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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install+2 more

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent quality of work and customer care. Great value offered and very satisfied with the end result. We addressed an 80 foot piece of fence with river rock (8 tons) and it looks great. They also built us a patio with brick pavers. It looks great as well. Would hire again and recommend to anyone looking for professional landscaping and hardscaping."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
702
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldnâ t find anyone local to install a chimney, so went with Shamrock, who had a crew working locally, although they were based 2 hrs away. They came sooner than expected, did the job beautifully, and have been easy to contact with any questions we had. Very pleased with the whole project."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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BDry Solutions
3.6(
73
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1958

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We dealt with years of basement water intrusion and serious foundation problems. After receiving only one extremely expensive estimate, We learned about B-Dry through their home appraiser. B-Dry provided an estimate that was roughly half the cost of the competing company and completed the work quickly and professionally. The crew was punctual, respectful of the home, and handled an unexpected gas-line issue by arranging for a licensed plumber to make the necessary adjustment. The work was completed in less than two weeks, and subsequent heavy rains produced no water intrusion. The foundation walls were also restored to a solid condition. Overall, we were extremely satisfied with B-Dry's quality of work, professionalism, efficiency, communication, and value, ranking the company among the best contractors they have dealt with."
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Complete Basement Remodel
Settling Porch Pier Job
Porch Pier Job

+37

Response time1 day
92 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
White Landscaping
2.1(
4
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

Response time10 mins
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adam Lerma
New to Angi
Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+5 more

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

I recently moved from the state of Florida to Indiana in 2024, I've been doing masonry work for a little over 6 years now and the previous work I did before that I was a carpenter for 8 years a roofer for 6 years you can say I am a jack of all trades I love the work that I do and I'm hoping I will have the opportunity to work with some you lovely people of Indiana. I live in the Lafayette area and will to serve its surrounding cities.

Northwood Concrete
New to Angi
Concrete Foundation - InstallRetaining Wall - Install

Serving Fairmont, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

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.

Brick spalling—which refers to the crumbly, flaky, or pitted appearance that can develop over time—is caused by a few different conditions. These include:

  • Climates with constant freeze-thaw cycles

  • Use of non-breathable sealants

  • High-pressure water cleaning

  • Improper installation

While you can’t do anything about the weather, you can preserve your bricks by cleaning them with soapy water and a good old-fashioned scrubbing. Pressure washers may be satisfying to use, but they can eventually wear away the surface of your bricks. If you don’t have advanced-level DIY skills in masonry, you can hire a reputable masonry contractor in your area for your project.

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

Yes, an outdoor fireplace should use fire bricks. Fire bricks are specially designed to withstand high levels of heat and thus won’t crack as easily as regular bricks when exposed to the intense heat inside a fireplace.

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.

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