Raven Renovations and Construction is your company for your siding and masonry projects or any size. \nFrom siding repair or to give your house a brand new look of redoing all the siding. \nWith masonry, we can do it all! Tuck pointing your chimney or rebuilding, adding a stone or brick around your fireplace. Or maybe you want an existing wall outside wall to have a brick or stone veneer look to it. I can do it for you for high quality and a reasonable price. Just send me text or call me at 224-53-5475 or email me at [email protected] to discuss your project with me.
Local basement and crawlspace waterproofing and foundation repair business since 1992. Our inspections are free to property owners within our service area. We repair foundation cracks, install drainage systems to stop ground water seepage, Egress window and well installations, exterior wall seal and French drain for surface water diversion. Financing available to fit your budget. Additional phones - (217) 525-2224, (800) 831-0112. Our Service Areas: Sangamon, Macoupin, Mason, Montgomery, Morgan, Logan, Dewitt, Macon, Christian, Menard Counties.
"Josh the owner was very informative about the process, I don't know anything about masonry but the way he explained everything I felt like an expert . He was honest and fair plus he got the job done that others told us would take weeks in less than a week . I wish everyone did business like him, I highly recommend them"
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.\n
Let�s make your basement or Crawl space dry, We have been servicing Illinois since 1979 and pride ourselves on the quality of work that we provide to our homeowners.
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.\nFor state licenses visit Groundworks.com/licensing
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!
Healthy Homes is a mold inspection, testing, removal, and prevention company. We take care of mold issues, but more importantly, we focus on preventing mold from returning. The key to mold control is moisture control. Our team consists of experts in building science. We know what it takes to have a healthy home. Water and high humidity can cause your home to drop in value and it could literally make you sick, both mentally and physically. Our mission is to change the quality of life for our customers by turning their houses into HEALTHY HOMES. We do not offer any services for radon or lead. We are unable to service if you live in an apartment or do not own the home.
"Shamrock Chimney provided an estimate for our Chimney to Pointed and also to insert a Liner. They quoted a fair price and I agreed to have the work done the same day. That day, I reviewed the work and felt more masonry work was still required. They came out the next day again, and they did additional repair work to Point the Chimney. Overall they did what I wanted at a fair price. My roof was affected during the work, but they helped cover the cost for repairs. Since my roof was brand new, this was required."
Healthy Homes LLC, is an indoor air quality company that focuses on you and your home's overall health. Here at Healthy Homes, we know that a healthy home starts from the ground up. Our expertise include the following: Mold Inspections, Testing, Remediation and Prevention. Preventative services include: Waterproofing, Sump Pump Installations, Attic Ventilation / Insulation, Crawlspace Vapor Barrier / Encapsulations and Dehumidification. Additional Services include: Emergency Water Restoration, Debris Removal, Odor Removal, Air Duct / Furnace Cleaning.\nWe are an established locally owned operation, and our prices reflect that. Our mission is to change the quality of life for our customers by making their houses Healthy Homes. We do not offer any services for radon or lead. We are unable to service if you live in an apartment or do not own the home.
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.
Yes, it is essential to prime or seal a brick fireplace before painting. Brick is a porous and highly absorbent material, so without a primer, paint can seep into the surface, resulting in uneven coverage and allowing the natural brick color to show through. To avoid this, apply one or two coats of a masonry primer. The primer will seal the brick and provide a smooth, uniform layer for the paint to adhere to. Ensure the primer is completely dry before applying the topcoat of paint.
Most of the time, you don’t need to seal brickwork and can save that money for another area of home improvement. But if your brick is cracking or you live in an area with a lot of excess moisture (either in terms of rain or freezes), sealing can extend the lifetime of your home. But, make sure you use a breathable sealant, like siloxane, to allow the moisture to evaporate on its own.
When it comes to how to paint a brick chimney, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You’ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.
Choosing the right paint color for your brick house can be a daunting task. A great strategy is to find painted brick houses that you like and try to replicate the look by researching their colors or asking the homeowners for the specific paint color code.
If you're looking for specific ideas, several colors work well on brick. Different shades of white, such as off-white or cream-white, can create a modern, timeless, and classic look that is unlikely to go out of style. For a more contemporary aesthetic, you might consider a matte black tone. Other popular choices include gray, blue, and sage green.
The Lincoln, IL homeowners’ guide to masonry services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Need to repoint brick in your home to make your home look fresh and new? Use this guide to repointing brick cost to price out your project before starting.
Door or window lintel replacement costs $400 on average, but there are ways you can save. On the other hand, complicated work will increase costs considerably.
When it comes to masonry versus concrete, it can be easy to confuse the two. Use this guide to learn about the differences in appearance, strength, and more.
Discover the wide variety of masonry materials for your next home upgrade project. Our guide covers the different types of materials to choose from and more.
