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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle

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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle

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Customers say: Quality work
143 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"The guys that showed up were actually quite nice. They looked at the project, one of the guys showed some concern (about what I don't know) He said he was going to make a phonecall, and when he came back from the truck he said that they couldn't do the job. He said I needed to contact the company --"

Mark H on October 2025

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"The guys that showed up were actually quite nice. They looked at the project, one of the guys showed some concern (about what I don't know) He said he was going to make a phonecall, and when he came back from the truck he said that they couldn't do the job. He said I needed to contact the company --"

Mark H on October 2025

MC Contractors

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MC Contractors

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Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

Our company accepts all types of masonry repairs and carpentry. We restore any type of masonry including tuck pointing and grinding , brick work, stone, terracotta, concrete, lentil replacement, chimneys, flues, and acid washing and brick cleaning, wall water proofing. and removal and installation of any type of caulking. We have 19 years of experience including apprenticess with well known masonry contractors. We can provide excellent reviews from current and past customers.

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Real Esate Resource

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27 years of experience

We have staff to cover jobs big and small. We do not offer financing options and all contracts require 50% of accepted proposals upon the execution of contract and the balance upon completion.

We have staff to cover jobs big and small. We do not offer financing options and all contracts require 50% of accepted proposals upon the execution of contract and the balance upon completion.

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Prime Finish General Contracting

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Prime Finish General Contracting

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24 years of experience

I am the owner of a local contracting co. serving the central il area. Locally owned and operated. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. No job too big or small. We do it all. Commercial & Residential. Quality work at an affordable price. FREE ESTIMATES!!! Call Today (309) 712-4368 ask for bruce

I am the owner of a local contracting co. serving the central il area. Locally owned and operated. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. No job too big or small. We do it all. Commercial & Residential. Quality work at an affordable price. FREE ESTIMATES!!! Call Today (309) 712-4368 ask for bruce

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Bridgewater Custom Renovations

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Bridgewater Custom Renovations

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Customers say: Terrific value
21 years of experience

Bridgewater Custom Renovations is a small renovation company, with low overhead to keep the pricing low for the customer. All of our work is held to a high standard of quality. This business was started in 2004, when a life long hobby turned into a career path.

Bridgewater Custom Renovations is a small renovation company, with low overhead to keep the pricing low for the customer. All of our work is held to a high standard of quality. This business was started in 2004, when a life long hobby turned into a career path.

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Cbohmdesigns

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Cbohmdesigns

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12 years of experience

Cbohmdesigns is a small construction company with big idea and quality work with free estimates and assured repairs at affordable prices 100 percent satisfaction and a guarantee on all services provided.

Cbohmdesigns is a small construction company with big idea and quality work with free estimates and assured repairs at affordable prices 100 percent satisfaction and a guarantee on all services provided.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

The best tool for drilling into brick or mortar is a rotary hammer drill which is a large hammer drill with low rotation speed and high torque. Regular drills with a hammer function are also excellent tools for drilling into brick when the diameter of the hole is 1/2 inch or less. It might be possible to drill into brick with a standard drill if you’re only drilling a very small hole, but note that masonry work will put a lot of wear on a standard drill, and the tool may not be strong enough to get through brick.

Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.

You should use cement for a chimney crown. The purpose of the chimney crown is to protect the mortar below from water damage and the effects of weather. For this reason, chimney crowns should only be made using cement. When repairing a crown, use caulks and sealants designed for cement repair rather than mortar repair.

The choice between limewash vs. whitewash brick depends on aesthetic preference and the desired outcome. Whitewashing creates a softer, more opaque finish, suitable for a rustic or shabby-chic look. Since the solution is paint-based, you can use it on painted brick, unlike limewash. Limewashing offers a more natural, textured appearance, allowing the brick's texture to shine while providing a breathable, protective coating. Conversely, whitewashing is also more forgiving when it comes to application, while limewashing requires more skill but offers a more traditional and durable finish.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

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