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Advanced Construction Concepts
4.8(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional. Tore down deck and put screened porch in six days. Applied decorative brick to foundation also. Put on screen door on front and mailbox we were physically unable to do. Cleaned up everything."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Marion Construction
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+2 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Credit card accepted

"Marion Construction did a stellar job installing our foundation drainage system. ​From initial consultation to final cleanup, their customer service was top-notch. They took the time to clearly explain the scope of work, outline the timeline, and answer every question we had about protecting our foundation long-term. Communication was prompt and transparent throughout the entire process."
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation
Excavation

+10

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alford Foundation and Crawl Space Repair
3.7(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+3 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 1963

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and friendly customer service, from the estimator to the foreman. Even though unforeseen work was necessary, the job was completed by the time they said. I had 2 previous estimates and one was 3x the cost and the other company said they couldn't even do this job. I HIGHLY recommend Alford services for foundation repair."
Encapsulation and Waterproofed Crawl Space
Dirty crawl space with improper lining
CleanSpace Liner and SmarJacks
CleanSpace Liner
Dirty, vented crawl space

+5

Response time1 day
139 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Alltek Environmental Services
4.1(
75
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Chesapeake, WV and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"From the initial contact with Trenton Mayes, it was a very positive experience. He came to inspect, knew exactly what needed to be done and made the arrangements. The workers who performed the mold remediation were just as efficient and friendly as Trenton, great staff and great job. The product they use did not bother my asthma and I was able to return to my home."
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CRAWLSPACE - AFTER
Metal Roof 1
Shingle Roof 1
LOGOS

+1

Response time1 day
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

This is largely dependent on the size and hardness of the rock, but a range of tools might work, including hammers, chisels, rock hammers, sledge hammers, and more. You'll need a jackhammer for the very biggest rock-breaking jobs.

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.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

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