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Avatar for AccuLevel, Inc. - Iowa
AccuLevel, Inc. - Iowa
4.0(
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Acculevel was great to deal with from start to finish. The guys thaf came out was in and out did not even have to take time off work. It was so easy to pay also with my busy life that is all plus. We have a 1900 home. Everyone we dealt with as Knowledgeable. We will be using them again and i will be telling my friends. Thank so much."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Helical Pier Installation
Basement Carbon Fiber Strap Repair AFTER
Horizontal Crack Bowed Walls BEFORE

+21

Response time9 hrs
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.5(
33
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tanner was excellent to work with in explaining the problem and proposing solutions. Heâ  s a great representative of your companyâ  knowledgeable and a good communicator."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

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Recommended by73%of homeowners
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DBI Foundation Repair
3.8(
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went well. I need some after service support and Dustin was wonderful. All of the on-site workers were kind and helpful"
After the egress window installation
Before the foundation replacement
Before the egress window installation
The final work
Foundation Replacement

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19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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T and T Sprinkler Service
5.0(
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not a well known service but they are amazing. Victor really knew his stuff and was super friendly. Much superior to their competition."
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HT Plumbing
New to Angi

Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 30 years of experience serving the Ames area, HT Plumbing is your solution for all your Plumbing needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed.

The Fountain
Response time2 days
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Professional Contracting Iowa
5.0(
81
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Hayes is the only person I trust to pour my concrete projects! This is our second project done by Chris and his team and it went awesome! Looks great! If you want your concrete done right and at a fair price then call Chris! You won’t regret it!"
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Osman Masonry
5.0(
2
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Serving Colo, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Project was done to completion. Quality work. Attention to detail. The workers were respectful. The worksite was cleaned after the work was done. No issues at all. Based on examples/pictures I saw from this company, I would recommend Osman Masonry for many types of projects."
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

No, it’s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don’t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time—especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters—and anything below them—at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable.

Choose from an abundance of natural and synthetic options when perfecting your hardscape design. Stone veneer costs a bit less, holds up against the tests of time and weather, and also works best in curves and complex walls.

Natural stone, however, provides an organic look to a lawn while providing just as much strength as veneer. Don't forget you can chat with your mason about other common wall materials like brick, cinderblock, and concrete.

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Yes, brick houses are better insulated, because the bricks slow down the passage of air from the outside to the inside and vice-versa. This helps to stabilize the internal temperature of the home. When combined with proper residential insulation, brick houses are more efficient and better insulated than other types.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

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