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Musick House Leveling, LLC

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Musick House Leveling, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

Eric Musick is the 3rd generation son to follow in the long standing family business. We have been taking care of the residential and commercial market for customers needing to relocate buildings all over Illinois and Missouri. We are based out of the St. Louis area but we serve the entire states of Illinois and Missouri. Besides the 25 years Eric has in the industry, we have a team of well trained and very competent individuals who know how the process works in detail.

"Eric Musick was very knowledgeable, professional and prompt. He was mindful of our financial resources when recommending repair options. His work was done on time and to specs. He even repaired a few small extra cracks at no additional charge. Nice guy."

Kelly A on September 2018

Eric Musick is the 3rd generation son to follow in the long standing family business. We have been taking care of the residential and commercial market for customers needing to relocate buildings all over Illinois and Missouri. We are based out of the St. Louis area but we serve the entire states of Illinois and Missouri. Besides the 25 years Eric has in the industry, we have a team of well trained and very competent individuals who know how the process works in detail.

"Eric Musick was very knowledgeable, professional and prompt. He was mindful of our financial resources when recommending repair options. His work was done on time and to specs. He even repaired a few small extra cracks at no additional charge. Nice guy."

Kelly A on September 2018


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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.74(
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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.74(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025

Foundation Recovery Systems, founded in 1992, is a subsidiary of Groundworks, a family of companies that offers superior, proven solutions for your foundation repair, structural repair, crawl space encapsulation, dehumidification, and concrete leveling needs. They currently maintain offices in Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, and St Louis. Foundation Recovery Systems is a recognized accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and devotes its years of experience, industry knowledge and specialized training to help customers protect their homes or commercial buildings from water damage, concrete sinking, and foundation failure.

"As far as we can tell, the work was effective at stabilizing our foundation, and the on-site crew led by Luke was great, informing us of their progress along the way. However, we expressed in advance our concern about protecting some of our landscaping. We were assured the crew would have boards to cover landscaping on which removed dirt would be piled. This turned out not to be the case. I’ve had quite a bit of expense and labor to restore landscaping that was damaged during the work. This damage could have been avoided. Foundation Recovery sends out $500 coupons to advertise for their work. My attempts to contact Joe and FRS to honor even a part of the $500 coupon to help defray my landscaping costs have gone unanswered. Our salesperson, Joe, was not present during the work and has not been responsive to our followup inquiries. We are very disappointed in the poor customer service from Foundation and its representatives. I cannot recommend this company based on their failure to address our up-front concerns, lack of response to our followup requests, and the false advertising that is associated with the coupons."

Jerry K on September 2025


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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.72(
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Foundation Recovery Systems

4.72(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.

"will review after work is complete"

Charles W on May 2025

Foundation Recovery Systems (FRS), A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service throughout Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, FRS is here to restore your foundation or crawl space.

"will review after work is complete"

Charles W on May 2025


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RW Construction

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RW Construction

4.79(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 20 years experience the excavation industry, RW Construction is your industry expert in Ewing and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. We have so many options to fit any budget. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you!

"Had a front door installed where there had not been one. Contractor went above and beyond what was expected by installing insulation and OSB where we had already removed existing siding. Contractor cleaned up and removed all debris from job site. We will be using this contractor for other projects in the near future. "

Gary P on January 2026

With over 20 years experience the excavation industry, RW Construction is your industry expert in Ewing and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. We have so many options to fit any budget. Give us a call today and we look forward to working with you!

"Had a front door installed where there had not been one. Contractor went above and beyond what was expected by installing insulation and OSB where we had already removed existing siding. Contractor cleaned up and removed all debris from job site. We will be using this contractor for other projects in the near future. "

Gary P on January 2026


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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville

4.55(
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville

4.55(
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Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"Best quote from the the companies I contacted. Fast job completion."

Alex B on December 2022

Acculevel is your foundation repair expert, serving Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio with over 20 years of experience. Our repairs come with a lifetime warranty. Acculevel begins by evaluating your entire foundation system, checking your property for the signs and causes of foundation failure. From foundation & crawlspace repair to waterproofing & encapsulation systems, Acculevel can help you protect your home-- the most valuable investment you'll ever make.

"Best quote from the the companies I contacted. Fast job completion."

