What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You
June 23rd, 2023 by Samantha Moore They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to your home’s windows, they might just be the eyes that help you see its foundation problems. Stick with us here. Actually, sticking is the key to the issue. When windows and doors stick in their […]
How to Maintain Your Concrete and Protect it From Cracking, Pitting and Crumbling
June 14th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Water, Water Everywhere Water is concrete’s enemy. It can wash away supporting soil when there’s too much of it. It can cause soil to shrink when there’s too little. And when it freezes and thaws over and over, it can cause concrete’s surface to crack, pit and crumble. Here’s the […]
Concrete production is terrible for the planet. Repairing your home’s concrete instead of replacing it can help.
June 2nd, 2023 by Samantha Moore Concrete Facts · Concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet besides water. · If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third largest emitter of CO2 behind the US and China (Portland cement is a primary ingredient in concrete). · Over the past 60 years, […]
Spider Extermination in Alabama
May 19th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Spider extermination is critical to maintain a safe and healthy environment in your home or business. Spiders can be dangerous and can cause harm to humans, especially if they are venomous. At Alabama Professional Services, we understand the importance of keeping your property free of spiders. Our team of experts […]
Carpenter Bees in Alabama
May 19th, 2023 by Samantha Moore Carpenter bees are notorious for causing damage to wooden structures and furniture. If left untreated, they can lead to costly repairs and potentially dangerous situations. That’s where APS (Alabama Professional Services) comes in. By utilizing their expertise and specialized treatments, APS can effectively eliminate carpenter bees and prevent future infestations. […]
Lets Talk About EverBrace
February 17th, 2023 by Samantha Moore A Dream Solution to the Nightmare Scenario of Foundation Wall Failure From the day they’re built or poured, foundation walls must put up with an extraordinary amount of pressure from the surrounding soil. Over time, and due to a variety of factors — mostly to do with too much or […]
Adios, Arachnids: Get Spiders Under Control with APS
January 19th, 2022 by Ashley Stephen We all know spiders do their part to control the populations of many other troublesome pests. The arachnids help to keep the numbers of mosquitoes, earwigs, and many others in check. Regardless, their presence is almost always an unwelcome sight in your home, beloved outdoor spaces, or place of business. […]
Why You Should Seal Your Concrete Joints
Homeowners often don’t think about maintaining the concrete around their home until they’ve already started noticing cracking or sinking. The soil under your concrete driveway, sidewalk, stoop, patio, pool deck, or garage slab can soften or erode as surface water runs through open cracks and joints – or straight-line cuts made in the concrete during […]
Why Mudjacking Isn’t the Best Fix for Sunken Concrete
Let’s be honest, uneven concrete is unsightly, lowers your property value, and is downright dangerous as a trip hazard. Whether it’s your sinking driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool deck – it needs to be fixed. You may ask yourself, what’s the best way to fix uneven concrete? For many homeowners, the term “mudjacking” comes to […]
A Dream Solution to the Nightmare Scenario of Foundation Wall Failure
From the day they’re built or poured, foundation walls must withstand an extraordinary amount of pressure from the surrounding soil. Over time, and due to a variety of factors — mostly to do with too much or too little moisture in that surrounding soil — foundation walls can crack, bow, and eventually fail. Since your […]