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Avatar for Fire It Up Chimney Services
Fire It Up Chimney Services
4.4(
88
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business+2 more

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chimney destroyed by lightening strike! Rob and crew removed all debris, built new chimney, inspected 30 yr. old chimney shaft and suggested liner(for safety and code compliance) .installed new damper, cleaned up entire area inside and out. great work, very courteous, fair price. I would recommend them for any type of brick/chimney service!"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.2(
597
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationBasement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - Repair+1 more

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1957

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Crawlspace was done well and when I found an issue they came back and fixed it right away. Price was in the ball park with other companies. However, we had an exterior foundation leak repaired as well, and they installed a mesh to prevent water from leaking in. 8 months later when water is now leaking in and around their "fix" they won't repair under warranty because "weather conditions are beyond our control". DO NOT USE THEM FOR ANY OUTDOOR SERVICES."
Radon Mitigation
Radon Mitigation
Basement Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Everseal Basement, Inc.
4.5(
130
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation

Serving Leland, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Copper Sky Plumbing
4.8(
54
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Family owned and operated. Owner, David Torres is a registered Master Plumber. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 20 years of experience. Don't get flooded by plumbing problems! We can fix it. *FREE PLUMBING INSPECTION INCLUDED WITH ANY SERVICE*~ Just mention this ad!\nCopper Sky Plumbing addresses each job with attention to detail and excellent customer service. You can be confident in a company that is honest and fair with the experience to get the job done right the first time.\nAccepting cash, credit cards, check or PayPal.

Electric to Gas
Original bathtub before
Demolition has begun
Shower walls are removed, bathtub is sawed in half for removal.
Ready to begin installation of new shower.

+39

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Thrasher, Inc.
4.1(
182
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Big shout out to Dil and Cruise for doing a splendid job . They were very courteous, patient enough to listen to my concerns and very friendly. The Job was to lift the concrete and seal the joint and cracks . Time will tell how well the seal will hold especially with colorodo weather but so far happy the result. Thank you Trasher."
Basement Waterproofing Before and After
Concrete Repair Before and After
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services
Thrasher Services

+12

Response time2 days
1055 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Avatar for Max Construction
Max Construction
4.8(
5
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Concrete Foundation - Repair

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

"I could not be more impressed with Max, his professionalism or the quality of his efforts. He made an appointment for 1:00 and arrived at 12:59, spent a great deal of time examining the MANY issues with our foundation, explained what was going on at ground level and below and gave me options regarding the extent of his work. He answered my many questions and quoted me a price that included more substantial repair work at a lower price than the 4 other contractors who provided estimates. His work was on time, on budget and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this company to help protect your home. PS He is a very pleasant young man and extremely easy to work with."
Max Construction
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
702
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick, Stone or Block Wall - Repair

Serving Leland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had the flashing repaired and a crown installed. They also replaced one of my flue caps that had blown off. Iâ m very pleased with the results. The two guys doing the work were very personable. They showed me before and after pictures and explained everything. No more leaky chimney for me! I highly recommend Shamrock Chimney."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

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

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Yes, you can limewash surfaces other than brick. Plaster, stone, stucco, and concrete can all also be limewashed. Any porous surface that will absorb the wash is a good candidate for limewash, although it won’t help much with waterproofing. If you choose to limewash over paint, you’ll need to prep before applying it to avoid a powdery, chalky finish. Shiny surfaces like metal or glass can’t absorb limewash, so it’s not suited for these.

Limewash can be removed from brick, but the method of removal will depend on how long the limewash has been on the brick. If the limewash has fully dried—which happens after about five days—you’ll need to use a diluted muriatic acid mixture to remove it. If there are multiple coats of limewash, you may need to apply the acid mixture several times to fully remove it from the brick.

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.

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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