The Damage
A small office building in Oilville, VA with bullnose brick steps and a herringbone pattern on the stoop had water damage over time. They had previously been repaired but only cosmetically, leading to further repairs just a couple years down the road. With our expertise, we were able to meticulously clean the bricks to keep the same look, and repair the structural issue that was causing the damage. 
Progress
We had to remove a considerable amount of material to find the structural problem that was causing the problem, leading to water intrusion and damage over time. 
Project Completion
Our client was elated that we were able to start the project quickly and get everything done so quickly to minimize disruption to their business, and now their front entrance is much safer and beautiful once again. 
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- Category: Masonry
Our client had a fallen brick, and some areas where the mortar on their front entry steps was decayed, and starting to allow water intrusion, which can lead to more profound problems. We recommended a repoint, while leaving the existing bricks to repair this and prevent any substantial damage. Since the bricks looked so much different after they were cleaned, we also took the initiative to power wash the client's flagstone walkway as well.
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- Category: Masonry
JT Contracting was proud to be a part of this project. This was a new home built in 2025, in central Virginia. This could span across many of the categories of projects we offer, but the purpose of this photo was really to capture the height and beauty of the 37' chimney built in spring. As visible in the photo the home has a basement garage, with wrap around brick veneer, and piers in place for a deck that was, expanded then installed after the photo was taken. There are other details such as a suspended concrete front porch, with bullnose brick rowlock and a retaining wall. JT Contracting also poured the concrete for the basement garage, featuring the fireplace. The client had chosen a beautiful brick for the detail on this home and we couldn't be more excited to get this done! Check back in later for updates on this project, but for now, CHECK OUT THAT CHIMNEY!
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- Category: Masonry
Some "before" pics
Here the brick culvert walls had been damaged over time, and they were starting to fall apart. The owner of this home wanted to add more gravel to their driveway but prevent it from spreading into the grass over time, so he opted to have driveway edger walls built to retain the gravel, as well as have the culvert walls repaired to keep the water flow clear.
Some "after" pics
JT Contracting excavated the full length of the driveway on both sides and along the back to meet the edge of their concrete parking pad. We poured footings and built the cobblestone edger walls, and removed and rebuilt the culvert walls, with the cobblestone that the client purchased. Also, the client needed a drainage pipe added to correct the water flow that was flowing into their driveways contributing to the issues they were experiencing, so we were able to quickly incorporate that as well. sidenote: We did cut that drainage pipe in the photo to the correct length after this photo was taken.
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- Category: Masonry
This client needed a front entryway makeover including their stoop, steps and walkway. JT Contracting was able to make their front walkway more beautiful, but more accessible as well, by rebuilding these steps with a more pronounced entryway, capped with bluestone. The walkway was moved further into the yard so it wasn't crammed up next to the front of the house, and the owner could then (if desired) add some shrubs or other landscaping to really increase the beauty of the front of their home.
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- Category: Masonry