representative to assess our needs. Charles was very thorough in determining what needed to be done. Zachary Conner and Michael Kimberlin were assigned to perform the work. They were very conscientious in taking the steps that were needed and keeping us well informed along the way. Charles, Zachary, and Michael were very professional, very pleasant, and respectful of our property. Thank you for putting our minds at ease and in making our home feel safe."
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Polyurethane Foam Injection

+12

140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Fortress Foundation Solutions
3.4(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"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."
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+60

Response time1 day
147 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Green Pastures Enterprises
4.5(
17
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installers were easy to work with and they did a great job. Our skylights look and work perfectly. This is very good company to deal with. They went out of their way to install the skylights that were of the best quality. The price was reasonable and working out the terms wasn't a problem."
Response time1 day
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+4 more

Serving Grottoes, VA and surrounding areas

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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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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

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.

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.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

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