Brick Repair

Regardless of how much or how little space exists on your front porch, stoop, or front steps, there are various ways to make that space more friendly and inviting for socializing. When it feels safe to do so, do it in style.

When it comes to hardscape redesign for your patio and connected walkways, you have many choices of paving patterns from which to choose. A design is composed of many elements, so it’s important to check options and surroundings before making up your mind about the look and feel you want for your urban garden.

Brick homes can be refreshed and beautifully transformed with the right paint job. Following a few helpful color scheme guidelines can assure a gratifying result.

If you own a rowhouse or other historic home in DC, there’s a good chance your home has a retaining wall along at least one border of the property. At some point, that retaining wall will likely need maintenance or repair. It’s essential to understand historical regulations concerning any changes, alterations, or repairs that might […]

Do you have ivy growing on the walls of your brick home? It can certainly look beautiful, particularly during the warm months when the ivy blooms. It adds a thick green texture to the wall and gives your home a woodsy feel. However, ivy can be destructive for historic DC brick homes. Here’s why:

Are there areas of your yard that are difficult to deal with? You may have sloping hills that are difficult to mow or huge puddles whenever it rains. When considering landscaping improvements, you may want to consider building a retaining wall.

IIn the historic neighborhoods of Washington DC, brick walkways and steps of homes, in deep reds, oranges and browns, create unique curb appeal for entryways – until they need repair. Bricks that are broken, cracked, buckling or uneven are not only unattractive but also present a safety hazard.  Repairs made during warm weather will ease […]

In the historic neighborhoods of Washington, DC and Alexandria VA homeowners mount flagpoles to their brick homes. Whether displaying the “Stars and Stripes” to celebrate holidays like Memorial Day, Flag Day and the 4th of July or a decorative garden flag, a flagpole adds character to a DC brick home. To make sure that it remains […]

When building a retaining wall, you have two choices. You can either do the project yourself or hire a professional. Trying to build a retaining wall yourself can be time-consuming, costly, and exhausting. By hiring a retaining wall contractor, you can get better results and may save money in the process.

Several factors need to be considered when choosing to build a retaining wall for residential or commercial use. You’ll need to decide what type of structure will work best for your location and what materials to use. Building a retaining wall requires careful planning to prevent it from becoming a hazard.