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Maynards Tree Service
5.0(
23
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Basement Drainage Channels - Install

Serving Oquawka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The morning after Milton I had two large branches down , one in the yard but one on the house on top the electric wires. Called Maynard's that morning. The lady on the phone was very nice and shocked me, having them come out that same day. They did an excellent job and the cleanup was fantastic. I used them once in the past and they did a great job then. Consisted quality."
Tree Removal
Maynard's Tree Service
Tree Removal
Maynard's Tree Service
Tree Removal

+3

Response time3 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
349
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Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / EncapsulationConcrete Foundation - RaiseConcrete Foundation - Repair+2 more

Serving Oquawka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Indiana Foundation put in push piers to stabilize the foundation on my house. I received excellent service by foreman Charles and all the work crew; Daniel, Ryder, Ross, and Pete. They were efficient completing the work. I am completely satisfied."
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

314 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by59%of homeowners
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
702
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Oquawka, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldnâ t find anyone local to install a chimney, so went with Shamrock, who had a crew working locally, although they were based 2 hrs away. They came sooner than expected, did the job beautifully, and have been easy to contact with any questions we had. Very pleased with the whole project."
Chimney service
Crown and caps
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair
Chimney Repair

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TD2 Landscaping
5.0(
2
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - Install

Serving Oquawka, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Customer service was wonderful! The crew was prompt and courteous, and I feel they went above and beyond to make sure we were pleased with our project. They removed old brick edging and a ton of lava rock. They then graded sections that needed it, and installed a new brick edge beautifully, followed by sheeting and new rock. Highly recommend!!"
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
256
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Basement Drainage Channels - InstallBasement Drainage Channels - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing+10 more

Serving Oquawka, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We removed the wood paneling in the basement shortly after moving in.  That's when we noticed 13 cracks in the foundation.  None of them structural issues.  They came in and repaired all of them in one day.  A couple of them were difficult to get to due to stairs and piping, but they did a great job on all of them.
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+13

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

Spalling brick is not uncommon, but it does indicate a serious issue. It can be caused by water damage, an intense freeze-thaw cycle, or something else. Painted bricks can be susceptible to spalling, as the paint doesn’t allow the porous material of the brick to breathe, which can trap moisture. Spalling should always be addressed immediately before more serious structural damage occurs.

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.

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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