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P.Z. Masonry Inc.
4.8(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+1 more

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

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Credit card accepted

"P.Z Masonry has done work for me on multiple jobs and they have exceeded my expectations each and every time. They do quality work and are on time and on budget. I would highly recommend P.Z Masonry for your next masonry project."
Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zandstra Masonry, Inc.
5.0(
7
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I worked with Dan of Zandstra Masonry on a brick mailbox project and he was professional throughout the entire project. The work was outstanding and most of our neighbors are considering doing the same thing. Fairly priced and completed within promised time frame. There was some confusion on payment terms, but Dan resolved it immediately. High integrity! Would use again for any masonry project."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initially I was looking to get some masonry fixed. Rob came by and pointed out the chimney was in very bad shape. There were cracks in the crown and deteriorated mortar. He provided a quote and a thorough explanation of what work would be done, and followed up with pictures once complete. He was accommodating with my scheduling. He was very easy to work with and it turned out great! Thank you!"
Response time1 day
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Everseal Basement, Inc.
4.5(
130
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The repair was excellent. It dealt with the issues concerning a cement block foundation. I am confident that the water problem is solved. Everseal worked beyond expectations. The workmen were very easy to work with. They did their best to keep dust from their work centralized. I would definitely hire them again - but, I don't think I will have to because of the job they did."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chicago Basement Systems
5.0(
8
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RepairFoundation Drainage - Install or Replace+3 more

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Warranties offered

"Jim was our representative. He kept us aware of his schedule and his arrival time. He was courteous and professional. We showed the concerns we had to him and he asked if he could look around so he could check all foundation walls. He did, and was wonderful walking us through what was needed to be done and what was not an issue as well as gettiing us on the calendar that best fit our calendar to fix that which was a concern. We would highly recommend this company and Jim to care for your foundation, basement, and crawlspace."
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Best Price Sewer and Plumbing
4.9(
137
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony was very nice and took time explain the project and gave us a heads up about work that may need to be done in the future. He was courteous and completed the project quickly. I would highly recommend them!"
Response time5 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Allied Water Services
4.9(
34
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Grant Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was very thorough and detailed in his description of the problem I was having in my basement. The price quoted to fix the problem was reasonable, and finished in a couple days as promised. What more could you ask? It was a pleasure doing business with Chris and I would highly recommend this company."
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Septic Installation
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+25

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

If you’re attempting to mix and pour your own mortar, expect to pay between $5 to $10 for an 80-pound bag of mix. The cost to repair mortar, however, can range from $300 to $500 for a 20-square-foot wall. The larger the area and the more extensive the repair, the higher the cost.

A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance—so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal 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.

Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. 

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.

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