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Olsen Tuckpointing Co
4.8(
112
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very well . Workers were competent and thorough Crews cleaned up area First trip to remove and rebuild exposed chimney brick Second trip to remove cracked tile liner and install steel liner Broken old tile parts thoroughly removed Preparations kept dust and debris from interior of house Expected waterproof sealer for new brick not yet applied to exterior."
Before tuckpointing – note the cracked and missing mortar and stone.
After tuckpointing is complete.
Chimney Before
Chimney After
Chimney Before

+15

Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FPG Chimney & Masonry
5.0(
41
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner and crew were all extremely hardworking in removing and replacing top 20+ rows of chimney bricks and top mantle. They did a great job of cleaning the work site at the end of each day - very neat workers. Work was completed in a very timely manner as weather permitted. Would definitely recommend them for any similar work."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gonzalez did a great job putting in a new patio for us. We really appreciated the design ideas and support in creating our new outdoor space. They were very professional and neat as they completed the job. We highly recommend this team!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
205
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with Atlas. The team was prompt, hard working, and quick. I expected that digging holes for 5 piers would make quite a mess. However, they had it down to a science -- Plastic sheets to protect the ground and then cover the excavated dirt so it didn't blow around or get muddy when it rained. Noise was minimal - much less than I thought it would be. They were done in 3 days, and cleaned up so well, you could hardly tell that anything had been done."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chimney Restoration Map, Inc.
4.8(
31
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had them do masonry work on our exterior of our house and they did a great job blending new with old. They also put stainless steel liner and chimney cap on our fire place they were very thoural and clean."
Outdoor fireplace
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Rebuild
Chimney Tuck Point

+37

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I had a wonderful experience with The Real Seal in July 2024. They fixed a bowing foundation and waterproofed the basement for future finishing. Their team was prompt, respectful, organized and thoroughly educated us on the drainage tile system, installation process and prevention. Thank you, Real Seal for being the flawless first step to our dream basement/family space!"
Before and After Crack Repair
I Beam Supports
Polyjacking in Darien
Our Carbon Fiber Straps Repair Before, During, and After
Crack repaired with Carbon Fiber Staples

+39

Response time10 hrs
176 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hardrock Design
4.5(
29
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I am very happy with the patio Hardrock Design installed for us.Francisco and his crew were very professional and did and awesome job. My patio looks and is beautiful."
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After
Concrete/Stamped Patio
Concrete Patio
Finished Ashlar Patio

+19

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,511
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went very well. The crew was prompt, courteous and very friendly. Everything was completed to my liking with minimal damage to my lawn for all the trenching that was done.The crew cleaned and tidied up all areas were work was done. I’ve used PermaSeal for multiple projects over the past 10 years and have pleased with results every time."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Professional Concrete Inc
4.5(
58
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Serving Algonquin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Hector the owner was on site and involved in the entire process of installing my backyard basketball court. It looks amazing, it's way beyond my expectations! Hector went over and above in every way, price, quality and his personal attention to detail and personal service - I highly recommend Professional Concrete, they're awesome!"
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+5

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

It’s called cobblestone because it’s made of stones that are “cobbed” together. A cob is a term that refers to rounded lumps. Originally, cobblestone streets were made from pebbles and stones gathered from riverbeds that had been rounded over time by the passage of water. The term has nothing to do with a cobbler, which is the term for someone who makes and fixes shoes.

Unless you’ve worked in the masonry industry before, it is in your best interest if you hire a pro for any masonry needs. Masonry-related jobs require a high skill level and can be extremely time-consuming. If anything goes wrong, a licensed and insured masonry contractor would be able to take care of the subsequent repairs, giving you additional peace of mind.

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