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Pivotal Basement Solutions
4.9(
43
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Living in a 1912 home for 27 years,we have worked with a lot of contractors. Not all good. We were very pleased with Jeff and his crew. They were courteous, willing to take the time to explain the scope of work. I was VERY happy with the cleanup. Not enough companies take the time to do this. Work was completed 9/17/20. I am confident that with the next big rain the basement will be dry. I believe Jeff's assurances that they will come back if a problem should arise. Being a family-owned business was a big selling point for us. Delivered more than was in the original scope of work. WOW! That never happens. I will definitely recommend Pivotal Basement Solutions to my friends,"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
84 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greentree Waterproofing Inc
4.7(
83
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work done by Greentree Waterproofing and would recommend them to anyone. They were very responsive. I called on a Monday morning after having water in our basement since the previous Saturday and within two hours an inspector was at our home to give us an estimate on the work needed. A crew arrived the following Monday and by Wednesday afternoon the work was done. Previous to this work being done, we always had water in our sump pump and it ran almost daily. Since Greentree did their work, we haven't heard the sump run and the pit is dry. Very impressed with the work and would use them again."
Types of Foundations
Egress Window Installation
Exposed Sub Floor Drainage System
Escavating a leaking wall
Sump Pump and Pit installations

+2

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.3(
596
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called company on Monday and got an appointment for an inspection on Wednesday. That following Monday, the technician arrived and went through each step is sealing off the concrete foundation to the water leak. The fix worked well and was put to the test with the recent record rains. Not one drop of water came into the basement."
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle
3.9(
230
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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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

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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APEX Construction
4.9(
5
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam is easy to work with and my patio looks great! He reached out right away and maintained consistent communication with me. He answered all of my questions and completed my patio project very quickly. He even adjusted my fence afterwards. I would highly recommend Apex Construction!"
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Patio View
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
176
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Thrasher did a great job. The foreman was knowledgeable and he explained what was going to be done. We were allowed to watch the process. They leveled the front step and the sidewalk by drilling holes in the concrete and pumping foam under them until everything was level. They caulked everything when they were done and cleaned up the area. The entrance to our home looks so much better. It was well worth the money."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
678 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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BDry Solutions
3.5(
70
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They made a stressful situation simple. They cleaned up after the work was done. And the basement has remained dry!"
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Complete Basement Remodel
Settling Porch Pier Job
Porch Pier Job

+37

Response time1 day
77 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Beachy Concrete II LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I met and dealt with Richard while I was having my bardominium built in 2023. The concrete he pored for the 64x40 was perfect. He helped me out in many other ways on his own time on the weekends. I am happy that he has acquired the honest family business his dad worked so hard to make successful, and that Richard has been a part of since a very young age."
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mayo Concrete Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Mayo Concrete Construction LLC is a trusted concrete and landscaping contractor proudly serving Bloomington, IL, and surrounding communities since 2020. Known for our reliability, skilled craftsmanship, and solid results, we’ve built a strong reputation in both residential and commercial projects. Our services include concrete removal, stamping, footings, foundation walls, retaining walls, patios, and steps. We also specialize in full driveway and parking lot installations using gravel or asphalt.\n\nIn addition to hardscaping, we offer seasonal landscape maintenance, including mowing, tree trimming, and bush shaping. Whether you're planning a new build or need ongoing property care, our experienced team is ready to deliver quality results on time and on budget. Call us today at 385-888-0846 – no job is too big or too small for Mayo Concrete Construction LLC.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

In some cases, black stains on brick are caused by organic substances like algae and mold. However, it's more likely that the black spots you're noticing on your bricks come from carbon from vehicle exhaust or soot. Black stains can usually be removed by scrubbing the brick with a brush and masonry cleaner or power washing.

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.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

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.

The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3 each.

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