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Avatar for Custom Masonry
Custom Masonry
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a wonderful job! The stone work is beautiful and they kept the work area clean and were respectful of our property. I would recommend them for any stone or brick work!"
Stone and brick
Stone and brick
Stone and brick
Stone and brick
Stone and brick

+40

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent quality of work and customer care. Great value offered and very satisfied with the end result. We addressed an 80 foot piece of fence with river rock (8 tons) and it looks great. They also built us a patio with brick pavers. It looks great as well. Would hire again and recommend to anyone looking for professional landscaping and hardscaping."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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U.S. Waterproofing
4.3(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SkeBo Rae Homes
4.5(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Rob did an excellent job building the deck and his attention to detail. Rob was easily to work with and he cares about the work that is done. I highly recommend him. He went the extra mile to make it was done the right way."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AccuLevel, Inc. - Indiana
3.9(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They explained everything very well, and they fixed the foundation without ripping out my front porch. They have awesome payment plans as well!"
 Commercial work
Wall Anchors
 Commercial work
Exterior Foundation Repair
  Commercial work

+26

245 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Foundation Recovery Systems
3.8(
343
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent workers! Charles A, Daniel B, and Ryder B were very knowledgeable and performed the service on our home in difficult circumstances. Rain, and more rain! Mud made things difficult! Very pleased. Highly recommend!"
Basement
Basement
Basement
Basement
Concrete

+16

157 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Exclusive Masonry & Construction
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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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!

Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+41

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Effingham Foundation Systems
5.0(
3
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My home (crawlspace) was inspected recently by Foundation Recovery Systems. We were given very helpful information on improving our situation with waterproofing/encapsulation of the space. The owner was professional with his presentation/service. We were very satisfied."
Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.
3.4(
701
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate94%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Real stone is exactly what it sounds like: It’s real stone sourced from the earth without additives. It is durable and unique, but it’s difficult to work with because of its weight, challenge in sourcing, and high cost. Stone veneer mimics the look of real stone but is actually engineered with a mixture of Portland cement, natural minerals, and a colorant. While it’s more affordable and easier to work with, it’s less durable and may appear manufactured to the trained eye.

Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.

You may not need a hammer drill if you’re planning on drilling one or two very small diameter holes in brick. For holes with a diameter of 3/16-inch or less, a regular drill with a masonry bit can do the job. However, the bit will heat up quickly, and the process will take significantly longer than with a hammer drill. Prepare to cool your drill bit down in a bucket of water more often.

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.

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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