Groundworks is the North America's leading and fastest-growing foundation repair and water management solutions provider. Groundworks is a vertically integrated company with its own manufacturing operations and a world-class software solution, allowing us to serve our customers more effectively. From the first phone call to the annual maintenance offered, our customers have peace of mind knowing we're there with one mission to repair, protect and improve their home. For state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing
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We provide professional excavation and sitework services for residential and commercial properties throughout West Virginia. Whether you're preparing a site for new construction, solving drainage issues, stabilizing a hillside, or repairing a failing foundation, our experienced team delivers dependable workmanship built to last.\n\nOur services include excavation, retaining wall installation, yard drainage solutions, grading, foundation repair, land clearing, trenching, and erosion control. We take pride in using quality materials, modern equipment, and proven construction methods to protect your property and improve its long-term stability.\n\nFrom small residential projects to large-scale site development, we are committed to honest communication, reliable service, and exceptional results. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us help build a solid foundation for your next project.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.
Alford Foundation and Crawl Space Repair provides reliable and superior waterproofing, crawl space repair, foundation repair, and concrete leveling services. We are dedicated to complete customer satisfaction with our patented products that can't be bought anywhere else! We have been in business since 1963 and are a 3rd generation family-owned business covering West Virginia and part of Ohio and Kentucky.\n\nChris Alford, Co-Owner, is a third-generation business owner who grew up in and around the Alford Foundation and Crawl Space Repair business. Chris is deeply involved in the business to ensure the legacy of his family business which continues to grow. Chris worked his way through the ranks of the company from technician to sales to management and now oversees the day-to-day operations of the entire company. Larry Janesky, Co-Owner partnered with Chris in 2022, and has been the authority in the basement, crawl space and foundation industries since 1987.
Reed's, Inc. provides healthy home solutions, such as sprayfoam and all other types of insulation, as well as basement and crawlspace waterproofing. Our solutions will make your home healthier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient. We have been an owner-operated business for over 30 years. \nReed's is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.
USS has worked with over 30,000 satisfied customers to help restore the integrity of their homes, including realtors, property management companies, home inspectors, and HOAs. \n\nWe pride ourselves on top notch foundation repair and waterproofing products and quality workmanship, doing our job with excellence and backing it with our transferable warranties. We are problem solvers, seeking out the source of the problem and implementing a foundation or waterproofing repair that will last. We hold honesty and integrity in high regard, not only in the work we do but also the people we employ. \n\nWe Guarantee Our Best in Keeping Homes Dry & Stable!
Shamrock Maintenance Corp is a professional chimney service company dedicated to helping homeowners maintain safe, efficient, and well-functioning chimneys. We specialize in chimney inspections, cleanings, repairs, and preventative maintenance, with a strong focus on fire safety and long-term home protection.\n\nOur team is known for providing honest recommendations, clear documentation, and straightforward communication so homeowners can make informed decisions without pressure. We work with both modern and older homes, including historic properties, using appropriate methods to protect the structure and integrity of each home.\n\nWe proudly serve our local communities by prioritizing safety, quality workmanship, and reliable service. At Shamrock Maintenance Corp, every home is treated with care, professionalism, and respect.
Alford Foundation & Crawl Space Repair has been dedicated to providing quality work on homes and businesses throughout West Virginia since 1963. Originally a pest control company, we have since expanded our services and our service area, which includes the Tri-State Area area, with home solutions also available in Kentucky and Ohio. We specialize in Foundation Repair, Concrete Repair, Waterproofing, and Crawl Space Encapsulation.
A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.
Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.
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.
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.
Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength.
The Clay, WV homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
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