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Vargas Masonry Tuckpointing and Roofing LLC
4.7(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adrian of Vargas Masonry and Roofing stopped by to provide an estimate for tuckpointing and chimney work on our historic Centennial Home. Adrian and Marie were prompt with a very competitive estimate which we accepted. They were both very receptive to addressing any questions or concerns we had prior to, during and for the final walkthrough. The crew performing the work very professional, very considerate to our property and provided us continuous updates as to the work being performed. The work performed consisted of tuckpointing two sides of the house along with chimney work and placing a cap on the two chimneys. As stated in a previous review, Vargas was honest, on time, and competitively priced! I'll continue to use Vargas Masonry and Roofing for the future work that I need on the interior brickwork and interior limestone foundation of our historic home."
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+37

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chief Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Removed brick veneer from one section of our house and installed in another area. They installed stone top caps on a brick half wall across the entire front of our house and white washed brick. They also repaired our brick chimney and brick HVAC exhaust stack."
Brick work
Brick work
Brick work
Brick work
Brick work

+63

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Marlon Tuckpointing LLC
5.0(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Marlon is easy to work with, offers competitive pricing, and does excellent work. I would definitely recommend using Marlon for any Tuckpointing/masonry work you need done on your home and plan to use him for future projects."
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+1

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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High and Dry Foundation Repair
4.7(
37
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"High and Dry came to my house the day I contacted them The engineer took measurements of what I had thought was a sinking foundation He assured me the foundation was not sinking and told me they were happy to put my worries to rest. I tried to pay for a service call and the engineer declined to be paid for the call I an completely impressed by High and Dry s honesty and excellent service JE Inman"
Piering Project
Piering Project
Piering Project
Crack Repair
Carbon Fiber Straps

+1

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Belleville
3.9(
215
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If they find more cracks in your walls then previously noted they are fair with adjustments. They were very knowledgeable. Had multiple quotes and I was most satisfied with Acculevel ."
Wall Anchors
Exterior Foundation Repair
Bowed Wall Foundation Repair AFTER
Horizontal Wall Crack BEFORE
Exterior Wall Anchors

+31

Response time4 days
245 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Roberts Foundation And Crack Repair
4.2(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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I don't recall the date this occurred, but it was not July 2015, but the format requires a date.  In any event, I was concerned about a foundation problem, and Roberts sent a representative out who inspected inside and outside and advised that while he would love to have found a problem that would have involved an expensive repair, he could not do so because he saw no foundation problem.  He was as honest as the day is long, extraordinarily polite and gave considerable supporting statements as to his determination.  I really appreciated his integrity.

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Response time3 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Midwest TuckpointingPros, LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jaime and his crew did a great job constructing and installing the box. They worked very hard and cleaned up afterward. Jaime kept us informed as to the progress of the project. Would use them again for other projects in the future. Thank you fellas, Great job! The Joneses."
Complete renovation
Complete renovation
Complete renovation
Complete renovation
Holly hills house

+5

Response time3 days
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Musick House Leveling, LLC
4.9(
29
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very happy with their work. We had an older home with a foundation issue and they did such a wonderful job. They took a lot of care in making sure they did not disturb the rest of the house. Very nice guys to work with, cleaned up after themselves, very professional, and they were very hard workers."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Painted exterior brick does not usually need sealing. Brick is a porous material, so you don’t want to apply a sealant that could trap moisture inside the bricks and cause erosion and structural damage. The risk of moisture-induced damage after sealing is higher in colder climates where trapped moisture can expand if it freezes. On the other hand, it makes sense to seal really old brick or kitchen backsplashes, where moisture from cooking can weaken the brick.

While painting can certainly change the look of a chimney, you should think twice about giving your brick chimney the old landlord special.

Painting brick is porous, meaning it’s full of tiny holes that can soak up moisture. Those holes also allow it to dry, though. So, when you paint it, you trap any moisture inside, providing an opportunity for mold, mildew, and water damage.

Paint also shows wear faster than naked brick. This means that once you paint a brick surface, you’ll have to keep painting it to maintain a clean look. A paint job is also harder to undo on brick because of its porous nature. Once you paint it, it’s hard to go back without some serious power washing—another added cost.

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.

Removing paint from brick can have both aesthetic and practical value. Some people prefer the timeless look of bare brick, making it worthwhile to remove old paint layers. Brick also lasts longer when unpainted, as paint traps moisture, causing the brick to deteriorate more quickly. If your brick walls are already in bad shape, stripping the paint off might do more harm than good.

Always work with licensed and certified masons in your area when installing a stone wall or even a stone veneer. Just like all home designers, they should provide an impressive portfolio and offer a free estimate for the project. Pick the pro who fits your budget and schedule and, most importantly, helps you realize your landscape vision.

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