A common question that the client asks is whether or not they should replace or repair their concrete. The good news is that most concrete repair work has made great strides in its respective field over the past few decades, which is why it is often cheaper and even more environmentally friendly. So contact us for a consultation when you see any cracks or issues with your patio, driveway, etc. Our highly-experienced team [...]
Fireplaces and chimneys are often beautiful pieces that add so much value to the home. Take advantage of our tuckpointing service to keep your fireplaces and chimneys damage free. Over time, mortar can be significantly damaged due to factors like harsh weather and moisture penetration. Water weakens the mortar joints, which can cause cracks and degradation down the line. Tuckpointing is the often the best route to avoid this damage, as it is [...]
While brick is one of the most long-lasting materials when it comes to your house’s structure, the mortar holding those bricks together is not quite as long-lasting. If you've been noticing damaged mortar on the exterior of your home, it may be time to take advantage of our professional tuck pointing service. Tuckpointing is sort of like filling a cavity in that it is the process of removing damaged portions of your home’s [...]
If you are looking to create a nice patio, driveway, or walkway to complete your home’s look, you should consider hiring concrete contractors from Omega Masonry. Our concrete contractors are trained experts when it comes to all things concrete. It is the concrete contractor’s job to manipulate the concrete in all stages of development. First, they must create a design based on what you are looking for in your concrete installation. After this [...]
Experienced concrete contractors usually possess a skill level that allows them to excel in many different facets of masonry. While you may think the term concrete contractor is self-explanatory, we offer many more services than you might guess. For instance, there are many different finishes we offer when we perform concrete landscaping. The first of these finishes is something we like to call standard finish concrete. This is usually the most cost-effective option [...]
Hiring concrete contractors can be difficult due to lack of time or experience. If you have never had to hire a concrete contractor before, you might not know what to expect and, therefore, may not know the proper questions to ask when looking for experiencing great concrete contractors. While it is easy to assume that all concrete contractors are made equally, this is a dangerous assumption to make. All contractors vary in quality due [...]
While retaining walls are effective at preventing erosion by holding soil and substrate in place, they can break down over time. If you have a damaged retaining wall and do not know what to do, consider our retaining wall repair service. Retaining walls are built to resist pressure while holding soil in place. If your retaining wall is designed correctly, it can last many decades without damage. The most effective way to keep [...]
If you think your retaining wall is damaged or failing, you may need to consider calling a contractor here at Omega Masonry for retaining wall repair. To find out if your retaining wall is in need of repair, it is important to first know the purpose of a retaining wall. A retaining wall is a structure created for the purpose of retaining the lateral pressure of the soil on your property. A retaining [...]
Retaining walls can get damaged over time no matter how perfectly they were designed and constructed. If you are experiencing retaining wall damage, it is probably due to one of the following causes. Any of these causes can make you a good candidate for retaining wall repair. The soil held back by your drainage wall can get very moist depending on the weather. In heavy rains, the saturated soil can skyrocket the pressure [...]
To enhance your Texas landscape there are many actions you may take. These may include adding assorted flower gardens, a masonry mailbox, an outdoor kitchen or perhaps a masonry retaining wall designed to complement your home. Each of these elements will add beauty and value to your home, so there is really no “wrong” choice. However, if you have a yard where erosion is a problem, or perhaps you want to create an [...]