By Evolution Painting LLC June 13, 2019
Wow! What a difference a great gardener can do. We have just had our yard and trees done by GIG Outdoors and even the neighbors are asking for their number. They have exceeded our expectations with the excellent work done. ...read more
By YaacovPetscher February 27, 2015
We contracted with this company to driveway repair. While the final product was good the project was consistently delayed and the contractor rarely initiated contact to notify us of a delay. The project was not completed until 3 weeks after the agreed upon date. It has been two weeks since the driveway was completed but the contractor has not conducted cleanup. There is trash, concrete blocks, and wood with exposed nails along the driveway and the contractor refuses to respond to phone calls for a clean up. ...read more
By JayneHedrick December 31, 2014
A friend recommended Kelly's when my garage door wouldn't open. I called them and set up an appointment for the following week. He called me this morning and was close by and offered to come over if it was convenient. He arrived within 10 minutes, gave me a quote, fixed my door and was gone in less than 45 minutes. He even tightened some loose screws and oiled the spring. Great service and low price. ...read more
Fall is here and it is time to clean up the foliage on the roof and gutters. Also, it is an opportunity to inspect your roof for any damages. ...read more
By Kraftman Construction LLC September 11, 2017
A bouncy or sagging floor is no laughing matter. It many times indicates the presence of some level of structural damage. It can happen due to improper construction, in which case the floor joists were not given enough support. It can happen due to structural decay caused by moisture in the crawl space. Whatever the case, it is always a good idea to call a professional as soon as the problem becomes noticeable. Structural problems will not go away by themselves. They actually tend to get worse overtime. Keep in mind that, the more you wait, the more difficult and expensive the repair. In Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola and all nearby areas in North Florida, Alpha Foundation Specialists is ready to help, with state-of-the-art technologies to repair all types of foundation problems. For sagging and bouncy floors over crawl spaces, we offer the innovative Crawl Space SmartJack System from Foundation Supportworks. These heavy-duty jack posts are made with galvanized steel, and are the strongest, most corrosion-resistant crawl space structural supports available.The iInstallation can be done in about a day and it will both reinforce the structure and possibly return the floor to its original position. Restore your home's structural integrity and protect your most valuable asset! Contact Alpha Foundation Specialists for a Free Quote today! ...read more
By Alpha Foundation Specialists November 12, 2010
What contractors in North Florida are doing, and which fixes are working Say you have a crack in your basement wall. You've ascertained that it's not a foundation settlement or bowing wall issue, but nonetheless, water is pouring through it and into your basement. And you're not OK with that. Call three foundation wall contractors in the Tallahassee area, and you're going to get four different answers about how it should be fixed. Stop by a hardware store, and they'll give you a few more of their own. The truth of the matter is this: Almost all of the solutions you hear about are going to work-- some of the time. However, what you want is a wall crack repair that's going to work all of the time, right? To this end, Alpha Foundation Specialists of North Florida would like to share with you a few of the more common professional and do-it-yourself repairs we've encountered for leaking basement or foundation wall cracks. And if the time comes when you're ready to have a professional help you fix it, visit Alpha Foundation Specialists's web site and give them a call for a FREE, no-obligation waterproofing estimate. They're available in Jacksonville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee and all areas nearby. Caulk Wall Crack Repair One of the most common do-it-yourself crack repairs is to seal up the leaking wall crack with caulk. However, this is a superficial fix only. Water will still fill the crack behind the patch, bringing with it a white, powdery mineral salt known as efflorescence. This water and efflorescence will break the bond of the caulk and concrete, causing the seal to peel off and leak again. We find that this repair usually lasts about 6-months to a year before failing. Hydraulic Cement, Epoxy,&Grout Seals Instead of using caulk, some homeowners and wet basement repair contractors will try to repair the crack by chiseling it into an inverted V-groove and filling it with either grout, epoxy, or hydraulic cements. These seals create rigid, inflexible barriers, and basement walls are going to expand and contract over time with moisture and temperature. As they do, the basement walls with either work the plug free, resulting in new leaks, or the wall will crack again nearby. And if they're using epoxy, it must be applied only to a dry, clean surface-- this is usually not possible with a leaking crack. And epoxy cures very slowly; while it's curing, it can leak out of the back of the wall crack, making it ineffective. Whether you use hydraulic cement, epoxy, or grout, Alpha Foundation Specialists finds that these seals tend to last for less than two years on average. Exterior Foundation Wall Crack Sealing One extreme repair option is to excavate the outside perimeter of the foundation and apply a waterproof coating on the basement walls from the outside. However, this is a very labor-intensive, expensive repair. The excavation often requires the removal of anything around the wall, including landscaping, steps, sidewalks, patios, shrubberies, and other things, and it leaves mounds of dirt in the yard while the work is being done. A year after the dirt has been returned, it will have settled, requiring grading. This option usually works, provided that tar is not used on the walls. But it's also the most expensive and invasive option available. Polyurethane/Urethane Wall Crack Filling Better basement wall crack repair contractors will apply a urethane or polyurethane sealant into the wall cracks. These materials can have a very high viscosity, allowing it to seep into the small cracks and pores of the cement to create a tight, reliable bond. These materials are flexible and can expand and contract with the wall, helping them to last much longer than other options. Urethane is the weaker of these two options. While it is a flexible material, it can only expand to about 10% larger than its size. A wall crack can easily expand from 1/16th inches to 1/8th inch very quickly, which would break a urethane seal. Polyurethane can expand to 20 times its size. These seals hold about 95% of the time, and offer the best waterproofing sealant option for your dollar. The FlexiSpan Wall Crack System But don't you want 100% protection? If so, consider the FlexiSpan basement wall crack system. This seal combines the strength and flexibility of a polyurethane seal with a foam strip over the top. If there is ever a leak in the polyurethane, it reaches the foam strip, which then directs the excess water downwards into a small drywell beneath your floor. And once it's been completed, it's covered over with a muted coating, which gives your repaired wall crack a tooled-off, attractive finish. The FlexiSpan installs in about two hours, comes with a ten-year written warranty, and is offered exclusively in Pensacola, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville by Alpha Foundation Specialists. If you'd like a FREE, no-obligation wall crack repair estimate, call or contact them today! ...read more
By Alpha Foundation Specialists November 01, 2010
In 2024, replacement window trends focus on sustainability, smart technology, and superior insulation. Homeowners prioritize eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient solutions like triple pane windows, which offer thermal insulation and noise reduction. Smart windows, integrated with home automatio... ...read more
You may have considered starting your own apartment cleaning service. If you have startup capital and are physically capable, there is a demand for these types of services. Apartment owners and managers often hire services to clean apartments after tenants move out. Apartment management services also ... ...read more
