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L-H Masonary
4.1(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+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 - RepairConcrete Foundation - Raise+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%
21 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 - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 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

164 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 / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+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
121 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Green Pastures Enterprises
4.5(
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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
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Grady's Painting Plastering/Construction
2.0(
174
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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

No, it’s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don’t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time—especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters—and anything below them—at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable.

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.

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

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.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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