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Chaffee Construction, Inc.
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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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
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Zandstra Masonry, Inc.
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

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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.
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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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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A-1 Safety Chimney Service, Inc.
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The two gentlemen were very efficient and professional. They recommended I purchase a heat shield for the fireplace, which cost more money and simply involved putting in a metal shield behind the fireplace."
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Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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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.
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Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
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Serving Crete, IL and surrounding areas

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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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Mortar is a mixture of sand and cement that binds materials, such as bricks, stones, and concrete blocks, together. Think of it as the glue that fills in the gaps between bricks and stones, then seals them in place to prevent damage or deterioration. Mortar also helps spread the load across a wall or structure, keeping cracks and shifting at bay.

A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide.

Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.

A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly outdoor brick pizza ovens—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons.

Cobblestone fell out of favor with the advent of motor vehicles. Asphalt and concrete are both much smoother surfaces allowing for a smoother ride. Asphalt is also much cheaper, especially for driveways. However, we didn’t stop using cobblestone altogether, and you can still see it as a decorative option in both homes, in parks, and in pedestrianized areas of cities.

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