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U.S. Waterproofing
4.3(
596
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Serving Forrest, 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%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Rochelle
3.9(
230
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Serving Forrest, 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
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Cross Section Example Waterproofing Installation

+19

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
343
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Indiana Foundation put in push piers to stabilize the foundation on my house. I received excellent service by foreman Charles and all the work crew; Daniel, Ryder, Ross, and Pete. They were efficient completing the work. I am completely satisfied."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

121 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
176
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Big shout out to Dil and Cruise for doing a splendid job . They were very courteous, patient enough to listen to my concerns and very friendly. The Job was to lift the concrete and seal the joint and cracks . Time will tell how well the seal will hold especially with colorodo weather but so far happy the result. Thank you Trasher."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
671 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. I called on Saturday and talked with David, it was arranged they would come by on Monday and fix the step between 9-11, they were actually there a few minutes early and finished within 2 hours, including a trip to get materials needed."
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blue and white trim room

+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Handy Cody
3.8(
46
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently moved to Hudson, IL. Cody has taken on our house there as well. So far so good and if you need help in Hudson, it would probably help us as well. He doesn't have as many clients on the north side of Normal / Lake Bloomington which makes it hard for him to get there. Cost is reasonable, but we have had lower bids from other landscaping services."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Captains Construction, Inc.
3.9(
20
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Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

"Paul and his team were great to work with. They were very quick, efficient, clean, and professional. Paul expained every detail of the process before starting their work and answered all questions and concerns we had. The garage floor they installed is of high quality workmanship and the custom ramp they made for the back is exactly what we needed. Paul worked with us when we had concerns about how to run the piping for the electric before pouring and we were able to move forward based on his suggestions. The project took 3 days start to finish. We are so glad to have chosen Captain's Concrete so we can move on to the next phase of finishing our garage in order to start enjoying it later this Summer, knowing the floor will stand the test of time. We will definitely be calling them back for our future excavation and concrete needs! Thanks Paul and the crew at Captain's Concrete!"
CARL POHL
CARL POHL
sidewalk wando
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STAMPED CONCRETE

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Masonry by Anderson
New to Angi

Serving Forrest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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 the start to the 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 job.\n

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

When painting brick, each application method has distinct advantages and disadvantages. Spraying is significantly faster but may not penetrate deeply beyond the surface layer. Rolling is effective for working paint into the brick's texture but can be less effective on mortar joints. If you opt for a roller, choose a thick nap of at least a half-inch to ensure paint gets into all the crevices for even coverage. Using a brush is generally not recommended as it is very time-consuming and provides poor surface penetration. Ultimately, a combination of spraying followed by back-rolling is often the best strategy for a durable and even finish.

You should worry about brick wall cracks when they are wide and growing, or in a horizontal or stair-step pattern. Additionally, they may be accompanied by other signs of structural stress. In these cases, a foundation specialist should inspect your home.

You can turn a red brick white through a process called whitewashing. Whitewash isn’t a stain but rather is made from water and white latex paint. Adding more water to the mix will make the solution look lighter when applied, and adding more paint will make it look more white.

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.

Drilling into brick doesn’t have to be a dangerous project if you prep and approach it with the right tools and techniques, but it does come with risks if it’s not done correctly. It can lead to significant issues, such as damaging the brick or affecting the wall’s structural integrity. Applying too much force can crack or chip the brick, while incorrect placement might compromise its load-bearing strength. 

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