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Avatar for Foundation Recovery Systems
Foundation Recovery Systems
4.4(
500
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The crew (Trenton and Christian) that did our concrete repair were very knowledgeable and professional, answering all of our questions and concerns."
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Protect Your Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Correct Your Wet Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

Response time1 day
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle
3.9(
231
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallConcrete Foundation - Raise

Serving Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Acculevel was great to deal with from start to finish. The guys thaf came out was in and out did not even have to take time off work. It was so easy to pay also with my busy life that is all plus. We have a 1900 home. Everyone we dealt with as Knowledgeable. We will be using them again and i will be telling my friends. Thank so much."
Basement Waterproofing and Drainage Channels
Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board and Drainage Channel Install
Dimple Board Closeup Example
Cross Section Example Waterproofing Installation

+19

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job. Highly recommend this company for foundation work."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
952 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
702
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Clayton, 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

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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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 Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great, professional technician patched cracks that had seeped for quite some time.  No seepage in over 2 years since the work was done.  Well worth the investment.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Clayton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good job, David came out looked the project over, shot me a very fair price and his folks got after it. Will use AOM for future projects."
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+5

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

Brick stain doesn’t peel or chip and is much more durable than painting. That’s because the staining is absorbed into the brick instead of lingering on the surface as paint does. The color retains even under extreme weather conditions. Therefore, brick stain will save you a lot of time and cost on maintenance in the long run.

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

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