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Exclusive Masonry & Construction
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Forreston, IL and surrounding areas

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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!

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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Basement Systems
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceConcrete Foundation - Raise+1 more

Serving Forreston, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I MUST give a shout out to the ENTIRE staff that I have come into contact with at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA)!! From the welcome packet to the final product! Every person at MidAmerica Basement (Davenport, IA) has played a part at putting all of my concerns to rest. Even the ladies who answered my calls were the epitome of amazing customer service!! The crew working on the basement waterproofing project at my home were VERY professional- knowledgeable- polite-and welcoming. I was able to walk around and view from time to time without feeling intrusive. Every question was answered and explained throughly. Thank you Mr. â Seal the Dealâ Chris; Mr. â Satisfaction Guaranteedâ Sam; Mr. â Get er Doneâ Guy Mr. â Just Amazingâ Jason and Mr. â Always Amiable & Amusingâ Alex. I just want to say I TRULY appreciate you all!!! Everything I asked for was 100% DELIVERED! Keep up the amazing work!!"
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Crawlspace in Progress
Taking care to keep the space clean.
Before Concrete Leveling

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Response time1 day
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Forreston, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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

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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Divine Concrete
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Concrete Foundation - InstallConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Forreston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent: After viewing the sunken and cracked portion of the walk, Roger suggested we replace the whole side walk. Roger was the only one of the top 3 on Angies list that bothered to return my call. He showed up on time and he and his crew did an outstanding job, cleaning up all traces before leaving. Roger also suggested a change in the contour of the walk to blend with the stoop and it really worked out well. I would recommend Divine Concrete to anyone and will not hesitate to use them again."
This is a matching stamp sidewalk to the house color, with stone slate texture.
This is a decorative picture frame standard patio.
This job here is a brick pattern stamp, with a standard brick red color.
This is  a standard 3 car driveway.
This is a standard sidewalk, replaced with a red slate texture stamp to match the house color.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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S&S Chimney Wizards
4.7(
58
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Forreston, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

"Project not finished, yet. So far they are very diligent and hardworking. Respectful of me and my property. Iâ ve already recommended them to a friend."
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Before Chimney Sweep
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Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

There are many things to look for when buying a brick house. Here are some of the key things you should pay close attention to.

  • Lintels: Look for cracks, holes, displacement, or corrosion

  • Mortar: Check to see if the mortar is old and crumbling, in need of repointing, or new. Also check to see if the mortar has a professional finish.

  • Walls: Check along each side of the house. If a wall is bowing outward, this indicates a severe issue such as foundation damage or that the walls are ready to fall.

  • Cracks: If there are stair step cracks in the brickwork, this indicates an unstable foundation.

Yes, you can enlarge windows in a brick house. Your masonry contractor will need to cut away exterior brick to make space for the larger window, and you may also need to consult a structural engineer to make sure the window is properly supported inside the frame of the house.

Not all cracks in brick indicate foundation problems. For instance, small hairline cracks can occur as a new construction settles. However, larger cracks are often a sign of a more severe issue. Indicators of a potential foundation problem include long horizontal cracks, "stair-step" cracks, vertical cracks that appear indoors, or any crack that widens at the top. Other signs of structural damage to look for are uneven floors and doors or windows that stick. These issues could be caused by problems with the soil beneath the home or an overgrown tree.

Rock salt and ice melts contain sodium chloride, aka salt, and are corrosive to metal and concrete. If used frequently over time, it can cause corrosion, discoloration, chipping, and cracking to patios, walkways, and driveways. You can try a rock salt alternative or hire a professional snow removal company instead. 

A fireplace hearth is a fireproof flooring material that extends out from the base of the fireplace and into the room. Hearths can be made of brick, ceramic, marble, limestone, and more. A hearth serves the purpose of decreasing the fire risk in the area directly around the fireplace. If flying embers hit carpet or wood, they’ll spark and create a fire. But if they hit something like tile or granite, they’ll simply go out.

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