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Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain & his crew did an excellent job of releveling the pavers on our patio, power washing them, applying polymeric sand and sealer to make it look better than new. We appreciate the quality of your work and highly recommend you for hard scaping paver jobs."
Walkway
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Avatar for Fire It Up Chimney Services
Fire It Up Chimney Services
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Cary, 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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Minquiz Construction
5.0(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an eleven year old cedar deck that needed sanding and restaining as well as replacing some rotting boards. We received several estimates for the work and Minquiz Construction came in with a quote that was very reasonable. We are so glad we chose them to do the job. Angel is a craftsman. Our deck stairs had an interesting design and Angel replicated that design and it actually looks better than it did originally. He ended up having to put several coats of stain on the base and he worked on it until it was perfect. We would definitely use Minquiz again."
My Work
My Work
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+63

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
4.5(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace+3 more

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Anthony and his team were very professional. They did a perfect job, gave us an estimate of the work that should be done to maintain the chimney and the masonry. Work was done in about 45 minutes and they cleaned the area of operation. Anthony took the time to explain what has to be done and why, as well as what would happen if we don't do the recommended work. Overall I can recommend this company."
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New Build
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+17

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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LA Basement Waterproofing and Foundation Repair
5.0(
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Cary, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What a great company! The owner Luis was a gem. Had a foundation problem in our basement and Luis called that morning and was out the same afternoon to give us a quote. The work was done as soon as weather permitted, within a week. He did a great job, our landscape was put back neatly and would definitely recommend him!! Thank you Luis!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

If you want to make your home eco-friendly, enjoy low maintenance, and love the fact that its looks will take people’s breath away (and not because they were trying to blow your house down), then a modern brick home is right for you. You can hire a mason to get the building process started for your brick home.

But if you’re not fond of the color and don’t want to deal with the process of repointing or other repairs, consider going with vinyl or wood. These materials offer a lower cost. While they tend to require more maintenance, they don’t cost nearly the same as exterior brick house repair.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recommends placing a mailbox 6 inches to 8 inches back from the curb. If your lot is unusual, speak with town authorities or the local post office to determine the correct placement.

The white stains you see on your bricks are likely efflorescence, which is salt and lime buildup. To remove efflorescence stains, simply brush them away with a stiff brush. For larger, more stubborn stains, scrub the stains with a water-detergent solution.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

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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