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Opperman Hardscape
4.8(
34
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Brick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Had rock added to 2 areas and edging along fence line. On time, communicates well. Knowledgeable, great attention to detail! Cleaned up area and neatly stored my unused bricks which helped me a lot.Will use again!"
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Decorative Retaining Wall
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls

+76

Response time2 days
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Greentree Waterproofing Inc
4.7(
83
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+1 more

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Greentree team was excellent. Dan completed our estimate and answered all our questions regarding the work that would be performed. The installation team led by Troi, with Jessie, Art and Delmonte arrived on time every morning and worked hard to complete their quality work. They tarped off areas/furniture in the basement to reduce any dust, but honestly, they left the basement in better shape than they found it. Any questions we had, they answered in detail. In our opinion they went above and beyond our expectations and were a great group to work with. We have since had 2 inches of rain with no water in the basement. Looking into the new sump I can clearly see water coming into it that previously I would have had to shopvac off the floor. Thank you! In terms of cost we received 2 estimates and Greentree's was significantly lower than the other vendor."
Types of Foundations
Egress Window Installation
Exposed Sub Floor Drainage System
Escavating a leaking wall
Sump Pump and Pit installations

+2

Response time10 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Sure Dry Waterproofing
4.8(
97
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationFoundation Drainage - Install or ReplaceBasement Drainage Channels - Install+1 more

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They worked so hard having to dig the trenches by hand. I was so glad that Don could do the mold remediation too. My husband was down in the crawlspace afterwards and was very impressed with the job. Even though it was a messy job, they kept the floor/area covered, cleaned and swept afterwards. They did an amazing job and I would highly recommend them. Appreciate all they did."
Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Exclusive Masonry & Construction
5.0(
1
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Install

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Healthy Homes LLC
4.7(
19
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Brick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and honest. After the visual inspection, he said we didn't need further testing which saved us a lot of money. He provided a thorough explanation for all of my questions and concerns. He also checked all the areas I was concerned with which included some cutting and removing of quarter round. This was a free estimate. Based on his integrity and knowledge, I would definitely hire him in the future."
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+40

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%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 Illiopolis, 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

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beachy Concrete II LLC
5.0(
2
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Concrete Foundation - Install

Serving Illiopolis, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I met and dealt with Richard while I was having my bardominium built in 2023. The concrete he pored for the 64x40 was perfect. He helped me out in many other ways on his own time on the weekends. I am happy that he has acquired the honest family business his dad worked so hard to make successful, and that Richard has been a part of since a very young age."
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

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.

Fireclay is a type of clay but it is a type of clay that, because of its chemical composition, can be fired at a much higher temperature than other clays. This results in a denser and more heat-resistant final material. Because of the high percentage of a mineral called kaolin, fireclay sinks are smoother and more durable than other clay types.

Mortar and thinset both serve the same purpose—tile adhesion—but have different compositions and use-cases. Thinset is heatproof and presents a wide range of possibilities due to the added polymers. Mortar is typically used for bonding stones and brick. Thinset is rarely used outside, while mortar is rarely used inside.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

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