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Avatar for Atlas Restoration LLC
Atlas Restoration LLC
4.6(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with Atlas. The team was prompt, hard working, and quick. I expected that digging holes for 5 piers would make quite a mess. However, they had it down to a science -- Plastic sheets to protect the ground and then cover the excavated dirt so it didn't blow around or get muddy when it rained. Noise was minimal - much less than I thought it would be. They were done in 3 days, and cleaned up so well, you could hardly tell that anything had been done."
Sump Pump Installation
Foundation Repair
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Sump Pump Installation
Crawl Space Encapsulation

+17

Response time12 hrs
Response rate96%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal LLC
5.0(
252
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My husband and I had a wonderful experience with The Real Seal in July 2024. They fixed a bowing foundation and waterproofed the basement for future finishing. Their team was prompt, respectful, organized and thoroughly educated us on the drainage tile system, installation process and prevention. Thank you, Real Seal for being the flawless first step to our dream basement/family space!"
Before and After Crack Repair
I Beam Supports
Polyjacking in Darien
Our Carbon Fiber Straps Repair Before, During, and After
Crack repaired with Carbon Fiber Staples

+39

Response time10 hrs
85 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,511
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have lived in our house for 10 years. Right after we moved in there was water in the crawlspace and we hired Permaseal to do drain tile. We've had no water issues for 10 years. This year we finally decided to do something about the settling in the addition and again hired Permaseal to install piers around the foundation (interior and exterior). Hugo M. and his team did an outstanding job, working through some very cold days, installing everything as planned and at each moment stopping to show us the work and the progress. The work required going through the drain tile on the interior pier locations and the team reinstalled the drain tile system before pouring the final concrete. The work was really well done and everything was left clean and picked up, which is remarkable considering the scope of the work."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
Professional Concrete Inc
4.5(
58
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We are totally satisfied with the professionalism, skill, work ethic and overall attention to detail provided by Hector Martinez and his extremely capable crew. This is a contractor you can trust. They completed the job timely once they had started. Prices are fair. Our emphasis was on the quality of the materials and workmanship rather than the cheapest contractor we could find, as value is important to us. We feel this concrete will endure for many years to come. We plan to hire Hector again for additional masonry projects."
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+5

Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Roberto Nova Landscaping
4.7(
38
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"We are very happy with the results of our landscaping project. Thank you Roberto and Cindy for making a 25 year old retaining wall look great again. I will refer you to my friends and family."
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+10

Response time3 days
Response rate90%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
4.9(
10
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Warranties offered

"Had several very large stone steps that were sinking. AQ had to remove steps reinforce base and reset steps. Did a great job, I’m very happy and have more work for them this spring."
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+21

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Everseal Basement, Inc.
4.5(
130
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"Used Everseal to install drain tile in our basement. Excellent standard of work and customer service. Great value for money. Very happy with the work performed."
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RIVERA CONCRETE PAVING
3.9(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Rivera concrete did a good job, they were on time and professional and answered all my questions. Had to come back for a touch up and is now complete."
Concrete Driveways Project
Masonry Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Rentals - Equipment Project

+46

Response time4 days
Response rate97%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Real Seal, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Real Seal built new footings and added new supports in our crawl space. They were professional, courteous and did a great job. Couldn't be happier."
 Interior Foundation Crack Repair
Exterior Drain Tile System
 PHCC 1730 Battery Backup System w/ 1033 sump pump
 Interior Foundation Crack Repair
Cut-out of Interior Drain Tile System

+74

Response time10 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gardner Environmental Services
4.8(
263
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was very personable very sympathetic of our situation had the job done in half the time he said it would take and it looks phenomenal it looks like it's a brand new room every issue was taken care of and the mold is gone it looks like brand new plywood up there again his workers very polite very professional I would recommend and highly recommend him to anyone who had any issues regarding mold and needing a certified person to handle it to call David and his company and have his Cruise out to any home at any time"
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+20

Response time5 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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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.

Discoloration ondifferent types of brick can range from harmless to red flag. For example, efflorescence that is caused by a buildup of water-soluble white salt is considered harmless. However, green or greenish-yellow stains are caused by salts that are harmful to brick. Staining can also be caused by rust, corrosion, lime run, soot, algae, or moss.

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

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.

Use fire bricks for a brick pizza oven. These bricks are typically used for fireplaces and chimneys as they can withstand high temperatures from heat sources. If you attempt to use any other kind of bricks, it’s likely that this material will crack from such high heat exposure in the best case—and potentially explode and cause serious harm in the worst case.

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