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Avatar for AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
222 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Philpott Concrete and Excavating
4.7(
11
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He and his crew did a demo for me and they cleaned it all up and hauled it away, raked the dirt and promised to bring me more dirt soon so I can plant grass in this spot in my backyard. They repaired my fence and added privacy panels to it with a new privacy gate. They did a very professional job. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a professional job at a reasonable price."
Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
343
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent workers! Charles A, Daniel B, and Ryder B were very knowledgeable and performed the service on our home in difficult circumstances. Rain, and more rain! Mud made things difficult! Very pleased. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

123 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Buzzard Excavation
5.0(
6
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had a rural driveway that was in very poor condition. Buzzard Excavation added limestone to it and leveled all of the potholes. It looks and drives amazing!!"
On the Job
On the job
On the job
On the job
On the job

+16

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Effingham Foundation Systems
5.0(
3
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied."
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BDry Solutions
3.5(
70
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the overall experience. Great follow-up, very timely, pleasant to work with and John did an excellent job. Yes, I would recommend."
 BEFORE
 After!
Complete Basement Remodel
Settling Porch Pier Job
Porch Pier Job

+37

Response time1 day
78 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Miller Brothers Concrete LLC
New to Angi

Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the project is.

Avatar for Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We removed the wood paneling in the basement shortly after moving in.  That's when we noticed 13 cracks in the foundation.  None of them structural issues.  They came in and repaired all of them in one day.  A couple of them were difficult to get to due to stairs and piping, but they did a great job on all of them.
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Additional Photos

+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Effingham, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our house had a water damage that ruined much of the drywall and floor on the first floor and the basement. For such a big repair job, I carefully looked up the reviews and recommendations from Angie's list and talked to 3 contractors that have the highest ratings. AOM was one of the three. David, the owner of AOM, quickly came to our house, assessed the damage, explained to me what need to be done, showed great empathy to our loss and current situation (having to stay in hotel waiting to go back to our house), and put a very competitive bid (about 2/3 the bid of another contractor). We picked them and signed the contract. AOM uses Trello, a cloud-based project tracking system that software companies often use, to effectively and promptly communicate task description and updates to all workers and house owners. AOM workers are professional, hard working, and friendly. For such a big project, expectedly there were some hiccups and AOM had to juggle ours with their other on-going projects. David kindly explained to me various aspects of the repair work and promptly fixed any faults that we identified. I became to completely trust David's professional skill and that he would treat our house like his. Several nights and weekends David came to work late so that we could move back to normal life as soon as possible. In the end, we are very happy with our remodeled house. I sincerely recommend David and AOM for any house remodeling and restoration job."
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tan and white trim room
blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Stair-step cracks in your foundation indicate structural movement from shifting IL soils. Horizontal cracking in basement block walls signals dangerous soil pressure that demands immediate stabilization. Recessed mortar joints deeper than a quarter-inch expose bricks to water, leading to rapid spalling. Persistent white mineral deposits alongside damp interior walls point to severe water infiltration requiring extensive masonry work.

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Start your inspection in early spring to spot winter damage. Check foundation walls for stair-step cracking and examine chimney crowns for ice damage. Schedule any necessary masonry work during the summer when mortar cures perfectly. Complete all sealing and repairs by mid-October before the first IL frost hits. During winter, simply visually monitor your exterior for displaced bricks.

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Older homes built with solid structural brick require complex, phased repairs compared to modern brick veneer. Expansive clay soils throughout Effingham cause ongoing foundation movement, complicating repairs on settling foundations. Concrete block basements are highly vulnerable to horizontal cracking from soil pressure. Narrow lots and historic district regulations also restrict equipment access and alter project timelines for masonry work.

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Proper timing is essential for masonry work in Effingham. Mortar requires warm weather between May and September to cure fully before the first hard freeze. Long-lasting repairs also require matching the mortar mix to your original brick. You must manage soil drainage around the foundation and ensure all footings reach below the local frost line to prevent winter heaving.

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Effingham experiences frequent freeze-thaw cycles that turn small cracks into major structural issues over the winter. Address cracks wider than 1/4 inch in load-bearing walls or foundations immediately. Prioritize bowing walls and spalling chimney bricks before heavy spring storms arrive. Monitor hairline cracks or minor white mineral deposits, and schedule cosmetic masonry work during warmer months.

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