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Avatar for Vargas Masonry Tuckpointing and Roofing LLC
Vargas Masonry Tuckpointing and Roofing LLC
4.7(
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely ReplaceBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially Replace+3 more

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Vargas tuckpointed my entire house and inside and outside of my garage. Approximately 4,000 plus square feet of tuckpointing. They used a dark black color mortar as required for my historical neighborhood. The work was done in a workmanlike manner, and I am happy with the result. Vargas was one of the two lowest bidders for the work out of 5 bids I received."
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+37

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an attached screened-in porch that was sinking.Acculevel came in and detailed every aspect of the repair project and then followed thru to the most minuet detail. Excellent work and very detail oriented. Friendly and cooperative service team that completed the work. This seemed like what was going to be a complicated job, using augered jacks, concrete removal, and replacing trex floor. ...In a nutshell, they made what seemed hard..very manageableand 100% solved.Excellent service, excellant price......Terry M."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
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+31

Response time4 days
269 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Musick House Leveling, LLC
4.9(
29
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got bids from 5 contractors. 3 of them backed out immediately and the 4th didn't have good references. Musick had stellar references, stuck with me through the financing process which lasted months and answered all questions and concerns I had. Most of all he had the confidence in himself and his crew to do the job right. My new foundation looks amazing and I can't be happier with the job that they did. Too bad they don't do everything because I'd definitely hire them."
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affordable Upgrades
5.0(
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew recently did a basement waterproofing and foundation repair project for me. He outlined everything he was going to do on his estimate, which was quite a bit better than the big name companies. His work was excellent and high quality. He is very easy to work with and answered any questions I had. It's nice to find a true professional at a reasonable rate, which leads me to say I would easily recommend him to anyone who has a project like this."
Waterproofing system
Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Madison County Custom Concrete
Madison County Custom Concrete
3.5(
15
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our house was built in 1885 Victorian brick. We had a stamped concrete to look like brick sidewalk put in came out Fantastic. We also had Tuckpointing done to the limestone and a concrete slab 15 x 5. They are easy to work with, but they also tell You the best way to go about it. We are very happy with the end product. It matches our brick home."
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Stamped & Decorative Project
Concrete - Pouring & Repair Project
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+16

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Frankie's Landscaping, LLC
3.9(
14
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install+2 more

Serving Highland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Very well. They were in and out. They arrived on time, I didn't see any slacking. The job was done lickety split, and they cleaned up after themselves. I'm very pleased with the results, and I've already spoken to a few neighbors who've commented on how nice my landscaping looks. I've also added a post to Nextdoor, and there are commenters who indicate that they'll be giving Frankie's a call."
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+14

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
701
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Highland, 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."
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Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, brick houses are better insulated, because the bricks slow down the passage of air from the outside to the inside and vice-versa. This helps to stabilize the internal temperature of the home. When combined with proper residential insulation, brick houses are more efficient and better insulated than other types.

Staining or painting brick isn’t something to do on a whim. Make sure you really want to live with stained brick, because once you apply the stain, it’s permanent. Sure, it will fade over time, but you can’t restore the brick to its natural tones after applying a stain or paint.

Some older brick material is extremely hard, making it tough to create a hole. Rather than using a typical wood drill bit, always use a masonry drill bit when drilling into brick. For extremely hard brick, using a power drill with a hammer function may give you better results. The drill bit will heat up as it goes into the extremely hard brick, so you may need to stop after a few minutes and allow the bit to cool before starting to drill again.

Solid brick structures can last a century or more, potentially 100 to 150 years with proper maintenance like tuckpointing. Without major repairs, classic red bricks may last 20 to 40 years. Brick veneer siding is also a long-lasting material, with a lifespan ranging from 50 to 100 years, provided it is properly installed and maintained. To maintain brick veneer, you should scrub it annually with a special detergent and a soft-bristled broom. It's also important to inspect the bricks and mortar regularly and hire a masonry contractor for any necessary repairs, such as fixing worn mortar or bowing bricks.

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.

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