"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."
Throughout your landscape project, from planning to installation to completion, we strive to meet your needs and concerns at every phase of the project. We take great pride in our history of providing the St. Louis area and beyond with the absolute best in landscape construction services. With our history of successful projects and satisfied customers, we’re happy to provide references upon request to demonstrate the level of satisfaction we strive to achieve on every project.
We offer custom designs, paver patios, retaining walls, water features, landscape lighting and plantings. Having been in the landscaping industry for over 10 years we take pride in our work. Honesty and integrity are two of the most important parts of any quality project.
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
After working in the restoration business for nearly three decades, Karen Lawlor established KML Remodeling in 2021 to lend her knowledge to local area homeowners. Through the years, Karen, has built excellent relationships with the very best contractors in the metro east, including carpenters, masons, plumbers, electricians, painters, landscapers, and just about anyone else who can bring a customer’s vision to life.\n\nIn addition, KML has close connections to local home improvement vendors, offering amazing cost-savings directly to the customer. Karen and her entire team are proud to offer the most cutting-edge designs in indoor and outdoor remodeling throughout Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Madison counties.\n\nFinancing available through Acorn. \n\n\n
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
No sub-contracting, professional staff, free estimate, cost is determined by the job, lifetime transferable warranty (waterproofing systems & cracks only), accept major credit cards and personal checks.
Kimberlin Construction is a diverse, full-service company offering a wide range of interior and exterior home improvement solutions. From kitchen and bathroom renovations to room additions, flooring, decks, concrete work, and general home repairs, we handle projects of all sizes with care and precision.\n\nWe believe in a personal approach, Gary works directly with every client to fully understand their vision and priorities. This allows us to recommend practical, budget-friendly solutions without compromising on quality.\n\nAt Kimberlin Construction, our goal is to make your home improvement experience smooth, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
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.
At Accredited Roofing, we are committed to serving our clients with excellence, authenticity, and love. With years of experience in storm restoration, roof replacements, and repairs, we take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship that stands the test of time. Our team is fully licensed and insured, ensuring your home is in trusted hands. We specialize in hail damage restoration and offer personalized solutions to fit your needs and budget. At Accredited Roofing, integrity is at the core of everything we do, and we treat every project as if it were our own home. Choose us for reliable service, honest communication, and a commitment to exceeding your expectations.
The size of your pizza oven will determine the number of bricks necessary to build it. So the bigger your pizza oven, the more fire bricks you’ll need to purchase. Keep in mind that fire bricks cost about $3each.
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.
You should clean your home’s brick once per year. This applies to exterior brick, but also to cleaning brick fireplaces. Create a homemade cleaning solution with equal parts vinegar and water. Use a soft-bristle brush to scrub the solution into the face of your brick and remove dirt, algae, and stains. Cleaning will protect brick from damage and boost your home’s curb appeal.
Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.
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.
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