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4.9(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Astoria, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"The owner of the business keeps his word and bids a fair price. He answers your questions. I had two other bids and RC Masonry was the lowest but that wasn't why I chose them. The owner actually took the time to meet me and answered my questions. One tuck pointing business said they would get back with me and they never did. I'm glad I found RC Masonry on HomeAdvisor!"
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fill in windows

+22

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
348
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Astoria, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Indiana Foundation put in push piers to stabilize the foundation on my house. I received excellent service by foreman Charles and all the work crew; Daniel, Ryder, Ross, and Pete. They were efficient completing the work. I am completely satisfied."
Basement
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Concrete

+16

259 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Astoria, 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."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BDry Solutions
3.6(
72
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Astoria, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The professionals at B Dry want to help you complete your project and only sell you what you actually need to waterproof the basement. They also gave me information that helped save money through a local government program. I did not actually have the work done, so I cannot comment on that."
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Complete Basement Remodel
Settling Porch Pier Job
Porch Pier Job

+37

Response time1 day
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+10 more

Serving Astoria, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The foundation wall developed a vertical crack and because of the rain in the week before Christmas 2012 I had my basement flooded and had water gushing through the crack, which was masked behind some drywall panels. 
I called American Crawlspace and the office made an appointment to have a tech come over and give me a quote.  They also gave me the cell phone of the tech, by the name of Larry, who promised me that if he can fix and if I agree to the price he will do it at the time of the first visit.
Sure enough, Larry came and gave me a good price, and after I had agreed to it he went to work right away.  He was professional, polite, and patient and answered all my questions.
What was even more reassuring is that he gave me a transferable lifetime warranty for the work that he performed.
I will definitely use them in the future should I have more problems of the same kind."
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Barnwood and Bricks Tuckpointing and Custom Carpentry
4.9(
8
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Astoria, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Barnwood and Bricks Tuckpointing and Custom Carpentry is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You will repoint over a fraction of the old mortar, but you should scrape away 1/2 to 1 inch of mortar from the joints before repointing. Otherwise, the repointing is only masking the weakened mortar instead of actually replacing it, which could put your chimney at risk of bigger, more expensive damages later on.

The best color to paint a brick fireplace comes down to personal taste. However, neutral colors—like white or gray—will open the space and create a bright modern look, making them popular options. However, choosing a bold color can turn your fireplace into a feature piece that will be the talk of all family gatherings. 

Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.

Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

Yes, masonry is more expensive than concrete because the labor is much more involved. With masonry, your expert will build your project from the ground up, one piece at a time, ensuring they use the proper amount of mortar or grout during construction and keeping the project level or plumb. Pouring concrete can also be labor-intensive, but it’s a bit less involved. It requires building a mold, pouring the concrete, and letting it cure. The less intensive labor makes concrete a more affordable option in most cases.

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