Alex B on December 2022


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BDry Solutions

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BDry Solutions

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Customers say: Quality work
68 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

B-Dry® Systems Inc. has been established since 1958, B-Dry Solutions owns and operates 3 Independent Licensee’s of B-Dry ® Systems Inc., that have been actively serving the area since 1983 under the name B-Dry Systems of Metro East, Central and St. Louis Mo. B-Dry® Systems Inc. patented waterproofing system stops the 5 ways water enters your basement or crawlspace and our transferable lifetime warranty has protected homes since 1958. The B-Dry® System holds seven patents resulting from constant innovation for our customers. Over 40% of our business comes from referrals alone. B-Dry Solutions has a solution for virtually any foundation. Whether your home has a small wall crack, or a major foundation wall bowing, leaning, settling or sinking, B-Dry Solutions can handle the job. B-Dry Solutions installs Egress Windows which turns basements into beautiful warm living areas enhanced with natural sunlight. An Egress window is required by code for below grade living

"See full review on Facebook- won?t let length on here. Bottom line- customer communication nightmare. "

Abbey J on November 2025

B-Dry® Systems Inc. has been established since 1958, B-Dry Solutions owns and operates 3 Independent Licensee’s of B-Dry ® Systems Inc., that have been actively serving the area since 1983 under the name B-Dry Systems of Metro East, Central and St. Louis Mo. B-Dry® Systems Inc. patented waterproofing system stops the 5 ways water enters your basement or crawlspace and our transferable lifetime warranty has protected homes since 1958. The B-Dry® System holds seven patents resulting from constant innovation for our customers. Over 40% of our business comes from referrals alone. B-Dry Solutions has a solution for virtually any foundation. Whether your home has a small wall crack, or a major foundation wall bowing, leaning, settling or sinking, B-Dry Solutions can handle the job. B-Dry Solutions installs Egress Windows which turns basements into beautiful warm living areas enhanced with natural sunlight. An Egress window is required by code for below grade living

"See full review on Facebook- won?t let length on here. Bottom line- customer communication nightmare. "

Abbey J on November 2025


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Restoration Connection Inc.

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Restoration Connection Inc.

4.67(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Getting the help you need when you need it is easy when you work with Restoration Connection, Inc.. We offer 24/7 emergency restoration services so you can literally call us any time of the day or night to get restoration help of any kind. We offer this kind of service because we know it is chiefly important to treat fire and water damage as soon as possible. Thats why we offer water cleanup in Marion, IL that is speedy and mold remediation services that dont spare any detail. Here at Restoration Connection, Inc., we want you to know that you and your property are in good hands. You can contact us over the phone or fill out our contact form to schedule an estimate, get references or to talk to a restoration expert. Call (618) 925-0085 today!

"Terrific and the communication was good. The pricing was very flexible and reasonable. I trust their judgement."

linda s on August 2019

Getting the help you need when you need it is easy when you work with Restoration Connection, Inc.. We offer 24/7 emergency restoration services so you can literally call us any time of the day or night to get restoration help of any kind. We offer this kind of service because we know it is chiefly important to treat fire and water damage as soon as possible. Thats why we offer water cleanup in Marion, IL that is speedy and mold remediation services that dont spare any detail. Here at Restoration Connection, Inc., we want you to know that you and your property are in good hands. You can contact us over the phone or fill out our contact form to schedule an estimate, get references or to talk to a restoration expert. Call (618) 925-0085 today!

"Terrific and the communication was good. The pricing was very flexible and reasonable. I trust their judgement."

linda s on August 2019


Bullock Construction, PLLC

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Bullock Construction, PLLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024

Welcome to Bullock Construction, LLC.!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high quality expertise, that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices, and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!

"They did a amazing job on siding and gutters on our house. They have also repaired our floors and did a great job."

Erika P on May 2024


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FCA Flooring Specialists

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FCA Flooring Specialists

4.57(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At our Naperville, IL Design Center you’ll have access to the most extensive collection of flooring and home solutions in the Illinois area. If you’re thinking about flooring and home furnishings including Kitchen and Bath cabinetry for your home, we invite you to stop in and speak with our experienced team of professionals. We’re happy to offer you free flooring design consultation, advice, and estimates on floors of all styles and patterns, all in an effort to help you choose the best flooring for your lifestyle and budget. Additional location: FCA of St Charles (630) 762-9335, FCA of Joliet (815) 436-7306, FCA of Kankakee (815) 933-4239, FCA of Merrillville (219) 947-1699. Also known as FCA Floor Covering Associates.

"We had new flooring put in our living room, dining room, hallway and kitchen and new carpeting on the stairs. Wonderful experience beginning with our first encounter with Annette. She was totally professional and very patient with helping us make the right decision, which wasn't an easy thing to do with us. She explained all the aspects of the difference choices in flooring several times to us which helped with our decision. She kept in touch with us throughout the installment to make sure things were going smoothly. The installers we had were polite and also very professional. Made sure things were put in the right way. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything looks wonderful!"

