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New Age Masonry, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I want to tell everyone about New Age Masonry. I found them on Home Advisor. I had 5 estimates given to me for tuckpointing. New Age was the last one. He was not the highest and he was not the lowest but I felt the genuine honesty and passion for the job. Oliver is a very hard worker and a perfectionist of his craft. His assistant Memo is also a very hard worker and they both provide great attention to detail. After they did the tuckpointing which included repairing my crumbling chimney, I decided to have Oliver install accent brick on the front of my home. It was something I always wanted- the quote was reasonable and the craftsmanship and valuing of my input was superior! Well, I could not be happier- It is BEAUTIFUL!!!! People and neighbors come by and want to know who did such beautiful work! I highly recommend New Age Masonry! It was a joy to work with Oliver and Memo. Thank you Home Advisor!"
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+43

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
G.R.B. Masonry, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"The gentleman who repaired the brickwork on our 50 year old property went above and beyond! In addition to finding a way to match the bricks and mortar, they found and repaired other places in the brickwork and repaired them, as well. In comparison to other estimates we had for this project, G.R.B. Masonry s estimate was the most reasonable."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,516
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perma-Seal was out to insulate my attic this week and did an excellent job. David did a thorough inspection, explained everything, answered our questions, and even told us that we didn’t need certain work that we thought we needed. He was very honest, polite and personable, and gave us a fair quote with some options without being pushy. Luis and his crew began the work two days later. They were prompt, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Luis explained how the project would be done and shared progress photos with me along the way. He even curtained off the area around the attic ladder to contain any waste and cleaned up everything perfectly. I would highly recommend Perma-Seal to anyone who is considering their services."
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Old insulation removal
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Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J & P Brothers Landscaping
4.9(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very well. They cleared a fence lin 75 ft. lon and up to 15 ft. wide down to bare ground, no stumps left. Then thhey contoured and seeded the whole area. All in one day."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds
4.6(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I am very pleased with the finished project. It takes a lot of skill to create something beautiful that looks natural and functions. The work was done very quickly. All debris was cleaned away nicely."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Crew arrived on time and worked efficiently. As the project progressed, 2 foundation cracks were discovered which added $900 to the original estimate. Old insulation along foundation wall was removed and replaced with silvery foam sheets. Joints were taped. Some leveling of the floor was done. Sheets were laid over the gravel floor also (crawlspace is not used for storage). 2 window well covers were installed. Our main goal was to have a warmer floor in the room above. We haven't noticed a major improvement yet."
Radon Mitigation
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Basement Waterproofing
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney destroyed by lightening strike! Rob and crew removed all debris, built new chimney, inspected 30 yr. old chimney shaft and suggested liner(for safety and code compliance) .installed new damper, cleaned up entire area inside and out. great work, very courteous, fair price. I would recommend them for any type of brick/chimney service!"
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Top Hat Chimney Service, LLC
4.9(
83
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our beautiful new (to us) home has a gorgeous chimney that had gone unused and without maintenance for about 23 years. We wanted to ensure it was both safe to use and ready to withstand autumn, winter, and festive holiday fires for years to come. After a thorough inspection we got a lot of good news. Our chimney is well built, the stone is holding up great, and it absolutely could last us a lifetime. Then we got the not as fun news…we had about 23 years worth of maintenance to catch up on. Thankfully all of it was well within our budget, thoroughly explained, detailed without being overwhelming, and he even did a deep dive all over the house just to be extra sure there wasn’t anything missing that would require another visit. (He even fixed some loose stone in an unrelated part of the house for free.) Already looking forward to my first fire in my new home. I’ll be calling Top Hat for our annual maintenance as long as we own our home."
Chimney restoration
Response time1 day
106 neighbors recently requested a quote
Decoration Landscaping, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Bristol, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Decoration Landscaping, Inc., is locally owned and operated in Saint Charles. We are a full service residential and commercial landscaping business with over 15 years in the landscaping trade. We are honest and reliable and very professional. No job is to big and no job is to small. For a free quote please call us today and ask about our special rates.

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

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.

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.

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.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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