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Chaffee Construction, Inc.
4.7(
149
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Chaffee did an excellent job on the masonry repair I needed. Had been looking for someone to repair concrete stone steps leading from 2 wide patio glass doors into my back yard. Work was perfect. Got a written quote which was very reasonable and project completed in 2 days. Result is stunning. Very professional! Would highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
P.Z. Masonry Inc.
4.8(
6
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For BusinessBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"P.Z Masonry has done work for me on multiple jobs and they have exceeded my expectations each and every time. They do quality work and are on time and on budget. I would highly recommend P.Z Masonry for your next masonry project."
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zandstra Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Dan of Zandstra Masonry on a brick mailbox project and he was professional throughout the entire project. The work was outstanding and most of our neighbors are considering doing the same thing. Fairly priced and completed within promised time frame. There was some confusion on payment terms, but Dan resolved it immediately. High integrity! Would use again for any masonry project."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lenting Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
3
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+3 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

With over 30 years of experience, Lenting Masonry Inc. 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. Call us today for your free estimate!

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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
597
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+1 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful company.  Came over and told me not to spend my money with
them but instead gave me a home tip on how to protect my foundation
myself.  Spent at least 15 minutes walking me through the steps. 
Incredibly professional and generous with their time.
"
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
87
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+2 more

Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rob and his crew did a great job.. outside tuck pointing, crack repair, new damper, holes filled. Inside new mortar, smoke chamber fire proofed, new ceramic logs, silica, gas line. Showed us how to operate the new damper and light the fireplace. Perfect job."
Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Rock salt and ice melts contain sodium chloride, aka salt, and are corrosive to metal and concrete. If used frequently over time, it can cause corrosion, discoloration, chipping, and cracking to patios, walkways, and driveways. You can try a rock salt alternative or hire a professional snow removal company instead. 

Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it’s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.

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