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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an attached screened-in porch that was sinking.Acculevel came in and detailed every aspect of the repair project and then followed thru to the most minuet detail. Excellent work and very detail oriented. Friendly and cooperative service team that completed the work. This seemed like what was going to be a complicated job, using augered jacks, concrete removal, and replacing trex floor. ...In a nutshell, they made what seemed hard..very manageableand 100% solved.Excellent service, excellant price......Terry M."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
274 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
JR Construction
5.0(
2
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Justin Ratts Construction, 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. At Justin Ratts Construction we specialize in concrete block, brick, and stone installation and know that you as a homeowner can take pride in the quality and beauty that our work will contribute to your project.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
701
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We removed the wood paneling in the basement shortly after moving in.  That's when we noticed 13 cracks in the foundation.  None of them structural issues.  They came in and repaired all of them in one day.  A couple of them were difficult to get to due to stairs and piping, but they did a great job on all of them.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RW Construction
4.7(
21
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I was very worried about my foundation since my sidewalks were tilted in toward the foundation after sinking in from their original position. My foundation is styrofoam, and I was afraid we would gouge the foundation since flashing had been glued to the foundation. Roger Webb was here on the date written on his proposal. I was amazed that the work was completed in 3 days. He removed and hauled away my original sidewalks. He installed french drains to re-route rain water going toward my house. New sidewalks were poured. A deck was removed, and reinstalled on the new sidewalks. Finally, gravel was applied next to the new sidewalks, and all extra gravel was applied to the gravel driveway. RW Construction is a reliable and talented group. They were friendly, and glad to accommodate all my special requests. I will use them for other projects in the future, and I highly recommend them for a variety of construction projects as they build complete homes from start to finish."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
A-1 Tuckpointing
4.5(
14
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend Craig I am so done w the annual patch jobs by a supposed masonry contractor who no longer advertises (Don't care much for the related services done by chimney sweeps either) You can expect to pay more for a quality job that lasts and won't need done over every year or two."
Response time8 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Bluford, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional...both the owner and crew. Careful and meticulous work. Replaced some wood trim that was damaged; moved the heavy furniture...painted a 2-story stairway. Good clean-up each day. And good follow-up on punch list items. Halfway through the project we decided we wanted some additional items painted (powder room and 2 closets...and they fit it into the schedule and the added charge was very reasonable.

What impressed me most was the owner caught some issues that I had missed in punch list items. Increased my confidence in his ability to do a good job. He cares about the quality of his and his crew's work.
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Kitchen accent
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tan and white trim room
blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Masonry uses units like bricks, cement blocks, and stone with mortar between them. Mortar is generally made of sand and a type of cement. Examples of masonry include the brick or stone on a house, chimney, or freestanding wall. Concrete is a mixture of water, sand, stone aggregate, and other materials, and is poured into forms or moldings. Types of concrete applications include driveways, garage and basement floors, and poured concrete walls in basements and crawl spaces.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

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. 

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

Unfortunately, there are many disadvantages to stone houses. They are slow to build and the materials are pricey, both of which balloon the total cost. Stone walls require a more robust foundation, which costs more to install. Running plumbing, electrical, and HVAC through a stone house is much more difficult too, so homeowners need to seriously consider if the aesthetic benefit is worth the cost of building with stone. One of the questions to ask a masonry contractor is if a similar aesthetic can be achieved with another material.

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