Frank B on October 2019

At our Naperville, IL Design Center you’ll have access to the most extensive collection of flooring and home solutions in the Illinois area. If you’re thinking about flooring and home furnishings including Kitchen and Bath cabinetry for your home, we invite you to stop in and speak with our experienced team of professionals. We’re happy to offer you free flooring design consultation, advice, and estimates on floors of all styles and patterns, all in an effort to help you choose the best flooring for your lifestyle and budget. Additional location: FCA of St Charles (630) 762-9335, FCA of Joliet (815) 436-7306, FCA of Kankakee (815) 933-4239, FCA of Merrillville (219) 947-1699. Also known as FCA Floor Covering Associates.

"We had new flooring put in our living room, dining room, hallway and kitchen and new carpeting on the stairs. Wonderful experience beginning with our first encounter with Annette. She was totally professional and very patient with helping us make the right decision, which wasn't an easy thing to do with us. She explained all the aspects of the difference choices in flooring several times to us which helped with our decision. She kept in touch with us throughout the installment to make sure things were going smoothly. The installers we had were polite and also very professional. Made sure things were put in the right way. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything looks wonderful!"

Frank B on October 2019


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Safeguard Waterproofing - Ram Jack Illinois

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Safeguard Waterproofing - Ram Jack Illinois

4.51(
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Customers say: Super punctual
48 years of experience

Full waterproofing and foundation stabilization company that is family owned and operated since 1978. No contractors - we use only our trained employees. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Dba: Ram Jack of Illinois. Additional fax: (630) 595-5377. Award winning. Uses licensed subcontractors for structural engineering.

"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $11,000 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022 Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. Update as of 3/3/2023 AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $10,800 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump. Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022. Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property. Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work. They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection. There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable. They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else). As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT. Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, I believe they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem, in my opinion. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else) As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY."

Shelley R on March 2023

Full waterproofing and foundation stabilization company that is family owned and operated since 1978. No contractors - we use only our trained employees. Fully licensed, bonded and insured. Dba: Ram Jack of Illinois. Additional fax: (630) 595-5377. Award winning. Uses licensed subcontractors for structural engineering.

"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $11,000 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022 Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. Update as of 3/3/2023 AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! Here is a list so you can read everything we’ve been through with this company. Spent over $10,800 in 2020 to have interior drain tile and a landing drain connected to a new sump pump. Had water enter through the doorway by the drain 3 times since 2020, with the most water coming inside September of 2022. Called Safeguard in September 2022. Safeguard refused to even check the system, sent us a quote for $1,800 more work to “fix us up” without even checking anything on our property. Had a 3rd party company out to inspect the drain that Safeguard refused to check. Discovered they breached our contract and connected the drain to village stormwater tiling without our consent or the consent of the village. Have never received as much as an apology. Instead, Safeguard blamed us saying the drain was clogged with leaves, and that is why we flooded. This was disproved by Roto-Rooter. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work. They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection. There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable. They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else). As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT. Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, I believe they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem, in my opinion. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY. The company refused to fix anything and did not respond to requests until I submitted a formal complaint on the BBB website exposing the breach of contract Have spent months (5) trying to come to an agreement we are comfortable with in order to have them out to fix the work They do say they will repair the work for free, BUT… They tried to get us to waive their liability should the village fine us for the stormwater connection There will be NO WARRANTY of this free work. So, if the concrete starts breaking a few months after the fix, they’re not liable They claim they did not connect the drain incorrectly, and they are doing this fix to appease us (even though I have my contact that clearly states what was to be done, and a signed letter from the president stating that they did in fact do something else) As a result, we asked for a simple 1 year work and materials warranty just to ease our fears about something breaking in the future. Their response- WE WILL NOT ALTER THIS CONTRACT Bob, John and Karen have been nothing but awful to work with. They are argumentative at best. The amount of times sarcasm and ALL CAPS have been used in emails by Karen, as well as the amount of times my husband has been screamed at over the phone or in person by Bob and John are immeasurable. As soon as you write them a check and they finish the work, they’re done. Even if they blatantly breach your contract (like with us), or the work is faulty, they will not fix or stand by anything. They claim they have one of the strongest warranties in the business- I assure you this is a lie. If they do work and it never breaks, consider yourself lucky, because if something goes wrong they will not help you in any way shape or form to solve the problem. Instead, they will blame you as the customer and ignore you until you become too loud to ignore. Do yourself a favor, spend a little bit more money and go somewhere else that actually backs up their work and treats their consumers well. This is not that place. RUN AWAY."

Shelley R on March 2023

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

A chimney cleaning brick or log can help loosen creosote between professional chimney cleaning appointments. Although they can help keep your chimney cleaner, they are not a substitute for chimney sweeping and are not meant to be used regularly.

Yes, as long as the cut is clean and the brick remains structurally sound, you can reuse it. Reusing brick is especially common for landscaping, edging, and small masonry repairs. Just make sure to file down any sharp edges before handling or installing it.

If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they’ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You’d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won’t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

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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