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Avatar for Vargas Masonry Tuckpointing and Roofing LLC
Vargas Masonry Tuckpointing and Roofing LLC
4.7(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vargas tuckpointed my entire house and inside and outside of my garage. Approximately 4,000 plus square feet of tuckpointing. They used a dark black color mortar as required for my historical neighborhood. The work was done in a workmanlike manner, and I am happy with the result. Vargas was one of the two lowest bidders for the work out of 5 bids I received."
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+37

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
4.3(
312
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A simple request turned into a mammoth project involving the installation of piers to shore up my foundation, but I'm glad for the work being done. Everyone involved did a good job, and Trevor Atwell was great as my contact."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

679 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If they find more cracks in your walls then previously noted they are fair with adjustments. They were very knowledgeable. Had multiple quotes and I was most satisfied with Acculevel ."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
266 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
4.2(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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I don't recall the date this occurred, but it was not July 2015, but the format requires a date.  In any event, I was concerned about a foundation problem, and Roberts sent a representative out who inspected inside and outside and advised that while he would love to have found a problem that would have involved an expensive repair, he could not do so because he saw no foundation problem.  He was as honest as the day is long, extraordinarily polite and gave considerable supporting statements as to his determination.  I really appreciated his integrity.

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Response time3 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Affordable Upgrades
5.0(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew did a fantastic job. He was very knowledgeable and explained the pros and cons of the different waterproofing methods he recommended I apply to my basement foundation to make sure it stayed sealed long term. He was very professional, a good communicator, cleaned up after himself, and made sure to provide updates throughout the work. He even repaired a cracked portion of my sewer while installing a sump pump. Would highly recommend! Not a lot of waterproofing companies out there like Affordable that are a one man show, which is the best part. One man job = one way communication and responsibility. It hurts me not to give him a full 5 stars, but the only minor con I can bring up was how the work was some charges tacked on at the close of the project, due to some extra cost he told me he incurred for the pipe/connections needed to repair/replace the cracked pipe. The labor materials for repairing the damaged pipe were listed on the original firm bid I received before the project started. As I said this was a VERY MINOR con and I feel you will not find a better contractor out there to replace Andrew for your waterproofing needs!"
Waterproofing system
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Madison County Custom Concrete
3.5(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our house was built in 1885 Victorian brick. We had a stamped concrete to look like brick sidewalk put in came out Fantastic. We also had Tuckpointing done to the limestone and a concrete slab 15 x 5. They are easy to work with, but they also tell You the best way to go about it. We are very happy with the end product. It matches our brick home."
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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+16

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frankie's Landscaping, LLC
3.9(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. They were in and out. They arrived on time, I didn't see any slacking. The job was done lickety split, and they cleaned up after themselves. I'm very pleased with the results, and I've already spoken to a few neighbors who've commented on how nice my landscaping looks. I've also added a post to Nextdoor, and there are commenters who indicate that they'll be giving Frankie's a call."
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+14

Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
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Serving Alhambra, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldnâ t find anyone local to install a chimney, so went with Shamrock, who had a crew working locally, although they were based 2 hrs away. They came sooner than expected, did the job beautifully, and have been easy to contact with any questions we had. Very pleased with the whole project."
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Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You can purchase from many brick manufacturers and distributors via their websites, where you can also get estimates based on the quantity you need. You’ll find bricks at your local home improvement stores as well, though they won’t have as much of a variety to choose from. As for antique bricks, secondary selling websites like eBay can be a great resource.

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

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