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J&D MASONRY

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J&D MASONRY

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Here at J&D masonry we do everything masonry related, from tuckpointing and waterproofing to outdoor kitchens and bars and fireplaces and fire pits as well as all your indoor masonry needs . At J&D masonry we value our customers and and there input on projects we are working on for them from helping with stone or brick choices to mortar color and everything inbetween.All our staff values our customers, and we stand behind our work

"I signed a contract with Joe Raymond, the owner on 9/11/2020 to put in a walk way. I gave him $1150 - half down. He took my money and never showed up to do the work. Now he will not return my calls. He is a crook and a scam artist. Do not use this company."

Gina G on September 2020

Here at J&D masonry we do everything masonry related, from tuckpointing and waterproofing to outdoor kitchens and bars and fireplaces and fire pits as well as all your indoor masonry needs . At J&D masonry we value our customers and and there input on projects we are working on for them from helping with stone or brick choices to mortar color and everything inbetween.All our staff values our customers, and we stand behind our work

"I signed a contract with Joe Raymond, the owner on 9/11/2020 to put in a walk way. I gave him $1150 - half down. He took my money and never showed up to do the work. Now he will not return my calls. He is a crook and a scam artist. Do not use this company."

Gina G on September 2020


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Carson Excavating LLC

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Carson Excavating LLC

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7 years of experience

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.

Excavating Company based out of Bethalto, IL with 10+ Years of experience in Grading, Erosion Control, Water Issues, Land Clearing, Foundation Excavation, Retaining Walls, and Concrete Work.


RM3's Services

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RM3's Services

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10 years of experience

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.

RM3's Services has at total of 1-3 employees we are a sub contractor in the Kendall county area that does work all around the Chicago-land area. We come out to you with a free quote and we do bill with a fifty percent down payment and once the work is done the rest will be do.


Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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Salazar and Sons Lawn Care and Snow Removal

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19 years of experience

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.

Salazar and Sons is a family owned, father and son business, with over 10 years of experience. We handle every detail of your lawn care needs all year around, including snow removal during the winter. Our prices vary depending on the service you are searching for and the size of your area. We promise to offer affordable, competitive pricing. We accept cash, check, and charge card at the end of each service. Want us to come back every week to maintain your lawn? We offer monthly payment plans for weekly services.






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Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

No, you shouldn’t lay bricks directly on dirt. While it might seem like a shortcut, it leads to a patio that shifts, sinks, and becomes a maintenance headache. Dirt expands, contracts, and erodes—none of which mix well with long-term stability. To build something that lasts, excavate the topsoil, compact a layer of crushed gravel, and add a coarse sand-setting bed. This layered base gives your bricks proper support, allows drainage, and helps block weeds from creeping through. Cutting corners here just means you’ll spend more time—and money—repairing your brick patio later.

Natural stone is formed in deep layers of the Earth through natural processes over thousands of years. The solid composition formations become massive rock beds, or quarries, from which miners extract them.

Choosing the right paint color for a major investment like painting the exterior brick on your house can be a daunting task. Perhaps the most important thing is to find painted brick houses that you like and replicate the look by researching their colors and asking the homeowners for the paint color code. If all else fails, white-painted brick is a timeless, classic look that is unlikely to go out of style.

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.

No, it’s not recommended to attach shutters to brick without drilling. Brick is dense and built to last, so adhesives and shortcut methods don’t usually cut it. Even heavy-duty glue struggles to hold up over time—especially against wind, moisture, and temperature changes. Most no-drill options are made for materials like vinyl or wood, not solid masonry. Skipping the drill might seem easier, but it puts your shutters—and anything below them—at risk. For a secure, lasting install, drilling is the way to go. It takes more effort up front, but the result is safer and more reliable.

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